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    The challenges of hybrid vehicles and oils

    Morris Lubricants discusses hybrid vehicle technology and the challenge for engine oils. Having produced ...

    Morris Lubricants discusses hybrid vehicle technology and the challenge for engine oils. Having produced quality oils and lubricants for over 150 years, Morris Lubricants knows how important it is to ...

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    The differences in motor oil

    Motor oil: mineral, synthetic or fully synthetic? German oil specialist Liqui Moly explains the differenc ...

    Motor oil: mineral, synthetic or fully synthetic? German oil specialist Liqui Moly explains the differences and reveals what is really important. Motor oil has developed from a simple lubricant to a h ...

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    Are you using the correct spill kit?

    First Mats asks all workshop owners: are you using the correct spill kit? When a spill happens within the ...

    First Mats asks all workshop owners: are you using the correct spill kit? When a spill happens within the workplace it’s important to act quickly to clean it up. Being up to date with the different ty ...

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    The problems accessing in-vehicle data

    The IAAF recently commented on access to in-vehicle data, arguing that a lack of access was harming the a ...

    The IAAF recently commented on access to in-vehicle data, arguing that a lack of access was harming the aftermarket. Connected cars include innovative remote functions that enable multiple new uses su ...

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    AT Academy rounds up learning series

    Tom Denton, founder of the Automotive Technology (AT) Academy and prolific publisher of automotive traini ...

    Tom Denton, founder of the Automotive Technology (AT) Academy and prolific publisher of automotive training textbooks, finishes his series of articles on learning. This month, Tom travels forward in t ...

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    Shaftec reviews its pandemic strategy

    As pandemic restrictions and Government aid come to an end, businesses are left to pick up the pieces and ...

    As pandemic restrictions and Government aid come to an end, businesses are left to pick up the pieces and assess the damage. Remanufacture specialist Shaftec explores the factors that enabled the firm ...

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    The benefits of software investment

    ACIS discusses the benefits of investing in software in the workshop. It is commonplace for workshops to  ...

    ACIS discusses the benefits of investing in software in the workshop. It is commonplace for workshops to invest in the latest technology for their technicians on the workshop floor. But, if businesses ...

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    How the connected world impacts the aftermarket

    In the connected world we live in, developments and disruptions in unrelated sectors can end up impacting ...

    In the connected world we live in, developments and disruptions in unrelated sectors can end up impacting on the automotive industry. Neil Pattemore reflects on the recent semiconductor shortage and t ...

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    HELLA provides insight into ADAS

    HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket As ...

    HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association, gives technicians an insight into the world of advanced driver-assistance systems, b ...

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    Mechanex returns for 2021 show

    MECHANEX has announced it's return for 2021 and will be heading to Sandown Park, Surrey, 9th & 10th N ...

    MECHANEX has announced it's return for 2021 and will be heading to Sandown Park, Surrey, 9th & 10th November. Here, we present a run down of what to expect from the show including exhibitors, the ...

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    Putting a stop to MOT advisories

    According to Delphi Technologies, coated brake discs can help put a stop to MOT advisories. After three n ...

    According to Delphi Technologies, coated brake discs can help put a stop to MOT advisories. After three national lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, cars have spent more time parked motionless ...

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    Steering and suspension MOT advice

    With MOT season upon us, we have asked FAI to share its knowledge and experience on a safety-critical are ...

    With MOT season upon us, we have asked FAI to share its knowledge and experience on a safety-critical area of the test. With over 20 years’ experience in supplying the aftermarket with steering and su ...

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    How MOTs present an opportunity for batteries

    The MOT is the perfect opportunity for workshop technicians to diagnose and maintain customers’ batteries ...

    The MOT is the perfect opportunity for workshop technicians to diagnose and maintain customers’ batteries. CTEK explains how workshops can capitalise on this encounter. Battery issues are becoming mor ...

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    Draper Tools shares a guide to welding

    Draper Tools provides a guide to welding in the workshop and what the right options are depending on your ...

    Draper Tools provides a guide to welding in the workshop and what the right options are depending on your job list. The right welder can be a worthwhile investment for a garage, allowing for quick bod ...

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    Castrol launches 'Oil Check Challenge'

    Castrol has launched its ‘Oil Check Challenge’ campaign with the aim of boosting business for vehicle wor ...

    Castrol has launched its ‘Oil Check Challenge’ campaign with the aim of boosting business for vehicle workshops. Castrol is launching an ‘Oil Check Challenge’ marketing campaign this month, encouragin ...

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