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LIQUI MOLY outlines Pro-Line Radiator Cleaner

|Date: August 24, 2021

LIQUI MOLY outlines Pro-Line Radiator Cleaner

LIQUI MOLY explains how its Pro-Line Radiator Cleaner can ensure radiators are kept clean, helping to dri ...

LIQUI MOLY explains how its Pro-Line Radiator Cleaner can ensure radiators are kept clean, helping to drive engine temperatures down. A dirty radiator can no longer do its job as well and causes the e ...

August 24, 2021
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What to know about Double Clutch Transmissions

|Date: August 23, 2021

What to know about Double Clutch Transmissions

Slough’s VRT played host to Schaeffler as the company’s Technical Manager Alistair Mason took them throug ...

Slough’s VRT played host to Schaeffler as the company’s Technical Manager Alistair Mason took them through a rundown of a Double Clutch Transmission. It won’t be news to any of our readers that vehicl ...

August 23, 2021
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How to promote services to garage customers

|Date: August 10, 2021

How to promote services to garage customers

Dee Blick, Kalimex’s resident marketing expert, explains why garages should not shy away from promoting a ...

Dee Blick, Kalimex’s resident marketing expert, explains why garages should not shy away from promoting a service that benefits the customer in the long run, a point that is particularly relevant for ...

August 10, 2021
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Cranking speed and its effect on DMF

|Date: August 09, 2021

Cranking speed and its effect on DMF

OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and ...

OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and how incorrect cranking speed can have an effect on this part. Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) have b ...

August 09, 2021
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Nissens tackles EGR valve problems

|Date: August 06, 2021

Nissens tackles EGR valve problems

PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. T ...

PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is an integral part of a vehicle’s exhaust emission co ...

August 06, 2021
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Common issues with the ABS sensor

|Date: August 05, 2021

Common issues with the ABS sensor

The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? De ...

The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? Delphi Technologies explains common issues and provides tips on replacement. Vehicle technology i ...

August 05, 2021
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Why brake calipers could potentially seize

|Date: August 04, 2021

Why brake calipers could potentially seize

Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing giv ...

Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing given many vehicles remained idle or barely used over lockdown, what to look for if you think a ca ...

August 04, 2021
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How best to store lubricant products

|Date: August 03, 2021

How best to store lubricant products

In this limited series of articles, Witham Group, exclusive UK distributor of Motul products, tracks the ...

In this limited series of articles, Witham Group, exclusive UK distributor of Motul products, tracks the journey of the humble automotive lubricant. Each issue of PMM will focus on a different stage o ...

August 03, 2021
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Are apprenticeships the best option?

|Date: August 02, 2021

Are apprenticeships the best option?

The skills shortage and lack of young talent coming into the industry are two very difficult problems to ...

The skills shortage and lack of young talent coming into the industry are two very difficult problems to solve. Apprenticeships have been thought of as the solution for decades now, but are they the b ...

August 02, 2021
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Five essential exhaust system checks

|Date: July 27, 2021

Five essential exhaust system checks

To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is ...

To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is in optimum condition. But what are the key things to look out for when inspecting an exhaust o ...

July 27, 2021
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VARTA urges UK garages to test car batteries

|Date: July 27, 2021

VARTA urges UK garages to test car batteries

As the UK experiences an easing of COVID 19 restrictions this summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA have h ...

As the UK experiences an easing of COVID 19 restrictions this summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA have highlighted how it’s vital that garages test the battery of every car coming into the workshop. ...

July 27, 2021
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How emissions legislation is driving change

|Date: July 26, 2021

How emissions legislation is driving change

Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generate ...

Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generated new technologies with their own challenges. This is certainly true of Turbocharged Gasoline D ...

July 26, 2021
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The process of selling a DMF

|Date: July 23, 2021

The process of selling a DMF

Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client ...

Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client expectation that your workshop can look after them should things go wrong. In this case study, ...

July 23, 2021
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Blue Print offers aftermarket technical tips

|Date: July 22, 2021

Blue Print offers aftermarket technical tips

As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the ...

As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the aftermarket. The company’s PROTIPS offer practical support for everyday issues encountered in ...

July 22, 2021
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A solution for the repair and maintenance sector

|Date: July 21, 2021

A solution for the repair and maintenance sector

Safeguarding the future of the repair and maintenance sector has been a concern for many years. The probl ...

Safeguarding the future of the repair and maintenance sector has been a concern for many years. The problem is one of industry reputation and finding the young people to become the technicians and ser ...

July 21, 2021
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