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Sealey takes a look at hybrid vehicle maintenance

|Date: July 07, 2020

Sealey takes a look at hybrid vehicle maintenance

PMM sits down with Neil Kidby, Sealey’s Product Category Manager, to bring it back to basics when approac ...

PMM sits down with Neil Kidby, Sealey’s Product Category Manager, to bring it back to basics when approaching hybrid vehicle maintenance. PMM: So, how old is hybrid technology? Neil Kidby (NK): Most p ...

July 07, 2020
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Electric vehicle braking systems adapt

|Date: July 06, 2020

Electric vehicle braking systems adapt

Regular PMM contributor Steve Carter highlights how the braking systems on electric vehicles have adapted ...

Regular PMM contributor Steve Carter highlights how the braking systems on electric vehicles have adapted as the technology has progressed. In my previous article in the October edition, I looked at h ...

July 06, 2020
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Hevra deconstructs EV battery technology

|Date: July 03, 2020

Hevra deconstructs EV battery technology

Following on from the article in February, this month, HEVRA’s Pete Melville deconstructs current EV batt ...

Following on from the article in February, this month, HEVRA’s Pete Melville deconstructs current EV battery technology into its constituent parts. A battery consists of two electrodes – these are con ...

July 03, 2020
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Autodata investigates battery technology

|Date: July 02, 2020

Autodata investigates battery technology

The influx of new hybrid and electric vehicles has sparked increased efforts to develop battery technolog ...

The influx of new hybrid and electric vehicles has sparked increased efforts to develop battery technology. So, does this spell the end of the 12V? PMM, in conjunction with Autodata, investigates the ...

July 02, 2020
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Mahle explores electric powertrains

|Date: July 01, 2020

Mahle explores electric powertrains

Electric powertrains have been a major catalyst for change in the automotive industry, and this has been ...

Electric powertrains have been a major catalyst for change in the automotive industry, and this has been felt all the way down at component level. Traditionally, the A/C compressor has had the role of ...

July 01, 2020
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Shrieve Group explores lubricants

|Date: June 30, 2020

Shrieve Group explores lubricants

The complexity of choosing the right oil for the electric compressors in A/C systems means that OEMs and ...

The complexity of choosing the right oil for the electric compressors in A/C systems means that OEMs and mechanical engineers often don’t make the most effective choice. Dr Liz Dixon, Global Technolog ...

June 30, 2020
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Liqui Moly explains its Radiator Stop Leak formula

|Date: June 29, 2020

Liqui Moly explains its Radiator Stop Leak formula

Leaking cooling systems are annoying and eliminating leaks can be very time-consuming. Using a stop leak ...

Leaking cooling systems are annoying and eliminating leaks can be very time-consuming. Using a stop leak solution is a quick fix; simply add the additive to the coolant and it should block any small l ...

June 29, 2020
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Denso explains compressor best practice

|Date: June 26, 2020

Denso explains compressor best practice

The lifetime of a compressor is only guaranteed when the correct amount of recommended oil is used. If co ...

The lifetime of a compressor is only guaranteed when the correct amount of recommended oil is used. If contaminated by foreign oil or additives, such as the wrong or too much UV dye, the refrigerant m ...

June 26, 2020
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Mann+Hummel discusses cabin air filters

|Date: June 25, 2020

Mann+Hummel discusses cabin air filters

Cabin air filters are the main barrier against nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, preventing drivers ...

Cabin air filters are the main barrier against nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, preventing drivers from potentially dangerous irritations and discomfort. Filtration specialist Mann+Hummel belie ...

June 25, 2020
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EDT Automotive improves vehicle efficiency

|Date: June 24, 2020

EDT Automotive improves vehicle efficiency

With ‘emissions’ being the buzzword of the times, independent garages should be looking to improve the ef ...

With ‘emissions’ being the buzzword of the times, independent garages should be looking to improve the efficiency of their customers’ vehicles. EDT Automotive has the treatment to do this, as PMM disc ...

June 24, 2020
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SP Diagnostics presents its latest product

|Date: June 23, 2020

SP Diagnostics presents its latest product

SP Diagnostics, the automotive tool specialist, presents its latest piece of equipment that has been deve ...

SP Diagnostics, the automotive tool specialist, presents its latest piece of equipment that has been developed specifically for the testing of EGR and solenoid valves. The EGR and solenoid valve teste ...

June 23, 2020
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NGK discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

|Date: June 22, 2020

NGK discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

Crankshaft and camshaft sensors – also known as engine speed and position sensors – are a vital part of t ...

Crankshaft and camshaft sensors – also known as engine speed and position sensors – are a vital part of the engine management system. Ron Merralls, Assistant Technical Manager at NGK Spark Plugs, take ...

June 22, 2020
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JLM runs through its lubricants range

|Date: June 19, 2020

JLM runs through its lubricants range

Looking after the engine and turbocharger is the best way to avoid premature failures, according to JLM L ...

Looking after the engine and turbocharger is the best way to avoid premature failures, according to JLM Lubricants. Here, the company runs through its lubricants range, and explains how these products ...

June 19, 2020
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A day with The Garage Inspector

|Date: June 18, 2020

A day with The Garage Inspector

Earlier in the year, PMM sat in on a leadership training course led by one of the aftermarket’s biggest n ...

Earlier in the year, PMM sat in on a leadership training course led by one of the aftermarket’s biggest names, Andy Savva, a.k.a. The Garage Inspector. Andy Savva is a familiar face to many within the ...

June 18, 2020
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MAM Software outlines Autowork Online platform

|Date: June 12, 2020

MAM Software outlines Autowork Online platform

Encouraging customers to book in work that’s not urgent is a challenge for any garage. An MOT centre migh ...

Encouraging customers to book in work that’s not urgent is a challenge for any garage. An MOT centre might issue advisories on a vehicle, but because they’re not essential to passing the MOT, they qui ...

June 12, 2020
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