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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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How coronavirus will affect the EV market

|Date: May 29, 2020

How coronavirus will affect the EV market

We hear from Charley Grimston, Co-founder of Altelium and CEO of CNC Asset, who explains why the electric ...

We hear from Charley Grimston, Co-founder of Altelium and CEO of CNC Asset, who explains why the electric car market will be energised following the coronavirus pandemic. We’re all searching for good ...

May 29, 2020
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Rotronics releases Covid-19 independent workshop guide

|Date: May 19, 2020

Rotronics releases Covid-19 independent workshop guide

Long-term stationary vehicles and good battery health are not a match made in heaven. We have teamed up w ...

Long-term stationary vehicles and good battery health are not a match made in heaven. We have teamed up with Rotronics to help guide you through vehicle care during lockdown. Workshops are slowly gett ...

May 19, 2020
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Swarfega provides skin care tips

|Date: May 15, 2020

Swarfega provides skin care tips

You will no doubt have heard about how automotive lubricants can wreak havoc with the skin, but Swarfega ...

You will no doubt have heard about how automotive lubricants can wreak havoc with the skin, but Swarfega bets that there are some common practices causing damage to your skin without you realising. On ...

May 15, 2020
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EDT demonstrates its engine treatment capabilities

|Date: May 14, 2020

EDT demonstrates its engine treatment capabilities

PMM looks into how EDT Automotive’s engine treatment is especially beneficial to those vehicle engines wi ...

PMM looks into how EDT Automotive’s engine treatment is especially beneficial to those vehicle engines with variable valve timing. The technology employed by engine decontamination specialist EDT Auto ...

May 14, 2020
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