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Ecobat introduces EBT780 battery tester

|Date: November 27, 2020

Ecobat introduces EBT780 battery tester

As all technicians know by now, AGM and EFB batteries are becoming increasingly common within vehicles, w ...

As all technicians know by now, AGM and EFB batteries are becoming increasingly common within vehicles, which means it is essential that you have the right tool for testing close at hand. Introducing, ...

November 27, 2020
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XL Motors outlines company developments

|Date: November 27, 2020

XL Motors outlines company developments

XL Motors has expanded from a single-site bodyshop into a multi-million-pound service and repair company ...

XL Motors has expanded from a single-site bodyshop into a multi-million-pound service and repair company with five sites across Coventry and Warwickshire. Overseen by owner and Managing Director, Rob ...

November 27, 2020
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VLS runs through ACEA 2016 sequences update

|Date: November 26, 2020

VLS runs through ACEA 2016 sequences update

PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), on the rec ...

PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), on the recent update to the ACEA 2016 sequences and its impact on the lubricants sector. This summer, the ...

November 26, 2020
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Castrol reviews lockdown engine damage

|Date: November 25, 2020

Castrol reviews lockdown engine damage

Gareth Bracchi, Engineer at Castrol UK, assesses the potential engine damage caused by lockdown that is a ...

Gareth Bracchi, Engineer at Castrol UK, assesses the potential engine damage caused by lockdown that is affecting vehicles across the country. Automotive aftermarket research body, GiPA, recently repo ...

November 25, 2020
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Morris Lubricants considers the future of lubricants

|Date: November 24, 2020

Morris Lubricants considers the future of lubricants

With the emergence of electric vehicle technologies, what will the future be like for petrol and diesel e ...

With the emergence of electric vehicle technologies, what will the future be like for petrol and diesel engines and their associated lubricants? Adrian Hill, Automotive Product Manager at Morris Lubri ...

November 24, 2020
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HEVRA looks at changes in components

|Date: November 17, 2020

HEVRA looks at changes in components

As automotive technology changes, so do the roles and tasks of once-essential components. HEVRA’s Peter M ...

As automotive technology changes, so do the roles and tasks of once-essential components. HEVRA’s Peter Melville explains how advancements such as plug-in technology and electrification are causing a ...

November 17, 2020
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Rotronics offers update on battery advice

|Date: November 17, 2020

Rotronics offers update on battery advice

PMM spoke to battery management expert Rotronics earlier this year, to provide readers with the best batt ...

PMM spoke to battery management expert Rotronics earlier this year, to provide readers with the best battery advice available. Now, following a year of motoring upheaval, PMM finds out whether this ad ...

November 17, 2020
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Autotech Recruit considers benefits of EV training

|Date: November 16, 2020

Autotech Recruit considers benefits of EV training

Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, lays out exactly why EV training should now be considered an essent ...

Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, lays out exactly why EV training should now be considered an essential part of any independent garage business. The rapid acceleration of technologies in the auto ...

November 16, 2020
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Kraftwerk Tools launches VDE Tool Trolley

|Date: November 13, 2020

Kraftwerk Tools launches VDE Tool Trolley

PMM talks to Paul Fallon, UK Representative for Kraftwerk Tools, about the company's plans for UK expansi ...

PMM talks to Paul Fallon, UK Representative for Kraftwerk Tools, about the company's plans for UK expansion and the launch of the new VDE Tool Trolley for hybrid and electric vehicles. PMM: Thanks for ...

November 13, 2020
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SimplyDiag supports its digital community

|Date: November 12, 2020

SimplyDiag supports its digital community

As the UK navigates through these strange times, the automotive industry has found solace online. The Sim ...

As the UK navigates through these strange times, the automotive industry has found solace online. The SimplyDiag Network is a digital community founded on the principle of being ‘Stronger Together’ an ...

November 12, 2020
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First Line advises on torque mounts

|Date: November 04, 2020

First Line advises on torque mounts

The technical department at First Line has received a number of enquiries regarding the replacement of ve ...

The technical department at First Line has received a number of enquiries regarding the replacement of vehicle torque mounts, and on more than one occasion there has been some confusion over the name ...

November 04, 2020
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Nissens outlines NTC platform

|Date: November 03, 2020

Nissens outlines NTC platform

The Nissens Training Concept, or NTC, is an online platform containing technical knowledge about engine c ...

The Nissens Training Concept, or NTC, is an online platform containing technical knowledge about engine cooling and air conditioning components. If you are a professional technician in need of some pr ...

November 03, 2020
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Pro-Align shares success story

|Date: November 02, 2020

Pro-Align shares success story

Despite the recent economic uncertainty, there have been a number of success stories around the country t ...

Despite the recent economic uncertainty, there have been a number of success stories around the country that continue to serve as a shining example of best practice to the service and repair industry. ...

November 02, 2020
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REPXPERT wheel bearing replacement guide

|Date: October 30, 2020

REPXPERT wheel bearing replacement guide

REPXPERT Alistair Mason provides a step-by-step guide on how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings ...

REPXPERT Alistair Mason provides a step-by-step guide on how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The front wheel bearing is a standard Generation 1 that requires a pres ...

October 30, 2020
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Textar explains the correct way to fit discs

|Date: October 29, 2020

Textar explains the correct way to fit discs

All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but ...

All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but how can this be made easier and more concise in garages? Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Traini ...

October 29, 2020
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