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Can You be a Jack of All Makes?

|Date: June 21, 2018

Can You be a Jack of All Makes?

Neil Pattemore examines whether it’s still possible, in today’s complex repair market, to turn your hand ...

Neil Pattemore examines whether it’s still possible, in today’s complex repair market, to turn your hand to any vehicle that rolls into the forecourt. ...

June 21, 2018
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How will the new WLTP real-world emission tests affect the automotive aftermarket?

|Date: June 20, 2018

How will the new WLTP real-world emission tests affect the automotive aftermarket?

Here’s what you need to know from Doug Bentley, Head of R&D at Klarius, as he explains why the aftermarke ...

Here’s what you need to know from Doug Bentley, Head of R&D at Klarius, as he explains why the aftermarket business is ahead of the emissions testing curve. ...

June 20, 2018
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EV/PHEV Qualifications

|Date: June 19, 2018

EV/PHEV Qualifications

Steve Carter explains how the new IMI EV/PHEV qualifications came about, and what the new standards will ...

Steve Carter explains how the new IMI EV/PHEV qualifications came about, and what the new standards will mean for technicians who are looking to ensure they are up to speed. ...

June 19, 2018
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Life in the Fast Lane

|Date: June 14, 2018

Life in the Fast Lane

PMM recently caught up with Daniel Rowbottom – an owner of a specialist garage in Kiddermister who also r ...

PMM recently caught up with Daniel Rowbottom – an owner of a specialist garage in Kiddermister who also races in the Clio Cup UK. ...

June 14, 2018
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Breaking Down the Reman Myths

|Date: June 12, 2018

Breaking Down the Reman Myths

According to Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go where possible. With the efficient use of existing ...

According to Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go where possible. With the efficient use of existing materials and resources, top quality components which perform to the same standard as new, and ...

June 12, 2018
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A Company with a Vision

|Date: June 08, 2018

A Company with a Vision

PMM reports on the official unveiling of Elta Automotive's very own brands: ELTA VISIONPRO and VXPRO. ...

PMM reports on the official unveiling of Elta Automotive's very own brands: ELTA VISIONPRO and VXPRO. ...

June 08, 2018
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Automotive Technology of the Future

|Date: June 07, 2018

Automotive Technology of the Future

New car sales fell for the first time in six years in 2017, ‘diesel’ is now a hot topic of controversy, a ...

New car sales fell for the first time in six years in 2017, ‘diesel’ is now a hot topic of controversy, and there is an EU target to reduce NOX emissions by 50% by 2020 – 180g/km to 95g/km. What does ...

June 07, 2018
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Fuel System Diagnosis Dispute

|Date: June 05, 2018

Fuel System Diagnosis Dispute

PMM reviews some of the most common disputes investigated by The Motor Ombudsman, as part of its work to ...

PMM reviews some of the most common disputes investigated by The Motor Ombudsman, as part of its work to help drive even higher standards of work and service, and give consumers added protection, peac ...

June 05, 2018
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Spring Cleaning Your Business

|Date: June 04, 2018

Spring Cleaning Your Business

After the dark days of winter, spring has now sprung and it is a good time to conduct a regular ‘spring c ...

After the dark days of winter, spring has now sprung and it is a good time to conduct a regular ‘spring clean’ of your business, says Neil Pattemore. ...

June 04, 2018
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The Importance of the Cabin Air Filter

|Date: June 04, 2018

The Importance of the Cabin Air Filter

Cabin air filters can be found in the most inaccessible places, which could be the reason why they don't ...

Cabin air filters can be found in the most inaccessible places, which could be the reason why they don't always get replaced during a service. Corteco explores the importance of replacing the cabin ai ...

June 04, 2018
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Becoming a Brake Specialist

|Date: May 31, 2018

Becoming a Brake Specialist

Jonathan Allen, Regional Marketing Manager, updates PMM on how the Ferodo Brake Specialist scheme has bee ...

Jonathan Allen, Regional Marketing Manager, updates PMM on how the Ferodo Brake Specialist scheme has been progressing. ...

May 31, 2018
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Lifting the Veil of ‘OE Quality’

|Date: May 29, 2018

Lifting the Veil of ‘OE Quality’

What’s the difference between OE and ‘OE quality’? According to Exedy, there shouldn’t be any difference ...

What’s the difference between OE and ‘OE quality’? According to Exedy, there shouldn’t be any difference at all, but this is unfortunately not always the case. Here, the clutch specialist explains mor ...

May 29, 2018
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Switching to Electric

|Date: May 25, 2018

Switching to Electric

London motorists have the most range anxiety, whilst also feeling the most confident about doing basic re ...

London motorists have the most range anxiety, whilst also feeling the most confident about doing basic repairs on electric cars, says the IMI. ...

May 25, 2018
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Why is there Such a Shortage of Technicians?

|Date: May 24, 2018

Why is there Such a Shortage of Technicians?

Andy Savva provides an impassioned response to the question that has plagued the industry over the last f ...

Andy Savva provides an impassioned response to the question that has plagued the industry over the last few years: Why is there such a shortage of technicians? ...

May 24, 2018
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Keep Batteries in Top Condition This Summer

|Date: May 23, 2018

Keep Batteries in Top Condition This Summer

PMM spoke to Rotronics, specialists in battery management programmes, to get the company's tips on how to ...

PMM spoke to Rotronics, specialists in battery management programmes, to get the company's tips on how to ensure vehicles are in top condition for summer. ...

May 23, 2018
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