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    Kane Five Gas Analyser review

    Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services reviewed the Kane Five Gas Analyser for the PMM Youtube channel. ...

    Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services reviewed the Kane Five Gas Analyser for the PMM Youtube channel. Fault diagnosis 1. We’ve got a Mini in with a misfire problem. Let’s start by plugging the prob ...

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    Benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission

    Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-cl ...

    Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission. A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an advanced type of automated transmissi ...

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    Tightening wheels safely with febi

    Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headac ...

    Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headaches and unwanted problems. Febi explores the science behind tightening and offers its best prac ...

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    Stay ahead with thermal management

    Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compre ...

    Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compressor is responsible for circulating refrigerant through the air conditioning system. It compres ...

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    ALLDATA solves vehicle problems for garages

    The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 – For ...

    The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 – Ford Transit Connect During ALLDATA’s recent Repair Excellence Event at Shaikly Motor Company Limi ...

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    BorgWarner stresses the importance of OE parts

    BorgWarner is stressing the importance of OE parts for the aftermarket. If you want your car to run well ...

    BorgWarner is stressing the importance of OE parts for the aftermarket. If you want your car to run well and last longer, the quality of the parts matters. BorgWarner, a leader in vehicle technology, ...

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    Why BMW's 2006 650i’s batteries were draining

    PMM’s petrol-powered private investigator, Ben Johnson, steps out of the shadows to solve the mysterious ...

    PMM’s petrol-powered private investigator, Ben Johnson, steps out of the shadows to solve the mysterious case of the battery who died a hundred times. When a 2006 BMW 650i Coupe shows up with a dead b ...

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    Motorservice launches exhaust gas flap

    MS Motorservice offers its advice on its new exhaust gas flap module. MS Motorservice has added a new exh ...

    MS Motorservice offers its advice on its new exhaust gas flap module. MS Motorservice has added a new exhaust gas flap module to its product range. The module consists of the Pierburg exhaust gas flap ...

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    ALLDATA solves two vehicle problems

    The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 - 202 ...

    The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 - 2020 ŠKODA KAROQ 1.0 TSI The customer reported ‘jerking’ when accelerating, but, despite clear sym ...

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    Dayco outlines start-stop engine information

    Dayco provides some information on a piece of technology developed specifically for start-stop engines. A ...

    Dayco provides some information on a piece of technology developed specifically for start-stop engines. Although, with the rise of electrical propulsion systems, it may seem that the days of the inter ...

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    Valeo outlines smart charge alternator

    Valeo outlines the role and function of a new piece of technology bringing benefits to the market. Introd ...

    Valeo outlines the role and function of a new piece of technology bringing benefits to the market. Introducing the smart charge alternator – a game-changer in vehicle technology. Revolutionising the w ...

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    Best practice when changing oil pump timing belt

    Continental offers some best practice advice on changing the oil pump timing belt on certain VAG vehicles ...

    Continental offers some best practice advice on changing the oil pump timing belt on certain VAG vehicles. When changing the oil pump timing belt using the products CT1168K6Pro, CT1168WP8Pro, CT1229K2 ...

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    How the air suspension system works

    In this guide, Arnott Suspension explores the key components of an air suspension system and how they wor ...

    In this guide, Arnott Suspension explores the key components of an air suspension system and how they work together to deliver a comfortable driving experience. Air suspension systems have been the en ...

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    Blue Print gives brake disc advice

    Blue Print advises technicians on integrated wheel baring and directional vented discs and highlight the ...

    Blue Print advises technicians on integrated wheel baring and directional vented discs and highlight the important role that brake disc design has on safety. Rear brake disc with wheel bearing Blue Pr ...

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    Common turbocharger failures

    Melett is sharing expert guidance on common turbocharger failures and how to prevent them to ensure optim ...

    Melett is sharing expert guidance on common turbocharger failures and how to prevent them to ensure optimal performance. The role of lubrication Insufficient oil flow is a major risk, as blocked oil f ...

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