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Delphi advises on steering system issues

|Date: August 31, 2021

Delphi advises on steering system issues

Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A v ...

Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A vehicle's steering and suspension systems are intricate networks of components designed to ensur ...

August 31, 2021
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DPF Doctor member offers time saving advice

|Date: August 30, 2021

DPF Doctor member offers time saving advice

In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors explains how a thorough inspecti ...

In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors explains how a thorough inspection recently saved his time and the client’s money. Vehicle information: 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS2 ...

August 30, 2021
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How to replace timing belt on a 1.4 16v engine

|Date: August 27, 2021

How to replace timing belt on a 1.4 16v engine

In this month’s Belt Focus, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT, Alistair Mason is replacing the INA timing belt and wa ...

In this month’s Belt Focus, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT, Alistair Mason is replacing the INA timing belt and water pump on a 2010 Citroën C4 1.4 16v that has covered just over 46,000 miles. Scheduled time: ...

August 27, 2021
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How to replace a clutch on a Citroën Berlingo

|Date: August 26, 2021

How to replace a clutch on a Citroën Berlingo

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, takes readers ...

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, takes readers step-by-step through a clutch replacement on a 2007 Citroën Berlingo 1.6 HDi. The Citroën Berli ...

August 26, 2021
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Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

|Date: August 25, 2021

Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losin ...

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losing power, with the engine even cutting out completely at times. Recently, a customer brought int ...

August 25, 2021
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VARTA urges garages to check car batteries

|Date: August 09, 2021

VARTA urges garages to check car batteries

As we hit the peak of summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA are urging garages to test the battery of ever ...

As we hit the peak of summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA are urging garages to test the battery of every car coming into the workshop. Trips to the coast or to visit family in other locations within ...

August 09, 2021
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Rotronics offers battery advice

|Date: July 30, 2021

Rotronics offers battery advice

Batt Rotronics is one of the UK’s leading battery management specialists, and therefore Managing Director ...

Batt Rotronics is one of the UK’s leading battery management specialists, and therefore Managing Director Ken Clark is best placed to provide excellent battery advice for PMM readers. Here, he highlig ...

July 30, 2021
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The best approach to caliper maintenance

|Date: July 29, 2021

The best approach to caliper maintenance

Brembo highlights the best approach to caliper maintenance, and some of the products that may help you al ...

Brembo highlights the best approach to caliper maintenance, and some of the products that may help you along the way. When a car’s braking system begins to emit loud screeching or grinding noises, or ...

July 29, 2021
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Autodata runs through Volkswagen Amarok fix

|Date: July 15, 2021

Autodata runs through Volkswagen Amarok fix

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Volkswagen Amarok squeaking noise fr ...

July 15, 2021
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Audi A3 engine fault fix with Autodata

|Date: July 14, 2021

Audi A3 engine fault fix with Autodata

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Audi A3 engine cranks but fails to s ...

July 14, 2021
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How to replace timing belt on a 2.8L 30V engine

|Date: July 13, 2021

How to replace timing belt on a 2.8L 30V engine

In this month’s Belt Focus, the technical team at Continental details a step-by-step guide to replacing a ...

In this month’s Belt Focus, the technical team at Continental details a step-by-step guide to replacing a timing belt on a 2.8L 30V engine found in the Audi A4, A6, A8 and VW Passat, and highlights th ...

July 13, 2021
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How to replace a clutch in a Renault Traffic

|Date: July 12, 2021

How to replace a clutch in a Renault Traffic

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass f ...

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2016 Renault Traffic van fitted with a 1.6 dCI engine that has covered more ...

July 12, 2021
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Is it worth refurbishing a faulty FRM?

|Date: June 23, 2021

Is it worth refurbishing a faulty FRM?

OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company expl ...

OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company explains how one of its experts helped a customer encode an FRM module on a BMW 3 Series. Vehicle i ...

June 23, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

|Date: June 23, 2021

Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day ...

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day two of diagnosing a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drive ...

June 23, 2021
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How to inspect secondary air valves

|Date: June 22, 2021

How to inspect secondary air valves

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagn ...

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagnostic trouble code P0410 and P0411? Here, the technical experts at MS Motorservice explain why ...

June 22, 2021
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