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    Autodata shares a Kia Sportage 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. Kia Sportage central locking not ope ...

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    How to replace rear brake pads on a Hyundai i40

    Blue Print runs through the process of replacing the brake pads and discs on the rear wheels of Hyundai’s ...

    Blue Print runs through the process of replacing the brake pads and discs on the rear wheels of Hyundai’s i40 saloon and tourer estate. The i40 uses an electromechanical parking brake system similar t ...

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    How to install the timing belt on a Fiat 500

    This month’s Belt Focus looks at the installation process behind a Dayco timing belt kit (KTBWP2853) in a ...

    This month’s Belt Focus looks at the installation process behind a Dayco timing belt kit (KTBWP2853) in a 1.4L Fiat 500. The 1.4-litre MPi petrol engine used in the popular Fiat 500, features a timing ...

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    Solving an intermittent non-start problem

    In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the e ...

    In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the engine of which is (mostly) refusing to start. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Vauxhall Model: ...

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    Cruise control failure: 2004 Volvo C70

    The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. ...

    The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Volvo Models Affected: C70, S60, S80, V70 Years: 2001-2004 IV ...

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    How to accurately fit discs

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses ...

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses how discs should be fitted to provide accurate run out measurements. Checking disc brake run ou ...

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    How to keep key machines calibrated

    For auto locksmiths working with key cutting technology, systems must deliver consistent cutting and trac ...

    For auto locksmiths working with key cutting technology, systems must deliver consistent cutting and tracing results without errors. 3D Group explains why regular recalibration should be on your agend ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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: ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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