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Valeo outlines smart charge alternator

|Date: August 04, 2025

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 ...

August 04, 2025
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Best practice when changing oil pump timing belt

|Date: August 01, 2025

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 ...

August 01, 2025
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How the air suspension system works

|Date: July 31, 2025

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 ...

July 31, 2025
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Blue Print gives brake disc advice

|Date: July 30, 2025

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 ...

July 30, 2025
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Common turbocharger failures

|Date: June 17, 2025

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 ...

June 17, 2025
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Why was the VW Golf V having steering problems?

|Date: June 16, 2025

Why was the VW Golf V having steering problems?

Febi provides an insight on control units to readers of PMM and highlights a recent case in which a Volks ...

Febi provides an insight on control units to readers of PMM and highlights a recent case in which a Volkswagen’s battery replacement led to a series of issues affecting the steering, EPC and ESP... Ma ...

June 16, 2025
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How to choose a remote diagnostics partner

|Date: June 13, 2025

How to choose a remote diagnostics partner

Remote diagnostics has become a valuable workshop tool that can help technicians to overcome many service ...

Remote diagnostics has become a valuable workshop tool that can help technicians to overcome many service and repair challenges. Neil Hilton from Core Diagnostics explains how workshops can choose the ...

June 13, 2025
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Suspension issue with a BMW F11

|Date: June 12, 2025

Suspension issue with a BMW F11

Will our herculean problem-solver Ben Johnson ever reach the Elysium of original equipment and willing cu ...

Will our herculean problem-solver Ben Johnson ever reach the Elysium of original equipment and willing customers? First, he must undergo the twelve labours of penny-pinching customers, aftermarket par ...

June 12, 2025
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What issues arise with brake pads and discs?

|Date: May 20, 2025

What issues arise with brake pads and discs?

Bosch supplies readers of PMM with an in-depth view of what issues arise with brake pads and discs. As a ...

Bosch supplies readers of PMM with an in-depth view of what issues arise with brake pads and discs. As a strong partner with extensive expertise in brakes, we offer your workshop everything you need f ...

May 20, 2025
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What’s the role of fuel filters?

|Date: May 19, 2025

What’s the role of fuel filters?

Mann-Filter’s parts kit PU 10 023/1 z KIT for pick-up fuel filters aims to make maintenance easier, thank ...

Mann-Filter’s parts kit PU 10 023/1 z KIT for pick-up fuel filters aims to make maintenance easier, thanks to the patented disassembly tool. It offers a very high degree of particle separation and eff ...

May 19, 2025
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How one sensor brought down a BMW X5 M50d

|Date: May 16, 2025

How one sensor brought down a BMW X5 M50d

PMM ’s quasher of quandaries, Ben Johnson, rebuffs the naysayers and elects to keep things simple in the ...

PMM ’s quasher of quandaries, Ben Johnson, rebuffs the naysayers and elects to keep things simple in the swap shop. In the world of modern diagnostics, it’s easy to get lost in the maze of systems, mo ...

May 16, 2025
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Why was the Toyota C-HR making a strange noise?

|Date: April 23, 2025

Why was the Toyota C-HR making a strange noise?

Autodata hears from one garage who are sure they’re hearing things… but what? The problem “A customer of ...

Autodata hears from one garage who are sure they’re hearing things… but what? The problem “A customer of ours has a 2016 Toyota C-HR 1.2 petrol and they are complaining of an abnormal noise in the bul ...

April 23, 2025
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What was wrong with the Peugeot 3008?

|Date: April 22, 2025

What was wrong with the Peugeot 3008?

An issue on a 2019 MY Peugeot 3008 1.2i has been solved, thanks to the ALLDATA Info Centre Service. ALLDA ...

An issue on a 2019 MY Peugeot 3008 1.2i has been solved, thanks to the ALLDATA Info Centre Service. ALLDATA Europe is a leading provider of original vehicle manufacturer, repair maintenance and diagno ...

April 22, 2025
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What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

|Date: April 17, 2025

What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headli ...

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headlight glare. Some, including the RAC have pointed the finger at LED lighting. However, ADAS exper ...

April 17, 2025
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What are the common causes of turbo oil leaks?

|Date: April 16, 2025

What are the common causes of turbo oil leaks?

Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your ...

Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your first thought might be that the seals are damaged, and the turbo is at fault. That’s where you’ ...

April 16, 2025
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