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Components of a Hybrid or Electric Car

|Date: March 15, 2019

Components of a Hybrid or Electric Car

HEVRA’s Pete Melville returns for part two of his hybrid and electric vehicle series. In this month’s art ...

HEVRA’s Pete Melville returns for part two of his hybrid and electric vehicle series. In this month’s article, Pete takes a closer look at the components that make up a hybrid or electric car. ...

March 15, 2019
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Are You Resetting the Steering Angle Sensor?

|Date: March 15, 2019

Are You Resetting the Steering Angle Sensor?

These days, most technicians appreciate the importance of a four wheel alignment check at the end of a st ...

These days, most technicians appreciate the importance of a four wheel alignment check at the end of a steering and suspension job. However, one additional and critical check which is being overlooked ...

March 15, 2019
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Braking Resistors

|Date: March 15, 2019

Braking Resistors

Steve Hughes, Managing Director of specialist electrical components manufacturer REO UK, explains the dif ...

Steve Hughes, Managing Director of specialist electrical components manufacturer REO UK, explains the difference between air and water cooling braking resistors. ...

March 15, 2019
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Why do Turbos Fail?

|Date: March 15, 2019

Why do Turbos Fail?

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at Ivor Searle, examines the problem of turbo failure and explains the ...

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at Ivor Searle, examines the problem of turbo failure and explains the benefits of the remanufactured option when selecting a replacement unit. ...

March 15, 2019
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Cheap Replacements: A False Economy

|Date: March 15, 2019

Cheap Replacements: A False Economy

Back by popular demand, Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains why fitting poor quality, cheap parts can ...

Back by popular demand, Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains why fitting poor quality, cheap parts can lead to some diagnostic head scratching, as well as being a false economy. ...

March 15, 2019
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Diagnostics on the Road

|Date: March 15, 2019

Diagnostics on the Road

Steve Scott spends his working life on the road as a mobile technician, solving the diagnostic problems t ...

Steve Scott spends his working life on the road as a mobile technician, solving the diagnostic problems that others can’t. In his debut article, Steve recounts a recent case where his tried and tested ...

March 15, 2019
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Carrying out a Thorough Assessment

|Date: March 15, 2019

Carrying out a Thorough Assessment

Darren Darling returns this month to demonstrate why carrying out a thorough assessment is imperative in ...

Darren Darling returns this month to demonstrate why carrying out a thorough assessment is imperative in making sure that you treat the cause, rather than the symptoms, of a DPF-related issue. ...

March 15, 2019
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Common Faults with Suspension Components

|Date: March 15, 2019

Common Faults with Suspension Components

Motaquip believes it has the remedy for a couple of common suspension headaches. ...

Motaquip believes it has the remedy for a couple of common suspension headaches. ...

March 15, 2019
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How to Replace the Clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva

|Date: March 15, 2019

How to Replace the Clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva

This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva after the custome ...

This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva after the customer reported that the clutch was ‘slipping’. A short road test confirmed the diagnosis, and a clu ...

March 15, 2019
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Gears Intermittently Difficult to Engage?

|Date: March 15, 2019

Gears Intermittently Difficult to Engage?

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

March 15, 2019
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Diagnosing Faulty ABS Units

|Date: March 15, 2019

Diagnosing Faulty ABS Units

ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisa ...

ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisable. ...

March 15, 2019
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Squeaking/Creaking Noise From Front Suspension?

|Date: March 15, 2019

Squeaking/Creaking Noise From Front Suspension?

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

March 15, 2019
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How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

|Date: March 15, 2019

How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 ...

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 Renault Wind, which has covered 53,000 miles and is fitted with a 1.6L petrol engine. ...

March 15, 2019
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Dealing with Oil Leaks

|Date: March 15, 2019

Dealing with Oil Leaks

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing the ...

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing them. ...

March 15, 2019
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Replacing the Intercooler After a Turbocharger Fault

|Date: March 15, 2019

Replacing the Intercooler After a Turbocharger Fault

Nissens explains the relationship between intercooler failure and turbocharger damage. ...

Nissens explains the relationship between intercooler failure and turbocharger damage. ...

March 15, 2019
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