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    A/C System Common Issues; Expansion Valve Malfunction

    Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

    Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

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    Are You Equipped for EFBs?

    With the current confusion regarding EFB batteries and the equipment required in the workshop to best ser ...

    With the current confusion regarding EFB batteries and the equipment required in the workshop to best service your customers’ vehicles, PMM speaks to Rotronics to understand more about the technology ...

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    Engine Stalls When Selecting Reverse Gear

    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. ...

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    Noise From Rear Whilst Driving?

    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. ...

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    Make or Brake

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes a ...

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes and ensure that customers are happy. ...

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    A Timing Belt Mystery

    Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engi ...

    Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engine failure on a specific type of Ford 1.8 diesel engine. These engines were fitted to a wide ra ...

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    A Shift in Technology

    ACtronics takes a detailed look at the Durashift actuator, and explains how the company is able to provid ...

    ACtronics takes a detailed look at the Durashift actuator, and explains how the company is able to provide an improved remanufacture for its customers. ...

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    ADAS Made Easy - AVM System Calibration

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

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    A Hard-Earned Holiday

    Josh Jones describes the satisfaction that can be derived from a well-executed diagnostic process, especi ...

    Josh Jones describes the satisfaction that can be derived from a well-executed diagnostic process, especially when you have a holiday to enjoy straight afterwards. ...

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    Do You Check the Spec?

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine ...

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine oil during servicing work. PMM finds out why. ...

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    How to Replace the Clutch on a Mini One

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered ...

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered 103,000 miles. The customer reported that the clutch pedal was heavy when used. ...

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    Cabin Air Filter Failure

    Cabin air filters work to block out any pollutants and irritants emitted by other vehicles on the road. L ...

    Cabin air filters work to block out any pollutants and irritants emitted by other vehicles on the road. Like any part, filters can fail and need replacing if not routinely checked. Corteco explains mo ...

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    Process Makes Perfect: Part 2

    Following on from last month’s article about the importance of a clear diagnostic process, technician Ben ...

    Following on from last month’s article about the importance of a clear diagnostic process, technician Ben Martins finishes the job. ...

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    Double, Triple & Quad Turbos

    Phil Wilson from BTN Turbo explains how the increasingly complex technology built into turbochargers is e ...

    Phil Wilson from BTN Turbo explains how the increasingly complex technology built into turbochargers is essential in helping vehicle manufacturers cut emissions for diesel engines, without compromisin ...

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    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. ...

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