• search
Latest articles

Home
Technical

  • |
    Common Faults with VW Polo - Starter Motor Gear Teeth 

    Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

    Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Preparing for a greener industry

    DENSO explains how garages should be looking to capitalise on stricter emissions regulations and tougher ...

    DENSO explains how garages should be looking to capitalise on stricter emissions regulations and tougher MOTs by preparing for a greener future. ...

    Read more

  • |
    EGR Valves – The Complete Story

    Hella Gutmann Solutions outlines the evolution of EGR valves over time, and offers some fault finding tip ...

    Hella Gutmann Solutions outlines the evolution of EGR valves over time, and offers some fault finding tips. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Fuel Vaporisers

    Elta Automotive explains the function of a fuel vaporiser, before providing some of the common causes and ...

    Elta Automotive explains the function of a fuel vaporiser, before providing some of the common causes and symptoms of the component’s failure. ...

    Read more

  • |
    How to Prevent Hose Whiplash

    Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools an ...

    Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. Chicago Pneumatic explains. ...

    Read more

  • |
    TVD Installation

    Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive v ...

    Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive vibrations leaked from the engine which could cause damage to surrounding components. Corteco ru ...

    Read more

  • |
    Pico Practical: Cylinder Identification & Relative Compression on CRD Engines

    Pico recording from its live stream of its first GoToMeeting webinar that took place in January 2019. ...

    Pico recording from its live stream of its first GoToMeeting webinar that took place in January 2019. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

    Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf ...

    Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf and other engines presents a different set of challenges. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Starter Motors & Alternators - Nissan & Ford

    Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking ...

    Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking overcharging alternators and the ‘smart charge’ system. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Rubber-to-Metal Components

    ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the ...

    ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the importance of communicating the right information to your customers. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Switching Sequences

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spo ...

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), to find o ...

    Read more

  • |
    HEC Clutches

    Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesi ...

    Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesigned as high efficiency (HEC) clutches. This bulletin has been produced to explain the operatio ...

    Read more

  • |
    Grinding Noise on Ford S-Max

    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. ...

    Read more

  • |
    ‘An Ongoing and Worrying Trend’

    Schaeffler reinforces its message of fitting a like-for-like DMF replacement to help prevent voiding the ...

    Schaeffler reinforces its message of fitting a like-for-like DMF replacement to help prevent voiding the vehicle warranty and to avoid follow-on problems. ...

    Read more

  • |
    Taking the Strain

    First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

    First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

    Read more