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Audi A6 Quattro S-Line with Parking Brake Failure

|Date: December 12, 2018

Audi A6 Quattro S-Line with Parking Brake Failure

Pico’s Steve Smith walks us through a detailed diagnostic procedure that he recently carried out on a cus ...

Pico’s Steve Smith walks us through a detailed diagnostic procedure that he recently carried out on a customer’s Audi A6 Quattro S-Line. ...

December 12, 2018
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Excessive Exhaust Smoke from Jaguar XF?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Excessive Exhaust Smoke from Jaguar XF?

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. ...

December 12, 2018
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How to Replace a Clutch on a Peugeot 5008 Semi-Automatic

|Date: December 12, 2018

How to Replace a Clutch on a Peugeot 5008 Semi-Automatic

This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a Peugeot 5008 Semi- Automatic 1.6 HDI. ...

This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a Peugeot 5008 Semi- Automatic 1.6 HDI. ...

December 12, 2018
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Best Practice Engine Installation

|Date: December 12, 2018

Best Practice Engine Installation

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at engine remanufacturer Ivor Searle, provides some handy tips for ins ...

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at engine remanufacturer Ivor Searle, provides some handy tips for installing a remanufactured replacement unit. ...

December 12, 2018
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Torque Wrench Basics

|Date: December 12, 2018

Torque Wrench Basics

Norbar Torque Tools’ Philip Brodey highlights the top ten things to consider for optimum torque wrench pe ...

Norbar Torque Tools’ Philip Brodey highlights the top ten things to consider for optimum torque wrench performance and longevity. ...

December 12, 2018
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Winter Check-ups for the Steering System

|Date: December 12, 2018

Winter Check-ups for the Steering System

With the coldest season of the year in full flow as we enter the new year, ZF Aftermarket recommends that ...

With the coldest season of the year in full flow as we enter the new year, ZF Aftermarket recommends that independent workshops take the opportunity to offer drivers a winter check-up for their vehicl ...

December 12, 2018
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How to Crack a CANbus System Using a Control Unit

|Date: December 12, 2018

How to Crack a CANbus System Using a Control Unit

Crack a CANbus system using a control unit Osram explains a simple solution to bypassing a vehicle’s bulb ...

Crack a CANbus system using a control unit Osram explains a simple solution to bypassing a vehicle’s bulb failure detection system. ...

December 12, 2018
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Water Ingress into Load Area on a Kia Carens?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Water Ingress into Load Area on a Kia Carens?

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. ...

December 12, 2018
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Batteries & Charging

|Date: December 12, 2018

Batteries & Charging

PMM hears from a number of leading battery and charging specialists, to find out what technicians can do ...

PMM hears from a number of leading battery and charging specialists, to find out what technicians can do this winter to maximise business and make sure their customers keep coming back. ...

December 12, 2018
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Auxiliary Drive System

|Date: December 12, 2018

Auxiliary Drive System

It is somewhat remarkable that in such a mature sector there remain certain products that are still under ...

It is somewhat remarkable that in such a mature sector there remain certain products that are still under developed in terms of their service potential. The auxiliary drive system is one of them, says ...

December 12, 2018
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Common Starter & Alternator Faults

|Date: December 12, 2018

Common Starter & Alternator Faults

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter ...

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter motor burnout on a VW Tiguan. ...

December 12, 2018
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Camshaft & Crankshaft Sensors

|Date: December 12, 2018

Camshaft & Crankshaft Sensors

Elta explains the function of camshaft and crankshaft sensors, and offers some general fitting advice. ...

Elta explains the function of camshaft and crankshaft sensors, and offers some general fitting advice. ...

December 12, 2018
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The Unstoppable Rise of AGM & EFB Batteries

|Date: December 11, 2018

The Unstoppable Rise of AGM & EFB Batteries

Start-stop vehicles already account for most new vehicle registrations in Europe, and are entering the af ...

Start-stop vehicles already account for most new vehicle registrations in Europe, and are entering the aftermarket in rapidly increasing numbers. In this article, Exide explains how the industry can t ...

December 11, 2018
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The Intricacies of the MINI Braking System

|Date: December 07, 2018

The Intricacies of the MINI Braking System

Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

December 07, 2018
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A Winter Coat

|Date: December 06, 2018

A Winter Coat

Winter is a harsh time for vehicles and a busy season for garages. Temperature extremes and high levels o ...

Winter is a harsh time for vehicles and a busy season for garages. Temperature extremes and high levels of moisture, road dirt and salt, can all cause accelerated wear of critical components – especia ...

December 06, 2018
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