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The Power of Four

|Date: December 12, 2018

The Power of Four

European Exhaust and Catalyst’s (EEC) Stuart Still talks through a recent case, which he feels demonstrat ...

European Exhaust and Catalyst’s (EEC) Stuart Still talks through a recent case, which he feels demonstrates the importance of the four gas test when identifying an emission-based problem. ...

December 12, 2018
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Engine Oil Leak on a Fiat 500?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Engine Oil Leak on a Fiat 500?

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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All of the Lights

|Date: December 12, 2018

All of the Lights

Lumileds, the name behind the Philips Automotive Lighting product ranges, throws some light on the differ ...

Lumileds, the name behind the Philips Automotive Lighting product ranges, throws some light on the different types of headlights and the purpose they serve. ...

December 12, 2018
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Thermal Imaging Cameras

|Date: December 12, 2018

Thermal Imaging Cameras

Steve Beynon of FLIR Systems takes a look at the opportunities that thermal imaging cameras can open up f ...

Steve Beynon of FLIR Systems takes a look at the opportunities that thermal imaging cameras can open up for automotive technicians. ...

December 12, 2018
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How to Install Thermostats in 10 Easy Steps

|Date: December 12, 2018

How to Install Thermostats in 10 Easy Steps

Gates provides some general guidelines for replacing the traditional style of car thermostat. However, re ...

Gates provides some general guidelines for replacing the traditional style of car thermostat. However, remember to always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended procedures for replacement and ...

December 12, 2018
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Best Practise ABS Sensor Troubleshooting & Replacement

|Date: December 12, 2018

Best Practise ABS Sensor Troubleshooting & Replacement

Delphi provides some guidance for getting to grips with ABS sensor diagnostics and replacement. ...

Delphi provides some guidance for getting to grips with ABS sensor diagnostics and replacement. ...

December 12, 2018
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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 ...

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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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