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Worried About the Rapid Evolution of Vehicle Technology?

|Date: February 21, 2018

Worried About the Rapid Evolution of Vehicle Technology?

Josh Jones explains why technicians needn’t be intimidated by the evolution of vehicle technology. These ...

Josh Jones explains why technicians needn’t be intimidated by the evolution of vehicle technology. These new vehicles still abide by the laws of physics. ...

February 21, 2018
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Engine Stalls on Vauxhall Adam

|Date: February 19, 2018

Engine Stalls on Vauxhall Adam

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. ...

February 19, 2018
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Breaking Down the Fault

|Date: February 16, 2018

Breaking Down the Fault

Fault diagnosis can be confusing, but breaking it down in stages will simplify the task. Sealey explains ...

Fault diagnosis can be confusing, but breaking it down in stages will simplify the task. Sealey explains more. ...

February 16, 2018
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Belt Replacement Guide; Fiat 500

|Date: February 14, 2018

Belt Replacement Guide; Fiat 500

In this month’s Belt Clinic, the experts at ContiTech have provided a step-by-step explanation of how to ...

In this month’s Belt Clinic, the experts at ContiTech have provided a step-by-step explanation of how to change the belt correctly in a Fiat 500. ...

February 14, 2018
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Rover 100; Finding Faulty Engine Mountings

|Date: February 14, 2018

Rover 100; Finding Faulty Engine Mountings

Technician Martin Rubenstein describes his experience with Pico Technology's Picoscope and NVH Diagnostic ...

Technician Martin Rubenstein describes his experience with Pico Technology's Picoscope and NVH Diagnostics Kit. ...

February 14, 2018
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Meeting The Standard

|Date: February 12, 2018

Meeting The Standard

It's easy to assume that all AGM batteries are the same, but the truth is that only a few batteries meet ...

It's easy to assume that all AGM batteries are the same, but the truth is that only a few batteries meet today’s complex OE specifications, says Exide. ...

February 12, 2018
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ECU Remapping

|Date: February 09, 2018

ECU Remapping

BHP UK explains how garages can add another string to their bow, courtesy of ECU remapping. ...

BHP UK explains how garages can add another string to their bow, courtesy of ECU remapping. ...

February 09, 2018
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Dr Friction – Brake Fade

|Date: February 07, 2018

Dr Friction – Brake Fade

Comline’s resident friction expert, Dr Keith Ellis, answers your questions related to braking component m ...

Comline’s resident friction expert, Dr Keith Ellis, answers your questions related to braking component manufacture and quality testing. ...

February 07, 2018
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DMF Troubleshooting

|Date: February 05, 2018

DMF Troubleshooting

The DMF helps improve driver comfort and increases vehicle efficiency. Valeo offers some troubleshooting ...

The DMF helps improve driver comfort and increases vehicle efficiency. Valeo offers some troubleshooting tips to help diagnose damage, fault and wear. ...

February 05, 2018
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Renault Modus

|Date: February 02, 2018

How to Fit a Clutch on a Renault Modus

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol eng ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol engine, had covered more than 60,000 miles and suffered from clutch judder. ...

February 02, 2018
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Causes of Brake Noise

|Date: January 31, 2018

Causes of Brake Noise

Delphi takes a closer look at brake noise, its causes and how technicians can resolve this common problem ...

Delphi takes a closer look at brake noise, its causes and how technicians can resolve this common problem. ...

January 31, 2018
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Intake Noise On Subaru Forester

|Date: January 29, 2018

Intake Noise On Subaru Forester

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. ...

January 29, 2018
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Best Practise Brake Fluid Replacement

|Date: January 28, 2018

Best Practise Brake Fluid Replacement

Brake fluid needs to be replaced every two years, in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations, rega ...

Brake fluid needs to be replaced every two years, in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations, regardless of vehicle use. However, there are special new testers that allow accurate fluid checks ...

January 28, 2018
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Power Loss as a Result of Defective Crankcase Ventilation

|Date: January 26, 2018

Power Loss as a Result of Defective Crankcase Ventilation

MAHLE Aftermarket provides a technical bulletin which explains why a vehicle might experience power loss ...

MAHLE Aftermarket provides a technical bulletin which explains why a vehicle might experience power loss as a result of defective crankcase ventilation ...

January 26, 2018
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Anatomy of a Modern Spark Plug

|Date: January 25, 2018

Anatomy of a Modern Spark Plug

Ron Merralls of NGK takes a detailed look at the anatomy of a modern spark plug. ...

Ron Merralls of NGK takes a detailed look at the anatomy of a modern spark plug. ...

January 25, 2018
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