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Combating Brake Pad Wear & Tear

|Date: October 17, 2017

Combating Brake Pad Wear & Tear

LUMAG offers technicians a helping hand in identifying and contending with the causes of brake pad wear a ...

LUMAG offers technicians a helping hand in identifying and contending with the causes of brake pad wear and tear. ...

October 17, 2017
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Hybrid Battery Cooling System

|Date: October 16, 2017

Hybrid Battery Cooling System

Steve Smith, from Pico Technology, provides some useful advice for carrying out diagnostics on a Toyota A ...

Steve Smith, from Pico Technology, provides some useful advice for carrying out diagnostics on a Toyota Auris hybrid. ...

October 16, 2017
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Battery Testing a Routine Procedure

|Date: October 13, 2017

Battery Testing a Routine Procedure

Based on the results of a market research survey looking at the levels of battery maintenance carried out ...

Based on the results of a market research survey looking at the levels of battery maintenance carried out by independent garages, Rotronics sets out why battery testing needs to become a routine proce ...

October 13, 2017
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How do you Measure a Driveshaft?

|Date: October 12, 2017

How do you Measure a Driveshaft?

Shaftec offers some technical insight into driveshafts and looks at how to ensure that a unit is the corr ...

Shaftec offers some technical insight into driveshafts and looks at how to ensure that a unit is the correct size. ...

October 12, 2017
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Timing Chain Replacement

|Date: October 11, 2017

Timing Chain Replacement

FAI Auto Parts look at the development of timing chains and best practise replacement advice. ...

FAI Auto Parts look at the development of timing chains and best practise replacement advice. ...

October 11, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Kia Picanto

|Date: October 10, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Kia Picanto

A full timing belt replacement guide for a 2005 Kia Picanto 1.1 petrol from the experts at Schaeffler Aut ...

A full timing belt replacement guide for a 2005 Kia Picanto 1.1 petrol from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. ...

October 10, 2017
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Why was the Volvo Sluggish?

|Date: October 09, 2017

Why was the Volvo Sluggish?

Training specilaist, Steve Carter, looks at a 2000 Volvo S40 1.6L 16V unable to pull away. ...

Training specilaist, Steve Carter, looks at a 2000 Volvo S40 1.6L 16V unable to pull away. ...

October 09, 2017
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

|Date: October 06, 2017

How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

A full clutch replacement guide for Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5L DTI from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Af ...

A full clutch replacement guide for Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5L DTI from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. ...

October 06, 2017
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Video: Why can’t I use high detergent/dispersant oils in my classic car?

|Date: October 03, 2017

Video: Why can’t I use high detergent/dispersant oils in my classic car?

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. Why can't I use high detergent/dispersant oils in my classi ...

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. Why can't I use high detergent/dispersant oils in my classic car? With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ ...

October 03, 2017
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Engine Noise in Passenger Compartment – Audi Q5

|Date: October 02, 2017

Engine Noise in Passenger Compartment – Audi Q5

Audi Q5 (8RB) (2008) – Increased engine noise in the passenger compartment. ...

Audi Q5 (8RB) (2008) – Increased engine noise in the passenger compartment. ...

October 02, 2017
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DPF Regeneration Advice

|Date: September 29, 2017

DPF Regeneration Advice

Wynn Oil runs through some basic DPF regeneration advice, and suggests some products that might come in h ...

Wynn Oil runs through some basic DPF regeneration advice, and suggests some products that might come in handy. ...

September 29, 2017
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EGR Valve Replacement

|Date: September 28, 2017

EGR Valve Replacement

SMPE look at some common failures associated with EGR valves. ...

SMPE look at some common failures associated with EGR valves. ...

September 28, 2017
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Best Practise Advice for Replacement of Timing Belt/Chain

|Date: September 27, 2017

Best Practise Advice for Replacement of Timing Belt/Chain

In this article, BG Automotive goes back to basics, before offering some best practice advice for dealing ...

In this article, BG Automotive goes back to basics, before offering some best practice advice for dealing with this old garage staple. ...

September 27, 2017
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EGR System Faults

|Date: September 25, 2017

EGR System Faults

PMM catches up with Joshua Jones, who recounts a couple of EGR system faults that he has recently encount ...

PMM catches up with Joshua Jones, who recounts a couple of EGR system faults that he has recently encountered. ...

September 25, 2017
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Fixing the Unfixable Car – 2009 Audi A3

|Date: September 21, 2017

Fixing the Unfixable Car – 2009 Audi A3

A couple of years ago, the owner of a 2009 Audi A3 went around to many garages in Ireland, in search of a ...

A couple of years ago, the owner of a 2009 Audi A3 went around to many garages in Ireland, in search of a cure for a severe running problem. After many unsuccessful repair attempts, Train4Auto’s Steve ...

September 21, 2017
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