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Pico runs through a BMW fault

|Date: October 12, 2020

Pico runs through a BMW fault

Pico Technician, Steve Smith, takes PMM readers through the following case study that looks at a known an ...

Pico Technician, Steve Smith, takes PMM readers through the following case study that looks at a known and documented issue surrounding a knocking noise from the steering column area of a BMW. Vehicle ...

October 12, 2020
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NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

|Date: September 23, 2020

NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes ...

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes to Lambda sensors, the longevity of the component rests on two aspects: the first is the qualit ...

September 23, 2020
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REPXPERT replaces Peugeot timing belt

|Date: September 22, 2020

REPXPERT replaces Peugeot timing belt

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT ...

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT 3-cylinder petrol engine. The oil pressure warning light was activated at the relatively low m ...

September 22, 2020
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Blue Print replaces the clutch on a MINI

|Date: September 21, 2020

Blue Print replaces the clutch on a MINI

Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through the clutch replacement procedure ...

Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through the clutch replacement procedure on a MINI One Countryman, which was fitted with the popular 1.6 petrol PSA group engine. The M ...

September 21, 2020
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Scantec Automotive addresses vehicle diagnostics

|Date: September 09, 2020

Scantec Automotive addresses vehicle diagnostics

Ross Kemp, of Scantec Automotive, understands the difficulties of keeping a functioning data log. In this ...

Ross Kemp, of Scantec Automotive, understands the difficulties of keeping a functioning data log. In this article, he outlines the system his business uses to ensure that he always has access to the i ...

September 09, 2020
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DPF Doctor highlights importance of servicing

|Date: August 10, 2020

DPF Doctor highlights importance of servicing

DPF Doctor Barry Lawson, of Ewan Lawson Motors, presents a recent case that highlights exactly why it is ...

DPF Doctor Barry Lawson, of Ewan Lawson Motors, presents a recent case that highlights exactly why it is vital to ensure your customers understand the importance of a regular vehicle service. Vehicle: ...

August 10, 2020
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Arnott Europe runs through air suspension basics

|Date: August 07, 2020

Arnott Europe runs through air suspension basics

Arnott Europe, a specialist in air suspension systems, has noticed that there is a lot of misinformation ...

Arnott Europe, a specialist in air suspension systems, has noticed that there is a lot of misinformation out in the industry regarding air suspension. Here, the company runs through the basics that ev ...

August 07, 2020
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Autodata fixes a fault on a Volkswagen Amarok

|Date: August 06, 2020

Autodata fixes a fault on a Volkswagen Amarok

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Here, they take a look at a problem ...

August 06, 2020
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Autodata shares a fix on a Nissan Leaf

|Date: August 05, 2020

Autodata shares a fix on a Nissan Leaf

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Here, they take a look at a problem ...

August 05, 2020
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Gates investigates a timing belt failure

|Date: July 31, 2020

Gates investigates a timing belt failure

The technical team at Gates investigates the cause of premature timing belt failure in the Synchronous Be ...

The technical team at Gates investigates the cause of premature timing belt failure in the Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS) for a number of Ford, Peugeot and Citroën models. Models: Citroën C3, C4 ...

July 31, 2020
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