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    Why was the Volvo Vexed?

    Andy Horwat, Engine Tuning & Diagnostics, looks at a 2012 Volvo XC60 2.0L model with drivability/star ...

    Andy Horwat, Engine Tuning & Diagnostics, looks at a 2012 Volvo XC60 2.0L model with drivability/starting issues and lack of power.   An interesting case study came my way recently in the form of ...

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    How to Replace the Brake Hose

    TRW Aftermarket offer step-by-step instructions for this common workshop task. Whether or not a brake hos ...

    TRW Aftermarket offer step-by-step instructions for this common workshop task. Whether or not a brake hose is worn or damaged, TRW recommends that hoses should be changed every 50,000 km or after five ...

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    How Long Can Oil Last Before Expiry? - 'Ask Ade'

    With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Produc ...

    With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Product Manager, Adrian Hill, is perfectly placed to provide his expert insight and analysis.  Q. I h ...

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    Have you Checked the DPF?

    Mahle Aftermarket look at why particulate build-up can lead to poor turbo performance. Among the speciali ...

    Mahle Aftermarket look at why particulate build-up can lead to poor turbo performance. Among the specialist areas that MAHLE Aftermarket’s expertise covers is turbochargers and the way in which they f ...

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    Spark Plug Replacement on BMW N43 and N53 Engines

    Spark plug replacement guide ...

    Spark plug replacement guide ...

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    Battery System Check

    Rotronics explores the value of introducing a simple and speedy battery system check that can be built in ...

    Rotronics explores the value of introducing a simple and speedy battery system check that can be built in to every day workshop inspections. The winter brings with it a lot of fun and excitement, bit ...

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    Invest in Extraction

    Keith Bowman, Automotive Development Manager at Nederman, tells us why workshop owners have a responsibil ...

    Keith Bowman, Automotive Development Manager at Nederman, tells us why workshop owners have a responsibility to ensure that exposure to exhaust fumes meets the appropriate health and safety requiremen ...

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    The Most Likely Causes of Brake Pad Wear

    It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s ...

    It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s team of experts have identified the most likely causes of brake pad wear so technicians and wo ...

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    Solving the Subaru Snag

    Why a new 'spacer' tool, from Gates, is the ideal solution. A new specialist tool, developed to resolve i ...

    Why a new 'spacer' tool, from Gates, is the ideal solution. A new specialist tool, developed to resolve issues in the drive systems of certain Subaru applications, demonstrates the success of a philos ...

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    Injector Testing Equipment: Should You Invest?

    Darwen Diesels explains why the use of quality diesel testing equipment – off-site or in your own worksho ...

    Darwen Diesels explains why the use of quality diesel testing equipment – off-site or in your own workshop – can help you to achieve an accurate diagnosis of suspected fuel injector problems. Diagnosi ...

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    How to fit a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

    Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffle ...

    Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. Land Rover launched the Freelander in 1997 with four engine variants ...

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    The Three B's of Winter Service

    During a winter service, it is imperative to check and, if necessary, replace, the three ‘B’s of winter s ...

    During a winter service, it is imperative to check and, if necessary, replace, the three ‘B’s of winter service: batteries, bulbs, and blades. Life is made much easier for garages when they are able t ...

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    Lighting & Battery Maintenance are Key

    Henry Bisson, Head of Marketing for Ring, details why lighting and battery maintenance are key to keeping ...

    Henry Bisson, Head of Marketing for Ring, details why lighting and battery maintenance are key to keeping drivers and profits safe when servicing vehicles for winter. Headlamp Checks With fewer daylig ...

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    Brake Noise - Make it Stop!

    Ferodo explains how to indentify, solve and avoid noisy brakes.   While behind the wheel of a car a ...

    Ferodo explains how to indentify, solve and avoid noisy brakes.   While behind the wheel of a car a driver should feel a sense of tranquility and calm; a relaxed place to be. No driver wants that ...

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    Key Signs of Brake Cable Wear

    Handbrakes are a key part of the vehicle braking system. Also referred to as a parking brake or emergency ...

    Handbrakes are a key part of the vehicle braking system. Also referred to as a parking brake or emergency brake, its main purpose is to secure the car when stationary to prevent it moving or rolling. ...

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