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    Is Leaking Coolant to Blame?

    Dally Singh, Tech Manager, Autoelectro, urges technicians to avoid a fitting error that leads engine cool ...

    Dally Singh, Tech Manager, Autoelectro, urges technicians to avoid a fitting error that leads engine coolant to cause alternator drive belt slip. The issue affects Minis with 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engine ...

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    The Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid: an industry leader or simply a technical ‘stop-gap’? Jonathan Sampso ...

    The Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid: an industry leader or simply a technical ‘stop-gap’? Jonathan Sampson, MD at AutoMate, gives his verdict. For more than 40 years now, the phrase 'S-Class' has come ...

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    Common Causes of Clutch Failure and Replacement Tips

    Wayne McClusky, Technical Training manager, ZF Services UK, outlines the common causes and issues associa ...

    Wayne McClusky, Technical Training manager, ZF Services UK, outlines the common causes and issues associated with clutch or DMF failure.  It’s well acknowledged that a newly- replaced component (compa ...

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    Knowledge is Power - Vehicle Troubleshooter

    Joshua Jones, a Devon-based Garage Manager for the AA, explains why a knowledge-based approach to vehicle ...

    Joshua Jones, a Devon-based Garage Manager for the AA, explains why a knowledge-based approach to vehicle troubleshooting can help to eliminate much of the guesswork that so often leads to expensive m ...

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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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