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    How to Fit a Clutch on an Audi A4

    A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.0 TDI model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK. Audi relea ...

    A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.0 TDI model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK. Audi released the 8K chassis A4 in 2007. Included in this model were some changes to the clutch and trans ...

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    How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Vauxhall Vectra

    A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a ...

    A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a popular car on our roads ever since it was first launched in 1995. The recommended timing belt ...

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    Workshop Essentials - Battery Maintenance Data

    According to Autodata, the number of vehicles with battery issues doubles in the period between November ...

    According to Autodata, the number of vehicles with battery issues doubles in the period between November and February each year. Although the top reasons for winter breakdowns in the UK range from ins ...

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    What is Motor Oil?

    Motor oil made the Liqui Moly way. A break down of how motor oil is actually put together in the lab with ...

    Motor oil made the Liqui Moly way. A break down of how motor oil is actually put together in the lab with engineer Oliver Kuhn in Saarlouis, introduced by German race driver Armin Schwarz on a beach i ...

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    Key Winter Checks

    A thorough winter servicing schedule can ensure that your customers don’t face any unnecessary ‘fails’ at ...

    A thorough winter servicing schedule can ensure that your customers don’t face any unnecessary ‘fails’ at MOT test time. Neil Kidby, Service Tool Specialist at Sealey, identifies some of the key check ...

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    Jonathan Sampson, MD of automotive training specialists, AutoMate Training, looks at why vehicle steering ...

    Jonathan Sampson, MD of automotive training specialists, AutoMate Training, looks at why vehicle steering is heading towards a ‘hands-off’ future. For the best part of the automobile’s 130 year existe ...

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    Air Suspension Products? Think ‘FACTOR FIRST’!

    With the use of air suspension systems on modern vehicles increasing, it’s important for independent work ...

    With the use of air suspension systems on modern vehicles increasing, it’s important for independent workshops to have access to a quality range of replacement parts. Traditionally seen as a ‘dealer o ...

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    Turning to Remanufacturers

    As insurance companies look at ways to reduce repair costs, Thijs Jasink, COO of ACtronics, explains why ...

    As insurance companies look at ways to reduce repair costs, Thijs Jasink, COO of ACtronics, explains why they’re increasingly turning to remanufacturers. It's a well-known fact that re-manufacturing u ...

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    Is Water in the Headlamp?

    What to do and what not to do if condensation strikes. Condensation in headlamps can be detected as a thi ...

    What to do and what not to do if condensation strikes. Condensation in headlamps can be detected as a thin veil of humidity that has deposited itself on the inside surface of the headlamp lens. It occ ...

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    AUTODOCTA Tech Tips - Central Locking Issue on Kia Cee'd

     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. KIA CEE’D - CENTRAL LOCKING ISSUE FA ...

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    Pico 4425 4 Channel Scope Product Test

    Antony Powell, Yorks, tests out the Pico 4425 4 Channel Scope Having owned a PicoScope for many years I j ...

    Antony Powell, Yorks, tests out the Pico 4425 4 Channel Scope Having owned a PicoScope for many years I jumped at the chance to try out the latest and improved version of the tool – the PicoScope 4425 ...

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    Window Regulator Fitment Tips

    Step-by-step window regulator fitment tips for VW Golf  & VW Bora To undertake this job you’ll requir ...

    Step-by-step window regulator fitment tips for VW Golf  & VW Bora To undertake this job you’ll require: Torx drivers, a trim tool, a screwdriver and a socket wrench & socket. Firstly, remove t ...

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    EGR Valve Removal

    Peter Lowery, senior product manager, SMPE talks us through EGR valve removal. How to cut down your labou ...

    Peter Lowery, senior product manager, SMPE talks us through EGR valve removal. How to cut down your labour time: time saving tips for VW 1.6D & 2.0D engines. With a book time of around 4.5 hours, ...

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    AUTODOCTA Tech Tips - Whistling Noise on Toyota Auris

     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. TOYOTA AURIS –WHISTLING NOISE FAULT: ...

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    How to Rewind Brake Caliper Pistons

    Simple steps to success when replacing rear brake pads When replacing rear brake pads a suitable brake re ...

    Simple steps to success when replacing rear brake pads When replacing rear brake pads a suitable brake rewind tool is indispensable. Every brake caliper is different and each one needs its own adapter ...

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