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How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

|Date: January 12, 2016

How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 12, 2016
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‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 1

|Date: January 11, 2016

‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 1

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. He will b ...

January 11, 2016
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How to replace a timing belt on an Audi A3

|Date: January 08, 2016

How to replace a timing belt on an Audi A3

ENGINE CODE: ARZ RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 2.2 HOURSFitters need the following special tools for this proc ...

ENGINE CODE: ARZ RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 2.2 HOURSFitters need the following special tools for this procedure:1. OE locking tool (T40011) ...

January 08, 2016
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How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 05, 2016
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How to fix an intermittent engine warning light issue on a Peugeot 308

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to fix an intermittent engine warning light issue on a Peugeot 308

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 05, 2016
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How to remove locking wheel nuts

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to remove locking wheel nuts

Removing locking wheel nuts, without the appropriate key, can be a time-wasting and costly problem that c ...

Removing locking wheel nuts, without the appropriate key, can be a time-wasting and costly problem that can create damage to your customer’s alloy. This can’t be solved by drilling, chiselling or usin ...

January 05, 2016
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Would a warranty claim fail?

|Date: January 02, 2016

Would a warranty claim fail?

MAKE/MODEL: FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.4 2006+PART AFFECTED: STARTER MOTOR AEY1726 ...

MAKE/MODEL: FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.4 2006+PART AFFECTED: STARTER MOTOR AEY1726 ...

January 02, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

|Date: December 30, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTAL ...

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 620317300 ...

December 30, 2015
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Scopes – Why, when and how?

|Date: December 27, 2015

Scopes – Why, when and how?

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault findin ...

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault finding, however I’m still frequently asked ‘Why, Where, When, What and How’ during my training cours ...

December 27, 2015
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The design and function of safety control systems

|Date: December 24, 2015

The design and function of safety control systems

CHARLES FIGGINS, BLUE PRINT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT The BMW MINI was a joint development between Rover and B ...

CHARLES FIGGINS, BLUE PRINT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT The BMW MINI was a joint development between Rover and BMW from 1995, until BMW took full control of the project in 1999. When launched, many parts of ...

December 24, 2015
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When should you change transmission oil?

|Date: December 21, 2015

When should you change transmission oil?

Whether or not to change the oil in the latest ZF Services automatic transmissions is an ongoing cause of ...

Whether or not to change the oil in the latest ZF Services automatic transmissions is an ongoing cause of confusion among vehicle owners and independent garages alike. ...

December 21, 2015
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How to avoid overheating when adjusting brakes on LCVs

|Date: December 18, 2015

How to avoid overheating when adjusting brakes on LCVs

Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and easily solved, is due to incorre ...

Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and easily solved, is due to incorrect setting of the running clearance between brake pad and disc. Not testing or not setting this ...

December 18, 2015
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Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

|Date: December 16, 2015

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Partic ...

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Particulate Filters. I was staggered at the lack of DPF knowledge, especially the procedure regarding ...

December 16, 2015
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The five main causes DPF failure

|Date: December 15, 2015

The five main causes DPF failure

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particula ...

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) into the exhaust system of diesel passenger cars became effectively compulsory. ...

December 15, 2015
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Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

|Date: December 12, 2015

Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

“There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find ...

“There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find shortcuts can often lead to serious injuries and cause more work in the long-term.” ...

December 12, 2015
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