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Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

|Date: September 18, 2014

Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hos ...

Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hose. These perform a simple yet deeply important function: the transfer of brake fluid to the bra ...

September 18, 2014
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Braking best practice

|Date: September 15, 2014

Braking best practice

Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this remin ...

Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this reminder from First Line should provide a timely jog to the memory. ...

September 15, 2014
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Clutch replacement tips for the Toyota Aygo

|Date: September 12, 2014

Clutch replacement tips for the Toyota Aygo

APPLICABLE MODELS: Toyota Aygo/Citroën C1/Peugeot 107REFERENCES: ADT330246ENGINE: 1.0i Petrol (KGB10, 1KR ...

APPLICABLE MODELS: Toyota Aygo/Citroën C1/Peugeot 107REFERENCES: ADT330246ENGINE: 1.0i Petrol (KGB10, 1KR-FE) ...

September 12, 2014
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How to identify one brake pad from another

|Date: September 06, 2014

How to identify one brake pad from another

Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various re ...

Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various replacement brake pad types. ...

September 06, 2014
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How to perform a BMW ELV counter reset

|Date: August 28, 2014

How to perform a BMW ELV counter reset

What is ELV?It is an acronym for ‘Elektrische Lenkungsverriegelung’, which in English means ‘electric ste ...

What is ELV?It is an acronym for ‘Elektrische Lenkungsverriegelung’, which in English means ‘electric steering lock’, commonly fitted on many BMW models from 2004/5 onwards. ...

August 28, 2014
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The key to your success

|Date: August 27, 2014

The key to your success

Simon Ashby, Technical Manager for Advanced Diagnostics In days gone by, if a customer required additiona ...

Simon Ashby, Technical Manager for Advanced Diagnostics In days gone by, if a customer required additional or replacement keys/remotes they would have no option but to go to the franchised dealer – an ...

August 27, 2014
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Solving underlying turbocharger issues

|Date: August 26, 2014

Solving underlying turbocharger issues

In the event that a turbocharger needs replacing, yet the actual cause of failure is not remedied, it wil ...

In the event that a turbocharger needs replacing, yet the actual cause of failure is not remedied, it will almost certainly be damaged again. Inevitably, the new turbocharger will automatically become ...

August 26, 2014
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How to avoiding timing belt issues

|Date: August 21, 2014

How to avoiding timing belt issues

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simp ...

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simple engine such as Vauxhall’s 1.7-litre diesel unit. However, too many of these units suffer fro ...

August 21, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Ford Ka

|Date: August 18, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Ford Ka

The Ford KA was first introduced way back in 1996 with the second generation being launched in 2008. The ...

The Ford KA was first introduced way back in 1996 with the second generation being launched in 2008. The small city car is still very popular, with over 400,000 on the UK roads alone today. In this ar ...

August 18, 2014
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How to remove a stubborn tie rod end nut

|Date: August 15, 2014

How to remove a stubborn tie rod end nut

The Mini-Ductor® II + (MD800P) handheld induction heating tool offers a safe, fast way to remove problem ...

The Mini-Ductor® II + (MD800P) handheld induction heating tool offers a safe, fast way to remove problem tie rod end steering nuts. This guide shows you how. ...

August 15, 2014
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Oil replacement – how to increase sales

|Date: August 07, 2014

Oil replacement – how to increase sales

Service spells success ...

Service spells success ...

August 07, 2014
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10 tips for belt replacement success

|Date: August 05, 2014

10 tips for belt replacement success

The technical team at Contitech offer their advice.... 1. Read the instructions ...

The technical team at Contitech offer their advice.... 1. Read the instructions ...

August 05, 2014
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Exhaust system failures – bad vibrations?

|Date: July 31, 2014

Exhaust system failures – bad vibrations?

Example 1: Vibration due to old or damaged exhaust rubber supports. A broken exhaust as a result of vibra ...

Example 1: Vibration due to old or damaged exhaust rubber supports. A broken exhaust as a result of vibrations from worn out exhaust rubber supports. ...

July 31, 2014
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How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

|Date: July 29, 2014

How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed ...

With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed test and a subsequent invalid motor insurance claim. European emission legislation is becoming ...

July 29, 2014
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Turbocharger maintenance: why do they need the correct type of oil?

|Date: July 21, 2014

Turbocharger maintenance: why do they need the correct type of oil?

Oil is a turbocharger’s friend. With a little care, you can make sure it doesn't become its enemy. Once e ...

Oil is a turbocharger’s friend. With a little care, you can make sure it doesn't become its enemy. Once exclusively fitted to trucks and performance cars, turbochargers are now commonplace. 90% of die ...

July 21, 2014
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