Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about it.  The 1.4 Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSi) variant of the EA111 Volkswagen Group engine was produced from 2005 to 2015, after which it was replaced by the current belt-driven EA211 series of engines.  This engine was used in many different models with various power outputs and ...

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Servicesure has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Concorde Centre in Manchester. Bringing together garage owners, supplier partners and industry leaders, the event celebrated excellence across key areas of the modern aftermarket, including customer service, electric vehicle capability, fleet servicing and regional performance. The awards aim to underline the ...

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Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDATA Repair, workshops and bodyshops can either replace or repair complex aluminium structures, like those on Tesla models.   The body structure differs from conventional vehicles. The manufacturer promotes the use of gigacastings, large-format structural parts that are made of aluminium in a single casting. This ...

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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, marking a defining moment for the independent garage sector. After 17 years of sustained effort to secure fair access to essential vehicle data, independent garages meeting the required standards, can access security-related repair and maintenance information through a ...

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Valeo Service has announced the launch of its omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help distributors and workshops navigate the growing complexity of modern vehicle repairs. With over 17-million-part references worldwide, finding the right component and fitting it correctly has reportedly become a daily challenge for the industry. Valeo’s service gives professionals instant access to automotive ...

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Ring Automotive has announced the introduction of the ULTRABOOST 2000A (RJS040) jump starter, described as its most powerful ULTRABOOST yet. The ULTRABOOST 2000A is capable of jump starting eight litre petrol and four litre diesel engines, making it suitable for the vast majority of the car parc. It also has a Boost button which can ...

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OSRAM has delivered its OSRAM Lighting Academy training session to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering students at Nottingham College. Students are a significant part of the future of the automotive aftermarket, therefore OSRAM has said it’s dedicated to assisting in their education. It’s for this reason, in conjunction with Mike Smallbone from Aftermarket Business Solutions, ...

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A nationwide survey of UK mechanics has revealed a growing workforce crisis in the car repair industry, with garages struggling to recruit young technicians and mechanics expecting to delay retirement due to financial pressures. The research, conducted by ClickMechanic, highlights mounting concerns about the future of the sector and what it could mean for motorists ...

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Ring and OSRAM provide PMM with a full rundown of their tools and equipment offering for garages.  Auto accessories supplier, Ring Automotive and its parent company, original equipment lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, present its vast array of workshops tools, including its battery care, inspection lights and consumables ranges.     When technicians think of workshop tools, they usually think about ...

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Schaeffler has announced the hosts of its four breakout rooms for its REPXPERT Conference which will take place on 14th May. Included in the line-up will be Louise Baker, Colin Denton, Tim Guidotti, Quentin Le Hetet and Alistair Mason. Louise Baker, AKA ‘The Womanic’, will be co-hosting a session with Colin Denton on automotive aftermarket ...

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