Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the right equipment can be the difference between a profitable service offering and a liability risk. We spoke to Matt Hume at A1 ADAS Group about the calibration rig he uses in-house himself.  The Autel IA600 is one of the latest fully digital ADAS calibration rigs available. It’s also ...

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Easy2Recruit has announced its latest initiative will help garages and bodyshops turn underused graduate talent into long-term hires amid the ongoing skills shortage. The graduate recruitment and development scheme will help UK workshops access job-ready talent, as the latest IMI data shows the sector continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified technicians. Thousands of ...

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Thinkcar is highlighting the increasing importance of ADAS calibration in the workshop environment – and how its mobile ADAS platform delivers value for money for independent garages, workshops and technicians by combining a portable calibration frame with fully compatible professional diagnostic scan tools.  With ADAS systems now standard on most modern vehicles, workshops face a critical challenge: offering accurate and compliant calibration ...

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Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at how the increasing complexity of modern vehicle technologies is driving the requirement for a new level of continuous professional development in the automotive workforce.  Technology within modern vehicles is evolving at an unprecedented pace with software and integrated vehicle systems now standard. Alongside ...

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According to Car Fix Solutions, workshops are increasingly outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics to specialist providers amid growing pressure over liability, insurer compliance and key-to-key times. The Evesham-based repairer, which works predominantly with insurance companies, says the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict BSI and insurer requirements has made specialist support ...

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Choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, strengthening a workshop’s hard-earned reputation and saving motorists from unnecessarily spending their hard-earned cash, according to the experts at Comline Group.   Not all filters are created equal; a premium oil filter will shield an engine from harmful contaminants and keep oil flowing smoothly, but ...

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Carwood has added BMTS, formally Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems, to its growing portfolio of boosting solutions. The company already remanufactures a range of OE-equivalent turbochargers and is an authorised distributor for BorgWarner and Mitsubishi. By combining Bosch Mahle OE and OE-quality units, engineered to the same exacting standards, Carwood hopes it can deliver a more ...

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Denso argues you can extend the life of your customers’ air conditioning system with its new ClearAir+ cabin air filter. Regularly replacing the cabin air filter is a simple, but effective way to improve the air quality inside a vehicle, as well as to extend the life of its air conditioning system Denso, a world ...

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Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenance is carried out? UFI explains the life cycle of the oil filter — from brand new condition to over 30,000 kilometres on the road. 0 km: Brand new In a newly replaced oil filter, the structure of the filter paper ...

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Mann-Filter discusses how it is adapting to changing vehicle filter technology in the UK market.  Vehicle filtration is changing quickly, and the UK has a front row seat. The car parc is ageing in places, yet electrification is accelerating, urban air-quality rules are tightening, and drivers expect quieter, cleaner cabins. All of that is reshaping what “a filter” needs to do. Filtration ...

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