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Motul-McLaren partnership: “We tried something very innovative with this oil”

|Date: July 09, 2026

Motul-McLaren partnership: “We tried something very innovative with this oil”

Motul recently threw open its doors to a team of international journalists to find out what’s behind its ...

Motul recently threw open its doors to a team of international journalists to find out what’s behind its recent partnership with McLaren and what the more sensibly paced world of road cars can learn f ...

July 09, 2026
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Has process-following gone too far?

|Date: July 08, 2026

Has process-following gone too far?

Longtime workshop professional Dan laments the erosion of trust as garages become more process-led. There ...

Longtime workshop professional Dan laments the erosion of trust as garages become more process-led. There was a time when a technician’s judgement was one of the most valuable things in a workshop. Ex ...

July 08, 2026
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A day in the life of a mobile mechanic

|Date: July 07, 2026

A day in the life of a mobile mechanic

PMM spent the day with Jordan Kendal, aka the Norfolk Tech, a mobile mechanic who has made north Norfolk ...

PMM spent the day with Jordan Kendal, aka the Norfolk Tech, a mobile mechanic who has made north Norfolk his workplace. As unbelievable as it seems as I write this now during the extreme heat wave of ...

July 07, 2026
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Pico Q&A: Easier than ever to measure NVH

|Date: June 29, 2026

Pico Q&A: Easier than ever to measure NVH

On the eve of Pico’s latest product launch – the PicoBNC+ NVH range – PMM editor Kieran Nee caught up wit ...

On the eve of Pico’s latest product launch – the PicoBNC+ NVH range – PMM editor Kieran Nee caught up with the oscilloscope maker’s senior product marketing manager Dr Barney Donohew to find out more. ...

June 29, 2026
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How to diagnose wheel speed sensors

|Date: June 26, 2026

How to diagnose wheel speed sensors

Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services has been back on the PMM YouTube channel recently with Elta Autom ...

Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services has been back on the PMM YouTube channel recently with Elta Automotive, discussing the importance of following best practice when diagnosing and fitting wheel s ...

June 26, 2026
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Common faults surrounding strut mounts

|Date: June 25, 2026

Common faults surrounding strut mounts

Febi brings another solution to a common problem faced in the garage. PROBLEM Unstable handling, uneven t ...

Febi brings another solution to a common problem faced in the garage. PROBLEM Unstable handling, uneven tyre wear and noisy suspension are all symptoms of defective steering or suspension components. ...

June 25, 2026
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A range for all your suspension needs

|Date: June 24, 2026

A range for all your suspension needs

Bilstein outlines its different shock absorber product lines at a glance. Even for experienced mechanics, ...

Bilstein outlines its different shock absorber product lines at a glance. Even for experienced mechanics, the differences between the various shock absorber programs aren't always immediately obvious. ...

June 24, 2026
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Strut mounts best practice

|Date: June 23, 2026

Strut mounts best practice

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that ca ...

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that carries safety and performance implications if it is not handled correctly, according to Comline. ...

June 23, 2026
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What damage can the wrong oil cause in cars?

|Date: June 22, 2026

What damage can the wrong oil cause in cars?

In case any workshops were wondering whether quality engine oils are really necessary, Morris Lubricants' ...

In case any workshops were wondering whether quality engine oils are really necessary, Morris Lubricants' technical director Adrian Hill is here to dispel that notion. The formulations for oils used i ...

June 22, 2026
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The advances in re-refined base oils

|Date: June 19, 2026

The advances in re-refined base oils

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies UK discusses the advances in re-refined base ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies UK discusses the advances in re-refined base oils that have won the confidence of OEMs. Advances in lubricant recycling technology have enab ...

June 19, 2026
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Why are motorists delaying oil level checks?

|Date: June 18, 2026

Why are motorists delaying oil level checks?

A worrying disconnect is emerging between manufacturer recommendations and real-world driver behaviour wh ...

A worrying disconnect is emerging between manufacturer recommendations and real-world driver behaviour when it comes to engine oil maintenance. New research, commissioned by Castrol, suggests that man ...

June 18, 2026
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How to choose the right coolant

|Date: June 17, 2026

How to choose the right coolant

Kalimex, the UK distributor of K-Seal, explains why they think K-seal is the coolest kid on the “block”. ...

Kalimex, the UK distributor of K-Seal, explains why they think K-seal is the coolest kid on the “block”. Since the early days of combustion engines, motorists have suffered from cooling system leaks. ...

June 17, 2026
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Why you shouldn’t skip customer oil changes

|Date: June 16, 2026

Why you shouldn’t skip customer oil changes

The VLS is urging motorists not to put off vital oil changes as surging fuel costs bite. Independent body ...

The VLS is urging motorists not to put off vital oil changes as surging fuel costs bite. Independent body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications is warning motorists not to put off essential oi ...

June 16, 2026
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Why classic cars need classic oil

|Date: June 15, 2026

Why classic cars need classic oil

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their ve ...

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their vehicles need, so says Duckhams Oils. Founded over 125 years ago by British pioneer Alexander Duc ...

June 15, 2026
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ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

|Date: June 12, 2026

ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out ...

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out more about remanufacturing in 2026 and beyond. Hi Tomasz, thanks for speaking with me today. F ...

June 12, 2026
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