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 from the rubber burners in Formula One. Those of you who keep up-to-date with Formula One will know that there have ...

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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. Experience meant something. If someone had seen a fault ten times before, they were trusted to act on it. Now, in many garages, ...

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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 May, last Wednesday when I went to meet Jordan Kendal at his place of work – aka, outside ...

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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. There is a paradox clinging on to the back of the freight train called Progress – at least in the ...

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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 speed sensors. Wheel speed sensors: You have four of them on a vehicle and they connect to various systems on the vehicle: Engine management, airbag, ...

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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. Unlike most vehicles, the strut top mounts fitted to the Volkswagen Group MQB platform are not symmetrical, and during assembly it is vital the components ...

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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. That’s why Bilstein has clustered its shock absorber portfolio according to drivers’ preferences: Do they want to replace worn out or defective shock absorbers with ones exactly matching ...

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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. A top strut mount connects the suspension strut to the vehicle’s body, shielding the cabin from road noise and vibrations while acting as the ...

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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 in passenger cars are continually evolving. The correct oil choice is critical to maintaining the car’s operational efficiency, emissions control and its longevity on the ...

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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 enabled TotalEnergies to formulate EV3R – a range of products made from waste oil which meets the stringent requirements of leading OEM specifications. In the past, there ...

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