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    Different battery types and how to care for them

    Ken Clark, Managing Director of Rotronics, has provided a whistle-stop tour of the different types of bat ...

    Ken Clark, Managing Director of Rotronics, has provided a whistle-stop tour of the different types of battery available on the market and how to care for each of them. With the cost of living rising a ...

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    Common causes of alternator noise

    Electrical components supplier AS-PL discusses some common causes of excessive alternator noise, includin ...

    Electrical components supplier AS-PL discusses some common causes of excessive alternator noise, including both electrical and mechanical faults. The alternator is the source of electricity in motor v ...

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    The future of battery testing

    Rotronics’ Managing Director Ken Clark takes a look at battery testing in the workshops of tomorrow. Futu ...

    Rotronics’ Managing Director Ken Clark takes a look at battery testing in the workshops of tomorrow. Futureproofing technology in a modern workshop is essential, and that is just as important when loo ...

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    How to fix a flat battery on a Range Rover Evoque

    PMM troubleshooter Andy Horwat tackles a Range Rover Evoque whose battery issues are causing its owner co ...

    PMM troubleshooter Andy Horwat tackles a Range Rover Evoque whose battery issues are causing its owner considerable stress. Vehicle Information Make: Land Rover Model: Range Rover Evoque Engine: 2.2l ...

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    CTEK outlines PRO120

    Battery chargers are a feature in every workshop. Here, we take a look at an offering from CTEK – the PRO ...

    Battery chargers are a feature in every workshop. Here, we take a look at an offering from CTEK – the PRO120. The PRO120 from CTEK is a 12 V, 120 A battery charger and power supply, designed to meet t ...

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    How to reduce the risk of battery failure

    Rotronics outlines some of the steps independent workshops need to take to reduce battery failure in cust ...

    Rotronics outlines some of the steps independent workshops need to take to reduce battery failure in customers’ vehicles. With nearly 4.5 million independent battery tests in the bag via their custome ...

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    The evolving relationships of parts

    Autoelectro UK’s Sales Manager Nick Hood outlines the evolving partnership between battery, starter motor ...

    Autoelectro UK’s Sales Manager Nick Hood outlines the evolving partnership between battery, starter motor and alternator. The relationship between the vehicle battery, starter motor and alternator is ...

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    GYS outlines company processes

    PMM visited GYS’ HQ in Rugby to find out a bit more about what goes into making one of the most recognisa ...

    PMM visited GYS’ HQ in Rugby to find out a bit more about what goes into making one of the most recognisable brands in European automotive workshops. ‘‘Over the last five or six years, it has become v ...

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    How to properly maintain batteries

    Sometimes technicians need to educate customers on how best to treat their cars and maintain their batter ...

    Sometimes technicians need to educate customers on how best to treat their cars and maintain their batteries. Ecobat explains. Although it’s tempting to take the easy route and just give the customer ...

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    Supporting the battery during diagnostic tests

    3D Group explains why it’s essential technicians use the appropriate battery support when running diagnos ...

    3D Group explains why it’s essential technicians use the appropriate battery support when running diagnostic tests on a vehicle. Imagine the following scenario: a vehicle has arrived at your workshop  ...

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    Latest developments in battery technology

    Battery expert Varta outlines what it has been doing over the past year to educate and inform workshop te ...

    Battery expert Varta outlines what it has been doing over the past year to educate and inform workshop technicians on the latest developments in battery technology. As the nationwide restrictions bega ...

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    The complex process behind batteries

    ECOBAT charts the complex process behind the modern car battery and seeks to clear up any remaining confu ...

    ECOBAT charts the complex process behind the modern car battery and seeks to clear up any remaining confusion. In terms of the aftermarket, batteries have historically been a relatively simple compone ...

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    Rotronics offers battery management tips

    Rotronics provides some essential battery management tips to ensure that you provide the best service to ...

    Rotronics provides some essential battery management tips to ensure that you provide the best service to your customers and optimise all revenue opportunities. Workshop battery checklist Test the batt ...

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    The latest developments in Battery Support Units

    Here, GYS’ Neil Pulsford explains the latest developments in Battery Support Units and what technicians n ...

    Here, GYS’ Neil Pulsford explains the latest developments in Battery Support Units and what technicians need to know about this part. Car makers first started using Battery Support Units in the mid-to ...

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    NGK outlines BoxClever loyalty scheme

    NGK’s BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme is a long-standing success story with thousands of g ...

    NGK’s BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme is a long-standing success story with thousands of garages gaining points and prizes following the purchase of the company’s ignition and sensor co ...

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