Professional Motor Mechanic

‘Preventative maintenance is key at this time of year’

|Date: September 19, 2019

‘Preventative maintenance is key at this time of year’

In readiness for the changing of the seasons, ignition specialist NGK is urging workshops to recommend to ...

In readiness for the changing of the seasons, ignition specialist NGK is urging workshops to recommend to owners of diesel cars that they replace their glow plugs now. Diesel has undergone a huge amou ...

September 19, 2019
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Lumileds continues fight against counterfeit lighting

|Date: September 19, 2019

Lumileds continues fight against counterfeit lighting

Lumileds has launched a webpage, providing details of Philips’ authorised distribution partners both in t ...

Lumileds has launched a webpage, providing details of Philips’ authorised distribution partners both in the UK and Ireland. The webpage has been launched in a bid to continue the company’s fight again ...

September 19, 2019
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IAAF reveals details of upcoming Industry Briefing

|Date: September 06, 2019

IAAF reveals details of upcoming Industry Briefing

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the details of its next Industry B ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the details of its next Industry Briefing Session. The session will be held at Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, ne ...

September 06, 2019
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NGK launches Glow Plug Health Check promotion

|Date: September 05, 2019

NGK launches Glow Plug Health Check promotion

NGK has urged workshops to carry out glow plug health checks on customers’ diesel cars by giving members ...

NGK has urged workshops to carry out glow plug health checks on customers’ diesel cars by giving members of its BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme a special promotional pack to encourage them ...

September 05, 2019
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Britain’s MOT failure hotspots revealed

|Date: September 05, 2019

Britain’s MOT failure hotspots revealed

An investigation by CarTakeBack.com anlaysing the government research into the best and worst regions for ...

An investigation by CarTakeBack.com anlaysing the government research into the best and worst regions for MOT pass rates, has revealed some surprising patterns. The top pass rates were reportedly all ...

September 05, 2019
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Autoelectro retains ISO Quality Standards

|Date: September 04, 2019

Autoelectro retains ISO Quality Standards

Autoelectro has announced it has maintained ISO Quality Standards after reportedly continuing to impress ...

Autoelectro has announced it has maintained ISO Quality Standards after reportedly continuing to impress assessors during a four-day exploration of its Bradford headquarters. Quoting from the report: ...

September 04, 2019
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Best Practice Radiator Installation

|Date: September 03, 2019

Best Practice Radiator Installation

Denso’s technical guru, Mike Sadler, offers his top 10 tips for radiator installation. The radiator is at ...

Denso’s technical guru, Mike Sadler, offers his top 10 tips for radiator installation. The radiator is at the heart of the engine cooling system, releasing the heat extracted from the engine into the ...

September 03, 2019
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Best practice timing belts, tensioners and tools

|Date: August 28, 2019

Best practice timing belts, tensioners and tools

Gates explains how comebacks and common installation errors are being reduced with a focus on appropriate ...

Gates explains how comebacks and common installation errors are being reduced with a focus on appropriate tools and specific fitting instructions. In the latest series of Gates technical workshops, th ...

August 28, 2019
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Top Strut Mount Issues

|Date: June 18, 2018

Top Strut Mount Issues

First Line outlines some best practice guidelines for dealing with top strut mount issues. ...

First Line outlines some best practice guidelines for dealing with top strut mount issues. ...

June 18, 2018
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Dual Mass Flywheels; Inspection, Diagnosis and Replacement

|Date: June 01, 2018

Dual Mass Flywheels; Inspection, Diagnosis and Replacement

As a matter of best practice, Valeo recommends always checking the dual mass flywheel (DMF) when replacin ...

As a matter of best practice, Valeo recommends always checking the dual mass flywheel (DMF) when replacing a clutch, as a worn and defective DMF can damage the newly installed clutch. ...

June 01, 2018
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Causes of Brake Noise

|Date: January 31, 2018

Causes of Brake Noise

Delphi takes a closer look at brake noise, its causes and how technicians can resolve this common problem ...

Delphi takes a closer look at brake noise, its causes and how technicians can resolve this common problem. ...

January 31, 2018
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Taking Control

|Date: January 04, 2018

Taking Control

The control arm is an important component, responsible for ensuring not only ride comfort but also occupa ...

The control arm is an important component, responsible for ensuring not only ride comfort but also occupant safety. Mounting kerbs at high speed, poor road surfaces, material fatigue and high forces t ...

January 04, 2018
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Winter Servicing Advice

|Date: November 29, 2017

Winter Servicing Advice

Winter weather can provide any number of challenges for the motorist; icy roads, potholes, and corrosion. ...

Winter weather can provide any number of challenges for the motorist; icy roads, potholes, and corrosion. Delphi gives some top winter servicing advice. ...

November 29, 2017
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Don’t Put Your Reputation on the Line

|Date: November 16, 2017

Don’t Put Your Reputation on the Line

Workshops are putting their reputation at risk by installing the wrong batteries on start-stop cars. This ...

Workshops are putting their reputation at risk by installing the wrong batteries on start-stop cars. This can cause early battery failure and increase fuel costs, warns Exide Technologies. ...

November 16, 2017
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Don’t Get Stuck With Seized Brake Calipers

|Date: October 26, 2017

Don’t Get Stuck With Seized Brake Calipers

When it comes to safety critical braking components, there’s a tendency to think of pads and discs. But y ...

When it comes to safety critical braking components, there’s a tendency to think of pads and discs. But you’re missing one vital part of the system – the caliper. ...

October 26, 2017
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Technical best practice advice tailored to help independent trade automotive professionals.