Professional Motor Mechanic

OE repair data in action at Oldfields Garage

|Date: January 19, 2026

OE repair data in action at Oldfields Garage

At Oldfields Garage, ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions demonstrated how the power ...

At Oldfields Garage, ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions demonstrated how the power of OE repair data and solutions assisted the repair on a Škoda Kodiaq. Recently, ALLDATA Europe ...

January 19, 2026
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Can AI make diagnostics easier?

|Date: January 16, 2026

Can AI make diagnostics easier?

Automotive diagnostics brand, Thinkcar, is extending its offering to the market with its new AI-powered t ...

Automotive diagnostics brand, Thinkcar, is extending its offering to the market with its new AI-powered tools, the Thinktool Euro 399 and 394. According to Thinkcar, these diagnostic machines have bee ...

January 16, 2026
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Sensors and electronics in engine management

|Date: January 15, 2026

Sensors and electronics in engine management

Febi outlines the role sensors and electronics play in engine management. Due to the evolution of the in ...

Febi outlines the role sensors and electronics play in engine management. Due to the evolution of the internal combustion engine, continuous enhancements to the efficiency and performance of vehicles ...

January 15, 2026
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Bosch’s new diagnostic offering for Teslas

|Date: January 14, 2026

Bosch’s new diagnostic offering for Teslas

In the last issue of PMM we briefly covered Bosch’s new diagnostic offering for Teslas. In this issue we ...

In the last issue of PMM we briefly covered Bosch’s new diagnostic offering for Teslas. In this issue we find out more about how the ESI[tronic] platform enables all service and diagnostic tasks on Te ...

January 14, 2026
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Guidance on MAF and MAP sensor maintenance

|Date: November 27, 2025

Guidance on MAF and MAP sensor maintenance

Throttle bodies, MAF and MAP sensors play vital and interdependent roles within modern vehicle engines. H ...

Throttle bodies, MAF and MAP sensors play vital and interdependent roles within modern vehicle engines. Here, Niterra explores these parts and offers technicians guidance on their diagnosis and mainte ...

November 27, 2025
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OSCA discusses remote diagnostics offering

|Date: November 26, 2025

OSCA discusses remote diagnostics offering

OSCA discusses its remote diagnostics offering, a service they are well experienced in. As vehicles becom ...

OSCA discusses its remote diagnostics offering, a service they are well experienced in. As vehicles become more complex, software updates, cybersecurity clearances and new technologies like ADAS creat ...

November 26, 2025
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Troubleshooting a BMW with engine running woes

|Date: November 25, 2025

Troubleshooting a BMW with engine running woes

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of a ...

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of an M70 engine’s running faults! It seems the universe has bestowed upon me a generous dose of th ...

November 25, 2025
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How Shaikly Motor Company utilises ALLDATA

|Date: November 24, 2025

How Shaikly Motor Company utilises ALLDATA

From enquiry to handing back the keys to the customer, the team at Shaikly Motor Company utilise ALLDATA ...

From enquiry to handing back the keys to the customer, the team at Shaikly Motor Company utilise ALLDATA Repair for each part of the diagnostic and repair process. Shaikly Motor Company is an award-wi ...

November 24, 2025
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Why was the Mazda 6 displaying an alarm fault?

|Date: July 16, 2025

Why was the Mazda 6 displaying an alarm fault?

Snap-on presents a problem affecting a Mazda 6 very close to home. When it comes to faultfinding, a metho ...

Snap-on presents a problem affecting a Mazda 6 very close to home. When it comes to faultfinding, a methodical approach supported by the right diagnostic platform can make all the difference. In this ...

July 16, 2025
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Troubleshooting EGR Valve problems

|Date: July 15, 2025

Troubleshooting EGR Valve problems

Recently Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services spoke about best practice when it comes to troubleshooti ...

Recently Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services spoke about best practice when it comes to troubleshooting EGR valve problems and the benefits of choosing a reputable supplier, such as Elta. When it ...

July 15, 2025
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How to diagnose diesel vehicles

|Date: July 14, 2025

How to diagnose diesel vehicles

Despite their impending demise, diesel vehicles will become more complex in the next five years. Now, rep ...

Despite their impending demise, diesel vehicles will become more complex in the next five years. Now, replacing a failed component is no longer the end of the job, says Iain Molloy, managing director ...

July 14, 2025
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Top five tips for successful fault diagnosis

|Date: March 26, 2025

Top five tips for successful fault diagnosis

Thinkcar UK’s National Sales Manager Steve Russell shares his top five tips for successful fault diagnosi ...

Thinkcar UK’s National Sales Manager Steve Russell shares his top five tips for successful fault diagnosis. Process: When looking to solve a problem, approach the job in a logical and methodical manne ...

March 26, 2025
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The latest developments in diagnostic software

|Date: March 25, 2025

The latest developments in diagnostic software

Pico Technology announces upgrades to PicoScope 7 software. Pico Technology has launched significant upgr ...

Pico Technology announces upgrades to PicoScope 7 software. Pico Technology has launched significant upgrades to its PicoScope 7 Automotive software. This new release brings features, including Wavefo ...

March 25, 2025
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How to go about diagnosing sensor issues

|Date: March 24, 2025

How to go about diagnosing sensor issues

The team at Bosch bring you some real-world examples of engine management issues and how to go about diag ...

The team at Bosch bring you some real-world examples of engine management issues and how to go about diagnosing the fault. There is no greater frustration than carrying out engine management component ...

March 24, 2025
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What’s the solution to secure gateway stress?

|Date: March 21, 2025

What’s the solution to secure gateway stress?

Are secure gateways giving you headaches? You’re most definitely not alone. A1 Remote Diagnostics’ operat ...

Are secure gateways giving you headaches? You’re most definitely not alone. A1 Remote Diagnostics’ operations director Adam Molloy says secure gateways were the hot topic of conversation at the Mechan ...

March 21, 2025
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