Professional Motor Mechanic

PICO diagnoses a Vauxhall Vectra fault

|Date: November 10, 2021

PICO diagnoses a Vauxhall Vectra fault

In the second part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith gives his all to diagnose the problem cau ...

In the second part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith gives his all to diagnose the problem causing the engine of a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra to refuse to start. After much frustration and with a ...

November 10, 2021
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The latest developments in Battery Support Units

|Date: September 30, 2021

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 ...

September 30, 2021
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NGK outlines BoxClever loyalty scheme

|Date: September 28, 2021

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 ...

September 28, 2021
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Hella offers a solution for technicians

|Date: September 24, 2021

Hella offers a solution for technicians

Hella’s Tech World website is helping technicians across the UK diagnose ignition coil faults. Here, we ...

Hella’s Tech World website is helping technicians across the UK diagnose ignition coil faults. Here, we present some of the advice found on the website for measuring ignition coils. Regardless of the ...

September 24, 2021
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The importance of testing and charging batteries

|Date: September 23, 2021

The importance of testing and charging batteries

A recent webinar revealed some very interesting facts to the Rotronics team about technicians’ approach t ...

A recent webinar revealed some very interesting facts to the Rotronics team about technicians’ approach to battery management. Here, Managing Director of Rotronics, Ken Clark emphasises the importance ...

September 23, 2021
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Autoelectro runs through smart charge alternators

|Date: September 22, 2021

Autoelectro runs through smart charge alternators

Autoelectro provides a look at smart charge alternators, exploring the complexity of their design and how ...

Autoelectro provides a look at smart charge alternators, exploring the complexity of their design and how they have evolved over time. Smart charge – or intelligent charge – alternators have been avai ...

September 22, 2021
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The process of glow plug replacement

|Date: May 19, 2021

The process of glow plug replacement

NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary dependin ...

NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary depending on the vehicle model and how it has been driven. On vehicles used mainly for long motorway jo ...

May 19, 2021
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Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

|Date: April 19, 2021

Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced w ...

In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced with a misfire symptom during cold starts in engines that utilise TwinAir technology. Manufactur ...

April 19, 2021
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The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

|Date: April 13, 2021

The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty mult ...

Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty multimeter. The basics of a glow plug are easy to explain. They are essential for ignition in diese ...

April 13, 2021
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Autodata looks at an engine misfire fault

|Date: January 08, 2021

Autodata looks at an engine misfire fault

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Ford Ecosport - Lack of power and en ...

January 08, 2021
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ECOBAT develops online assessment

|Date: October 27, 2020

ECOBAT develops online assessment

To complement its ONE BOX battery testing solution, ECOBAT has developed a video and online assessment to ...

To complement its ONE BOX battery testing solution, ECOBAT has developed a video and online assessment to equip technicians with the skills to confidently install stop-start batteries. Following the s ...

October 27, 2020
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Banner Batteries combats emissions

|Date: October 26, 2020

Banner Batteries combats emissions

Despite the focus on engines when it comes to air quality, the humble battery remains an integral compone ...

Despite the focus on engines when it comes to air quality, the humble battery remains an integral component in the fight against emissions. Russel Shea, Business Development Manager at Banner Batterie ...

October 26, 2020
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NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

|Date: September 23, 2020

NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes ...

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes to Lambda sensors, the longevity of the component rests on two aspects: the first is the qualit ...

September 23, 2020
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Ignition lead sets

|Date: January 28, 2020

Ignition lead sets

NGK has launched a range of ignition lead sets in the UK. The range comprises more than 40 part numbers, ...

NGK has launched a range of ignition lead sets in the UK. The range comprises more than 40 part numbers, including copper core, carbon and inductive resistor types. The company claims that its ignitio ...

January 28, 2020
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‘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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