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    A blown bulb remains one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to fail its MOT. As one of the top consumables for garages, there are opportunities to profit by upselling to performance bulbs, says ...

    November 26, 2018
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  • Boosting that Bottom Line

    |Date: October 25, 2018
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    The winter servicing months are a key time for garages, and there are some automotive basics that can off ...

    The winter servicing months are a key time for garages, and there are some automotive basics that can offer profit opportunities. By adding extra checks in some simple areas, you can help motorists st ...

    October 25, 2018
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  • Replacing HID Bulbs Safely

    |Date: October 01, 2018
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    Replacing HID Bulbs Safely

    High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, more commonly known as xenon lights, have steadily increased in usa ...

    High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, more commonly known as xenon lights, have steadily increased in usage across the automotive market. Yet, for technicians they are a misunderstood product. The hig ...

    October 01, 2018
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  • VW Golf VII; Headlight Bulb Replacement

    |Date: March 30, 2018
    VW Golf VII; Headlight Bulb Replacement

    VW Golf VII; Headlight Bulb Replacement

    Philips has produced a number of useful step-by-step lighting fitment guides. In the first of the series, ...

    Philips has produced a number of useful step-by-step lighting fitment guides. In the first of the series, the lighting specialist walks us through the process on a VW Golf VII. ...

    March 30, 2018
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  • Philips Rechargeable Lamps

    |Date: February 16, 2018
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    Sometimes the biggest challenge in a workshop isn’t diagnosing a fault; it’s having the space, light and ...

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    February 16, 2018
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  • Xenon HID Headlight Bulb Fitment Guide

    |Date: June 16, 2017
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    June 16, 2017
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  • Is Water in the Headlamp?

    |Date: January 30, 2017
    Is Water in the Headlamp?

    Is Water in the Headlamp?

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    What to do and what not to do if condensation strikes. Condensation in headlamps can be detected as a thin veil of humidity that has deposited itself on the inside surface of the headlamp lens. It occ ...

    January 30, 2017
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    |Date: January 16, 2017
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    Make light work of the Tourer - Rear light replacement guide for the Vauxhall Astra J Sports Tourer To replace the lamps on this particular model, technicians should follow a specific process. Firstly ...

    January 16, 2017
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  • High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

    |Date: April 08, 2016
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    The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In ...

    The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In the 25 years since its first installation, HID bulbs have developed and have been recognised a ...

    April 08, 2016
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  • How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

    |Date: January 12, 2016
    How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

    How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

    As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

    As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

    January 12, 2016
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  • Intelligent lighting – how to align

    |Date: December 09, 2015
    Intelligent lighting – how to align

    Intelligent lighting – how to align

    The number of advanced driver assistance systems that process information from cameras and radar systems ...

    The number of advanced driver assistance systems that process information from cameras and radar systems is growing rapidly. As a result, workshops need to be able to calibrate the vehicle sensors, fo ...

    December 09, 2015
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  • Light bulb fitment – BMW 3 Series

    |Date: December 06, 2015
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    Tim Brotherton from Lucas Electrical explains how to make light work of upgrades on the 2012> F31 Touring ...

    Tim Brotherton from Lucas Electrical explains how to make light work of upgrades on the 2012> F31 Touring Model. ...

    December 06, 2015
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  • Renault Megane II – Bulb Replacement

    |Date: March 05, 2015
    Renault Megane II - Bulb Replacement

    Renault Megane II – Bulb Replacement

    How many hours does it take to change a light bulb? Renault Mégane II drivers will tell you that the answ ...

    How many hours does it take to change a light bulb? Renault Mégane II drivers will tell you that the answer is no joking matter, as this guide from Lucas Electrical illustrates.  ...

    March 05, 2015
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  • Future lighting technologies – how will they affect aftermarket repairers?

    |Date: March 17, 2014
    Future lighting technologies - how will they affect aftermarket repairers?

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    It seems like only yesterday when the new E-Class Mercedes Benz set a pioneering technological new trend ...

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    March 17, 2014
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