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    How to replace ball joint on a Ford Transit

    In this latest ‘best practice’ article, technical experts from OESAA members, Laser Tools and Schaeffler, ...

    In this latest ‘best practice’ article, technical experts from OESAA members, Laser Tools and Schaeffler, have teamed up to offer advice to technicians when carrying out a ball joint replacement on a ...

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    OESAA Chairman provides update

    OESAA Chairman, Nigel Morgan, answers questions about the return of Autoinform Live, members joining the ...

    OESAA Chairman, Nigel Morgan, answers questions about the return of Autoinform Live, members joining the organisation, the progress of member synergies and recruitment.  Q: Nigel, how did it feel seei ...

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    OESAA welcomes BILSTEIN to the group

    OESSA has announced BILSTEIN as the group’s newest affiliate, a company specialising in chassis technolog ...

    OESSA has announced BILSTEIN as the group’s newest affiliate, a company specialising in chassis technology. Bilstein is said to be trusted by vehicle manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, B ...

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    OESAA welcomes latest member

    The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced it has welcomed Waeco to t ...

    The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced it has welcomed Waeco to the group. The arrival of the air conditioning (AC) workshop equipment supplier continues the mo ...

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    OESAA reaches out to independent workshops

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee caught up with OESAA’s chairman Nigel Morgan to find out what he plans for the organisa ...

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee caught up with OESAA’s chairman Nigel Morgan to find out what he plans for the organisation and how it is reaching out to independent workshops. Hi Nigel, thank you for speaking with ...

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    HELLA provides insight into ADAS

    HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket As ...

    HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association, gives technicians an insight into the world of advanced driver-assistance systems, b ...

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    Cranking speed and its effect on DMF

    OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and ...

    OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and how incorrect cranking speed can have an effect on this part. Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) have b ...

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    1.2 Puretech Belt in Oil – the best practice

    Welcome to the first Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) garage advice project. ...

    Welcome to the first Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) garage advice project. In this article, technical experts from OESAA will be looking at a 1.2 Puretech Belt in Oil sys ...

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    Schaeffler replaces Audi wheel bearings

    Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason explains to PMM how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a ...

    Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason explains to PMM how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2012 Audi A6. With vehicles parked up for prolonged periods of time during this year’s lockdown ...

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    DENSO discusses smart consolidation

    Figuring out the right amount of stock to offer can be a challenge, especially during uncertain times lik ...

    Figuring out the right amount of stock to offer can be a challenge, especially during uncertain times like these. PMM speaks to Fatiha Laauich, Pan-European Strategic Marketing Manager at DENSO, to fi ...

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    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 ...

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    HELLA answers technician's queries

    Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled t ...

    Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled technicians. Here, the experts highlight two areas of particular concern. Vexing Vauxhalls HELLA ...

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    Dayco replaces Ford Focus timing belt

    The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the ...

    The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the KTBWP9140 Dayco Kit. As replacing the timing belt requires the removal of the auxiliary belt, ...

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    Bosch answers key ADAS questions

    Andy Morrison, Technical Specialist at Bosch, answers some key questions on the topic of ADAS to help ind ...

    Andy Morrison, Technical Specialist at Bosch, answers some key questions on the topic of ADAS to help independent repairers maximise the opportunity this technology presents. PMM: Why invest now? Andy ...

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    Varta provides advice on battery best practice

    In this regular column, VARTA’s technical team demonstrates the capabilities of using the VARTA Partner P ...

    In this regular column, VARTA’s technical team demonstrates the capabilities of using the VARTA Partner Portal to accurately change a battery. Below is an example of the step-by-step fitting instructi ...

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