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 Ford Transit, to guarantee an efficient, accurate and professional job. With the Transit remaining one of the most popular vans on our roads ...

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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 seeing the Autoinform Live banners back out and visitors walking through the doors after a two-year hiatus? Nigel Morgan (NM): “After the COVID-19 pandemic put a ...

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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, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin. Its aftermarket division makes all of its aftermarket components for every marque. Aaron Quilter, Sales Manager for BILSTEIN UK, said: “OESAA ...

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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 momentum of the organisation and illustrates the appetite of many OE brands to unite and share their expertise with the automotive aftermarket. Waeco brings more than four ...

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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 me today. Could you introduce yourself to any of our readers unfamiliar with you. Many will know me as the managing director of Schaeffler, ...

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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, better known as ADAS.  Neil explains the technology behind and various types of ADAS, how Euro NCAP is triggering growth, and what ADAS means for workshops.   HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS’ understanding ...

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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 been around since 1985 and are still a mystery to many. All vehicle manufacturers use them and the two ...

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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 system, offering advice on efficient system diagnosis, parts replacement, supporting services available and commercial advice to assist the garage’s reception. The trend is that some ...

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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 lockdowns, we now enter the season when large puddles are hard to avoid and potholes appear from nowhere. All these factors can contribute to reducing the service life of a ...

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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 find out how smart consolidation can help you optimise your component stocks. The European aftermarket has always been adept at evolving to remain competitive in a business landscape driven by fast-changing technology. Workshops demonstrate this daily, ...

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