Professional Motor Mechanic

How starters and alternators are tested

|Date: May 06, 2016

How starters and alternators are tested

Autoelectro recently had two identical part number OE units for a Renault on test. ...

Autoelectro recently had two identical part number OE units for a Renault on test. ...

May 06, 2016
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Asbestos – the hidden killer!

|Date: April 28, 2016

Asbestos – the hidden killer!

Glyn Atkinson, Chartered Practitioner for Atkinson Safety Services, warns against complacency when it com ...

Glyn Atkinson, Chartered Practitioner for Atkinson Safety Services, warns against complacency when it comes to Asbestos. ...

April 28, 2016
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How to remove rusted, inaccessible exhaust bolts

|Date: April 21, 2016

How to remove rusted, inaccessible exhaust bolts

This step-by-step guide from Induction International assists with removing exhaust bolts. ...

This step-by-step guide from Induction International assists with removing exhaust bolts. ...

April 21, 2016
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The Marketing Guru – How to grow your business and not part with a penny

|Date: April 19, 2016

The Marketing Guru – How to grow your business and not part with a penny

Dee Blick offers marketing hints & tips for garages and provides tips on how to grow your business on a b ...

Dee Blick offers marketing hints & tips for garages and provides tips on how to grow your business on a budget. ...

April 19, 2016
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High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

|Date: April 08, 2016

High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

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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Continental Tyres supports the IMI in ‘Driving Change’ series

|Date: March 29, 2016

Continental Tyres supports the IMI in ‘Driving Change’ series

The IMI and ITN Productions have partnered together to produce a news-style programme entitled ‘Driving C ...

The IMI and ITN Productions have partnered together to produce a news-style programme entitled ‘Driving Change’, which looks at new technologies, flourishing career opportunities and the desire to mov ...

March 29, 2016
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Sign language for cars – Innovation from Delphi

|Date: March 14, 2016

Sign language for cars – Innovation from Delphi

It can’t read your mind, but in the not-to-distant future, your car may be able to ‘read’ your intent usi ...

It can’t read your mind, but in the not-to-distant future, your car may be able to ‘read’ your intent using sign language, from a mere wave of the hand or flick of a finger, thanks to an industry-firs ...

March 14, 2016
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How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

|Date: March 11, 2016

How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

It is no secret by now that amongst the numerous accessories to accompany PicoScope, the NVH Kit (Noise V ...

It is no secret by now that amongst the numerous accessories to accompany PicoScope, the NVH Kit (Noise Vibration Harshness) is one which introduces a whole new dimension to diagnosis in which technic ...

March 11, 2016
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Brake disc replacement myths

|Date: February 22, 2016

Brake disc replacement myths

Brake disc lathes fix brake noise, remove corrosion, eliminate vibration issues, save waste and are very ...

Brake disc lathes fix brake noise, remove corrosion, eliminate vibration issues, save waste and are very green. On top of this, they offer value for money and make can return decent amounts of profit. ...

February 22, 2016
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The evolution of DENSO’s Starter & Alternator technology – Part 2

|Date: February 17, 2016

The evolution of DENSO’s Starter & Alternator technology – Part 2

Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play - from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle runni ...

Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play - from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle running - no vehicle is complete without them. Nick Thomas, Product Manager at DENSO Aftermarket Sal ...

February 17, 2016
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Features and benefits of Electric Park Brakes

|Date: February 16, 2016

Features and benefits of Electric Park Brakes

ZF TRW recently announced production of its sixty millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper un ...

ZF TRW recently announced production of its sixty millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit. This was an important milestone for the company which highlighted the success of its EPB pr ...

February 16, 2016
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Health & safety advice to help prevent insurance claims

|Date: February 12, 2016

Health & safety advice to help prevent insurance claims

Keeping up-to-date with safety procedures could help save money on your garage insurance – and prevent cl ...

Keeping up-to-date with safety procedures could help save money on your garage insurance – and prevent claims. We are now full steam into 201 and spring is fast approaching. So with the increase of tr ...

February 12, 2016
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Hybrid vehicle servicing: Part 2

|Date: February 09, 2016

Hybrid vehicle servicing: Part 2

In the second instalment of this hybrid vehicle servicing mini-series, Sealey Tools explains how to stay ...

In the second instalment of this hybrid vehicle servicing mini-series, Sealey Tools explains how to stay clear of shocks when carrying out repairs on hybrid and electric vehicles. Click here to read p ...

February 09, 2016
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The evolution of DENSO’s Starter & Alternator technology – Part 1

|Date: February 08, 2016

The evolution of DENSO’s Starter & Alternator technology – Part 1

Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play - from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle runni ...

Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play - from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle running - no vehicle is complete without them. Nick Thomas, Product Manager at DENSO Aftermarket Sal ...

February 08, 2016
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Hybrid vehicle servicing: Part 1

|Date: February 02, 2016

Hybrid vehicle servicing: Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Sealey Tools looks at hybrid vehicle servicing and how it works. Durin ...

In the first of a two-part series, Sealey Tools looks at hybrid vehicle servicing and how it works. During recent years the strive for greater fuel economy and lower emissions has seen a rapid increas ...

February 02, 2016
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