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  • Product Test – TEXA OBD Log

    |Date: March 10, 2015
    Product Test - TEXA OBD Log

    Product Test – TEXA OBD Log

    How many times has a customer brought their car to your workshop with a problem, but as soon as it gets w ...

    How many times has a customer brought their car to your workshop with a problem, but as soon as it gets within 100 yards of your door, the problem disappears? I call it ‘the toothache to the dentist’ ...

    March 10, 2015
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  • Product Test – TEXA Axone 4

    |Date: March 10, 2015
    Product Test - TEXA Axone 4

    Product Test – TEXA Axone 4

    Choosing the right diagnostic tool can sometimes be a nightmare, with such a variation of options availab ...

    Choosing the right diagnostic tool can sometimes be a nightmare, with such a variation of options available to select from. I’ve always stuck to the simple rule that you need to decide what best suits ...

    March 10, 2015
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  • Product Test – Milwaukee Tools Heated Jacket

    |Date: March 10, 2015
    Product Test - Milwaukee Tools Heated Jacket

    Product Test – Milwaukee Tools Heated Jacket

    I don’t know about you, but I like my creature comforts. It’s nothing to do with getting old – not that I ...

    I don’t know about you, but I like my creature comforts. It’s nothing to do with getting old – not that I am, of course – but I may just be a softy. Keeping warm is one of those comforts I like. Our j ...

    March 10, 2015
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  • Product case study – WD-40 Specialist range

    |Date: January 15, 2015
    Product case study - WD-40 Specialist range

    Product case study – WD-40 Specialist range

    A brand new product range from the multi-purpose maintenance brand - WD-40 - has passed a Wolverhampton g ...

    A brand new product range from the multi-purpose maintenance brand - WD-40 - has passed a Wolverhampton garage’s test drive with flying colours. The WD-40 Company recently introduced its WD-40 Special ...

    January 15, 2015
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  • Product Test – Launch X431 Pro

    |Date: January 12, 2015
    Product Test - Launch X431 Pro

    Product Test – Launch X431 Pro

    The world of vehicle diagnostics is a never ending dilemma for us technicians. The choice is constantly e ...

    The world of vehicle diagnostics is a never ending dilemma for us technicians. The choice is constantly expanding so selecting the tool that is best suited to you becomes increasingly difficult. ...

    January 12, 2015
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  • Product Test: Mini-Ductor II

    |Date: October 01, 2013
    Product Test: Mini-Ductor II

    Product Test: Mini-Ductor II

    Most garage owners will be well aware that there are now a multitude of potential hazards that either nee ...

    Most garage owners will be well aware that there are now a multitude of potential hazards that either need to be carefully monitored or dealt with immediately, with the safety of your workforce – not ...

    October 01, 2013
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  • Product Test – OTC 6522 Leak Tamer

    |Date: February 26, 2013
    Product Test - OTC 6522 Leak Tamer

    Product Test – OTC 6522 Leak Tamer

    It is claimed that smoke technology can assist with the diagnosis of as many as 80% of the ‘top vehicle f ...

    It is claimed that smoke technology can assist with the diagnosis of as many as 80% of the ‘top vehicle fault codes’ that a garage might encounter during their work. Whether this statement is true or ...

    February 26, 2013
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  • Product Test – Power Probe III

    |Date: February 15, 2013
    Product Test - Power Probe III

    Product Test – Power Probe III

    Diagnosing and finding electrical faults can be a very time consuming exercise and requires a variety of ...

    Diagnosing and finding electrical faults can be a very time consuming exercise and requires a variety of tools to trace these faults, including items such as home-made probes, wires and clips to acces ...

    February 15, 2013
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  • Product case study – Pro-Cut brake lathe

    |Date: December 19, 2012
    Product case study - Pro-Cut brake lathe

    Product case study – Pro-Cut brake lathe

    Formed in 1989, Porsche specialists 911 SBD offer a complete range of services for all Porsche vehicles.T ...

    Formed in 1989, Porsche specialists 911 SBD offer a complete range of services for all Porsche vehicles.The company, who had a previous background in the racing arena, now specialise in the servicing, ...

    December 19, 2012
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  • Product Test – KAPdiagnostics AVDI Interface Tool

    |Date: November 05, 2012
    Product Test - KAPdiagnostics AVDI Interface Tool

    Product Test – KAPdiagnostics AVDI Interface Tool

    The first thing to mention is that the Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface (AVDI) tool comes with some s ...

    The first thing to mention is that the Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface (AVDI) tool comes with some significant claims. In fact nothing was held back by KAPdiagnosticsas I was given a list of what ...

    November 05, 2012
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  • Product Test – Dickies workwear

    |Date: October 10, 2012
    Product Test - Dickies workwear

    Product Test – Dickies workwear

    As a big fan and regular user of Dickies workwear, I was delighted to receive a package of assorted workw ...

    As a big fan and regular user of Dickies workwear, I was delighted to receive a package of assorted workwear to test for them. In fact, the selection was so comprehensive (two pairs of overalls, trous ...

    October 10, 2012
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  • Product Test – CP7748 1/2″ impact wrench

    |Date: October 02, 2012
    Product Test - CP7748 1/2

    Product Test – CP7748 1/2″ impact wrench

    Regular PMM readers will be aware that Chicago Pneumatic is renowned for producing high quality power too ...

    Regular PMM readers will be aware that Chicago Pneumatic is renowned for producing high quality power tools – notably the company’s selection of impact wrenches. One of the biggest fans of the firm is ...

    October 02, 2012
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  • Product Test – Sykes-Pickavant SPe electronic service tool

    |Date: June 25, 2012
    Product Test - Sykes-Pickavant SPe electronic service tool

    Product Test – Sykes-Pickavant SPe electronic service tool

    I’m a big fan of products from Sykes-Pickavant, having been given the opportunity to test a few over the ...

    I’m a big fan of products from Sykes-Pickavant, having been given the opportunity to test a few over the years. Needless to say my ears pricked up when the company announced it had developed and produ ...

    June 25, 2012
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  • Product Test – CP7729 Impact Wrench

    |Date: June 25, 2012
    Product Test - CP7729 Impact Wrench

    Product Test – CP7729 Impact Wrench

    Last year I product tested the awesome Chicago Pneumatic CP7749 1/2" air impact wrench which was actually ...

    Last year I product tested the awesome Chicago Pneumatic CP7749 1/2" air impact wrench which was actually so good that I couldn’t face handing it back and bought it. It has been a great tool in daily ...

    June 25, 2012
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  • Product Test – Ring Automotive RSC508 SmartCharge+8

    |Date: June 25, 2012
    Product Test - Ring Automotive RSC508 SmartCharge+8

    Product Test – Ring Automotive RSC508 SmartCharge+8

    With so many electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles, optimum battery condition is of paramount impo ...

    With so many electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles, optimum battery condition is of paramount importance to keep everything running smoothly. I have recently been using the Ring RSC508 SmartCha ...

    June 25, 2012
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