Carly has been shaking up the diagnostics world by offering drivers the opportunity to get a look into the state of their own vehicle. Does this signal the death knell for garage-based diagnostics? Unlikely. So, what and who is it for and how will it impact independent garages who already have a tough time with ...

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We look at the group behind febi and Blue Print and the wide range of products they supply. Consisting of three brands, febi, SWAG and Blue Print, the bilstein group has been the umbrella group for these brands since 2012, but the original roots of the company go much further back. Steeped in manufacturing and ...

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Hella Gutmann’s mega macs X offers a diagnostics solution for garages operating across multiple brands. The company’s head of sales, Julian Goulding, explains how you can benefit. The mega macs X is a complete rethink of vehicle diagnostics. Ever-advancing automotive technology is changing the way technicians communicate with vehicle data. Today’s workshops need a flexible ...

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Duckhams Oils delves into the ICE-ban delay, questioning whether the market will be ready for electric vehicles in 2035, or even if it needs to be. The UK Government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035 was met with both dismay and delight. Some OEMs ...

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As Mechanex-PMM Live heads back up to the north for the first time in years, PMM takes a look at what the show has to offer to garages in and around Yorkshire. Harrogate might traditionally be known for its health-boosting springs and olde-English feel, but this May it will take on a decidedly more modern ...

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From tech companies increasingly dominating vehicle manufacture to the spread of Tesla charging technology, PMM brings you the highlights from a recent report on the future of EVs by IDTechEx. The report, titled “IDTechEx Reveal the Future of EVs: Evolution of the Automotive Industry and Electrification Beyond Cars” is written by Dr James Edmondson, principal ...

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PMM’s editor Kieran Nee brings you the most important updates from the recent IAAF conference. When I spoke to GiPA’s Quentin Le Hetet for the PMM Podcast earlier this year, he mentioned, with a certain level of surprise, how resilient the UK car market and aftermarket had been since the pandemic. The rise in the ...

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Delphi shares the details of the launch of its new online diagnostics configurator. To help workshops expand their service offering and repair quality, Delphi recently introduced a new online diagnostics configurator. It’s a step-by-step walk-through which allows technicians to compare the various diagnostic hardware, software, and accessory options available to them. “This tool makes it ...

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PMM travelled down to Yeovil to meet Tom Cockings, managing director of Robert Cockings Motor Repair. Tom spoke last year at the Blend about the advantages and challenges of running a family business as it passes from father to son. Hi Tom. Let’s get straight into things – how long have you been working in ...

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Straightset outlines how you can effectively use wheel clamping systems during wheel alignment. In the garage, precision is paramount. When it comes to wheel alignment, the importance of precise measurements cannot be overstated. Enter the unsung heroes of this crucial operation: wheel clamps. These unassuming, yet essential, tools come in various shapes and sizes, each ...

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