Professional Motor Mechanic

Why do suspension bushes fail?

|Date: May 15, 2024

Why do suspension bushes fail?

Polybush argues that certain suspension bushes are prone to failure and warrant a change in attitude. The ...

Polybush argues that certain suspension bushes are prone to failure and warrant a change in attitude. There are certain bushes on popular cars that fail time after time. For example, the MK7 Fiesta re ...

May 15, 2024
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Electronically controlled OE shock absorbers

|Date: May 14, 2024

Electronically controlled OE shock absorbers

KYB works alongside Volkswagen Group to produce electronically controlled OE shock absorbers. PMM hears m ...

KYB works alongside Volkswagen Group to produce electronically controlled OE shock absorbers. PMM hears more. Electronically controlled shock absorbers from KYB have been adopted by Volkswagen Group t ...

May 14, 2024
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VIDEO: Shock Absorber Best Practice

|Date: April 11, 2024

VIDEO: Shock Absorber Best Practice

Edward from Uckfield Motor Services talks about shock absorber best practice and the benefits of high qua ...

Edward from Uckfield Motor Services talks about shock absorber best practice and the benefits of high quality components like KYB Shock Absorbers. Follow him as he changes a pair of front shock absorb ...

April 11, 2024
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KYB’s advice on replacing mounting kits

|Date: February 08, 2024

KYB’s advice on replacing mounting kits

Suspension specialist KYB offers its advice on diagnosing and replacing suspension mounting kits. Just li ...

Suspension specialist KYB offers its advice on diagnosing and replacing suspension mounting kits. Just like a shock absorber, a suspension mounting kit is pushed and pulled 1,500 times per mile – over ...

February 08, 2024
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Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

|Date: September 06, 2023

Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection ...

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection kits be replaced? Why should you avoid taking shortcuts? To answer, here’s Monroe. Shocks and ...

September 06, 2023
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Arnott shares insight on closed loop systems

|Date: September 05, 2023

Arnott shares insight on closed loop systems

Air suspension specialist Arnott offers an insight into closed loop systems, an alternative to the conven ...

Air suspension specialist Arnott offers an insight into closed loop systems, an alternative to the conventional open air suspension system. Not all automotive air suspension systems use the same worki ...

September 05, 2023
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Supertracker releases new wheel align demo video

|Date: September 01, 2023

Supertracker releases new wheel align demo video

Keep your customers steering in the right direction by checking out Supertracker’s new laser wheel aligne ...

Keep your customers steering in the right direction by checking out Supertracker’s new laser wheel aligner demo video. Supertracker has unveiled a new explainer video that provides a step-by-step guid ...

September 01, 2023
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Moog discusses fitting steering & suspension parts

|Date: August 31, 2023

Moog discusses fitting steering & suspension parts

Moog takes a look at fitting steering and suspension parts with help from its expert support team, the Ga ...

Moog takes a look at fitting steering and suspension parts with help from its expert support team, the Garage Gurus. Starting off with advice for when you’re refitting suspension arms or replacing bal ...

August 31, 2023
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How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

|Date: August 30, 2023

How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from ...

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from 2007 to 2014 was the fourth incarnation of this family favourite. It was renowned for having go ...

August 30, 2023
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KYB outlines quality suspension systems

|Date: August 07, 2023

KYB outlines quality suspension systems

Suspension specialist KYB takes a closer look at what makes a quality suspension system and why it’s so i ...

Suspension specialist KYB takes a closer look at what makes a quality suspension system and why it’s so important to ensure the selection of quality components. First and foremost, a good suspension s ...

August 07, 2023
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Bilstein explores campervan servicing

|Date: April 19, 2023

Bilstein explores campervan servicing

As staycations continue to dominate the plans of happy but cash- strapped campers across the UK, could yo ...

As staycations continue to dominate the plans of happy but cash- strapped campers across the UK, could you add another revenue stream by taking on campervans for service and repair? Suspension manufac ...

April 19, 2023
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Guide to replacing propshafts

|Date: April 14, 2023

Guide to replacing propshafts

Shaftec provides readers of PMM with a guide to maintaining and replacing customers’ propshafts – a new o ...

Shaftec provides readers of PMM with a guide to maintaining and replacing customers’ propshafts – a new offering from the remanufacturing experts. Back in August, Shaftec introduced its first new prod ...

April 14, 2023
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Monroe’s guide to shock absorbers

|Date: April 13, 2023

Monroe’s guide to shock absorbers

When replacing shock absorbers, it is very important to install them in pairs. Monroe tells PMM readers w ...

When replacing shock absorbers, it is very important to install them in pairs. Monroe tells PMM readers why this is the case. When functioning properly, a vehicle’s suspension promotes precise steerin ...

April 13, 2023
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Shock absorber fitting tips

|Date: April 12, 2023

Shock absorber fitting tips

KYB Europe shares some useful tips for technicians when fitting shock absorbers, coil springs or suspensi ...

KYB Europe shares some useful tips for technicians when fitting shock absorbers, coil springs or suspension mounting kits. Holding the piston rod: One of the most common reasons for the seal on a shoc ...

April 12, 2023
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Schaeffler discusses steering & suspension

|Date: October 06, 2022

Schaeffler discusses steering & suspension

Schaeffler outlines why technicians should be fitting steering & suspension components which are OE r ...

Schaeffler outlines why technicians should be fitting steering & suspension components which are OE replacement parts and highlights the benefits. “The first question that technicians working on a ...

October 06, 2022
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