Professional Motor Mechanic

Could your business benefit from a bit of Gator-Aid?

|Date: September 03, 2014

Could your business benefit from a bit of Gator-Aid?

With an army of over 150 approved fitters in the UK and an array of innovation awards on the mantelpiece, ...

With an army of over 150 approved fitters in the UK and an array of innovation awards on the mantelpiece, AlloyGator has a lot to shout about. Here we look at whether your business could benefit from ...

September 03, 2014
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Vehicle alignment – how are characteristics determined at manufacture?

|Date: April 24, 2014

Vehicle alignment – how are characteristics determined at manufacture?

At Supertracker we supply a great number of main automotive dealerships with their alignment equipment. A ...

At Supertracker we supply a great number of main automotive dealerships with their alignment equipment. Aside from the fact that our machines offer a unique level of repeatability and set-up time, we ...

April 24, 2014
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Electric Steering Systems – how are they developed for hybrid models?

|Date: April 18, 2014

Electric Steering Systems – how are they developed for hybrid models?

Following the launch of ‘LaFerrari’ – the first Ferrari to feature hybrid propulsion – TRW has announce ...

Following the launch of ‘LaFerrari’ – the first Ferrari to feature hybrid propulsion – TRW has announced that it has been chosen to supply the Electrical Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) as OE. Fue ...

April 18, 2014
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How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

|Date: April 12, 2014

How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,00 ...

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,000 vehicles on UK roads today, this article from FAG – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermar ...

April 12, 2014
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Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

|Date: February 10, 2014

Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three gen ...

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three generations of build, with the last being introduced from 2009 to the present day. In this article ...

February 10, 2014
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Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

|Date: February 07, 2014

Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) columns are present in many vehicles throughout the world and are in ...

Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) columns are present in many vehicles throughout the world and are in a high volume of cars in the UK. The EPS column is targeted at the small-to-medium vehicle sect ...

February 07, 2014
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Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

|Date: January 02, 2014

Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only ...

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only is it one of the highest margin services workshops can offer, but, if used correctly in a high ...

January 02, 2014
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Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

|Date: October 30, 2013

Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

On the 2005-2011 VW Passat (3C), a common cause for the vehicle not starting is the Electronic Steering C ...

On the 2005-2011 VW Passat (3C), a common cause for the vehicle not starting is the Electronic Steering Column Lock unit. The symptoms for this particular problem can be recognised by the dash steerin ...

October 30, 2013
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Toe-in curve adjustment – various VAG group vehicles

|Date: October 17, 2013

Toe-in curve adjustment – various VAG group vehicles

When repairs are needed to front wheel suspension, small variations can make the difference between corre ...

When repairs are needed to front wheel suspension, small variations can make the difference between correct and incorrect adjustment. Maladjustment potentially leads to compromised road-holding and ha ...

October 17, 2013
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EPS systems – a look at the future

|Date: October 15, 2013

EPS systems – a look at the future

In addition to offering a ‘green’ power-steering solution, EPS is a key building block for providing a nu ...

In addition to offering a ‘green’ power-steering solution, EPS is a key building block for providing a number of vehicle safety features – both in terms of working together with other active systems, ...

October 15, 2013
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Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

|Date: August 09, 2013

Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some ...

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some technicians still make a crucial error during the mounting process. When installing the new bea ...

August 09, 2013
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4 wheel alignment – 7 easy steps

|Date: June 12, 2013

4 wheel alignment – 7 easy steps

PRE-PROCEDURE NOTES:You must measure the rear of the car, as well as the front, because both axles intera ...

PRE-PROCEDURE NOTES:You must measure the rear of the car, as well as the front, because both axles interact with each other. If this isn’t carried out the tell-tale sign will be the steering wheel, wh ...

June 12, 2013
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How do electric power assist systems work? Part 2

|Date: May 27, 2013

How do electric power assist systems work? Part 2

Both the assisted rack and column systems, with the assisting motor placed in different locations, work o ...

Both the assisted rack and column systems, with the assisting motor placed in different locations, work on similar principles (see image below). Electrical Assist Steering ...

May 27, 2013
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Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

|Date: May 08, 2013

Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on ...

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on the front lower wishbone of the following vehicles: Seat Cordoba MK3 (2003+), Skoda Fabia (200 ...

May 08, 2013
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Wheel alignment – good practice and common mistakes

|Date: April 15, 2013

Wheel alignment – good practice and common mistakes

Wheel vibration, vehicle pull and drift issues can be a real problem for workshops. They can be the sourc ...

Wheel vibration, vehicle pull and drift issues can be a real problem for workshops. They can be the source of considerable customer dissatisfaction resulting in many return trips to the workshop, repe ...

April 15, 2013
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