Professional Motor Mechanic

Are worn components causing alignment issues?

|Date: November 11, 2026

Are worn components causing alignment issues?

David Coppins, technical sales representative at Meyle UK discusses the role worn or damaged suspension c ...

David Coppins, technical sales representative at Meyle UK discusses the role worn or damaged suspension components have in the overall alignment of a vehicle. A wheel alignment can only be as good as ...

November 11, 2026
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Comline releases Vauxhall Movano range

|Date: August 11, 2026

Comline releases Vauxhall Movano range

Comline has announced the release of a complete steering and suspension line-up for Vauxhall Movano. From ...

Comline has announced the release of a complete steering and suspension line-up for Vauxhall Movano. From tie rod ends and axial joints to control arms and stabiliser links, motor factors can now stoc ...

August 11, 2026
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Garages warned about potential suspension surge

|Date: April 30, 2026

Garages warned about potential suspension surge

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Tr ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Trends data reveals UK search interest in pothole-related vehicle damage has reached its highest ...

April 30, 2026
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Best practice for strut mounts

|Date: March 24, 2026

Best practice for strut mounts

Comline has stated strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician, however ...

Comline has stated strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician, however, it is one carrying safety and performance implications if not handled correctly. A top strut ...

March 24, 2026
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Why shock absorber replacement needs expertise

|Date: February 20, 2026

Why shock absorber replacement needs expertise

German aftermarket supplier Meyle outlines the importance of technical expertise in replacing shock absor ...

German aftermarket supplier Meyle outlines the importance of technical expertise in replacing shock absorbers, as well as providing some EV specific tips. Shock absorbers are a safety component insta ...

February 20, 2026
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Coil and air suspension features explained

|Date: February 19, 2026

Coil and air suspension features explained

Experts in all things suspension-related, Arnott walks readers of PMM through the various features of coi ...

Experts in all things suspension-related, Arnott walks readers of PMM through the various features of coil and air suspension systems. A suspension system plays a crucial role in how a car feels, han ...

February 19, 2026
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Febi’s tour on the evolution of suspension

|Date: February 18, 2026

Febi’s tour on the evolution of suspension

Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle. ...

Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle. Air suspension originated in the early 20th century as an alternative to conventional spring- ...

February 18, 2026
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How air suspension systems can go wrong

|Date: December 09, 2025

How air suspension systems can go wrong

Arnott Europe provides readers of PMM with a handy guide to how air suspension systems can go wrong. Air ...

Arnott Europe provides readers of PMM with a handy guide to how air suspension systems can go wrong. Air suspension systems rely on multiple components working together. A small, unnoticed air leak ca ...

December 09, 2025
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Top causes of MOT failures revealed

|Date: September 23, 2025

Top causes of MOT failures revealed

LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for increased demand during one of the busiest periods of the year. Industry data from Autotech Rec ...

September 23, 2025
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How the air suspension system works

|Date: July 31, 2025

How the air suspension system works

In this guide, Arnott Suspension explores the key components of an air suspension system and how they wor ...

In this guide, Arnott Suspension explores the key components of an air suspension system and how they work together to deliver a comfortable driving experience. Air suspension systems have been the en ...

July 31, 2025
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Laser Tools introduces suspension play tester

|Date: July 23, 2025

Laser Tools introduces suspension play tester

Worn suspension and steering components can lead to poor handling, uneven tyre wear, and even dangerous d ...

Worn suspension and steering components can lead to poor handling, uneven tyre wear, and even dangerous driving conditions. Diagnosing these issues early is crucial for vehicle safety and performance. ...

July 23, 2025
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Why you should choose suspension wisely

|Date: July 11, 2025

Why you should choose suspension wisely

Arnott Suspension is arguing that when it comes to suspension, you need to choose wisely. Not all parts a ...

Arnott Suspension is arguing that when it comes to suspension, you need to choose wisely. Not all parts are created with the same research, standards, and quality when it comes to suspension. Vehicle ...

July 11, 2025
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A solution for the pothole “crisis”

|Date: July 10, 2025

A solution for the pothole “crisis”

Comline is arguing that the ongoing pothole “crisis” is highlighting the urgent need for robust steering ...

Comline is arguing that the ongoing pothole “crisis” is highlighting the urgent need for robust steering and suspension systems. Comline, a leading British distributor of suspension systems, has welco ...

July 10, 2025
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Bilstein supports the independents

|Date: July 09, 2025

Bilstein supports the independents

Bilstein expands on what goes into its “Engineered for Excellence” tagline. Accelerated technological pro ...

Bilstein expands on what goes into its “Engineered for Excellence” tagline. Accelerated technological progress and changing consumer demands are both a challenge and an opportunity for car manufacture ...

July 09, 2025
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OE replacement suspension for EVs

|Date: June 23, 2025

OE replacement suspension for EVs

Bilstein offers OE replacement suspension systems including for electric cars and hybrid vehicles. Even i ...

Bilstein offers OE replacement suspension systems including for electric cars and hybrid vehicles. Even if the mobility transition is only making slow progress, some of the electric models have alread ...

June 23, 2025
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