Professional Motor Mechanic

Are you making the most of EPS?

|Date: January 03, 2020

Are you making the most of EPS?

Electric Power Steering (EPS) is now more commonplace than ever before. However, garages still seem to be ...

Electric Power Steering (EPS) is now more commonplace than ever before. However, garages still seem to be cautious when dealing with them effectively. In some cases, independent garages are missing ou ...

January 03, 2020
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Best Practice: Specialist tools required

|Date: December 18, 2019

Best Practice: Specialist tools required

Richard Newman, Comline’s Product Line Manager, explains why having specialist tools available is not onl ...

Richard Newman, Comline’s Product Line Manager, explains why having specialist tools available is not only advisable, but often essential. When tackling the fitment of a wheel hub, such as the CHA045 ...

December 18, 2019
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Lexus diagnoses using a 4-channel Pico NVH kit

|Date: October 01, 2019

Lexus diagnoses using a 4-channel Pico NVH kit

Martin Jensen talks through the process of diagnosing a Lexus GS 300, which was having driveline vibratio ...

Martin Jensen talks through the process of diagnosing a Lexus GS 300, which was having driveline vibration problems, using the new 4-channel Pico NVH kit. Background story: My customer bought the car ...

October 01, 2019
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Best Practice Shock Absorber Replacement

|Date: July 10, 2019

Best Practice Shock Absorber Replacement

ZF Aftermarket takes us through its top tips when it comes to replacing shock absorbers. ...

ZF Aftermarket takes us through its top tips when it comes to replacing shock absorbers. ...

July 10, 2019
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Common Faults with Suspension Components

|Date: March 15, 2019

Common Faults with Suspension Components

Motaquip believes it has the remedy for a couple of common suspension headaches. ...

Motaquip believes it has the remedy for a couple of common suspension headaches. ...

March 15, 2019
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Squeaking/Creaking Noise From Front Suspension?

|Date: March 15, 2019

Squeaking/Creaking Noise From Front Suspension?

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

March 15, 2019
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Rubber-to-Metal Components

|Date: January 16, 2019

Rubber-to-Metal Components

ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the ...

ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the importance of communicating the right information to your customers. ...

January 16, 2019
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Taking the Strain

|Date: January 16, 2019

Taking the Strain

First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

January 16, 2019
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Replacing Rear Shock Absorbers

|Date: December 19, 2018

Replacing Rear Shock Absorbers

KYB provides a walk-through of how to replace the rear shock absorbers on two van models; the Citroen Ber ...

KYB provides a walk-through of how to replace the rear shock absorbers on two van models; the Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot 5008/Partner. ...

December 19, 2018
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Removing the Air Strut on Audi A8

|Date: November 22, 2018

Removing the Air Strut on Audi A8

Arnott demonstrates its expertise by providing a step-by- step guide for removing the air strut on an Aud ...

Arnott demonstrates its expertise by providing a step-by- step guide for removing the air strut on an Audi A8. ...

November 22, 2018
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Wheel Bearing Replacement

|Date: October 23, 2018

Wheel Bearing Replacement

A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ...

A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ensure the repair is faster, safer and more reliable. ...

October 23, 2018
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Fitting Replacement Shock Absorbers

|Date: October 21, 2018

Fitting Replacement Shock Absorbers

According to Herth+Buss, worn or defective shock absorbers should always be replaced for all wheels on th ...

According to Herth+Buss, worn or defective shock absorbers should always be replaced for all wheels on the axle in question. Here, the company provides an overview of the correct procedure. ...

October 21, 2018
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Active Suspension

|Date: July 03, 2018

Active Suspension

PMM uncovers some progressive new suspension technology that might find its way into your garage sooner t ...

PMM uncovers some progressive new suspension technology that might find its way into your garage sooner than you think. ...

July 03, 2018
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Arnott Advantage – The Art of Remanufactured Struts

|Date: June 15, 2018

Arnott Advantage – The Art of Remanufactured Struts

Remanufactured original equipment air suspension struts offer customers an affordable solution for replac ...

Remanufactured original equipment air suspension struts offer customers an affordable solution for replacing a failing air strut while still maintaining the vehicle's active damping functionality. ...

June 15, 2018
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Air Suspension Products? Think ‘FACTOR FIRST’!

|Date: February 03, 2017

Air Suspension Products? Think ‘FACTOR FIRST’!

With the use of air suspension systems on modern vehicles increasing, it’s important for independent work ...

With the use of air suspension systems on modern vehicles increasing, it’s important for independent workshops to have access to a quality range of replacement parts. Traditionally seen as a ‘dealer o ...

February 03, 2017
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