Professional Motor Mechanic

How to Install Thermostats in 10 Easy Steps

|Date: December 12, 2018

How to Install Thermostats in 10 Easy Steps

Gates provides some general guidelines for replacing the traditional style of car thermostat. However, re ...

Gates provides some general guidelines for replacing the traditional style of car thermostat. However, remember to always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended procedures for replacement and ...

December 12, 2018
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Excessive Exhaust Smoke from Jaguar XF?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Excessive Exhaust Smoke from Jaguar XF?

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. ...

December 12, 2018
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Best Practice Engine Installation

|Date: December 12, 2018

Best Practice Engine Installation

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at engine remanufacturer Ivor Searle, provides some handy tips for ins ...

David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at engine remanufacturer Ivor Searle, provides some handy tips for installing a remanufactured replacement unit. ...

December 12, 2018
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Water Ingress into Load Area on a Kia Carens?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Water Ingress into Load Area on a Kia Carens?

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. ...

December 12, 2018
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Common Starter & Alternator Faults

|Date: December 12, 2018

Common Starter & Alternator Faults

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter ...

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter motor burnout on a VW Tiguan. ...

December 12, 2018
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The Intricacies of the MINI Braking System

|Date: December 07, 2018

The Intricacies of the MINI Braking System

Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

December 07, 2018
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Rattling Noise From the Front of a Ford Mondeo?

|Date: November 30, 2018

Rattling Noise From the Front of a Ford Mondeo?

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. ...

November 30, 2018
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Oil Filter Fault Finding Tips

|Date: October 29, 2018

Oil Filter Fault Finding Tips

MAHLE offers technicians some advice on troubleshooting specific issues relating to leaky oil filters. ...

MAHLE offers technicians some advice on troubleshooting specific issues relating to leaky oil filters. ...

October 29, 2018
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Rear Brakes Binding – Hyundai Veloster

|Date: October 24, 2018

Rear Brakes Binding – Hyundai Veloster

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. ...

October 24, 2018
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Flushing a Hydraulic System: Why & How?

|Date: October 17, 2018

Flushing a Hydraulic System: Why & How?

The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough ...

The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough technicians know why this is so important and how to do so effectively? ...

October 17, 2018
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Lack of Engine Power – Isuzu D-Max

|Date: October 12, 2018

Lack of Engine Power – Isuzu D-Max

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. ...

October 12, 2018
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Water Pumps; Typical Damage Patterns & Causes

|Date: October 02, 2018

Water Pumps; Typical Damage Patterns & Causes

In the second part of the series, MEYLE’s experienced specialists identify some more external factors tha ...

In the second part of the series, MEYLE’s experienced specialists identify some more external factors that are responsible for early water pump failure. ...

October 02, 2018
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Throttle Valve Sensor Diagnosis & Replacement

|Date: September 11, 2018

Throttle Valve Sensor Diagnosis & Replacement

If the malfunction indicator lamp suddenly lights up and the car judders on acceleration, or the fuel con ...

If the malfunction indicator lamp suddenly lights up and the car judders on acceleration, or the fuel consumption is unusually high, a defective throttle valve sensor may be at the root of the problem ...

September 11, 2018
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Lack of Power, Trouble Codes Stored – Citroën C-Elysee

|Date: August 14, 2018

Lack of Power, Trouble Codes Stored – Citroën C-Elysee

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. ...

August 14, 2018
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Door Open Warning Message Displayed – Kia Sportage

|Date: July 26, 2018

Door Open Warning Message Displayed – Kia Sportage

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. ...

July 26, 2018
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