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    |Date: June 12, 2017
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    Common Causes of Mechanical Damage to the Condenser

    Best practice tips for avoiding mechanical damage to the condenser.  Poor quality packing Condenser strap ...

    Best practice tips for avoiding mechanical damage to the condenser.  Poor quality packing Condenser strapping that is too tight inside the box will often crush the top and bottom tubes. As the tube is ...

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    |Date: June 08, 2017
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    In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VW POLO – KNOCKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING ...

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    |Date: May 22, 2017
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    In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. MINI COUNTRYMAN – NOISE WHEN AIR CON ...

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  • Creaking Noise from Front Suspension on Citroen C3 III?

    |Date: May 19, 2017
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    Creaking Noise from Front Suspension on Citroen C3 III?

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    In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. CITROEN C3 III – CREAKING NOISE FROM ...

    May 19, 2017
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  • Whistling Windscreen on Audi A4 – AUTODOCTA

    |Date: May 11, 2017
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    Whistling Windscreen on Audi A4 – AUTODOCTA

    Whistling noise from the windscreen at high speeds on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI 2010. ...

    Whistling noise from the windscreen at high speeds on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI 2010. ...

    May 11, 2017
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  • How Long Can Oil Last Before Expiry? – ‘Ask Ade’

    |Date: April 10, 2017
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  • Exhaust Systems Fitment Tips

    |Date: February 27, 2017
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    Exhaust Systems Fitment Tips

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an es ...

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an essential part of an engine’s emission system, the exhaust removes harmful emissions to keep vehi ...

    February 27, 2017
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  • What Causes Brake Judder?

    |Date: February 24, 2017
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    Apec Braking take us through the preventative steps you should take to avoid brake judder. Brake judder is one of the few ailments that can affect all types of vehicles. Brake judder manifests itself ...

    February 24, 2017
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  • AUTODOCTA Tech Tips – Central Locking Issue on Kia Cee’d

    |Date: January 25, 2017
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    AUTODOCTA Tech Tips – Central Locking Issue on Kia Cee’d

     In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

     In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. KIA CEE’D - CENTRAL LOCKING ISSUE FA ...

    January 25, 2017
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  • Window Regulator Fitment Tips

    |Date: January 23, 2017
    Window Regulator Fitment Tips

    Window Regulator Fitment Tips

    Step-by-step window regulator fitment tips for VW Golf  & VW Bora To undertake this job you’ll requir ...

    Step-by-step window regulator fitment tips for VW Golf  & VW Bora To undertake this job you’ll require: Torx drivers, a trim tool, a screwdriver and a socket wrench & socket. Firstly, remove t ...

    January 23, 2017
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  • AUTODOCTA Tech Tips – Whistling Noise on Toyota Auris

    |Date: January 20, 2017
    AUTODOCTA Tech Tips - Whistling Noise on Toyota Auris

    AUTODOCTA Tech Tips – Whistling Noise on Toyota Auris

     In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

     In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. TOYOTA AURIS –WHISTLING NOISE FAULT: ...

    January 20, 2017
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