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    Best practice advice: brake pads

    One of Bosch’s braking experts answers common questions on brake pads and gives their best practice advic ...

    One of Bosch’s braking experts answers common questions on brake pads and gives their best practice advice. Brake pads are wearing parts. Every time a car is received at the workshop, the mechanics sh ...

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    The issues surrounding compressed air

    PCL Air explores some of the issues around compressed air and explains what workshop owners need to look ...

    PCL Air explores some of the issues around compressed air and explains what workshop owners need to look out for when purchasing. Compressed air systems must be kept clean and dry to ensure continued ...

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    How to replace the shock absorbers on a Mini

    KYB runs through how to replace the front shock absorbers on the following models: Mini One, One D, Coope ...

    KYB runs through how to replace the front shock absorbers on the following models: Mini One, One D, Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S, Cooper SD (R56, R57) (10.06-). There are 625,000 of these vehicle models ...

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    NGK outlines common technical oversights

    Ron Merralls, Assistant Technical Manager with ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs, explains w ...

    Ron Merralls, Assistant Technical Manager with ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs, explains what common technician oversights the company is encountering in the aftermarket and some of the ...

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    What to know about timing chains

    What goes around comes around. For timing chains, this is true in more ways than one. FAI Auto guides rea ...

    What goes around comes around. For timing chains, this is true in more ways than one. FAI Auto guides readers through some of the things they need to be aware of when encountering this resurgent techn ...

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    The complex process behind batteries

    ECOBAT charts the complex process behind the modern car battery and seeks to clear up any remaining confu ...

    ECOBAT charts the complex process behind the modern car battery and seeks to clear up any remaining confusion. In terms of the aftermarket, batteries have historically been a relatively simple compone ...

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    How to replace Vauxhall Corsa wheel bearings

    Schaeffler FAG REPXPERT Alistair Mason demonstrates how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a ...

    Schaeffler FAG REPXPERT Alistair Mason demonstrates how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a Vauxhall Corsa D 1.4 SXI. The Corsa is a popular car amongst younger drivers, often fitted wit ...

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    Rotronics offers battery management tips

    Rotronics provides some essential battery management tips to ensure that you provide the best service to ...

    Rotronics provides some essential battery management tips to ensure that you provide the best service to your customers and optimise all revenue opportunities. Workshop battery checklist Test the batt ...

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    Bosch shares compound disc brake advice

    Compound disc brakes are lighter than standard brake discs and therefore reduce carbon emissions. It is e ...

    Compound disc brakes are lighter than standard brake discs and therefore reduce carbon emissions. It is essential technicians are familiar with their properties. Bosch provides some Best Practice advi ...

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    Autodata runs through a Jaguar E-Pace fault

    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. Jaguar E-pace creaking noise when op ...

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    Autodata shares a Kia Sportage fix

    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 Sportage central locking not ope ...

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    How to replace rear brake pads on a Hyundai i40

    Blue Print runs through the process of replacing the brake pads and discs on the rear wheels of Hyundai’s ...

    Blue Print runs through the process of replacing the brake pads and discs on the rear wheels of Hyundai’s i40 saloon and tourer estate. The i40 uses an electromechanical parking brake system similar t ...

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    How to accurately fit discs

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses ...

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses how discs should be fitted to provide accurate run out measurements. Checking disc brake run ou ...

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    How to keep key machines calibrated

    For auto locksmiths working with key cutting technology, systems must deliver consistent cutting and trac ...

    For auto locksmiths working with key cutting technology, systems must deliver consistent cutting and tracing results without errors. 3D Group explains why regular recalibration should be on your agend ...

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    Delphi advises on steering system issues

    Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A v ...

    Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A vehicle's steering and suspension systems are intricate networks of components designed to ensur ...

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