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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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    DPF Doctor member offers time saving advice

    In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors explains how a thorough inspecti ...

    In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors explains how a thorough inspection recently saved his time and the client’s money. Vehicle information: 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS2 ...

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    VARTA urges garages to check car batteries

    As we hit the peak of summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA are urging garages to test the battery of ever ...

    As we hit the peak of summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA are urging garages to test the battery of every car coming into the workshop. Trips to the coast or to visit family in other locations within ...

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    Rotronics offers battery advice

    Batt Rotronics is one of the UK’s leading battery management specialists, and therefore Managing Director ...

    Batt Rotronics is one of the UK’s leading battery management specialists, and therefore Managing Director Ken Clark is best placed to provide excellent battery advice for PMM readers. Here, he highlig ...

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    The best approach to caliper maintenance

    Brembo highlights the best approach to caliper maintenance, and some of the products that may help you al ...

    Brembo highlights the best approach to caliper maintenance, and some of the products that may help you along the way. When a car’s braking system begins to emit loud screeching or grinding noises, or ...

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    Autodata runs through Volkswagen Amarok 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. Volkswagen Amarok squeaking noise fr ...

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    Audi A3 engine fault fix with Autodata

    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. Audi A3 engine cranks but fails to s ...

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    Is it worth refurbishing a faulty FRM?

    OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company expl ...

    OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company explains how one of its experts helped a customer encode an FRM module on a BMW 3 Series. Vehicle i ...

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    How to inspect secondary air valves

    Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagn ...

    Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagnostic trouble code P0410 and P0411? Here, the technical experts at MS Motorservice explain why ...

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    WD-40 outlines latest lubricant offering

    It can often be difficult to get access to a stubborn brake bleeder screw. In this situation, it helps to ...

    It can often be difficult to get access to a stubborn brake bleeder screw. In this situation, it helps to have a lubricant product designed specifically for this sort of problem. WD-40 explains… While ...

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    How to recode an Audi R8 key

    OSCA’s team of Master Technicians were recently contacted by a customer who needed their help to recode t ...

    OSCA’s team of Master Technicians were recently contacted by a customer who needed their help to recode two new keys for an Audi R8. PMM hears how the experts solved an underlying problem with this pa ...

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