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    Autodata tackles Vauxhall Zafira engine 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. Here, it tackles an engine fault wit ...

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    Autodata solves Mercedes-Benz boot 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. Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Boot lid wil ...

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    Changing DCT 450 automatic transmission oil

    With the help of the MEYLE TV professionals, changing the oil for a DCT 450 automatic transmission is no ...

    With the help of the MEYLE TV professionals, changing the oil for a DCT 450 automatic transmission is no problem at all. Transmission oil undergoes a natural ageing process as the oil wears out and th ...

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    DPF Doctor tackles ex-Royal Mail Fiat Doblo

    In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, we welcome a new columnist: Tom Bracken of DPF Doctor East Manchest ...

    In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, we welcome a new columnist: Tom Bracken of DPF Doctor East Manchester. Here, Tom and his team are confronted with an ex-Royal Mail Fiat Doblo. Vehicle information ...

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    The best way to approach wheel alignment

    Absolute Alignment outlines how garages need to approach wheel alignment procedures when using a two-post ...

    Absolute Alignment outlines how garages need to approach wheel alignment procedures when using a two-post lift. Absolute Alignment has been in the vanguard of wheel alignment equipment for many years, ...

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    Arnott Europe offers air suspension advice

    As the weather worsens, some of your customers may come in with tyre complaints, or perhaps even a reques ...

    As the weather worsens, some of your customers may come in with tyre complaints, or perhaps even a request to replace them completely. The technical team at Arnott Europe suggests that this is the opp ...

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    Schaeffler replaces Audi wheel bearings

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

    Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason explains to PMM how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2012 Audi A6. With vehicles parked up for prolonged periods of time during this year’s lockdown ...

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    ELTA Automotive analyses resistors

    The heater resistor is also known as the heater blower motor resistor or blower speed controller because ...

    The heater resistor is also known as the heater blower motor resistor or blower speed controller because it fundamentally controls the fan speed of the interior heater. Here, ELTA Automotive’s TechASS ...

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    Autodata looks at a Vauxhall 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. Vauxhall Movano-B - Rattling noise f ...

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    Autodata looks at an engine misfire 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. Ford Ecosport - Lack of power and en ...

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    Kalimex outlines benefits of epoxy putty

    Kalimex, the European distributor of QuikSteel, presents real-world examples of when the much-loved epoxy ...

    Kalimex, the European distributor of QuikSteel, presents real-world examples of when the much-loved epoxy putty has really come into its own and helped technicians remedy all manner of leaks and repai ...

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    MS Motorservice provides fuel pump advice

    The technical team at MS Motorservice provides essential information to aid technicians faced with the po ...

    The technical team at MS Motorservice provides essential information to aid technicians faced with the possibility of a faulty fuel pump. Always check the contacts!  In the event of problems in the fu ...

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    NSK provides wheel hub bearings replacement tips

    The technical team at NSK realises that the replacement of wheel hub bearings is often not an easy proces ...

    The technical team at NSK realises that the replacement of wheel hub bearings is often not an easy process, so has provided automotive technicians with a selection of professional tips to help avoid c ...

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    DPF Doctor dives into a DPF clean

    In this month's surgery, DPF Doctor Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors demonstrates the importance of a t ...

    In this month's surgery, DPF Doctor Barry Lawson of Ewan Lawson Motors demonstrates the importance of a thorough vehicle assessment before diving into a DPF clean. Vehicle information: 2011 Mazda 3 2. ...

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    HELLA answers technician's queries

    Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled t ...

    Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled technicians. Here, the experts highlight two areas of particular concern. Vexing Vauxhalls HELLA ...

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