Did you that the refrigerants you’ve traditionally used in your customers’ air conditioning are being phased out? But what to replace them with to ensure an effective and easy switch? Chuck Abbott, global marketing manager at Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, is here to discuss just that.   Automotive air-conditioning is in the middle of a major shift. While R-134a has been the go-to refrigerant ...

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Florian Laenge and Joel Trescher, the experts behind Bosch’s ESI[tronic] diagnostic software, reveal in their own words what makes the diagnostics software stand out from the crowd.   Firstly, could you explain what ESI[tronic] is?  ESI[tronic] is the very latest iteration of Bosch’s diagnostic software, which enables workshops to carry out maintenance, service and repair work quickly, efficiently and effectively. From the vast coverage for conventional cars, to over 200 electric ...

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Looking for something out of the ordinary? Try febi.  Have you ever needed a door lock actuator, or a replacement headlight washer nozzle, or even an oil dipstick? You might think that those parts are main dealer only, but before checking the vehicle manufacturer’s parts programme, why not try febiPLUS first?  febiPLUS combines more than 2,800 specially selected articles of ...

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ALLDATA has hosted an exclusive event for independent workshop professionals at Shaikly Motor Company in Essex. ALLDATA has hosted an exclusive event aimed at inspiring and enlightening independent workshop professionals. The event, took place at Shaikly Motor Company on Saturday 8th March and was in collaboration with Opus IVS. The free event offered invaluable insights into ...

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Kieran Nee was recently asked to join a panel of TotalEnergies judges to decide the winner of the 2024 Fit for the Future award. Now in its second year, Fit for the Future celebrates independent workshops who are taking steps to make their businesses, and motoring, more sustainable. The 2024 panel of judges assessed entrants ...

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Professional Motor Mechanic gets a sneak peak behind the telephones at Morris Lubricants’ technical department. Providing information, advice, education and support for buyers and users of oils, greases, lubricants and other maintenance products has been part of the Morris Lubricants’ service offering for many, many years. It has always been the underlying philosophy at Morris ...

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Valeo is supporting those workshops who are taking on EV/hybrid battery repairs with its new chiller range. Independent garages are looking to take on more ambitious and profitable EV and hybrid jobs, and Valeo is supporting them by becoming first-to-market with a range of chillers. This key component can be found within many EV/hybrid thermal ...

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As a leading supplier of automotive bulbs to the aftermarket, ELTA Automotive is steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, outstanding performance, and uncompromising safety standards. ‘‘At ELTA, we’re immensely proud to support the aftermarket, providing a real alternative to OE products that empowers distributors to remain competitive and win business from main dealers,” ...

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Maverick Diagnostics has announced the launch of the Autocom ICON diagnostic tool. PMM is on hand to hear all about it! The Autocom ICON harnesses over 30 years of diagnostic expertise to offer reliability and efficiency in vehicle servicing. The ICON is designed to support an extensive array of systems, covering more than 40,000 systems ...

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Choosing the right battery charger isn’t as easy as it used to be. Luckily, Traction Direct is offering its top tips on making the right decision. There was a time when choosing a battery charger was all about finding the biggest and heaviest you could find. Automotive batteries had to be checked weekly and topped ...

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