Professional Motor Mechanic

The latest trends in hand tools

|Date: April 15, 2021

The latest trends in hand tools

David Barnes, Knipex UK Marketing Manager, looks at the latest trends in hand tools for professional auto ...

David Barnes, Knipex UK Marketing Manager, looks at the latest trends in hand tools for professional automotive technicians. It would be easy to think that pliers have not changed all that much over t ...

April 15, 2021
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Draper Tools runs through diagnostic machine

|Date: March 02, 2021

Draper Tools runs through diagnostic machine

Draper Tools explains how its smoke diagnostic machine has the potential to significantly reduce the time ...

Draper Tools explains how its smoke diagnostic machine has the potential to significantly reduce the time it takes to diagnose specific vehicle system leaks. Using smoke is one of the fastest ways to ...

March 02, 2021
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Added value opportunities for the aftermarket

|Date: March 01, 2021

Added value opportunities for the aftermarket

The events of 2020 had a tremendous impact on the year’s new car sales figures. Does this mean then, that ...

The events of 2020 had a tremendous impact on the year’s new car sales figures. Does this mean then, that there is an opportunity for the aftermarket to cash in on added value services? FlexFuel explo ...

March 01, 2021
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GOJO discusses importance of hand hygiene

|Date: January 25, 2021

GOJO discusses importance of hand hygiene

Chris Wakefield, Vice President, European Marketing & Product Development, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd ...

Chris Wakefield, Vice President, European Marketing & Product Development, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd., discusses the importance of hand hygiene for the automotive repair sector in the midst of th ...

January 25, 2021
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Pro-Align takes a look at wheel vibration

|Date: January 22, 2021

Pro-Align takes a look at wheel vibration

EVs are undoubtedly quieter than their internal combustion counterparts, but that means motorists will be ...

EVs are undoubtedly quieter than their internal combustion counterparts, but that means motorists will be more sensitive to other sources of noise. Wheel vibration is one of them, as Pro-Align explain ...

January 22, 2021
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Ecobat introduces EBT780 battery tester

|Date: November 27, 2020

Ecobat introduces EBT780 battery tester

As all technicians know by now, AGM and EFB batteries are becoming increasingly common within vehicles, w ...

As all technicians know by now, AGM and EFB batteries are becoming increasingly common within vehicles, which means it is essential that you have the right tool for testing close at hand. Introducing, ...

November 27, 2020
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Kraftwerk Tools launches VDE Tool Trolley

|Date: November 13, 2020

Kraftwerk Tools launches VDE Tool Trolley

PMM talks to Paul Fallon, UK Representative for Kraftwerk Tools, about the company's plans for UK expansi ...

PMM talks to Paul Fallon, UK Representative for Kraftwerk Tools, about the company's plans for UK expansion and the launch of the new VDE Tool Trolley for hybrid and electric vehicles. PMM: Thanks for ...

November 13, 2020
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Rotronics explores importance of accessories

|Date: August 25, 2020

Rotronics explores importance of accessories

Investing in a battery tester can be daunting, especially when the tester itself isn’t the only factor th ...

Investing in a battery tester can be daunting, especially when the tester itself isn’t the only factor that needs to be considered. Here, Ken Clarke, Managing Director of Rotronics, explains the impor ...

August 25, 2020
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Crypton provides recruitment advice

|Date: August 21, 2020

Crypton provides recruitment advice

Recruitment can be difficult at the best of times, but Debbie Dunbar, Marketing Manager at Crypton and VD ...

Recruitment can be difficult at the best of times, but Debbie Dunbar, Marketing Manager at Crypton and VDO, believes that having up-to-date technology within the workshop is a sensible first step to a ...

August 21, 2020
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Laser Tools provides wiring and electrical solution

|Date: June 02, 2020

Laser Tools provides wiring and electrical solution

Whether fitting electrical accessories or repairing a wiring harness, it can be a real problem trying to ...

Whether fitting electrical accessories or repairing a wiring harness, it can be a real problem trying to pass wires or cables through from the engine bay or boot into the passenger compartment. Laser ...

June 02, 2020
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Comline introduces caliper range

|Date: May 29, 2020

Comline introduces caliper range

Complementing the brand’s existing braking offer, Comline has introduced a range of calipers that serves ...

Complementing the brand’s existing braking offer, Comline has introduced a range of calipers that serves all popular European, Japanese and Korean vehicles, and comes with a two-year warranty. The ran ...

May 29, 2020
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Chicago Pneumatic adds impact wrench to range

|Date: May 26, 2020

Chicago Pneumatic adds impact wrench to range

This ½” torque limited impact wrench from Chicago Pneumatic prevents users from overtightening nuts durin ...

This ½” torque limited impact wrench from Chicago Pneumatic prevents users from overtightening nuts during wheel and tyre changing jobs. The new tool is 14.3% shorter than its previous version, but de ...

May 26, 2020
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Sealey launches rechargeable torch

|Date: May 25, 2020

Sealey launches rechargeable torch

Sealey’s rechargeable torch has an in-built wireless speaker, and comes with a recessed hook, two magnets ...

Sealey’s rechargeable torch has an in-built wireless speaker, and comes with a recessed hook, two magnets and an integral 90Æ adjustable stand. The main light cycles through two levels of brightness, ...

May 25, 2020
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Rodcraft introduces four pneumatic ratchet wrenches

|Date: May 22, 2020

Rodcraft introduces four pneumatic ratchet wrenches

Rodcraft has revealed that it has recently added a range of four pneumatic ratchet wrenches to its offeri ...

Rodcraft has revealed that it has recently added a range of four pneumatic ratchet wrenches to its offering, with varying features and functions. These include: RC3068 – anvil speed of 280rpm, torque ...

May 22, 2020
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Bahco introduces Fit&Go

|Date: May 18, 2020

Bahco introduces Fit&Go

Bahco has introduced Fit&Go, a tool management system that gives automotive engineers and technicians ...

Bahco has introduced Fit&Go, a tool management system that gives automotive engineers and technicians a wide choice of tool assortments, pre-fitted in profiled inlays for immediate use. Suitable f ...

May 18, 2020
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