Professional Motor Mechanic

How to Rewind Brake Caliper Pistons

|Date: January 18, 2017

How to Rewind Brake Caliper Pistons

Simple steps to success when replacing rear brake pads When replacing rear brake pads a suitable brake re ...

Simple steps to success when replacing rear brake pads When replacing rear brake pads a suitable brake rewind tool is indispensable. Every brake caliper is different and each one needs its own adapter ...

January 18, 2017
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Are you Filling Blue? – AdBlue Systems

|Date: September 04, 2016

Are you Filling Blue? – AdBlue Systems

Although workshops are yet to see high volumes of vehicles fitted with AdBlue systems, this number will s ...

Although workshops are yet to see high volumes of vehicles fitted with AdBlue systems, this number will soon increase. We talk to Chris Knight, MD of Permex to find out why the correct equipment is vi ...

September 04, 2016
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Battery management – why wait for winter?

|Date: August 17, 2016

Battery management – why wait for winter?

CTEK explains why effective battery management all year round is essential for the well-being of both the ...

CTEK explains why effective battery management all year round is essential for the well-being of both the battery and the workshop's reputation. The performance and lifespan of lead-acid batteries is ...

August 17, 2016
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Does your customer need an engine detox?

|Date: July 25, 2016

Does your customer need an engine detox?

We talk to EDT Automotive to find out why offering your customers an engine detox could be just what the ...

We talk to EDT Automotive to find out why offering your customers an engine detox could be just what the doctor ordered. When EDT Automotive, the engine detox specialist, recently revealed that it had ...

July 25, 2016
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Rema Tip Top – Puncture repair

|Date: July 07, 2016

Rema Tip Top – Puncture repair

Puncture repair with Rema Tip Top Minicombi. ...

Puncture repair with Rema Tip Top Minicombi. ...

July 07, 2016
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V-Tech Garage Equipment – ATL bay installation

|Date: July 01, 2016

V-Tech Garage Equipment – ATL bay installation

V-Tech Garage Equipment was tasked with installing a brand new ATL bay for the good people at Autobarn No ...

V-Tech Garage Equipment was tasked with installing a brand new ATL bay for the good people at Autobarn Northampton. * Please note - some scenes have been speeded up. ...

July 01, 2016
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How to remove stubborn injectors

|Date: May 27, 2016

How to remove stubborn injectors

Three easy steps from Laser Tools to help overcome a common workshop problem. ...

Three easy steps from Laser Tools to help overcome a common workshop problem. ...

May 27, 2016
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How to remove rusted, inaccessible exhaust bolts

|Date: April 21, 2016

How to remove rusted, inaccessible exhaust bolts

This step-by-step guide from Induction International assists with removing exhaust bolts. ...

This step-by-step guide from Induction International assists with removing exhaust bolts. ...

April 21, 2016
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How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

|Date: March 23, 2016

How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components mu ...

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components must be installed with the right level of force, which is applied at a very precise point, in ord ...

March 23, 2016
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How to remove in-line applications using induction heat

|Date: January 24, 2016

How to remove in-line applications using induction heat

A quick, safe and efficient step-by-step guide from Induction Innovations. In-line connectors, such as th ...

A quick, safe and efficient step-by-step guide from Induction Innovations. In-line connectors, such as those found in use on brake lines, fuel and transmission lines are often difficult to repair. As ...

January 24, 2016
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How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

|Date: October 27, 2015

How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, e ...

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if you’re using a ratchet wrench. It usually requires the application of penetrating ...

October 27, 2015
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Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

|Date: July 27, 2015

Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensu ...

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensuring the jack lifting arm is fully lowered. ...

July 27, 2015
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Improve your threadlocking skills

|Date: April 28, 2015

Improve your threadlocking skills

Every day we use products which contain numerous threaded fasteners. Screwed joints are among the most co ...

Every day we use products which contain numerous threaded fasteners. Screwed joints are among the most common form of a detachable yet secure fixing between two parts. Although they come in various sh ...

April 28, 2015
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Bringing the tools to the workshop

|Date: March 21, 2015

Bringing the tools to the workshop

Sparing a few hours out of the workshop to shop for tools or to sit down and browse through the latest ca ...

Sparing a few hours out of the workshop to shop for tools or to sit down and browse through the latest catalogue is a task that often gets put back when there are a line of vehicles waiting to be repa ...

March 21, 2015
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TEXA – AXONE 4 Mini diagnostic tool

|Date: March 10, 2015

TEXA – AXONE 4 Mini diagnostic tool

The new AXONE 4 Mini, from TEXA, is a compact but extremely advanced diagnostic tool that incorporates mo ...

The new AXONE 4 Mini, from TEXA, is a compact but extremely advanced diagnostic tool that incorporates most of the functions that have made the AXONE 4 such a success around the world. The AXONE 4 Min ...

March 10, 2015
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