Professional Motor Mechanic

A guide to using a cordless hot stapler

|Date: September 27, 2013

A guide to using a cordless hot stapler

With the high replacement cost of plastic bodypanels and headlight units, car drivers are increasingly at ...

With the high replacement cost of plastic bodypanels and headlight units, car drivers are increasingly attracted by the option of these components being repaired rather than replacements being sourced ...

September 27, 2013
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Schumacher UK – PBI battery booster packs

|Date: June 27, 2013

Schumacher UK – PBI battery booster packs

Battery charging and maintenance expert Schumacher UK is offering garages and motor professionals a serie ...

Battery charging and maintenance expert Schumacher UK is offering garages and motor professionals a series of new PBI battery booster packs. Ian Garwood, Director at Schumacher UK, based in Somerset, ...

June 27, 2013
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Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

|Date: June 06, 2013

Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technici ...

The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technician. Additionally it is extremely accurate – to 0.05mm – which eliminates any run-out. Speed is ...

June 06, 2013
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Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

|Date: May 31, 2013

Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessiv ...

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessive carbon build-up can lead to decreased MPG, increased emissions, bad starting, lack of power a ...

May 31, 2013
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Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

|Date: May 08, 2013

Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on ...

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on the front lower wishbone of the following vehicles: Seat Cordoba MK3 (2003+), Skoda Fabia (200 ...

May 08, 2013
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Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

|Date: April 02, 2013

Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or ...

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or safety issues. Fear not however, as Sealey has the solution for you in the shape of the VS1637 ...

April 02, 2013
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Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

|Date: March 12, 2013

Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allo ...

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allow the inspection of vehicle systems and components that are particularly tricky to access ordin ...

March 12, 2013
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Laser Tools – Self adjusting clutch alignment kit

|Date: January 25, 2013

Laser Tools – Self adjusting clutch alignment kit

With ever increasing engine performance and torque outputs, modern clutches have to be stronger but drive ...

With ever increasing engine performance and torque outputs, modern clutches have to be stronger but drivers do not want increased pedal pressure. The self adjusting clutch (SAC) achieves this, with mu ...

January 25, 2013
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Glow plug reaming – step by step

|Date: December 30, 2012

Glow plug reaming – step by step

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation ...

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation a difficult task, so to help combat this problem Sealey has introduced the VS312 Glow Plug Ream ...

December 30, 2012
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PMM Top Products 2012 – our innovation celebration

|Date: December 19, 2012

PMM Top Products 2012 – our innovation celebration

Products & Services ALLOYGATOR – Wheel protection system The AlloyGator alloy wheel protection system pro ...

Products & Services ALLOYGATOR – Wheel protection system The AlloyGator alloy wheel protection system provides car owners with an affordable solution that protects against scuffs, scratches and other ...

December 19, 2012
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Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

|Date: August 10, 2012

Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering ...

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering them right across their ranges, maintenance and understanding of these systems is obviously be ...

August 10, 2012
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Laser Tools – UV torch

|Date: June 27, 2012

Laser Tools – UV torch

New to Laser Tools’ comprehensive range is this compact UV torch (part number 5417) that is primarily des ...

New to Laser Tools’ comprehensive range is this compact UV torch (part number 5417) that is primarily designed for automotive leak detection with UV dyes but is also suitable for banknote validation a ...

June 27, 2012
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Facom – Hex and torx key sleeves

|Date: June 27, 2012

Facom – Hex and torx key sleeves

Facom has redesigned its range of hex and torx key sleeves. The new range is now conveniently colour-code ...

Facom has redesigned its range of hex and torx key sleeves. The new range is now conveniently colour-coded red for hex keys and black for torx keys. The new more compact sleeve has a hinged top and co ...

June 27, 2012
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Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

|Date: June 26, 2012

Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

A bent track rod or a worn inner knuckle joint requires that the rod/joint is removed as a unit and repla ...

A bent track rod or a worn inner knuckle joint requires that the rod/joint is removed as a unit and replaced with new. There is usually limited access under there, but using tools designed for the job ...

June 26, 2012
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Hybrid servicing – special tools

|Date: June 26, 2012

Hybrid servicing – special tools

At the end of 2011, Facom launched a new range of tools dedicated to the safe maintenance and repair of h ...

At the end of 2011, Facom launched a new range of tools dedicated to the safe maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles. All the tools in the EVT range have been designed specifically by ...

June 26, 2012
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