Professional Motor Mechanic

SMPE launches Lucas training programme

|Date: August 20, 2019

SMPE launches Lucas training programme

Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) has continued its development of the Lucas brand across UK and Euro ...

Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) has continued its development of the Lucas brand across UK and Europe with the introduction of distributor and technician training seminars. The first ever Lucas ...

August 20, 2019
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Bosch launches Andiamo ACS machines

|Date: August 15, 2019

Bosch launches Andiamo ACS machines

From the entry-level ACS 561 to the premium ACS 863, Bosch promises to offer an air conditioning servicin ...

From the entry-level ACS 561 to the premium ACS 863, Bosch promises to offer an air conditioning servicing machine suitable for every independent workshop. According to a 2017 GiPA report, nearly 90% ...

August 15, 2019
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Air Conditioning Systems

|Date: October 15, 2018

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Air Conditioning Systems

On his most recent visit to the training centre in Uxbridge, Darren undertook module VSG 5: Engine Manage ...

On his most recent visit to the training centre in Uxbridge, Darren undertook module VSG 5: Engine Management: Diagnosis of Universal Components. ...

October 15, 2018
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Engine Management: Diagnosis of Universal Components

|Date: July 10, 2018

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Engine Management: Diagnosis of Universal Components

On his most recent visit to the training centre in Uxbridge, Darren undertook module VSG 5: Engine Manage ...

On his most recent visit to the training centre in Uxbridge, Darren undertook module VSG 5: Engine Management: Diagnosis of Universal Components. ...

July 10, 2018
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EV/PHEV Qualifications

|Date: June 19, 2018

EV/PHEV Qualifications

Steve Carter explains how the new IMI EV/PHEV qualifications came about, and what the new standards will ...

Steve Carter explains how the new IMI EV/PHEV qualifications came about, and what the new standards will mean for technicians who are looking to ensure they are up to speed. ...

June 19, 2018
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Airbag & Supplementary Safety Systems

|Date: April 19, 2018

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Airbag & Supplementary Safety Systems

On his third visit to Bosch, Darren Cotton took part in the Diagnostic Technician Programme – Module VSTD ...

On his third visit to Bosch, Darren Cotton took part in the Diagnostic Technician Programme – Module VSTD 9: Oscilloscope Operation & Signal Test Methods. ...

April 19, 2018
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Oscilloscope Operation & Signal Test Methods

|Date: March 05, 2018

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Oscilloscope Operation & Signal Test Methods

On his third visit to Bosch, Darren Cotton took part in the Diagnostic Technician Programme – Module VSTD ...

On his third visit to Bosch, Darren Cotton took part in the Diagnostic Technician Programme – Module VSTD 9: Oscilloscope Operation & Signal Test Methods. ...

March 05, 2018
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Letting go of the Steering Wheel

|Date: February 22, 2018

Letting go of the Steering Wheel

The Autumn Budget Statement of November 2017 included some key changes to the legislation that governs dr ...

The Autumn Budget Statement of November 2017 included some key changes to the legislation that governs driverless cars in the UK. AutoMate explains more. ...

February 22, 2018
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Training Ground

|Date: January 25, 2018

Training Ground

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills was set up by Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) in 2015 to offe ...

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills was set up by Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) in 2015 to offer high quality, low cost training for the benefit of the industry. PMM gets the low-down on wha ...

January 25, 2018
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Testing Procedures

|Date: December 19, 2017

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Testing Procedures

PMM has enlisted Darren Cotton to attend the Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme. Here's his experience ...

PMM has enlisted Darren Cotton to attend the Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme. Here's his experience with Module VSE1: Essential Test Procedures. ...

December 19, 2017
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Electrification – The Poster Boy For The Future

|Date: November 24, 2017

Electrification – The Poster Boy For The Future

AutoMate reports on how new legislation is challenging manufacturers to think outside the box, and accele ...

AutoMate reports on how new legislation is challenging manufacturers to think outside the box, and accelerate rapidly towards an electric future. ...

November 24, 2017
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Unlocking Success

|Date: November 06, 2017

Unlocking Success

In a bid to expand his knowledge and skill set, garage owner, Andrew Kelly, signed himself up for a 10-da ...

In a bid to expand his knowledge and skill set, garage owner, Andrew Kelly, signed himself up for a 10-day Hickleys auto locksmith course. In this article, Andy shares his experience with PMM and reve ...

November 06, 2017
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Bosch Diagnostic Training; Engine Management

|Date: November 01, 2017

Bosch Diagnostic Training; Engine Management

PMM has enlisted Darren Cotton, of AVC UK, to attend the full range of course modules on the Bosch Diagno ...

PMM has enlisted Darren Cotton, of AVC UK, to attend the full range of course modules on the Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme over the coming months. In the first article of the series, Darren di ...

November 01, 2017
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MOT Centre Management – Course Availability

|Date: March 03, 2017

MOT Centre Management – Course Availability

New availability for MOT Centre Management courses at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Warwickshir ...

New availability for MOT Centre Management courses at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Warwickshire. Course Overview The MOT Centre Management course is a training program for prospective MOT M ...

March 03, 2017
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FREE ADAS Seminars!

|Date: February 07, 2017

FREE ADAS Seminars!

Do you need to know more about ADAS, understand how it will affect your business and consider the opportu ...

Do you need to know more about ADAS, understand how it will affect your business and consider the opportunities for you in the future? If so, you are invited to join Hickleys, Bosch & Texa at a se ...

February 07, 2017
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