Professional Motor Mechanic

NSK provides wheel hub bearings replacement tips

|Date: November 11, 2020

NSK provides wheel hub bearings replacement tips

The technical team at NSK realises that the replacement of wheel hub bearings is often not an easy proces ...

The technical team at NSK realises that the replacement of wheel hub bearings is often not an easy process, so has provided automotive technicians with a selection of professional tips to help avoid c ...

November 11, 2020
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Pro-Align shares success story

|Date: November 02, 2020

Pro-Align shares success story

Despite the recent economic uncertainty, there have been a number of success stories around the country t ...

Despite the recent economic uncertainty, there have been a number of success stories around the country that continue to serve as a shining example of best practice to the service and repair industry. ...

November 02, 2020
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REPXPERT wheel bearing replacement guide

|Date: October 30, 2020

REPXPERT wheel bearing replacement guide

REPXPERT Alistair Mason provides a step-by-step guide on how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings ...

REPXPERT Alistair Mason provides a step-by-step guide on how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The front wheel bearing is a standard Generation 1 that requires a pres ...

October 30, 2020
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PCL announces warranty extension on MK4 range

|Date: July 13, 2020

PCL announces warranty extension on MK4 range

PCL, the pneumatic and inflation solutions provider, recently announced that it has extended its warranty ...

PCL, the pneumatic and inflation solutions provider, recently announced that it has extended its warranty on its MK4 product range from 12 months to two years. After considerable investment in the dig ...

July 13, 2020
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REPXPERT runs through wheel bearing replacement

|Date: July 10, 2020

REPXPERT runs through wheel bearing replacement

REPXPERT Alistair Mason takes PMM readers through the process of replacing the front and rear wheel beari ...

REPXPERT Alistair Mason takes PMM readers through the process of replacing the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2008 Ford Focus. The front wheel bearing is commonly known as a generation two bearing ...

July 10, 2020
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Pro-Align launches diagnostic health check system

|Date: July 09, 2020

Pro-Align launches diagnostic health check system

Pro-Align, the wheel servicing equipment specialist, has launched a vehicle diagnostic health check syste ...

Pro-Align, the wheel servicing equipment specialist, has launched a vehicle diagnostic health check system. Here, PMM investigates how the new Hunter Quick Tread Edge can help garages increase their r ...

July 09, 2020
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Falken Tyres discusses common tyre faults

|Date: July 08, 2020

Falken Tyres discusses common tyre faults

With around 7% of MOT failures caused by tyre defects, manufacturer Falken Tyres presents the most common ...

With around 7% of MOT failures caused by tyre defects, manufacturer Falken Tyres presents the most common tyre faults that cause MOT failure, and urges garages to highlight the importance of regular c ...

July 08, 2020
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Yokohama bolsters range with hobby tyres

|Date: May 20, 2020

Yokohama bolsters range with hobby tyres

Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama is now stocking a range of hobby tyres, specially designed for the un ...

Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama is now stocking a range of hobby tyres, specially designed for the unique demands of classic cars and their owners. The G.T Special Y350 is ideally suited for use o ...

May 20, 2020
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Absolute Alignment explores profitability of aligners

|Date: May 07, 2020

Absolute Alignment explores profitability of aligners

Absolute Alignment, a supplier of four-wheel alignment equipment, has recently seen an increase in the nu ...

Absolute Alignment, a supplier of four-wheel alignment equipment, has recently seen an increase in the number of MOT test centres purchasing aligners in order to boost their profitability. MOT bays, w ...

May 07, 2020
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Autodata shares its fix on a Nissan Leaf

|Date: April 15, 2020

Autodata shares its fix on a Nissan Leaf

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Nissan Leaf - Cracking noise from fr ...

April 15, 2020
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Single tier wheel and tyre trolley

|Date: April 09, 2020

Single tier wheel and tyre trolley

This trolley from BG Racing is suitable for both transport in the pit or paddock, and for storage back at ...

This trolley from BG Racing is suitable for both transport in the pit or paddock, and for storage back at the workshop. It is supplied with a pair of 1,300mm demountable, tyre-friendly round cross bea ...

April 09, 2020
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Wheel balancer

|Date: April 08, 2020

Wheel balancer

Static balancing ensures that a tyre is balanced around its circumference, even as it deforms with speed, ...

Static balancing ensures that a tyre is balanced around its circumference, even as it deforms with speed, temperature, and pressure. This reduces vibrations at high speeds and enhances tyre tread life ...

April 08, 2020
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Tyre changers and wheel balancers

|Date: April 07, 2020

Tyre changers and wheel balancers

Since 1987, Supertracker has grown to be one of the UK’s leading wheel alignment equipment manufacturers. ...

Since 1987, Supertracker has grown to be one of the UK’s leading wheel alignment equipment manufacturers. From its facility in Southampton, over 17,000 systems have been sold throughout the UK, with a ...

April 07, 2020
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Absolute Alignment reports record sales for Bluetooth 3D aligner

|Date: March 11, 2020

Absolute Alignment reports record sales for Bluetooth 3D aligner

Absolute Alignment has announced it has taken a record number of orders for its Bluetooth 3D aligner sinc ...

Absolute Alignment has announced it has taken a record number of orders for its Bluetooth 3D aligner since the start of 2020. The three main benefits of this particular wheel aligner are said to inclu ...

March 11, 2020
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Alloy Wheel Straightener

|Date: March 09, 2020

Alloy Wheel Straightener

Autoparts has launched an Alloy Wheel Straightener. Available under the Ayce Systems Wheelrite brand, the ...

Autoparts has launched an Alloy Wheel Straightener. Available under the Ayce Systems Wheelrite brand, the product offers a quick and simple solution for straightening alloy wheels. This machine allows ...

March 09, 2020
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