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    NTDA launches campaign against part worn tyres

    National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) members have unanimously said “No!” to the sale of part wor ...

    National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) members have unanimously said “No!” to the sale of part worn tyres in a new independent survey. The NTDA has been helping Trading Standards prosecute trad ...

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    Time’s up for tired tyres

    With the use of 10-year-old tyres in the commercial vehicle sector under pressure, how long will it take ...

    With the use of 10-year-old tyres in the commercial vehicle sector under pressure, how long will it take before the authorities turn their attention to the passenger car market? GiPA, the automotive a ...

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    Proof is in the profit

    PMM speaks to Pro-Align’s Jamie Taylor who explains how wheel alignment can help boost workshop profitabi ...

    PMM speaks to Pro-Align’s Jamie Taylor who explains how wheel alignment can help boost workshop profitability. PMM: In general terms, remind us why wheel alignment is so important to a workshop’s prof ...

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    PCL to showcase ACCURA MK4 at MECHANEX

    PCL has been designing air and tyre inflation products for 80 years, which are said to be a common featur ...

    PCL has been designing air and tyre inflation products for 80 years, which are said to be a common feature in garage forecourts, tyre shops and workshops around the world. Today, PCL’s products are so ...

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    Sykes-Pickavant to exhibit at this year’s MECHANEX

    Sykes-Pickavant has announced it will be exhibiting again at this year’s MECHANEX Sandown. The team will ...

    Sykes-Pickavant has announced it will be exhibiting again at this year’s MECHANEX Sandown. The team will be on stand D76 with product demonstrations on bestsellers and latest releases. Joining Sykes-P ...

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    ADAS Made Easy - AVM System Calibration

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

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    Are You Resetting the Steering Angle Sensor?

    These days, most technicians appreciate the importance of a four wheel alignment check at the end of a st ...

    These days, most technicians appreciate the importance of a four wheel alignment check at the end of a steering and suspension job. However, one additional and critical check which is being overlooked ...

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    ADAS Made Easy

    Autel believes that with a bit of investment in equipment and training, there’s no reason why independent ...

    Autel believes that with a bit of investment in equipment and training, there’s no reason why independent garages can’t reap the rewards of the growing ADAS-equipped vehicle parc. ...

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    Diagnosing Faulty ABS Units

    ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisa ...

    ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisable. ...

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    ‘An Open and Fair Market’

    Neil Hilton, Head of Business Development for Hella Gutmann Solutions, argues the case for independent wo ...

    Neil Hilton, Head of Business Development for Hella Gutmann Solutions, argues the case for independent workshops embracing ADAS. ...

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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ...

    A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ensure the repair is faster, safer and more reliable. ...

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    The Importance of Correct Tyre Inflation

    Having the correct tyre pressure is important for numerous reasons. From tyre lifespan, to safety and fue ...

    Having the correct tyre pressure is important for numerous reasons. From tyre lifespan, to safety and fuel economy, having too much or too little air in your tyres can have wide-ranging implications. ...

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    An Integrated Approach to Equipment Purchasing

    Equipment specialist Pro-Align explains why workshops should adopt an integrated approach to equipment pu ...

    Equipment specialist Pro-Align explains why workshops should adopt an integrated approach to equipment purchasing. ...

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    Safety System Alignment

    Due to the rapid development and proliferation of advanced safety systems on cars, Pro-Align recommends t ...

    Due to the rapid development and proliferation of advanced safety systems on cars, Pro-Align recommends that, alongside wheel alignment, technicians consider the safety system alignment ...

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    How to Remove Brake Bleeder Nuts Safely

    Removing brake bleeder nuts using induction heat. A safe, fast and efficient way to remove problem brake ...

    Removing brake bleeder nuts using induction heat. A safe, fast and efficient way to remove problem brake bleeder nuts.  Removing brake bleeder nuts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task. ...

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