Professional Motor Mechanic

Davanti Tyres offers a new approach to performance tyres

|Date: June 17, 2016

Davanti Tyres offers a new approach to performance tyres

Innovative brand Davanti Tyres has made a significant impact on the industry. ...

Innovative brand Davanti Tyres has made a significant impact on the industry. ...

June 17, 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 locking wheel nuts

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to remove locking wheel nuts

Removing locking wheel nuts, without the appropriate key, can be a time-wasting and costly problem that c ...

Removing locking wheel nuts, without the appropriate key, can be a time-wasting and costly problem that can create damage to your customer’s alloy. This can’t be solved by drilling, chiselling or usin ...

January 05, 2016
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How to identify two of the main reasons for bearing failure

|Date: September 07, 2015

How to identify two of the main reasons for bearing failure

1. INDENTATIONS OR BREAKAGE OF THE SHOULDER DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING EVIDENCE ...

1. INDENTATIONS OR BREAKAGE OF THE SHOULDER DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING EVIDENCE ...

September 07, 2015
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Why do modern wheel bearings utilise magnetic encoding technology?

|Date: July 09, 2015

Why do modern wheel bearings utilise magnetic encoding technology?

Did you know that there is a lot more going on inside the modern wheel bearing than just balls or rollers ...

Did you know that there is a lot more going on inside the modern wheel bearing than just balls or rollers? To offer evidence, many FAG wheel bearings now incorporate magnetic encoding technology that ...

July 09, 2015
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How does TPMS work?

|Date: May 07, 2015

How does TPMS work?

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are electronic systems that monitor tyre pressure and temperature ...

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are electronic systems that monitor tyre pressure and temperature and can inform drivers of low pressure or sudden deflation of tyres. The systems transmit data ...

May 07, 2015
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The trends driving the wheel alignment and tyre replacement markets

|Date: November 08, 2014

The trends driving the wheel alignment and tyre replacement markets

Thinking about getting into wheel alignment and tyre servicing? The specialists at Bosch look at the curr ...

Thinking about getting into wheel alignment and tyre servicing? The specialists at Bosch look at the current trends driving the market while offering some advice for those looking to take the next ste ...

November 08, 2014
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Make your alignment results stand out

|Date: October 31, 2014

Make your alignment results stand out

Until now, workshops equipped with four wheel alignment equipment couldn’t be sure that they were maximis ...

Until now, workshops equipped with four wheel alignment equipment couldn’t be sure that they were maximising all of the opportunities arising from steering and suspension repairs.Now, thanks to the ne ...

October 31, 2014
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How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

|Date: April 12, 2014

How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,00 ...

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,000 vehicles on UK roads today, this article from FAG – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermar ...

April 12, 2014
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MOT Q&A – Assessing tyre cuts and brake light legality

|Date: April 06, 2014

MOT Q&A – Assessing tyre cuts and brake light legality

Q. Is there a way that I can accurately assess cuts in tyres? A. The criteria for assessing cuts in tyres ...

Q. Is there a way that I can accurately assess cuts in tyres? A. The criteria for assessing cuts in tyres at MOT test time can be confusing, however the following process should enable you to always a ...

April 06, 2014
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Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

|Date: February 10, 2014

Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three gen ...

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three generations of build, with the last being introduced from 2009 to the present day. In this article ...

February 10, 2014
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Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

|Date: January 02, 2014

Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only ...

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only is it one of the highest margin services workshops can offer, but, if used correctly in a high ...

January 02, 2014
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Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

|Date: August 09, 2013

Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some ...

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some technicians still make a crucial error during the mounting process. When installing the new bea ...

August 09, 2013
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Sidewall tyre markings explained

|Date: February 12, 2013

Sidewall tyre markings explained

Load and speed ratings The load index: A numerical code that corresponds to the maximum weight a tyre can ...

Load and speed ratings The load index: A numerical code that corresponds to the maximum weight a tyre can support. The speed rating: A code that corresponds to the tyre’s maximum speed. Locate the num ...

February 12, 2013
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Active Sensor Bearings – fiiting advice

|Date: February 06, 2013

Active Sensor Bearings – fiiting advice

The ASB wheel bearing has a magneticencoder fitted within the seal which, inconjunction with the ABS sens ...

The ASB wheel bearing has a magneticencoder fitted within the seal which, inconjunction with the ABS sensor, measuresthe speed of each wheel independently. This information is then used by the ECU for ...

February 06, 2013
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