OSRAM explains the versatility of its inspection lights. With limited space available in an engine bay, ensuring there is a convenient light source is important for efficiency and safety. Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, has a vast array of new inspection lights that provide a variety of options for technicians. Due to the work undertaken by ...

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The longer nights and older cars we’re experiencing this winter makes reliable bulbs a must-have. But do you have to pay OE prices? ELTA Automotive, the official licensee and custodian of the Lucas lighting brand in the UK, argues that you don’t. With the UK vehicle parc ageing rapidly and lighting technology becoming more advanced, ...

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Autoelectro has explained how the winter surge has become less noticeable with demand said to now be consistently high throughout the year. Traditionally, January is Autoelectro’s busiest month of the year. Cold starts make engine oil more viscous, increased use of headlights, heated seats and wiper blades put strain on the alternator, batteries operating below ...

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As the days become shorter and the roads wetter, windscreen repair becomes a more pressing concern for drivers. You could be the one who profits, argues Esprit Windscreen Repair Equipment’s Victoria Evans. As winter brings more showers and colder days, customers will be coming in with windscreen issues more frequently. While tyres and brakes often ...

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Lucas is urging workshops to be ready for the lighting surge this winter. As the clocks go back and nights draw in, lighting faults become one of the most common issues drivers face. For workshops, this means a surge in demand for replacement bulbs, but also an opportunity to add value for customers. Good visibility ...

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Lighting specialist, OSRAM is reminding workshops to focus on bulb sales this winter, especially as the component is more likely to fail in colder temperatures. With more than 100 years in the automotive sector, OSRAM is highlighting why bulbs are more likely to fail in winter and why workshops should be informing their customers of ...

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Banner Batteries discusses the importance of planning ahead for winter. In today’s automotive landscape, quality isn’t just King – it’s essential, especially when it comes to lead-acid starter and auxiliary batteries. Why? Because these batteries are no longer just about starting a vehicle – even electric vehicles rely on them. They now power a host ...

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First Line outlines some common wiper motor failures to the PMM audience. Due to certain vehicle defects, some wiper motors will always be more prone to failure than others. Therefore it is advisable that aftermarket workshops be proactive and know how to deal with common failures in advance. For instance, First Line has found that the Renault Clio wiper motor (FWM1004/BWM1004) fails as ...

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Continental outlines how you can ensure your customers’ tyres are safe this winter. Severe weather during the winter months presents driving challenges – slush, ice and hardpacked snow – and with it, the need to manage tyres effectively. With all the performance capabilities built into today’s vehicles, they will only perform as consistently and responsively as the tyres they run on. In winter ...

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PMM hears from a number of leading battery and charging specialists, to find out what technicians can do this winter to maximise business and make sure their customers keep coming back.

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