Whilst winter still sees a peak in failure rates for rotating electronics, Autoelectro can’t help but wonder whether seasonality is becoming a thing of the past.  Freezing temperatures, snow flurries, tricky driving conditions and pressure on components under the bonnet traditionally mark peak season for Autoelectro – but that winter surge is becoming less noticeable with demand now consistently high ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported record battery sales as the winter storm reportedly drives a surge in failures. Automotive repairers across the UK reportedly saw a sharp rise in battery-related breakdowns, as winter storm conditions placed extra strain on vehicles already under pressure from freezing temperatures. LKQ Euro Car Parts has said sales of ...

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Christian Wolf, product marketing manager for bulbs at Bosch, discusses the central role Bosch has played in lighting development. At Bosch, we’ve always been at the forefront of lighting technology – right from when we developed the first electrical lighting system for automotive vehicles in 1913. In 1960, we introduced the high-beam and low-beam headlamps ...

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Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal has provided insight into common cold-weather electrical issues, what warning signs to look out for, and why investing in OE-quality remanufactured components makes the difference.  From sluggish starts on frosty mornings to high-pitched belt squeals and undercharged batteries, cold weather can quickly expose hidden weaknesses in starter motors, alternators and other key ...

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