Guide: Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI clutch replacement
Step-by-step REPXPERT guide on 2014 2WD Qashqai Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason talks Garage Wire readers through the clutch replacement procedure on a 2014 2WD Nissan...
REPXPERT Academy LIVE: Registrations open for Basingstoke College event
Roadshow continues with second training day to be held on 25 January 2020. Following a resoundingly successful debut in Lincoln, registration is now open for the second...
Replace head bolts every time they’re removed, advises BG Automotive
Many garages are still failing to replace head bolts, risking engine damage and failiure. Workshops are advised to always replace head bolts after removal, BG...
Volkswagen Tiguan LuK clutch, flywheel and CSC replacement tips
REPXPERT shares step-by-step guide for six hour repair. LuK reveals essential tips and advice on clutch, flywheel and CSC replacement for the 2.0tdi 4motion. Talking through...
Valeo and Dana to bring end-to-end 48V systems to hybrid and electric vehicles
Systems to provide components required to electrify light urban vehicles and hybridize vehicles weighing up to 2.5 tons. Valeo and Dana Incorporated has announced a...
Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI clutch replacement guide
Schaeffler REPXPERTS share step-by-step guide for technicians. Schaeffler is this week explaining the clutch replacement process on a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy fitted with a 1.6...
BMW timing chain woes continue, BG Automotive reports
BMW 1, 3, 5 Series timing chain rattle between 40,000 and 70,000 miles indicates imminent failure. BG Automotive has said that "prevention really is better...
Complexity of clutch assembly is often underestimated, warns ZF
Avoid unnecessary and costly replacement with expert advice Clutch assembly is demanding and time-consuming as it requires the transmission to be separated from the engine,...
GS Yuasa named Boeing Supplier of the Year for innovation
Battery manufacturer commended for high-performance lithium-ion cells for space. The manufacturer was also recognised for its outstanding technical support and contribution to current and future...
Schaeffler unveils REPXPERT app
Schaeffler says that the app will transform the way technicians utilise its online portal, with REPXPERTs now able to source product details for repair...
UK electric cars will need twice the world’s supply of cobalt
Scientists warn of “huge implications" as government continues electric car push A team of scientists has written to the Committee of Climate Change warning that...
Valeo urges garages to discover the benefits of Tech Assist
Services available include training, technical data and support hotline to help garages access training on demand Valeo says its new technical assistance service Tech Assist...
Delphi Technologies’ brake pads excel in high-performance vehicle testing
Pads reported to deliver exceptional stopping power, control and brake fade stability Delphi Technologies recently put its brake pads to the test against the OE...
Dispelling the Myths Behind Polyurethane Bushes
In the first a three part article Polybush look at perhaps the most frequently mentioned myth... “Polybushes are too hard” The most common misconception about...
Independent tests show copy turbos can be 40% down on power
Non-original remanufactured and copy turbos can be 40% down on performance with higher emissions, compared to OE remanufactured units.
Strictly controlled tests
Independent tests by the...
Mann Filters | Are you delivering ‘watered down’ quality?
The natural suction and air pulsation effect of engine ‘breathing’ has completely deformed the filter media saturated by moderate water ingress into the air cleaner housing.
The filter...
Trust Delphi for R90 Brake Discs
Delphi brake discs have been fully compliant with R90 quality standards for many years.
Recently introduced legislation states that brake discs fitted to vehicles launched...
Simple guidelines for preventing brake judder
Brake judder is not necessarily the most technically challenging issue, but it can be a source of headaches for technicians, especially since fitment issues are...
Reduce the ‘sitting down’ effect with Lesjöfors tailor-made heavy-duty coil springs
Each year, thousands of holidaymakers hook up their caravans and trailers, taking to the open road in search of good times and a relaxing...
Revolutionise Your Ride with Polybush
With the current state of the roads suspension systems are being given a harder time than ever, so when it comes to changing bushes...
Spark plug replacement on BMW N43 and N53 engines
According to statistics, more than 488,000 vehicles with the N43 and N53 engines are driving on European roads, which were fitted with the ZKBR7A-HTU...
Alternator Tip | What to check for when replacing the alternator
There is a frequently occurring issue when the original alternator is replaced by a remanufactured unit. The charge indicator lamp stays on after the...
Delphi does not recommend the use of Copper Grease
There’s a widespread view that copper grease, otherwise known as copper slip, should be applied to the back of brake pads to help lubrication...
Effective Filtration Of Even Tiny Water Droplets
Even high-quality diesel may contain traces of water, whether from moist air entering through the tank opening or from condensation in the large tanks...
Automotive Battery Operating States, Lifespan & Replacement Conditions
Automotive Battery Operating States, Lifespan & Replacement Conditions
By Ian Newham, Training Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd
STATE OF CHARGE (SOC)
The State of...
Polybush resolves troublesome Transit wishbone bush issues
Cost saving, problem-solving Transit bush
Polybush, the leading name in polyurethane suspension bushes has created another bush to solve fleet problems. 40BC is Polybush’s uprated...
Original equipment bulbs are part of a quality service for your customers
Making sure your customers are happy after a visit to your workshop or garage is an essential part of your business. By offering an...
Always replace coil springs in axle pairs
Coil Springs | Replace in Pairs
Automotive suspension springs are a central and dynamic component of a vehicle’s suspension system, constantly working to absorb shocks...
Liquid Assets: Highlighting genuine maintenance tasks
Many consumers and vehicle owners are becoming detached from vehicle maintenance. How can we help them, while maximising your service revenues?
THE FACTS
46% of...
PU 9005 Z – The Ultimate in Diesel / Water Separation
For the Super Popular Vauxhall Astra
THE PROBLEM
Even high-quality diesel fuel may contain traces of water originating either from moist air entering the fuel tank...