DENSO further reduces its carbon footprint
Air conditioning compressor instruction manual to be replaced with leaflet and QR code In a single action, DENSO will annually save 32 tonnes of paper...
IAAF confirms 2022 conference line-up
Conference to be held Thursday 8 December at Double Tree Hilton, Milton Keynes The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has confirmed its speaker line-up for...
Ride height sensors – a deeper look
Air suspension specialists Arnott explains the importance of ride height sensors to the air suspension system The main purpose of the ride height sensors for...
Air suspension – how does it actually work?
An in-depth look at the functionality of the system and components Although the concept of an air suspension system on passenger cars was already introduced...
Air Struts – A Deeper Look
Arnott guides you through air suspension configurations Air suspension systems come in multiple configurations which defines the product mix between air struts, shock absorbers and...
Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in years predicted
Drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips planned for the long weekend Drivers are collectively planning an estimated 21.46m leisure journeys by car this weekend,...
Aftermarket vs OE Timing Belts? BGA explain in detail.
Can you spot the difference between OE and BGA Timing Belts? With extensive side by side real life simulation on bespoke machinery in BGA’s Research...
GW Podcast: No more doom and gloom for independents
Garage Wire gets access all areas as industry experts deliver technical training, business seminars and vehicle demonstrations at Autoinform Live 2021 Wolverhampton recently hosted AutoInform...
Ivor Searle adds Ford Fiesta application to gearbox range
Manual transmission for 1.1 litre Duratec petrol models built from 2017 – 2018 Remanufacturer Ivor Searle has added the manual transmission for the best-selling Ford...
Yuasa-backed Olivia Reynolds heads for American adventure
Young motocross sensation to experience an adrenaline fuelled fortnight with FMX freestyle legend Travis Pastrana Eleven-year-old motocross star, Olivia Reynolds will travel to FMX freestyle...
Turbo for VW Group 1.4 petrol applications added to Ivor Searle range
New references added to the growing all-makes turbo programme Leading remanufacturer Ivor Searle has added the turbocharger for VW Group‘s 1.4 litre, four cylinder, direct...
Ivor Searle offers single source for all Ford Transit EcoBlue major units
Manual gearbox range covers all front- and rear-wheel drive versions of Transit EcoBlue Remanufacturer Ivor Searle offers a full range of major units for the...
Pit stop penalty robs Charlie of victory
A 30-second penalty cost NGK-sponsored Charlie Martin victory in the latest round of the Praga category of the 2021 Britcar Endurance Championship at Silverstone. Tumultuous...
Plug and play Monroe adaptive suspension repair solutions explained
Continuously variable semi-active suspension offers varying driving modes on-demand Adaptive, or semi-active, suspensions have become a popular choice of millions of vehicle buyers. Unlike passive suspensions,...
Replacing Cabin Filters More Important Than Ever Say MANN-FILTER
With more and more people suffering from air pollution, studies show that, air pollution indoors can be two to five times higher than outdoors. Around...
Mixed results at Monte for NGK-sponsored M-Sport
Season-opening brings eighth place finish for EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRC NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s Gus Greensmith and Elliott Edmondson overcame tricky conditions at...
DVSA to stop issuing new MOT security cards from mid-February
New smartphone app will generate six-digit code each time a user signs into the MOT testing service The DVSA is to stop issuing new and...
Valeo to reveal top five causes of a leaking concentric slave cylinder in webinar
Live training to cover best practices to avoid warranty related problems Valeo is set to host a webinar to reveal the top five causes of...
Guide: Vauxhall Zafira clutch replacement
REPXPERT step-by-step guide talks GW readers through the process This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch assembly in a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 CDTI,...
Volkswagen confirm update for Golf 8 software glitch
More than 7,000 UK models affected by issue with infotainment system and reversing camera tech Volkswagen has announced a ‘voluntary software update’ to fix problems...
Motorists told to keep on top of MOTs and servicing during current lockdown
MOT, servicing and repair garages permitted as essential retail and can remain open in lockdown Motorists are being advised to keep their vehicles serviced and...
Delphi highlights 2020 first-to-market brake pad achievements
Brand gearing up to provide a full-service solution for a new electrified car parc in 2021 Despite 2020 being an unprecedented year for the global...
RAC employee sentenced after sharing personal data
Woman compiled lists of accident data before unlawfully transferring it to claims management firm An RAC employee has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment, suspended...
Valeo to host clutch hydraulic systems webinar
Live training to provide overview of Valeo hydraulic clutch release system and will later be available on-demand Valeo is set to host a clutch hydraulics...
Chop shop ‘gang’ ordered to pay back £1million after stealing 117 cars
Parts were used to patch-up insurance write-offs before selling them on for profit One of the UK’s largest car ‘chop shop’ gangs has been ordered...
Garages permitted to remain open during latest lockdown
New 'stay at home' order for England and Scotland does not affect workshops but DVSA not yet ruled out MOT extension A new lockdown ordering...
MOT security cards to be phased out
DVSA app to be introduced from early 2021 will generate login code for MOT testing service authentication The DVSA is to phase out its MOT...
GS Yuasa launches free online COVID-19 and battery training for workshops
Course aims to help garages combat rise of battery failure as a result of reduced lockdown usage GS Yuasa has launched a coronavirus-specific training course...
Honda to recall 78,000 CR-V over window switch short circuiting fears
Carmaker aware of 23 fires linked to the issue and 87 related cases of “thermal events” Honda is to recall around 78,000 CR-V models in...
DVSA announces changes to disciplinary sanctions
Points system to be replaced with new sanction levels from 11 January, 2021 The DVSA is to replace traditional disciplinary points with predetermined sanctions from...