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Watch: Synergy VRSI training Ireland’s next generation of paint technicians

In the below video, Peter Gray, the senior technical consultant at Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions Ireland Ltd. (Synergy VRSI), announces the start of the company's apprentice training academy, and outlines the process that Ireland's next generation of paint technicians will go through. Peter Daly, managing director at Synergy VRSI, said: "Continuing our long legacy of car refinish training in Ireland, Peter Gray leads the next generation through their paces in Module 1 of our apprentices next generation two-day training course in the Accident Repair Centre Dublin. By teaching we learn."
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Watch: Inside Bosch’s brake pad manufacturing plant in Nanjing

Bosch has provided a closer look inside its dedicated brake pad manufacturing plant in Nanjing, China, comprising state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous testing procedures. (more…)
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UFI Filters highlights quality of ARGENTIUM range

Leading filtration, thermal management and hydrogen filtration specialist, UFI Filters, is highlighting the claimed exceptional properties of its advanced ARGENTIUM, HEPA and other cabin air technologies to deliver purer air for both ICE and electric car passengers. (more…)
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Cabin air filters from Denso

Although it is usually very difficult to visually assess the level of pollution in the atmosphere, the subject is of major importance globally, as an increasing number of governments around the world measure air quality and many have ‘low’ or ‘ultra-low’ emissions zones in and around major cities to try and reduce the amount of harmful particulates that citizens are exposed to. Car drivers and passengers are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality as they regularly follow or are close to other vehicles, which are a source of several of the particulates that are included in the measurements that define...
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Mk7 VW Golf wheel bearings installation instructions

Dayco is a leading supplier of original equipment (OE) components to vehicle manufacturers across Europe and around the world. It is also a major player in the aftermarket, with wheel bearings as part of its growing range of products, many of which are supported by technical advice and installation guidance. Despite the fact that wheel bearing replacement is a relatively common task within the workshop, there is still some confusion among technicians between the different wheel bearing technologies and the fitting procedures that need to be followed to install them correctly. To assist them in this task and provide an...
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Running Clearance in detail

Achieving the optimum running clearance between the brake pad and disc will help avoid overheating. Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and most easily solved, is the incorrect setting of the running clearance between the brake pad and disc. This can lead to the following problems: When clearance is …

December
21
2022

Fluid Contamination from Hose Degradation explained by Continental

When an oil or transmission cooler fails, the fluids can make their way into the cooling system which can result in hose degradation from the inside out causing premature failure. If this occurs, it is critical to flush the entire system to remove the fluids and prevent damage.

December
17
2022

ABS Sensor Damage

Damage to disc with ABS sensor

December
10
2022

Preventing Premature Cooling System Water Pump Failure

Keep the cooling system free of debris and corrosion to prevent premature water pump failure

December
5
2022

Why headlights can become suddenly misaligned

Headlights becoming misaligned all by themselves shouldn’t really happen. Once they’ve been aligned, they should stay that way until the owner or repair shop decides to intervene. But, like many other things that “shouldn’t really” happen, it does occur from time to time. The most important causes are as follows: Something has broken. The internal …

December
1
2022

Battery Health & Safety Guide

The handling and proper use of lead-acid batteries is not hazardous provided appropriate facilities are available and reasonable care is taken. Below we have listed potential hazards that may arise, the precautions to taken to minimise such hazards and the action to be taken in the event of an accident or emergency situation. Sulphuric Acid …

November
27
2022

Chain wear and stretch

Chain wear and stretch caused bottles to fall to the floor, resulting in significant production loss. Chain vibration caused stress and eventual failure of bearings, and they had to be replaced too often. The plant was also having issues with grease and rust accumulating on the chain.

November
20
2022

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

November
15
2022

How to Use the Continental Krikit Gauge

Proper belt tension is essential for the life of a serpentine belt, pulleys, and components on the drive belt system. Continental’s Krikit gauge can help you achieve correct tension to avoid belt slippage, belt wear and damage to the belt drive components.

November
10
2022

Air Springs Guide

This Information is designed to help when servicing Air springs

November
1
2022