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    Getting your vehicle summer ready

    In the summer, drivers need to consider the effects of the heat on their vehicle(s) and themselves whilst driving. Extreme heat can push your vehicle past its limits and leave you stranded on the side of the road waiting for the recovery truck. With this in mind, here are some simple tips that may prevent …

    July
    30
    2022

    DRiV Motorparts prepared for electric future

    Tenneco says that its DRiV Motorparts business is committed to helping distributors and workshops capture EV parts and service opportunities:

    July
    26
    2022

    Silicon carbide (SiC) DPFs

    What Is SiC? The BM Catalysts premium range of DPFs is made using silicon carbide as opposed to cordierite which is used in the standard range of DPFs. It is a compound of silicon and carbide. Also known as carborundum, it is a material widely used in applications that require high thermal or strength endurance. …

    July
    22
    2022

    Changes on the horizon for air con servicing, Waeco warns

    Back in March, the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) welcomed air conditioning (AC) specialist Waeco to the organisation. Its territory sales manager for workshop equipment, Andrew Bastable, has called the group’s determination to prioritise education in the automotive aftermarket “refreshing”. Waeco’s desire to align itself with the membership, so workshops can be prepared for …

    June
    29
    2022

    Cabin Air Filter Failure and Diagnosis

    We rely on our cars more today than we ever have done; they are used for minor tasks and for the big moments in life. We all tend to look after our cars keeping them clean and tidy, getting them serviced yearly, but some parts are prioritised more than others. If the Cabin Air Filter …

    June
    28
    2022

    Ford Transit ball joint removal and installation, by Laser Tools and Schaeffler

    In this latest ‘best practice’ article, technical experts from OESAA members, Laser Tools and Schaeffler, have teamed up to offer advice to technicians when carrying out a ball joint replacement on a Ford Transit, to guarantee an efficient, accurate and professional job.

    June
    16
    2022

    Comline expert answers common brake safety questions

    Comline Ireland says it is enthusiastic about providing technicians with useful, thorough and up-to-date information, to ensure a first time fit, every time.

    June
    9
    2022

    OESAA expands its membership and updates on progress

    The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has had new members joining its organisation. Its chairman, Nigel Morgan, answers some questions about the return, as well as the progress of member synergies and the hot topic of recruitment.

    May
    17
    2022

    Nissens Automotive focuses on the air conditioning condenser

    Nissens Automotive is an established aftermarket air conditioning (AC) expert, with a huge range of premium quality replacement AC components in its considerable armoury. Alongside these Genuine Nissens parts, the company has a vast array of technical information it freely makes available to technicians wishing to expand their knowledge base. It also takes the opportunity …

    May
    12
    2022

    Cabin air filters, a fast-growing market

    The importance of the product The main purpose of the cabin air filter is to protect against pollution (dust, soot, combustion gases, bacteria, pollen) that we breathe inside our vehicles daily without realising it. Poor air quality inside the vehicle causes: allergies, throat irritation, sneezing; tiredness after long periods of driving; poor visibility due to …

    April
    27
    2022