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Author archives: John Loughran

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    Continental teaches vehicles to park Independently

    Normally, it is people that have to  learn how to park their cars – and it is certainly not the most popular  task among drivers. Therefore, technology company Continental has  developed a solution, which can, at least, relieve drivers from recurring parking routines. Upon request, the new Trained Parking  function records and stores the sequence of …

    June
    29
    2017

    Dayco makes training simple

    An important message the Dayco team wanted to deliver to technicians visiting Automechanika Birmingham, was that care and attention is needed in order to fit timing belt kits correctly, but if the fitting procedure is followed, it is straight forward and the result will serve their customers well. So, in addition to an impressive and welcoming …

    June
    22
    2017

    Drum brake issues: remedy or replace?

    Vital to the proper operation of a commercial vehicle’s braking system, a brake drum is a crucial component. Excessive wear of the brake drum can lead to potential brake failure, which is why regular inspection and periodic replacement when needed is so important. Brake friction supplier Lumag advises CV workshop technicians on what signs of …

    May
    15
    2017

    DENSO ignition system troubleshooting tips to maximise lifetime

    DENSO explains the key to effective combustion and how to accurately diagnose faults in ignition systems. In today’s low emission and high-efficiency engines, the key to effective combustion is a consistent, high-energy ignition output. The high voltage required for ignition is provided by the Ignition Coil – a type of transformer that features primary and …

    May
    15
    2017

    Chicago Pneumatic empowers customers to make best tool selection

    Improving productivity, enhancing operator wellbeing and delivering cost and environmental savings are key considerations for anyone tasked with specifying and selecting power tools. As a result, understanding all the contributing factors, comparing all the options and reaching a final purchase decision is often a long and complex process. Chicago Pneumatic, a key manufacturer of power …

    April
    26
    2017

    Automechanika Birmingham 2017 hosts increased number of international exhibitors

    Alongside the growth of Automechanika Birmingham in 2017, the organisers have announced longer opening hours to enable both visitors and exhibitors to maximise their participation. ‘At the event last year, we noticed that a great deal of business was still being conducted on stands as the show closed at 4.30. With over 800 exhibitors at …

    April
    21
    2017

    MOOG expands customer support programme

    Federal-Mogul Motorparts is developing a customer support programme through its MOOG brand. Regular technical and product support updates, along with OE-quality components, enables the brand to offer a complete steering, suspension and wheel end bearings solutions to customers. The first major updates includes two ‘how to’ videos on ball joint installation and wheel alignment and …

    April
    20
    2017

    Get face-to-face with REPXPERT

    REPXPERT − the Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket garage portal − now has an official Facebook account. Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, which is renowned for its original equipment (OE) LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, says the new service will provide comprehensive repair information for every part. @REPXPERT.co.uk on Facebook provides quick and easy access …

    April
    6
    2017

    Spark plug replacement on BMW N43 and N53 engines

    NGK is offering spark plug replacement advice on BMW N43 and N53 engines. According to statistics, more than 488,000 vehicles with the BMW N43 and N53 engines are driving on European roads, which were fitted with the ZKBR7A-HTU NGK spark plugs as original equipment (OE). It is likely that many UK and Ireland workshops have …

    March
    30
    2017

    Digital training could boost workshop customer satisfaction by a fifth

    Dealer workshops in the UK could benefit from a boost in customer satisfaction ratings of nearly a fifth by making sure that workshop staff are trained properly to use digital tools, according to CitNOW. The video technology provider has revealed that a training roadshow provided by its CitNOW Academy programme, which tutored 735 staff from one major OEM’s network …

    March
    13
    2017