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ZF Aftermarket delivers hands-on transmission training

June 10, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 17

ZF Aftermarket has delivered a specialist training session to Level 2 and Level 3 light vehicle repair students at Liverpool City College in the UK, offering a valuable deep-dive into the fundamentals of automatic transmission systems. Led by Stuart McLeod, ZF Aftermarket technical support and training lead, the session focused on L1 transmission training, guiding …

Bosch eXchange alternators from Bernolákovo

May 30, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 58

As the only Bosch plant in the world for alternator reconditioning, the Bernolákovo site in Slovakia represents a cutting-edge asset for the firm when it comes to resource-saving circular economy in the automotive aftermarket. Every remanufactured alternator that comes from the Bernolákovo site is part of the Bosch eXchange program.

Juratek warns against use of copper grease when fitting replacement brake pads

May 29, 2025 • Brakes, News, Technical Articles • Views: 53

Frasle Mobility braking specialist, Juratek, is warning technicians and garages against the “outdated practice” of using copper grease when fitting replacement brake pads – a move that it claims “can do more harm than good in today’s sophisticated braking systems”.

Highway Automotive focuses on A/C compressor fault diagnosis and replacement

May 19, 2025 • Air Conditioning, News, Technical Articles • Views: 75

The compressor is central to the air conditioning (A/C) system as it compresses and circulates the refrigerant around the system’s sealed loop. After the refrigerant cools down in the condenser, it flows through the thermal expansion valve (TXV) to the evaporator and then returns to the compressor for the cycle to be repeated for as …

Air conditioning condenser advice from Nissens Automotive

May 16, 2025 • Air Conditioning, News, Technical Articles • Views: 80

Effective air conditioning (AC) is a very important factor for the wellbeing of the drivers responsible for delivering goods throughout the country, and for the vehicles carrying the loads, which is why the regular maintenance of the AC system should be a priority for every fleet operator.

Watch: Bosch talks filter quality

May 8, 2025 • Filters, News, Technical Articles • Views: 92

Bosch filters are equipped with high-quality filter media and their large filter surface retains harmful particles. This supports optimum engine performance and helps avoid expensive repairs. Watch the below video where Bosch’s product trainers go more in depth.

Opel Movano injector repair case

May 1, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 123

A workshop faced a tough ask when the injectors of a 2017 Opel Movano B Combi needed to be serviced – but the cylinder numbering was not visible on the vehicle’s documents – so how did the technician count the cylinder sequence?

A comprehensive guide to transmission oils

April 15, 2025 • News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles • Views: 123

Transmission oil, also known as transmission fluid or gear oil, is essential for lubricating a vehicle’s transmission’s moving parts, ensuring smooth operation and protection during movement, especially from overheating. Thus, ensuring optimal lubrication to exploit the transmission’s full potential.