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May 29, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1029
In Europe, all electric vehicles are tested against a standardised metric for range. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measures the range of all electric vehicles (EVs).
May 29, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 461
According to analysis carried out by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the UK, which has largely similar new car options to Ireland, the average official full range of a new electric
May 25, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 454
Last October (2022), for first time since 2018 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Auto Trade EXPO took place at the great new venue in Simmonscourt at the RDS in Dublin.
April 25, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 640
As part of its objective to inject free technical information into the aftermarket, this month, Shaftec advises how to measure a driveshaft. Furthermore, the expert supplier of remanufactured and new drive, steer and stop parts explains why, for fitment purposes, it is so important to get the measurements right. This guide follows the introduction of …
April 18, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 463
One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has launched a new video titled, ‘How does an exhaust diesel particulate filter (DPF) work?’, as part of its ongoing commitment to support customers by sharing insight and expertise in an accessible format. Following the success of its video on catalytic converters, …
April 12, 2023 •
Brakes, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 572
Renowned supplier of premium quality aftermarket components, First Line Ltd, is dedicated to assisting its customers with as much information as possible
April 4, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 884
Worn mountings, as any seasoned mechanic knows, can cause a variety of problems for the car, from increased vibrations to damaged parts, or even complete system failure. Klarius, the manufacturer of aftermarket emissions components, is advising all garages to check the mountings whenever a car is on the ramp to avoid these issues and offers …
March 30, 2023 •
Technical Articles •
Views: 3252
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has offered technicians a solution for a common mass air flow (MAF) sensor issue on the popular Opel/Vauxhall Insignia. The 2011 model year, 2.0CDti-engined Opel/Vauxhall Insignia is fitted with an original equipment boost hose prone to splitting, which causes lack of turbo boost and subsequently the car will go into …
March 22, 2023 •
Brakes, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1566
Years ago, you couldn’t visit a garage without seeing a tin of copper slip sat on the bench, complete with paint brush, explains Scott Irwin MIMI, head of technical training at TMD Friction.
March 21, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 504
BM Catalysts has shared some useful insight into the importance of using new fittings when replacing an emissions control product, to help technicians reap the benefits of its extensive range of fitting kits.
