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Overlooked components that can make or break a brake repair

June 17, 2026 • Brakes, News, Technical Articles • Views: 154

Modern braking systems are engineered to incredibly tight tolerances, yet when it comes to replacement, some of the smallest and least expensive components are still too often overlooked.

How AES York uses ALLDATA for solving complex faults

June 8, 2026 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 189

AES York is a family-run independent workshop in the UK, established and run by Mark Shipman. Known locally – and increasingly nationally – for solving complex faults, Shipman has built a reputation for tackling repairs workshops struggle to complete.

Kia Ireland technician heads to Skill World Cup in South Korea

May 18, 2026 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 298

Kia Ireland will this year be represented at the Kia Skill World Cup by technician William McDonald, as he heads to the biennial event this week in Seoul, South Korea.

ALLDATA provides solution to SEAT Alhambra balance shaft query

April 30, 2026 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 283

ALLDATA Europe’s Info Centre team has assisted a customer who needed help identifying the correct positioning of a balance shaft module on a 2018 SEAT 2.0-diesel engine.

Why brake lubrication matters more than ever in modern workshops

April 23, 2026 • Brakes, News, Technical Articles • Views: 393

Modern braking systems have never been more complex. Operating under extreme temperatures, high mechanical loads, and increasingly sophisticated electronic control systems, today’s brakes demand a level of technical precision that goes well beyond the habits many technicians developed a decade ago. Lubrication is one area where this shift is particularly consequential, and it is still …

Suzuki Swift clutch fitment guide

April 17, 2026 • Clutch, News, Technical Articles • Views: 404

When installing a new clutch kit to a Suzuki Swift VVT, you may come across an actuation issue. In some installations of these applications, non-release after a short period has been a reported area of concern.

Honda pilots ADAS sensors to spot potholes and road damage in real time

April 16, 2026 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 309

Honda and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the United States have completed a pilot project using advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors to detect road defects in real time.

Comline highlights five signs of a worn fuel filter

April 16, 2026 • Filters, News, Technical Articles • Views: 330

A fuel filter keeps dirt, rust and water out of the fuel system, protecting key parts – like injectors and pumps – while maintaining performance. Over time, it wears out, so acting on the warning signs presented helps avoid engine issues later on.

Audi ending five-cylinder engine production over Euro 7 rules

March 31, 2026 • Engine, News, Technical Articles • Views: 772

Audi is set to end production of its five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine for Europe next year, after more than 50 years.

MG launches Europe’s first semi-solid-state battery

March 30, 2026 • Batteries, News, Technical Articles • Views: 1045

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes, writes Eoin Cuttle.