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ALLDATA Europe: Justifying nine-hour labour charge on Mercedes A-Class

November 25, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 454

Upon discovering the engine must be removed to replace the vibration damper on a Mercedes A-Class (Type 169), a workshop needed evidence to justify a nine-hour labour charge – step forward ALLDATA Repair and its Labour Times feature.

How important the oil volume accumulator is for automatic transmissions

November 21, 2025 • News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles • Views: 440

A large proportion of manufacturers of high-performance saloons and SUVs with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, rely on the eight-speed automatic transmission 8 HP from ZF. Despite its high performance and exceptional reliability, oil ageing can still cause problems over the years. ZF Aftermarket therefore recommends regular oil changes and also offers spare parts for the …

Delphi launches new DS diagnostic tablets for faster, smarter servicing

November 18, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 489

Delphi has unveiled its latest generation of DS diagnostic tablets, the DS380E and DS580E, designed to deliver faster performance, improved connectivity and greater flexibility for workshops tackling today’s complex vehicle repairs.

UPG attends Elring technical training course to strengthen expertise

November 10, 2025 • Engine, News, Technical Articles • Views: 335

UPG UK & Ireland recently took part in a specialist engine management training course hosted by Elring. Held at The Motorist, Leeds, the hands-on training session brought together aftermarket professionals for an in-depth look at modern engine sealing and management systems. UPG says its participation “reflects the company’s ongoing investment in developing the knowledge and …

Bosch Denoxtronic 5 series supply pump replacement kit

November 6, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 302

Since the manufacture of the first diesel truck in 1924, and the first diesel car in 1936, Bosch has been one of the world’s leading providers of diesel technology.

Finol Oils: Your complete workshop partner

November 4, 2025 • News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles • Views: 442

For nearly five decades, Finol Oils has been at the heart of the Irish automotive industry, supplying high-quality, market-leading lubricants, coolants, grease and workshop consumables to garages, service centres, dealerships, and light commercial vehicle specialists nationwide.

ALLDATA and Schaeffler collaborate on Skoda gearbox repair

November 4, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 298

ALLDATA Europe has played a prominent part in a repair that illustrated how collaboration is providing independent workshops the confidence, knowledge and efficiency to carry out complex repairs.

Denso adds new modules to LOTM technical training platform

October 21, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 402

Denso has added several new modules and interactive technical training opportunities to its League of True Mechanics (LOTM) online portal.

Prevent costly engine damage — the smart way to replace a timing chain


October 16, 2025 • News, Technical Articles, Timing Belt • Views: 446

Is your workshop seeing more timing chain failures? Discover how an all-in-one kit from Gates addresses the root causes of chain wear and simplifies a reliable repair. In this article, Gates breaks down common failure modes, warning signs and best practices to ensure a durable, OEM-quality timing chain replacement.

Volvo multi-adaptive safety belt named Best Invention of 2025

October 10, 2025 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 353

The world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, set to debut in Volvo Cars’ soon-to-be-revealed fully electric EX60 SUV, has been recognised as one of the ‘Best Inventions of 2025’ by Time Magazine.