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First Line highlights handling issues of CSCs in clutch systems

April 22, 2024 • Clutch, News, Technical Articles • Views: 741

Concentric slave cylinders (CSCs) play a crucial role in the operation of modern automotive clutch systems, however, First Line Ltd. is pointing to the delicacy of the components, urging technicians to take care during fitment. ​ Acting as a combined clutch slave cylinder and release bearing, the CSC is responsible for releasing and applying pressure …

Alldata Europe solves Seat Leon brake light problem

April 22, 2024 • Brakes, News, Technical Articles • Views: 713

A vital part of any repair job is having the right tools – and that doesn’t always mean physical either. Alldata Europe, a provider of original vehicle manufacturer (VM) repair, maintenance and diagnostic data, supplies genuine procedures for more than 133,000 vehicle combinations and has an archive of eight million technical repair methods. However, when …

Premium parts and practical support from Nissens

April 18, 2024 • Air Conditioning, News, Technical Articles • Views: 1092

In addition to the premium quality replacement parts that Nissens Automotive is renowned for, the company is also recognised for the practical support it provides independents, particularly its far reaching technical insight, which, among other subjects, includes fault diagnosis, product  installation and training etc. However, to further assist workshops as they enter the busy climate comfort …

Rotating electrics from WAI Europe

March 25, 2024 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 693

Alternators, starter motors, and other rotating electrics work tirelessly behind the scenes in a vehicle, converting mechanical energy into electrical power and vice versa. A failure in any of these components can disrupt vehicle performance and leave drivers stranded. When replacement or repair is required, technicians need to know they are using the best products …

Honda most reliable car manufacturer in 2023

March 22, 2024 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 753

Honda was the most reliable car manufacturer in 2023, according to new research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) in the UK. WSG analysed more than 500 warranties sold for each of the UK’s top 15 volume car manufacturers (all popular used car brands in Ireland), across vehicles three- to eight-years-old, between 2022 and 2023. Honda …

TecAlliance: What the Fix? sheet – Seat Ibiza

March 19, 2024 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 620

TecAlliance has released its latest What the Fix? sheet for the Seat Ibiza. See below or click here to download the sheet.

Auto Trade EXPO & CV Workshop EXPO visitor registration opens

March 12, 2024 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 806

Time is really moving along. There are now seven months to go to Ireland’s one and only auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition.

Watch: How to change a fuel filter

February 6, 2024 • Filters, News, Technical Articles • Views: 911

In the below video, Bosch provides a step-by-step guide to changing a fuel filter. Bosch informs of which tools and parts you will require for this task at the start of this video. This video also explains how the fuel filter protects the injection system in the engine and provides examples of possible consequences of …

Continental to help develop wheel hub drive with integrated brake

January 17, 2024 • Brakes, News, Technical Articles • Views: 1438

Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based high-tech company DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. As a first milestone, both companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive and brake components for mounting directly on the vehicle wheel. DeepDrive is a specialist in the development of efficient electric motors. Continental, in …

Blue Print replacement solution for Tesla HEPA filter

January 11, 2024 • Filters, News, Technical Articles • Views: 2334

The Tesla model S and X are equipped with ‘Bioweapon Defence Mode’, a feature that has been available as an option on these models since 2016, and become standard on both in July 2018.