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April 16, 2026 •
Filters, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 352
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.
March 31, 2026 •
Engine, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 807
Audi is set to end production of its five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine for Europe next year, after more than 50 years.
March 30, 2026 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1078
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.
March 25, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 359
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are no longer a luxury feature found only on premium models. Systems such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition are now standard across much modern vehicles.
March 18, 2026 •
News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles •
Views: 369
Many engine failures seen in Irish workshops today are not caused by manufacturing defects or poor workmanship, but by a growing mismatch between modern engine design and legacy servicing habits.
March 6, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 343
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) in the UK has appointed James Dillon as its new technical director.
March 3, 2026 •
Fuel, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 303
In the competitive commercial vehicle sector, every drop of fuel counts. The pressure to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations (such as Euro 6) and the need to optimise Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) have driven innovation in every engine component.
March 3, 2026 •
Body Electrical, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 474
Until now, if a Stellantis electric vehicle such as the Opel Mokka or Peugeot E-208 experienced issues with the electric motor, reduction gearbox, or peripheral power electronics components, the only option was an expensive replacement of the complete E-Axle.
March 3, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 273
When a vehicle suddenly presents a host of issues, it can leave the owner worried and frustrated about an imminent and costly repair. In its latest bulletin, ALLDATA Europe reveals how ALLDATA Repair and BMW OEM repair data could help diagnose intermittent starting issues on a 2016 BMW F34 320D.
March 3, 2026 •
Brakes, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 431
Comline Ireland is urging independent workshops to reconsider the use of copper-based grease on brake pads, as modern braking systems become ever more reliant on electronic sensors and precise component movement.
