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November 25, 2025 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 526
Modern vehicles rely increasingly on electric-powered components, making dependable, high performance energy sources essential. Therefore, proper battery care throughout the year is key to ensuring their reliability.
November 25, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 597
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.
November 21, 2025 •
News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles •
Views: 544
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 …
November 18, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 648
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.
November 10, 2025 •
Engine, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 398
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 …
November 6, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 386
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.
November 4, 2025 •
News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles •
Views: 568
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.
November 4, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 385
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.
October 21, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 516
Denso has added several new modules and interactive technical training opportunities to its League of True Mechanics (LOTM) online portal.
October 16, 2025 •
News, Technical Articles, Timing Belt •
Views: 613
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.
