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Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous 2026

Christmas is fast approaching and I hope the year has been a successful one for you and your organisation. (more…)
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Renault and Castrol launch Re-Refined Base Oils range

Renault Group and Castrol have together announced the launch of their new co-branded Renault Castrol GTX range formulated with Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBO). (more…)
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Nissens introduces ignition coil range

The Nissens ignition coil range is a significant, strategic expansion of the company’s Engine Efficiency category that introduces a system critical component essential to engine performance and emissions control. (more…)
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Diesel filter maintenance for heavy vehicles – winter tips from UFI Filters

The diesel filter plays a crucial role in the fuel system of every heavy vehicle. Their main purpose is to capture any impurities present in the fuel that could damage the engine. Anything affecting the fuel filter’s efficiency could mean significant extra costs are incurred, which spells bad news for HGV owners and operators, not to mention disruption to essential services. Correct maintenance of the fuel filtration system is therefore vital, confirms UFI Filters, especially in winter. (more…)
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What happens if the oil filter is never replaced?

Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenance is carried out? How do thousands of driving miles affect it? UFI, a global leader in filtration and thermal management solutions as well as green hydrogen technologies, explains the life cycle of the oil filter – from new to 30,000 kilometres on the road. (more…)
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PCL CRT Valve Core Retracting Tool Demonstration [How to use]

This week, we are sharing a demo of our 2-in-1 CRT001 Valve Core Retracting Tool: this handy clip-on tyre valve connector is designed to reduce inflation / deflation time by allowing the operator to remove the valve core safely during the process. For more product information, please visit: https://www.pclairtechnology.com/euro…

October
25
2022

Brake Pad and Brake Disc Fault Diagnosis

Brake Pad and Brake Disc Fault Diagnosis

October
20
2022

Brake Pad Replacement

Important steps to change brake pads and disc

October
15
2022

Additives & Oil Seals

Today’s cars are becoming increasingly powerful but are still retaining the convenient size which fits with the chaotic world we live in. With cars becoming more demanding, the engines have to do more while trying to meet efficiency targets, this is helped by the engine oil that we put in to keep the car ticking …

October
10
2022

Poor Cooling Performance in a Vehicle With Dual A/C

CONDITION: Poor cooling performance in a vehicle with a dual (front/rear) A/C system. The system uses a joint type expansion valve* in the rear cooling unit, with no magnetic valve. The compressor has been confirmed to be ok, and the front expansion valve was replaced recently. CAUSE: The thermosensitive tube of the rear expansion valve …

September
29
2022

Get to know your vehicle warning lights

With the increasing electronic content in modern vehicles comes a multitude of new dashboard warning lights. And since cars can now effectively self-diagnose, these lights will communicate important error messages and faults, alongside less critical information. Worryingly, however, a recent survey suggested that nearly half of all motorists don’t understand what they mean. Do you? …

September
26
2022

How to install Trico Exact Fit Beam Blade – V notch

TRICO Exact Fit Watch & learn how to efficiently remove windshield wiper blades with our step-by-step instructional videos. View our videos now! Trico Exact Fit Beam Blade – V notch

September
23
2022

Mounting instruction U2005 ‐ 48021

Mounting instruction U2005 ‐ 48021

September
16
2022

VAG 1.6 & 2.0 TDi Water pump

The popular 1.6 and 2.0 litre TDi engine, which is fitted to many Volkswagen, Audi group vehicles, has a thermal management system that is designed to shorten the warm-up phase after a cold start and channel the heat produced by the engine, to where it can be utilised to improve vehicle efficiency. In this video, …

September
12
2022

Catalog section: Sequential Gearbox

You may have come across a section like this in the catalog and wondered: What exactly is a sequential gearbox? How do I recognize one? Many motorcyclists will be familiar with this type of transmission, where gears usually only change “sequentially”, i.e. in “order”. In the car world, we also refer to automatic gearboxes as …

September
9
2022