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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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Citroen Relay

A second-hand engine, a replacement gear box, and a new egr valve, I’m sure there was more to consider. The owner specialised in transporting vehicles across the country, and offered to drive the vehicle to Preston.

November
5
2014

The next technical era

I was tempted to call this feature new technology, it is however not all that new. What’s remarkable is the way in which the chosen technologies are fully integrated, even in vehicles of a more modest price range.

October
9
2014

Clutching at straws

13 plate Audi 1s don’t often go wrong, when a dual control driving instructors vehicle time is in short supply. Clutch and brake pedal switches have been around for some time. Their purpose has expanded for several reasons.

August
5
2014

Mercedes E350

This month’s story is becoming more and more commonplace this week alone has seen two vehicles, with identical faults. Both man made involving different manufacturers. A Mercedes e 350 212 blue motion. had been presented to us from a local independent technician.

November
29
2013

Under pressure

The first interesting challenge this month reflects directly on my involvement in the oe quality campaign. A very concerned and select group of oe manufacturers feel the need as I, to bring awareness to the risks of using components that simply do not match the original build specification.

November
29
2013