The Euro 6 emission standards introduced in September 2014 require that oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions be cut by more than 50% when compared to previous levels. This is intended to decrease the pollutants released by diesel exhaust gases and to diminish their environmental impact. As a result, a growing number of vehicle manufacturers are …

Broken outer or inner tie rod? Look for theses symptoms and read what to do when a tie rod replacement is due.   If you feel a bump in the steering when driving over road bumps or curbs, this might be due to worn tie rod ends or inner tie rods. Clicking noises during sudden …

It’s normal for your car to vibrate slightly when you’re driving thanks to the rotation of the crankshaft, transmission gears and other moving parts in your engine. But, when these gentle vibrations feel more like shaking, it’s time to investigate the reasons why. How to check your car for vibrations The most common reasons for …

Battery testing guide

Dayco – Tensioner 201 Installation

In recent years, Hall sensors have mostly replaced inductive sensors when fitted to passenger car engines because they deliver a square-wave signal even at low engine speeds, which no longer need to be processed in the control unit. In times of start-stop systems, a faster engine start can be achieved.

Recommended clamp tightening procedures

Date Coding of batteries for stock rotation purposes A -Storage Always rotate your stock. Practice FIFO (First In, First Out). Batteries slowly lose their charge, and good stock-rotation stops batteries going flat in storage and makes sure that the customer buys a good battery. On the back of the battery there is a label showing …

In this video, join us for a demonstration of how to diagnose, remove, and replace a press-in ball joint, specifically with our TC1299 ball joint for a Honda Civic.

REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt and coolant pump on a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter fitted with a 2.0 TDI common rail engine. The recommended service schedule for the timing belt is 80,000 miles or 4 years (which ever comes sooner), with over 55,000 Volkswagen Crafter’s currently on the UK roads today, this is a …