15 Nov 2026
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Grinding gears

Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its first composite angle grinder for the vehicle service market. The new CP75XX series boasts a powerful 1.1HP (840W) governed motor,… Read More

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Safety in compression

A vehicle coil spring is a dangerous object in its compressed state. Coil Spring compressors have to develop over 1000 kilos of force to compress… Read More

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Iridium is the key

Denso has launched the Iridium TT spark plug, featuring what the company claims is the highest concentration of iridium of any product on the market. Read More

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Alignment approval

The top of the range Hunter HawkEye Elite TD wheel alignment system is set to help boost business at even more workshops around the UK… Read More

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Thinning properties

Diagnostic tool provider Snap-on has launched the Solus Edge, which aims to give technicians new capabilities. The tool comes with SureTrack, a comprehensive source of… Read More

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Three levels of power

Older cars tend to have battery problems but even current models with Stop/Start technology can fail if not properly maintained, says Johnson Controls, manufacturers of… Read More

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Easy set up

Contact-free wheel alignment is here with the FWA 9000 from Bosch. It measures all four wheels simultaneously and within seconds it provides quick values for… Read More

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ATL for new MOT system

This tablet-driven test lane has been devised by Snap-on to help workshops prepare for the MOT changes due to take place in September. The automated… Read More