15 Nov 2026
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Performance tests

A new promotional campaign for the Padtech brake pad has been launched by its exclusive distributor Autoparts and focuses on how the range’s quality testing… Read More

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Tackle misalignment

The 2013 Wheel Alignment manual is now out from Autodata, helping techs carry out the quick, high-margin task of resetting a car’s wheel alignment to… Read More

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Try a different approach

Using gear oil additives will minimise hard shifting, friction and wear and tear, says Liqui Moly. Clearly, they cannot repair severe mechanical damage but the… Read More

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MOT failures

When replacing brake pads, Unipart says they should only be replaced in axle sets and the same applies to the discs which should be checked… Read More

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Castrol challenge

A trial programme in which participating workshops upsell advanced Castrol engine oils to customers is now underway. In a recent pilot involving 15 independent workshops,… Read More