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4-2-2 dead?
9 December 2008Following a period of analysis of the costs and benefits of the MOT?scheme, DfT minister Jim Fitzpatrick has said in a written ministerial statement that… Read More
Connect direct diagnostics
9 December 2008/>It comes with a 16-pin connection cable and can be fitted with specific adapters for vehicle specific diagnostics on older vehicles. It is also fitted… Read More
Franchise chance
8 December 2008FRANCHISING could be a solution for small firms looking to expand but struggling to raise finance, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB). Read More
Licensing latest
8 December 2008INDEPENDENTS not signing up to the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC) may well see the National Consumer Council issue its long-threatened super-complaint, according… Read More
Sensitivity on tricky jobs
8 December 2008/>The nitrile construction means they are suitable for people with allergic reactions to natural rubber latex too. Additionally, they provide better resistance to permeation from… Read More
Care for tough hands
5 December 2008/>This cleanser is now available in a new three-litre dispenser. It uses a blend of surfactants and natural citrus oils to shift dirt. These are… Read More
Parts launch
4 December 2008The annual conference of the Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF) has seen the launch of the official launch of the ATA parts advisor scheme.www.automotivetechnician.org.ukDelphi Lockheed Automotive,… Read More
Labour rates
4 December 2008GARAGES must stop chasing costs savings on parts at the expense of larger profits from labour rates, according to the new chairman of the Independent… Read More
Find battery faults
4 December 2008/>The alternator test checks output under no-load and full-load conditions while the starter test identifies lazy starter motors, which are often at the heart of… Read More