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EV and hybrid vehicle training

20 May 2021

VMs and parts suppliers eye 2030 deadline As the March issue of Aftermarket went to press last month, there was a surge of news… Read More

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Cool idea

10 May 2021

In 1989, The Montreal Protocol was agreed in order to phase out the use of ozone depleting substances (ODS). This covered CFCs including refrigerant gases… Read More

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Third Time Lucky

4 May 2021

Today’s vehicle case study is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia which came to us because of a loss of power. It had been looked at twice… Read More

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Setting the bar high

22 April 2021

Before I begin part three I have somewhat of an important admission, right up to the closing paragraph of this instalment; I still don’t know… Read More

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Thermostat solutions from Dayco

19 April 2021

Few influences on the engine are quite as critical, and have so many repercussions throughout the overall system, as its operating temperature. Maintaining the correct… Read More

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Setting the bar high

15 April 2021

Where were we? I’m wondering that myself, so I will begin with a recap of part one, along with an honest critique of what has… Read More

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The complete Nissens A/C programme includes compressors, condensers, interior blowers, evaporators, receiver-driers, fans and most recently, thermal expansion valves (TXV) and is in constant… Read More

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Thermostat problems and solutions – Ford Transit

25 March 2021

Despite the obvious popularity of the Mercedes Sprinter, VW Transporter and Vauxhall Vivaro, the Ford Transit is far and away the most… Read More

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Nissens expands A/C with TVX

22 March 2021

Nissens Automotive has expanded its AC parts offering with the introduction of a thermal expansion valve (TXV) range.The new TXV range has been available… Read More

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Smart choice

19 March 2021

In 2016, three battery businesses within the ECOBAT group were brought together as ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT), to serve the entire European aftermarket. As an… Read More