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Shining a light on the root cause failure

23 March 2023

I was recently asked by a trade customer of mine if we could “simply” program a new headlight module for a VW Golf MK7. They… Read More

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A day on the farm

11 January 2023

My subject vehicle this month is a 2016 Peugeot 308 SW blue HDI, engine code BHY. This came in to the workshop with the EML… Read More

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Philips Xperion 6000 work lights

5 December 2022

Philips has introduced three new Xperion 6000 flood lights; The Flood, Flood Audio, and Flood Mini. The Philips Xperion 6000 Flood and Flood Audio lights… Read More

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Clarke Slim Pocket LED Work Light

1 December 2022

The new Clarke PL5R Slim LED Work Light is pocket-sized, and has two modes; A dimmable floodlight mode offering up to 400Lm, or the… Read More

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IMI names Class of 2022 Skills Competitions winners

28 November 2022

The winners of the IMI’s 2022 Skills Competition have been named, and their victory means they will be going international the World Skills Competition in… Read More

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Philips Xperion 6000 workshop light range

20 January 2022

Lumileds, global manufacturers for Philips automotive lighting products, recently launched the Philips Xperion 6000 series of workshop lights, which will come to the UK… Read More

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Ring: MAGflex for it

14 January 2022

Ring’s MAGflex Utility Inspection Lamp is rechargeable and cordless and has an operating time of up to 2.5 hours. It has wide-angled illumination and… Read More

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Volkswagen Polo: Engine management light illuminated and glow plug light flashing

1 December 2021

A 2010 Volkswagen Polo with a 1.6 litre common rail diesel injection engine (engine code – CAYC) was reported to have an engine management light… Read More

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OSRAM: Night Breaker 200

1 December 2021

OSRAM says its new Night Breaker 200 halogen upgrade bulb is up to 200% brighter than required by law, and that it improves road illumination… Read More

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Brembo: New G Sessanta brake caliper concept

9 July 2021

Brembo has introduced the New G Sessanta brake caliper concept to commemorate its 60th anniversary. This new concept is inspired by the first brake caliper… Read More