ADS Diagnostics technical 
19 March 2015
Steering repairs
19 March 2015By Frank MasseyI have written many times about adapting skills and choice of tools long before vehicle systems became so integrated. I can reflect back… Read More
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Diagnostics technical 
12 March 2015
A problem with referrals
12 March 2015By James DillonAs a diagnostic specialist business, we are often asked to look at vehicles which have had previous repair attempts made. Sometimes the customers… Read More
Batteries technical 
6 March 2015
Batteries and bad weather
6 March 2015Many motorists find themselves inconvenienced and stranded as old and unfit batteries fail as the temperature drops. New vehicle technologies now in the market, such… Read More
technical 
6 March 2015
A boost in sales
6 March 2015BTN Turbo The reason is primarily economy. A smaller turbocharged petrol or diesel engine is 20 to 40% more economical than a larger naturally aspirated… Read More
technical 
24 February 2015
Common Rail fuel pressure control
24 February 2015Fuel pressure is generated by a continuously operating high pressure pump. The engine ECU controls the fuel pressure using a closed loop strategy. The closed… Read More
Diagnostics technical 
23 February 2015
Tackling electrical gremlins
23 February 2015By James DillonA common and continued theme for repair cases in the Technical Topics workshop are vehicle electrical faults. It seems that electrical faults, even… Read More
Bilstein technical 
26 January 2015
Cranky Prius
26 January 2015By Jim GilmourP0A0F – Engine Failed to StartI asked him to go back in with the diagnostic tool and give me some high voltage battery… Read More
technical TRW 
22 January 2015
Ball joint health check
22 January 2015“The rapid development of automotive technologies means that as an industry we are thirsty for knowledge, education and training on the subject,” says UK marketing… Read More
Brakes pagid technical 
19 January 2015
Disc Brake Servicing
19 January 2015If you’re carrying out disc brake servicing, you will be familiar with all the procedures that are required; however, these step-by-step instructions should help you… Read More
hybrid technical 
15 January 2015
Don’t be scared of hybrid repair
15 January 2015By Nicola St ClairI recently sat in on a training seminar hosted by Michael Parker of Autodata who was hoping to dispel any concerns independent… Read More