technical 
19 November 2014
Perfect Timing
19 November 2014A customer presented us with a VW T4 van demonstrating a lack of power and difficulty starting hot or cold – in fact, it wouldn’t… Read More
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technical 
3 November 2014
Sharing with FlexRay
3 November 2014By James DillonThe advance in technology, predominantly driven by the car buyer’s demand for cool ‘in-car’ features, threatens to outpace the advance in technician training… Read More
ACtronics technical 
24 October 2014
Remanufacturing Electronic Control Units
24 October 2014By Thijs Jasink, COO of ACtronics GroupWhat is remanufacturing and how does it work? Remanufacturing always starts with research. At ACtronics we have 17 people… Read More
Diagnostics technical 
22 October 2014
Having a good process
22 October 2014By Frank MasseyI promised the guys on a recent weekend training course to conclude the tests we carried out with a repair solution. For the… Read More
suspension technical 
10 October 2014
Examining multi-link suspension
10 October 2014A typical example of multi-link suspension is found on the front axle of the VW Passat B5. The basic elements in this system are two… Read More
technical 
25 September 2014
Fiat timing issues
25 September 2014Detailed instructions for Fiat Doblò panel van/station wagon (263) 1.6 D MultijetLarge numbers of the 1.6 D Multijet diesel engine are installed in Fiat vehicles. Read More
technical 
24 September 2014
Flush to prevent water pump failure
24 September 2014Proper flushing is one of the most critical elements of cooling system maintenance, yet it is often the most neglected service item in the workshop… Read More
technical 
24 September 2014
Case Study: Clutching at straws
24 September 201413 plate Audi 1s don’t often go wrong but one was recently brought into the workshop which was a dual control driving instructor’s vehicle, so… Read More
technical 
3 September 2014
Case study: It CAN be done!
3 September 2014Technician: Barnaby Donohew of T J Lobb Ltd Vehicle: MINI ONE 1.6 (2005) We all remember certain jobs, which test our nerve but ultimately… Read More
Diagnostics technical 
20 August 2014
Finding the root cause
20 August 2014By Vince Thorpe, Diagnostic Product Specialist at Snap-onWhen electronic control units (ECU’s) first appeared on motor vehicles, it was widely believed that they would provide… Read More