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Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenance is carried out? How do thousands of driving miles affect it? UFI, a global leader in filtration and thermal management solutions as well as green hydrogen technologies, explains the life cycle of the oil filter – from new to 30,000
The WheelEazy from Sealey is designed to assist with the lifting and locating of road wheels on to vehicle hubs. With its precision engineering and a seamless process, changing a wheel is no longer a heavy, awkward and time-consuming job.
Modern vehicles rely increasingly on electric-powered components, making dependable, high performance energy sources essential. Therefore, proper battery care throughout the year is key to ensuring their reliability.
A large proportion of manufacturers of high-performance saloons and SUVs with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, rely on the eight-speed automatic transmission 8 HP from ZF. Despite its high performance and exceptional reliability, oil ageing can still cause problems over the years. ZF Aftermarket therefore recommends regular oil changes and also offers spare parts for the
Two of Ireland’s most established automotive businesses – GT Group and Ted Brennan Motors trading as Ted4Parts – have come together to form Evolve, a new leader in sustainable salvage management, vehicle recovery, repair, recycling and green parts supply.
For nearly five decades, Finol Oils has been at the heart of the Irish automotive industry, supplying high-quality, market-leading lubricants, coolants, grease and workshop consumables to garages, service centres, dealerships, and light commercial vehicle specialists nationwide.
Is your workshop seeing more timing chain failures? Discover how an all-in-one kit from Gates addresses the root causes of chain wear and simplifies a reliable repair. In this article, Gates breaks down common failure modes, warning signs and best practices to ensure a durable, OEM-quality timing chain replacement.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking 25 years of the National Car Test (NCT) by urging motorists to get winter ready. With colder, wetter weather on the way, the RSA is reminding drivers that keeping vehicles roadworthy is vital for safety.
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