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Autoelectro, with more than 30 years’ successful experience in the automotive aftermarket, has built a reputation in providing  technicians with the answers that might otherwise have alluded  them,  like an issue that affects the Fiat Doblo 1.3D Multijet  (2014-onwards). Often, a slow start or excessive crank time can be incorrectly diagnosed as a faulty or worn-out starter motor; however, this  is not always the case. Alarmingly, underlying issues are  regularly overlooked and the same fault that was thought to be  fixed reoccurs and the replaced component is often  blamed. Autoelectro, the UK’s largest independent re-manufacturer of starter motors and alternators,  has experienced this type of  scenario on starter motors fitted to the Fiat  Doblo application. The vehicle can suffer from slow starting, but it is not the starter 

Roadlink International is sponsoring TeamPower Truck Racing, including Steve Powell and Andrew Fulcher, in Division Two of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). After a slow start to the season due to unforeseen circumstances and unavoidable setbacks with the truck, Steve Powell is now working his way up the Division Two table, powered by the

Lumag, leading OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for CV brake pads and linings, has launched its latest e-catalogue, which has been fully updated to offer its complete CV range which is now available to order. The new e-catalogue features more than 27,000 parts, making it easier than ever before to source the right OE quality,

Drivers need to be wise to the dangers of fatigue on journeys. Fatigue is a major contributory factor in road crashes, particularly in the early hours of the morning. Many thousands of collisions occur because of a driver’s reduced ability to respond quickly and safely if a dangerous situation arises. Road safety and UK breakdown

British motorists could see their annual car service and repair costs rise by 10 per cent to £777 after Brexit if no deal is reached between the UK and the EU. A new report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the UK’s collective car repair bill could rise

A hundred years on and Trico continues to be trusted by OE manufacturers to deliver wiper blades and full wiper systems on various commercial vehicles, including trucks, coaches and agricultural equipment. The same heavy duty products delivered to vehicle manufacturers are available to the aftermarket under the Trico TX brand – a complete range now

Monroe Magnum axle shocks for trucks, trailers and buses feature a three-stage compression valve that provides more consistent, high quality damping characteristics to help maximize contact between the tires and road surface. Monroe Magnum shocks also include a hydraulic lockout piston design that prevents over-extension of the shock which can help eliminate the risk of

A flashing LED bicycle logo is one of the latest ways in which a company that helps operators communicate with vulnerable road users is aiming to protect two-wheeled commuters. As part of Sentinel Systems’ ‘Bike Hotspot’ package, the new LED sign is part of a system designed for operators to help promote cyclist safety and

With summer in full swing, Denso is updating its A/C Compressor range with 27 new part numbers to help workshops and distributors capitalise on the peak sales season. From July 2017, customers will be able to order the 27 new A/C Compressor part numbers, which have been consolidated to cover 55 OE references and 293