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When replacing wipers, always remove the old wipers and then thoroughly clean the screen before fitting new ones. Pay particular attention to the top and bottom of the sweep areas as dirt collects here. If not cleaned, this dirt will immediately contaminate new wipers. If the vehicle is fitted with conventional blades, consider offering the

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has recently welcomed many of the amendments approved by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee (IMCO), as part of the forthcoming type approval legislation.  These relate to the diagnostics, repair and maintenance of vehicles and are an important step towards improving the legislative framework for independent

Mark Water Pumps will buck the trend in the automotive market this season and stay open for business all summer. David Lewis, Plant Manager at Mark Water Pumps Ltd (MWPL) made the decision based on customer service. “It’s been tradition to shut the plant down in the auto trade and automotive supply trade for many

Delphi Product & Service Solutions has today announced the launch of its latest diagnostic tool. Designed for the garage technician, the LP35, part number YDT810, is a highly precise, ultra-fast, affordable hand-held tester for the low-pressure side of any vehicle. With this one tool, technicians can perform quick and accurate pressure analysis across a wide

Federal-Mogul Motorparts has added three new training modules to its F-M Campus website. The latest content provides information and technical training for its BERU and Champion ignition products. Serving users from Introduction through to Basic and Diagnostic level, the new training modules outline the general workings of ignition systems as well as highlighting the production process

Leading engine technologies from Federal-Mogul Powertrain are featured on all of the 2017 International Engine of the Year Awards winners. Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s broad range of advanced engine components are found on the winners of all 13 award categories, each of which use one or more of the company’s pistons, rings, liners, bearings, valve seats and valve guides,

Heavy loads and poor road conditions almost inevitably lead to premature joint wear, manifesting itself in excessive steering play. To reduce axial joint failure rate, Hamburg-based spare parts manufacturer Meyle has made further additions to its range of technically refined Meyle‑HD axial joints to fit passenger car and van models. The full range of Meyle‑HD

REPXPERT, Schaeffler’s free and popular garage portal, is proving more than just a place for technicians to cash-in their loyalty coupons for bonus gifts – it also paves the way to access additional technical information on its LuK, FAG, INA and Ruville brands. There are more than 68,000 active REPXPERT users – a number which has doubled since vital enhancements to the site were made almost 18 months ago. Once logged-in, members get immediate and free access to invaluable technical solutions, such as an LuK clutch fitting guide video or an INA

Warwickshire-based Laser Tools has just released a range of safety tool lanyards plus accessories that is designed to appeal to many trades and occupations and is focused on safety with ease of use. Designed to clip onto belt or wrist, the lanyards will hold the chosen tool securely and stretch easily to provide unrestricted use.