New technical articles

Looking to buy a new scan tool?

Looking to buy a new scan tool

02 May 2012

Tool: Solus Ultra

Price: TBC, but around £2,100

Tester: Clive Atthowe, Clive Atthowe Tuning, Norwich

 

Seat Leon: An obscure fault

Seat Leon An obscure fault

27 Apr 2012

A Seat Leon turns up at D&D Autos with an unusual problem, Matthew Pestridge comments on the matter

 

Don't play 'parts darts'

Dont play parts darts

27 Apr 2012

James Dillon encourages garages to use oscillospopes wherever possible

 

Testing times

23 Apr 2012

Following the tie-up between Fuel Parts and SMP Europe, we paid a visit to check out the product testing facilities

 

Don't let it slip

Dont let it slip

13 Apr 2012

Technical expert Darren Batterbee encounters a thorny problem with a relative’s clutch

 

It’s a hybrid… but what breed exactly?

Its a hybrid but what breed exactly

28 Mar 2012

Dave Garratt of the GEA looks at the salient points of different hybrid electrical systems

 

Getting the best out of engine pressure analysis

FIGURE 1- old style vacuum/ pressure gauge

28 Mar 2012

James Dillon explains why you need to get your mind working at the same speed/cycle time as an engine does

 

Electronic brains in jars

Electronic brains in jars

05 Mar 2012

We visit a specialist firm whose stock in trade is repairing the most sensitive and delicate components on modern vehicles

 

Q&A with Valeo

QampA with Valeo

05 Mar 2012

Ignition, DPF and EGR issues... It’s an alphabet soup of acronyms as the technical team at Valeo Service UK return to resolve your issues

 
 
 

Business Features

The ‘Pothole Review’ has arrived

The Pothole Review has arrived

02 May 2012

Steering and suspension work is at a record high – but for how much longer?

 

Is there anything more boring than making money?

Is there anything more boring than making money

27 Apr 2012

As part of our focus on finance and insurance, Mike Owen looks at issues around the filthy lucre

 

Managing the risk

Managing the risk

27 Apr 2012

Think commercial insurance is a waste of money? Neil Pattemore urges you to think again.

 

Don’t think it’s all good

Dont think its all good

18 Apr 2012

Is the frequency change capitulation due to road safety, or do the govt. think we are not doing our jobs properly? Mike Owen Investigates.

 

Ask Arthur...

Ask Arthur

18 Apr 2012

This Month Arthur dishes out advice on how to maitain your garage's good reputation, introducing staff uniforms, MOT fees and how to input test fees on a VAT return.

 
 
 

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Event listing

 


  • DTM (German Touring Cars) - Friday 18 - Sunday 20 May 2012

The DTM is back at Brands Hatch indy circit this May. With major manufacturer participation from Audi, Mercedes and now BMW, this should be great fun. tickets are currently on sale on the Brands Hatch website, you can also buy tickets on entry.

  • MSVR Belgian Race Weekend - Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 May 2012

There's a 160 minute endurance race on Saturday and 3 sprint races on Sunday with Protos and Open Cars such as Westfields, Caterhams, Radicals, Normas, and Ligiers. this event is being held at the Snetterton 300 Circuit in Norwich with tickets available at the gates or on the Snetterton website.

  • Blancpain Endurance Series - Saturday 02 - Sunday 03 June 2012

After last years success the Blancpain Endurance Series is back at Silverstone with a great line up of GT cars including- Aston Martin DBRS9, Audi R8 LMS Ultra, BMW Z4 and many more. Including the Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s most prestigious one-make series with two 50-minute races during the weekend. Visit the Silverstone website for more information and to book your tickets.

Email nicola@aftermarket.co.uk with event details

 
 
 

Latest issue

The May issue is out now and includes features to make your job easier and repairs, quicker and more profitable. Features included month are:  Finance, Tyre bay, Rotating electronics and Air conditioning.

Tech expert James Dillon Warns us against playing 'parts darts', Matthew Pesteridge talks about complex wiring problems and Neil Pattemore urges you to think again about commercial insurance. The issue is stuffed full of industry news, technical and business info alongside products to make your life easier.


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