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• Radiator Electrolysis and Corrosion

• Jun 12

• Autobiz (337)
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...Radiator Electrolysis It can happen very quickly, even in a matter of weeks or even days. A perfectly good radiator can develop pin-hole leaks that are an indicator of possible electrolysis. Harbour Radiator’s Garry O’Brien, explains what to look for and how to prevent it from...

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• Replacing HID Lamps

• Jun 11

• OSRAM (1)
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...Safely Replacing HID Lamps The replacement of HID Xenon bulbs is growing. Gas discharge bulbs have been in use since 1991. Initially reserved only for the luxury car market, they now appear as standard and options, in an increasing number of midsized cars. A High Intensity Discharge (HID)...

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• Smart battery charger

• Nov 12

• Ring Automotive (4)
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...Smart battery charger With winter approaching, garages can expect an increase in the number of battery faults and repair jobs. Ring say their SmartChargePro range of battery chargers is the ideal tool to maximise customer service and profit during the winter season. Having a battery cha...

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• Steering & Suspension Basics

• Sep 12

• MEYLE (49)
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...Steering & Suspension Basics Many Irish roads present a serious challenge for cars. For many drivers, wear and tear on steering and suspension components is greater than what the car was built for. Meyle’s Heavy Duty (HD) range offers a longer life that will keep your customer...

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• Steering and Suspension Components

• Jun 11

• febi (168)
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...Steering and Suspension Components For Independent repairers, choosing the correct replacement parts for the plethora of choices now available, is a time consuming business. Febi Bilstein provides a few tips on how to tackle these daily decisions, and allow the repairer to give their cu...

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• Steering Basics Tie Rod Ends

• Sep 13

• MEYLE (49)
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...Steering Basics Tie Rod Ends Tie rod ends and ball joints take a beating on ordinary roads. On many Irish roads, the demands are even higher. Meyle’s Sven Nielsen explains the basics of front suspension checking, plus a reason to consider using stronger than OE parts. With another...

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• Testing Piezoelectric Injectors

• Dec 11

• Autobiz (337)
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...Testing Piezoelectric Injectors When you squeeze quartz an odd thing happens, it will produce a current. When you apply current to quartz, it will rapidly change shape and stay in that new shape. Piezoelectric injectors uses this characteristic to provide fast, precise control of inject...

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• The Key to Success is Knowledge

• Feb 13

• eXponentia (29)
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...The Key to Success is Knowledge Any repair requires an understanding of what is wrong, and the effects of what you are doing. Both require an understanding of how things really work. eXponentia’s Steve Carter explains the importance of knowledge as it applies to the ever increasin...

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• The Misunderstood HID Bulb

• Jul 13

• Ring Automotive (4)
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...The Misunderstood HID Bulb High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp bulbs, for some mechanics, are a misunderstood product, often referred to as “scary and expensive bulbs”. Ring Automotive explains the basics of theses bulbs, removing all mystery and misconception. High Intensity Di...

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• Thinking Through DMFs

• Mar 13

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Thinking Through DMFs When a car comes into your garage and you think the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) is the cause of the rattle, do you jump right in and change it? Or would you take a few moments and analyse the situation? Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short, has some thoughts about what you...