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...This is a warning to all, and it shows how easy it is for a problem to occur. I am thankful that the precautions taken of having my workshop equipped with a good circuit breaker system saved the incident from becoming a disaster. This was my lucky break. But in other respects, the circum...

...Variable oil pump failures A recent call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline confirms that variable oil pump failures are causing problems. Although this call was about an Opel Mokka 1.6 litre engine, this warning applies to many Makes and Models. To increase engine efficiency, the oil...

...Touareg cranks and sort of starts Peter Kennedy A trade customer contacted our garage, in relation to a problem vehicle that they had come to the end of their diagnostic capabilities. The information we were given was that the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6, broke down while driving and...

...Tim Stock Autobiz technical helpline Variable oil pump failures A dislodged apex seal had jammed the pump Apex seals in the correct positions A recent call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline confirms that variable oil pump failures are causing problems. Although this call was abou...

...Renault Zoe refusing to charge Tim Stock Autobiz technical helpline Type 2 pin layout After completing their IMI Level 3 EV training, an Autobiz Technical Helpline member workshop, did not see any EV work coming through the workshop for quite some time. Then, a Renault Zoe with a ch...

...A Class - Drive belt vibration The owner of this 2005 Mercedes A170 diesel, spent most of Sunday replacing the belt. After the job was finished, they were upset to find the problem had not disappeared. The thudding vibration noise given off by the belt was the same as it had been with t...

...Ford Focus - Lack of response The throttle pedal was a simple plug and play unit The owner of this 2005 Focus 1.8 diesel phoned to say the car wasn’t doing as it was told. I asked her to clarify a little, and she said that when she pushed her foot down on the accelerator, the engi...

...Hyundai i10 - Worn out timing chain A badly worn timing chain There is a slight misconception amongst the general public when it comes to camshaft drive chains and belts. I have known customers to buy a certain make or model over another, due to the fact that one vehicle may have a...

...Understanding and stopping brake judder Brake judder manifests itself in vibrations that can be felt through the steering wheel, the pedals and potentially through the seat. Depending on the severity, a vehicle's chassis may even start to pulsate. Apec explains the source of judder, and...

...Directional Brake Pads With the constant demand for improvement in all aspects of performance, vehicle manufacturers have designed brake pads for numerous applications that must be mounted directionally. At Apec we follow suit and off er pads that match the OE, in line with specifi ca...



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