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Manbat boosts its Noco Jump Start range

Manbat has added to its Noco jump starter range with the introduction of a powerful unit for use on diesel and high displacement engines. The GB40 is a portable, pocket sized lithium-ion jump starter suitable for larger engines, but still safe on engines of all sizes.

22.12.2015

Prospray Automotive finishes introduces new packaging

Saluting its European heritage, Prospray, a premium, global refinish brand of Valspar Automotive, has introduced a new look to the labeling of all of its Prospray products, which the company describes as “clean, bold and distinctly European.”

15.12.2015

Touareg Hitch

When installing a trailer hitch on a 2007 and later VW Touareg 2, the early version of the instructions may have left out a step.

10.12.2015

New Mahle Technical Messenger service bulletin

Mahle Aftermarket has released a ‘Technical Messenger’ technical service bulletin, for the replacement of the oil filter element on the popular 1.4/1.6/2.0-litre TDI engines used widely across the Volkswagen Group.

07.12.2015

Blue Print add fuel bleed video

Blue Print has added another video to its You Tube Channel, Blue Print TV. The latest addition concerns the innovative Blue Print Fuel Bleed Tool.

04.12.2015

Carbon Zapp decarbonising machine addresses ‘service problem’ of fuel injectors

Carbon Zapp’s new decarbonising machine has been introduced, designed to answer the concerns of UK garages about the damage caused by trying to remove and repair petrol and diesel engine injectors. This can result in the units seizing, breaking or other damage.

03.12.2015

OTC's New Tester Troubleshoots In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, has released the Multimedia Interface Tester (MIT) to help diagnose vehicle communication issues on Ford, GM and Hyundai vehicles.

02.12.2015

Safety in compression

A vehicle coil spring is a dangerous object in its compressed state. Coil Spring compressors have to develop over 1000 kilos of force to compress a spring, while the same amount of energy is contained in the spring itself. If released in an unrestrained way it can be very dangerous. 

01.12.2015

Power On With Engine Off?

This bulletin applies to 2014 Acura RDX models. If, when shifting into Park and shutting off the engine, the power mode stays in ON or ACCESSORY, the culprit may be a misadjusted shift cable.

27.11.2015

A New Range Of Products Dedicated To Professionals

Motul today unveils its Workshop Range, a line of maintenance and care products specially developed for use in the workshop and reserved exclusively for professional mechanics. Whether they are specialized in cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boating or commercial and industrial vehicles, this new range is for all of them.