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Focus on the Small Stuff

Some 2011-2013 Ford Focus vehicles may exhibit an excessive engine vibration at idle, most noticed when the transmission is engaged in reverse. This condition is caused by small stones or other road debris packed into the rear engine roll restrictor.

05.10.2015

Yuasa gets Smart with advanced battery lookup tool

Yuasa are offering garages a free USB Smart Button which provides ultra-fast access to their Online Battery Lookup resource. The tool can save valuable workshop time and money by allowing technicians to find the right battery and detailed fitting information quickly and easily.

05.10.2015

Mahle’s A/C Machine Wins Top Tool Award

Mahle Service Solutions, a division of Mahle Aftermarket Inc., is a recipient in the Motor Magazine Top 20 Tool Award competition for its ArcticPro ACX1280 A/C machine that processes the new R1234yf refrigerant.

29.09.2015

G-Scan has it covered

Blue Print continues to expand the coverage for its G-Scan2 diagnostics tool, which it says allows users to save both time and money.

25.09.2015

HELLA Gutmann Beamsetter special

HELLA Ireland has introduced a special promotion on its HELLA Gutmann Solutions.

23.09.2015

Don’t ride the brake

This bulletin applies to the 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet models, as well as others equipped with fly by wire throttle operation.

22.09.2015

BMW hot seat (or not)

This bulletin applies only to BMW vehicles produced from 8-31-2009 to 2-25-2010, such as the BMW 328i X-Drive, equipped with SA 494 (front seat heating) and SA 534 (integrated automatic air conditioning).

16.09.2015

Rotary Lift upgrades two-post lift design

Rotary Lift has made its patented Trio Arms standard on its SPOA10 two-post lift.

04.09.2015

Monster offers high power air ratchet

Monster Automotive Tools & Equipment reports its Monster brand 3/8-inch drive high power air ratchet (Part No. MST7108) has 100 ft.-lbs. of maximum torque with 600 rpm free speed.