Independent garages have increased their share of oil changes carried out, while franchised dealers witnessed a drop for the third year in a row. Research by Castrol shows that the independent sector now conducts a […]
The 2014 CAT Awards open for nominations soon and will include a new Extra Mile Award for the aftermarket individual or company that has gone above and beyond.
It is supported by BEN, the automotive industry charity, sponsored by Simply, part of JRP Distribution Ltd, and will be presented at the 2014 CAT Awards
The campaign by original equipment suppliers to promote the quality of their parts is gathering momentum with the announcement of several new members to the group. The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) now has 16 OE manufacturers on board as Federal Mogul, Mahle, Corteco, Yuasa, Bosch and TMD Friction have joined the campaign
Euro Car Parts recommend that the accessory kits should be checked at every brake service. The spring tension of the accessories can reduce by up to 50 percent in 1 – 2 years. If the […]
Oil pressure switches are a weak point on these cars, making up over 50 percent of the top ten Cambiare parts sales for the model. Brakes are another weak point. ABS problems could be the […]
ZF Services UK has advice for technicians replacing the concentric slave cylinder (CSC) on the 2006-on Vauxhall Corsa and other similarly equipped GM models. Warranty claims have arisen due to incorrect fitting procedures, where the […]
Corsa D all engine variants Brake pad premature wear, caused by brake pedal pivot sticking. New pedal assembly required or pads will wear fast again. Front suspension lower arms, knocking/banging noise, no apparent wear signs […]
Problem DPF forced regeneration may not be possible if fault codes 1901 (general DPF code) and 2003 (specific overpressure code) exist together. The presence of these codes indicates that the DPF is becoming blocked and […]
Petrol models, starter motors can burn out due to faulty ignition switch, but on 1.3CDTI Diesel models the Alternators are prone to premature pulley failure, often caused by a faulty tensioner. Before fitting this replacement […]
Forté’s Technical Helpline receives over 300 calls per month and have reported an issue on Vauxhall Corsa three Cylinder ecotec engines with top end noise. This is a common fault and can be caused by […]
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