CAT’S INSIDE LINE: BMW MINI (2007 ONWARDS)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the BMW 3 Series and turn our attention to another BMW model which is one of the nation’s favourites – the Mini. The […]
September 2013
Escribe’s monthly pay plans hope to suit all budgets
Thatcham has attempted to ease the cash flow problems of the repair community by announcing it has reviewed its pricing structure for 2014, and are set to offer monthly price plans alongside yearly contracts. The move will see its Escribe system become more accessible to vehicle repairers than ever before.
TRUST MY GARAGE AND BOSCH BOTH REVELLING IN SOME AFTERMARKET SUCCESS
The Bosch Car Service network and Independent Garage Association’s Trust My Garage (TMG) are celebrating success in the independent aftermarket sector. Bosch announced its 500-strong network had hit customer satisfaction score of 99.5 percent.
Inside Line: ZF Services
ZF Services UK has some useful preventive maintenance advice for ZF automatic transmissions in the BMW 3 Series. The semi-synthetic oils developed for use in ZF 5-, 6- and 8-speed transmissions are maintenance-free under normal operating conditions, described […]
Inside Line: TecRMI
Injection nozzle/injector – Function, Combustion knocking, Loss in power, Engine warning light is on, Starting problems, Ignition misfire BMW 325i Reference number(s): 0013800100 Fault symptoms: Engine warning light is on Non-concentric engine running Engine has […]
Inside Line: Steel Seal
Ignore symptoms of blown head gaskets at your peril warns Steel Seal Those who fail to spot blown head gaskets or ignore the symptoms risk damaging their cars and facing huge repair bills, warns quick-fix […]
Inside Line: RMI
BMW 3 E90 2005 onwards Blown central locking fuse, seems a small item but a good revenue generator. Modified door locking motors are available, check and replace as required looking for the odd one out that […]
Inside Line: Remy
Rotating Electrics Remy warns that during its lifespan this BMW 3-series was equipped with a starter based stop-start system – from model year 2008 onwards. It is essential therefore to know if the vehicle you are […]
IMI LAUNCHES GAME CHANGING CONSUMER ADVERTISING
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is launching what it calls a game changing marketing campaign aimed at the consumer to promote the awareness of the Professional Register. The marketing plans announced will see it target messages at the public in a bid to overturn the poor perception they often have of the automotive industry.
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the BMW 3 Series: Damaged oil pans Problem: Oil pans fit BMW models with 6 speed automatic transmissions. Supposedly a sealed for […]
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