Inside Line: Autoelectro
The common issues we’ve come across are below: On all fuel vehicles – Corrosion on the switch for the CD player can cause the CD player to stay powered on when vehicle is parked resulting […]
June 2014
Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the VW Golf Mk VI (2008 – 2013) Engine Oil For this particular series of Golf, VW lists several specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Prolife 5W30 […]
Inside Line: IGA
Information on the Volkswagen Golf from the guys at the IGA Technical Helpdesk: 1.6 BGU engine code overheating in slow moving traffic – water pump impeller failure, replace pump. 1.6 TDCi CACY engine code 2010> […]
Inside Line: Cambiare
Volkswagen Golf >2012 There were quite a few VOSA recalls on these cars, but due to the amount that has been sold, it’s not surprising the number is so high. The 2.0-litre diesel models built […]
CAT’S INSIDE LINE: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2009-2013)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Hyundai i30, and turn our focus on the daddy of hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf. Now in its seventh generation the popular car has always been a firm favourite with high residual values. This month we are focusing on the Mark VI, which continued to carry the baton from the very successful Mark V
IGA ACHIEVES HIGHEST RETENTION LEVELS
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) recorded its highest retention figures in its 100-year history, achieving over 96 percent membership renewals
ECP PARENT ACQUIRES MORE DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Five Netherlands companies to be rolled-up in acquisition drive
Mechanix inspires youngsters to develop passion for industry
As the Haynes Mechanix course drew to its conclusion after seven weeks (actually eight in the end) of training, the first group of youngsters have now successfully completed the pilot project and achieved a well-deserved City & Guilds qualification
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Movers & Shakers: SMP E…All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements...
Registration now open: UK Ga…Visitor registration now open for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event taking place at NEC June 5/6...
Autoglym acquires GnG Sales …The wholesale supplier of car care products has marketed and supplied the Autoglym range for over two decades...
Comline Group to move to new…Move hailed as "inspiring new chapter" for UK-based parts firm...
Worry as drivers are ditchin…New research finds that more than a third of drivers are resorting to DIY repairs in a bid to save cash...