Thatcham is running a series of workshops on how to get the most out of Escribe crash repair resource.
Crash repair and insurance engineers who use the system will be invited to attend a three-hour session where an Escribe expert will talk them through the extensive features and how to use it most efficiently and effectively.
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TRUST MY GARAGE CODE SEEKS GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has started out on the road to gain Government-approval for its Trust My Garage (TMG) voluntary code of conduct.
The IGA’s move comes as oversight for approved codes transfers from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to the Trading Standards Institute (TSI).
QH ON THE MARCH IN AUGUST AS TETROSYL BUYS QH FRANCE
Following its purchase of the Quinton Hazell intellectual property rights from Klarius, Tetrosyl has added QH France. CAT spoke with Tetrosyl Chairman Peter Schoffield to find out how the planned August relaunch of QH was going
Cabin filters could make garages profits bloom
The increasing level of pollen could provide garages and workshops profit opportunities through new cabin air filters.
Factors Andrew Page is urging garages to check the cabin filters and offer a change as a part of a summer check up.
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: FORD FIESTA (2008 ONWARDS)
Peugeot’s 308 was the topic of discussion for last month, with the versatile French car giving us plenty of opportunity to discuss fault finding and diagnosing common issues.
This month our friends in the market turn their attention to the handsome looking Ford Fiesta.
Inside Line: Tecdoc
To remain competitive in the replacement parts market, factors and garages need to be able to access the latest parts as soon as the demand for the
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the Ford Fiesta suffers from the following problems:
Inside Line: Forte
This Ford Fiesta range also uses the 1.6 TDCi engine and this is one area a garage should look at when servicing.
Inside Line: Gates
First series Ford Fiestas experience issues with injection pump pulleys, which work loose and generate vibrations in the belt.
Inside Line: Cambiare
According to Cambiare, the Fiesta’s ignitions system appears to be a bit of a weak spot.