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.
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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.
Inside Line: Corteco
Corteco supplies an activated carbon upgrade to the standard issue cabin filter, which is usually located inside the vehicle on the passenger side
Inside Line: Contitech
Checking Wear
Multiple V-ribbed belt wear - as a result of the effects of heat, deposits and operationally induced abrasion in the ancilla
Inside Line: Comline
As with many applications, this vehicle is prone to brake squeal.