People say you can’t have your cake and eat it. Here at Revo performance we’ve been tuning VAG diesel vehicles for over a decade and provide exception to that rule… Tuning your diesel vehicle with Revo software really can give you more power, more torque, better drivability and the added benefit of not harming fuel economy [...]
Performance comes in many shapes and sizes. Gone are the days of low-slung Italian exotics being the only ‘fast’ road cars – in 2014 there’s a high performance model to suit ALL your driving needs! One manufacturer leading the way is Audi, whose model line-up now includes the hot-hatch S1, super-sexy R8 V10 and 550bhp [...]
Quality that counts Written by Richard Barnett GMOTPRO_AutoInform_Live With technology moving forward so quickly The Garage magazine’s Richard Barnett reminds independent workshops of the importance of investing in people and training. We all know what it is, don’t we? But then again, how do you define quality? And when it comes to car parts, where [...]
Diagnostics by nature can be quite repetitive, and I'm tempted to say boring; the obvious danger is omission or complacency in your process. This risk becomes greater with experience, the temptation to pre judge or take short cuts is always there. Sometimes the challenge is down to incomplete information, or the dreaded been worked on before, often adding [...]
Developments in automotive technology, driven mainly by emission legislation, have challenged not only the way we approach problems but also how we run, market and develop our skills and invest in what has become a complex, lucrative and rewarding industry. Clint Eastwood put it much better – ‘The good, the bad, and the ugly’, ‘A [...]
No Can do, Yes CAN do…. This month’s technical trouble shooter takes a refreshing look back to basic diagnostic testing procedure and without doubt the best diagnostic tool on the market, You !! Last week in the workshop we were lucky enough to have the company of Adam from Autologic who wanted to progress within [...]
BMW's New Laser Headlamps Will Provide Day-Like Illumination Most car makers take safety measures seriously nowadays and the big German manufacturers have a reputation in this area that many rivals eye with envy. Improvements in crumple zones, air bag technology and glass manufacturing have all led to improved safety for drivers and [...]
OESAA (Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association) ‘Our Quality. Your Reputation.’ An innovative conference and hands-on technical and training weekend for UK independent garages is being backed by the campaign to promote the benefits of workshops fitting original equipment (OE) parts. The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is the driving force behind AutoInform Live, [...]
This article was kindly written by my good friend and colleague Sean Lynch of D&S services based in London. www.facebook.com/Dsservs Quality Costs less then you think! I was recently asked by a local engineering shop to look at an 07 Mercedes Sprinter that had drivability issues with a noise on the turbo but with [...]
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