Firstly i would like to apologise for not posting on Autoinform for some time, as i'm sure most of you are aware of the recent new business premises we have acquired and for those who have moved premises before, you know my pain. Don;t get me started on BT !!!! I hate to [...]
Technical question: WPS500X We recently had a customer question come through our Support desk, regarding the WPS500X pressure transducer. Steve Smith, our Automotive Applications Specialist responds: Q: Hi - Can you tell me if the WPS500X can be used for dynamic diesel compression measurements? A: Hi and many thanks for your question. The WPS500X pressure [...]
Save the date! We are pleased to announce that Autoinform Live will be returning later this year! Date- 28th & 29th November 2015 Location- GTG Training Academy in Wolverhampton- Midlands Evening Gala meal- Wolves Molineux Stadium A full Line-up of all Topic's and IMI Courses will be announced soon- Watch this space! If you would [...]
Watch out Bradley Wiggins! So Frank has now successfully completed the London to Paris bike ride 240miles in less than 24 hours for the Fantastic BEN Charity! We would like to thank all individuals who have donated so generously to this great cause including our main sponsors Vincents solicitors in Lancashire, Autocare, Smart image work-wear, [...]
HAVING A GOOD PROCESS- POLO GTI This month I would like to pick up on several issues which I’m sure affect usall. It’s not often to feel satisfaction over a technical challenge, a vw polo TSI was dropped off suffering a problem with delayed crank starting. A local independent car dealer had presented the car [...]
A vote for independence By Frank Massey. This repair fell right in the middle of the Scottish vote for independence, considering the possibility for an export licence and the distance between the owner’s home near Biggar and Preston, a Citroen relay presented some interesting problems. A second-handengine, a replacement gear box, and a new egr [...]
Firstly I’d like to offer my sincere apologies for the big delay in writing for Auto inform but the new arrival of my daughter Sofia eva-jean Massey has somewhat used up any free time I didn't have before. The work shop has never been as busy and we've taken on a new member of staff [...]
By Frank Massey I was tempted to call this feature new technology, it is however not all that new. What’s remarkable is the way in which the chosen technologies are fully integrated, even in vehicles of a more modest price range. The systems I have chosen are from the Audi range. In writing this feature [...]
Knowing when to stop- by Frank Massey Many of you will know from our training programme and presentations around the country that knowing when to stop is as important as knowing what you are doing. This story hot from our workshop just last week is a tale about both. David my son , has [...]
Clutching at straws by Frank Massey 13 plate Audi 1s don’t often go wrong, when a dual control driving instructors vehicle time is in short supply. Clutch and brake pedal switches have been around for some time. Their purpose has expanded for several reasons. With the advantages of short stroke over square engines,especially diesel powered [...]
