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Air fresheners can be the difference between MoT pass or failure – what other unusual but simple things should you look out for when preparing your vehicle for the annual test? Unusual and unnecessary MoT failures • MoT failure – because of a dangling air freshener • What checks can you carry out to avoid MoT disappointment? • Spend time to avoid unnecessary frustration Air fresheners can be the difference between MoT pass or failure – what other unusual but simple things should…
A low emissions zone (LEZ) is an area where the residing local government authority has implemented a limit on specific types of vehicles from driving through it to try to cut the level of harmful emissions in the atmosphere that are produced by them. How to de-ice a vehicle correctly While never much fun, at some stage during winter you’ll have to de-ice your windscreen before you can set off. However, by following the right steps you’ll avoid potential driving penalties and…
For reference, ADAS encompasses driver aids like windscreen wipers and headlights that come on automatically when it rains or as the light fades, ‘awareness’ functions like lane departure warning and blind spot detection, as well as ‘intervention’ features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and parking assistance. Should you have concerns about the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in your car? Survey reveals disinterest in ADAS Does ADAS work?…
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) and its members are eager to ensure the UK independent aftermarket knows that they are all very much ‘open for business’ during the current lockdown. OESAA members commit to support garages The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) and its members are eager to ensure the UK independent aftermarket knows that they are all very much ‘open for business’ during the current lockdown. The sudden…
Xenon headlights are car headlights which feature a xenon gas-discharge lamp in the dipped beam or high beam. They provide more intensive illumination than conventional halogen bulbs. combustor,hybrid,electric Funktion Xenon-Lampen-Kategorien Safety Protection of the environment Value retentionBei der Xenon-Technologie erzeugt ein intensiver Lichtbogen das Licht der Xenon-Lampe. Zur Zündung der Xenon-Lampe ist eine Hochspannung von 20.000 Volt notwendig. Diese liefert ein…
The brake fluid must transmit the pedal force applied by the driver of a car to the wheel brakes. As soon as the driver presses the brake pedal, the force from his foot is exerted on the brake servo the via the pedal... combustor,hybrid,electric Function Safety Environmental protection Depreciation The brake fluid must transmit the pedal force applied by the driver of a car to the wheel brakes. As soon as the driver presses the brake pedal, the force from his foot is exerted on…
ERNST Exhaust Systems. Quality and Partnership since 1919. Founded in 1919, ERNST is now Germany's oldest and one of the market-leading manufacturers of exhaust systems for cars and vans. As a medium-sized company, ERNST continues to take responsibility for Germany as a business location - development, production and service are located at the headquarters in Hagen, Westphalia. Short distances and local know-how ensure flexible and fast reactions to market and customer…
A cylinder head gasket is a complex high-tech component primarily designed to keep the various media such as water and oil apart in the engine, as well as providing an external seal. combustor,hybrid Function Protection of the environment Value retention SafetyThe cylinder head gasket is an important engine component which has to be able to cope with the increased demands of modern engines. The high combustion pressures of supercharged diesel engines represent a particular…
About GKN Automotive GKN Automotive- Independent Aftermarket: OE Expertise for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket. GKN-Automotive is a global leader in driveline and chassis technologies and a long-standing partner in the international automotive industry. The company supplies more than 90% of the world’s major vehicle manufacturers and provides the Independent Automotive Aftermarket with premium replacement components based on original equipment technology and quality.…
The heating and air conditioning systems in electric cars are powered by energy from the battery. As such, they are additional energy consumers which use a relatively large amount of the energy in the battery. This has a major impact on the range, particularly in winter. Heating On vehicles powered by a conventional internal combustion engine, the heating system uses lost heat to warm up the vehicle interior. By contrast, electric drives are very efficient and lose only a small…
Unusual and unnecessary MoT failures
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How to de-ice a vehicle correctly
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Should you have concerns about the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in your car?
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OESAA members commit to support garages
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Xenon headlight
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Brake fluid
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ERNST
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Cylinder head gasket
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Air Conditioning | Thermal Management
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