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ENGINE AND DPF CARBON CLEANING

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Removing carbon deposit build up will help prevent costly engine repairs as well as expensive emission control system replacements. There are millions of vehicles on the road with DPFs and up to 70% of clogged DPFs are unnecessarily scrapped which means large numbers of vehicle owners are paying more money for replacements when cleaning will restore the part to perfect working condition. WHY CARBON CLEANING

■ Reduces emissions ■ Clean blocked DPFs

■ Improves fuel efficiency ■ Restores engine performance

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

The growing popularity of electric and hybrid cars signifies an urgent need for workshops and technicians to undergo specific training before carrying out maintenance, servicing or repair work. There are many risks associated with the high voltage electrical systems. Cars like a Tesla Model S, are crammed with high-voltage components, including the 400-volt battery, as well as drive units, high-voltage cabling, charging points and converter units. WHY HYBRID AND ELECTRIC ■ Rapid growth of hybrid and electric vehicles ■ Road to Zero government strategy for zero emissions ■ New technology used in battery powered vehicles ■ Technician safety HYBRID AND ELECTRIC

ADAS calibration is required whenever a sensor’s aim is disturbed in any way. This can occur as a result of collision or be a result of common repair work such as windshield replacement, suspension repairs or wheel alignment. If this ADAS system isn’t calibrated this can affect the operation of the system, send wrong information to safety systems or shut down all together. WHY CALIBRATE ADAS ■ Millions of vehicles on the road have ADAS and this number is growing ■ Common repair work can affect the ADAS operation ■ ADAS systems working incorrectly or shutting down all together ■ Calibration is required to restore to manufactures guidelines Air conditioning is not part of a routine vehicle service. Consequently, it often becomes an after-thought despite manufacturers recommending that the system should be checked and serviced regularly. ■ 18 million vehicles have aircon systems ■ 95% of all new vehicl e registrations come with air-conditioning as standard ■ Air-conditioning systems should be serviced every 12 months ■ Gas should be topped up every year WHY INVEST IN AIRCON EQUIPMENT AIR CONDITIONING

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Along with all of the standard functionality, some diagnostic tools may offer additional features such as full system diagnosis, module coding, programming, data stream reading and Pass Thru enabled technology. ■ How up to date is it? ■ Does it have additional features such as an oscilloscope? ■ Does it have vehicle technical support? ■ Is it future poof? ■ Does it include technical information? ■ Does it have test plans? THINGS TO CONSIDER FROM YOUR DIAGNOSTICS TOOL

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

The Benefits If you’re currently turning away or sending work to another garage because you don’t have the right equipment to do the job, you should consider adding these services.

WHY ALIGNMENT

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Most sources recommend an alignment service either every 10,000 miles, 1 to 3 years, with each new set of tyres or when replacing steering and suspension components. It only takes 10 minutes to perform a wheel alignment check. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 cars coming into a workshop will have an alignment issue and on average every fourteenth check will highlight vehicle issues that will require additional parts and labour work to be carried out.

Services you offer customers will be greatly increased

Ability to provide first fix resolutions

Increased revenue streams for your workshop

Avoid losing your customer to another garage

■ Regular wheel alignment checks are recommended ■ If you replace steering or suspension components

■ If you replace tyres ■ One in 5 vehicles will require alignment

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