GW Views 2018

The digital home for independent garages Issue 1, January 2018

Community Motors: a workshop that gives back

YOUR COMMENTS

More MOT changes to come in May 2018 Updates to the way MOTs are carried out are to be implemented this year.

I’m very cynical and it feels like 4-1-1 MOTs are just around the corner.

Lee Taylor of Cross Garage in Ashton, Lancashire.

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YOUR COMMENtS

I am disappointed about the lack of any tyre updates.

Eric Roberts of Pellon Tyre and Auto Centre in in Halifax.

NEWS UPDATE

Survey: Turbocharger fitment trends

42%

OVER

HALF

have had a ‘bad experience’ after fitting a replacement

say the customer’s budget dictates whether they fit OE or non-OE turbos

Incorrect diagnosis was most often to blame.

62% say demand for turbo work has risen in the last five years

fit remanufactured turbos

ALMOST

16 %

st so ill tu urc fr rbo e de om s al ma er in s

Only 42 per cent source reman units from OE suppliers.

HALF

replace one to four turbos each month

View the full survey results...

ON THE ROAD

BG Products: how to tackle DPF problems properly GWTV visits PSI Tuning in Newcastle-under-Lyme to find out more about the BG diesel intake and emissions system cleaner.

You’re actually starting at the source of the problem.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

The turbocharger people

BTN Turbo is the only UK supplier of all major turbocharger brands. Technical helpline available for diagnostic information on 01895 466663 or www.btnturbo.com.

READER REVIEW

Dura workshop furniture Independent European car specialist walks us through an exciting collection of workshop storage solutions.

5.0

Quality and functionality, backed with excellent customer service.

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Even Nathan in our workshop can’t say a bad word about Dura.

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CAROLINE LAKE OPINION

Is diesel really dead?

GW columnist, Caroline Lake looks back and the rise and fall of the diesel engine.

Sales soared from 11 per cent ownership in 2001 to the almost 50 per cent market share.

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It’s frightening how many older diesel cars only just pass the emissions test.

CAROLINE'S TWITTER

TRAINING

What advanced driver assistance systems mean for your workshop How advanced driver assistance systems becoming increasingly prevalent on the UK’s roads.

If you change a steering rack or two rear springs, you’d think it wouldn’t affect the vehicle’s ADAS but it does because the geometry of the vehicle has changed.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Comline air, oil, fuel and cabin/carbon filters deliver crowd-pleasing performance to customers in more than 40 countries worldwide. With over 1800 references covering all popular European, Japanese & Korean vehicles, Comline is your first choice for filters.

For more information visit www.comline.uk.com

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