Garage Wire Views - June 2018

The digital home for independent garages Issue 3, June 2018

INSIDE: Automechanika Birmingham extended preview

Everything you need to know about Automechanika Birmingham LUK 2CT double clutch training

Virtual tour: Textar pads research and development

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The UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket

5-7 June 2018, NEC

How efficient is your garage?

Move your business forward with skills training, product demos, the best deals on equipment and tools and stacks of business advice. Register free today.

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Automechanika Birmingham extended preview Reaction: MOT changes go live Virtual tour reveals the research and development behind Textar pads Schaeffler REPXPERT LuK 2CT double clutch training course News in brief................ 5 Gone to the polls ...... 11 READER COLUMN .......... 22

15 27 33 39 HOT TOPICS................... 27 Reader REVIEWS ......... 31 TECH TIPS ..................... 37

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Ex-mechanic gets prison sentence for handing out fake MOT certificates Man accessed garage computer system to log passes for cars that he "tested"

SIX WEEKS

We would notice at the end of any given week if this was happening, despite the large volume we complete. I’m amazed DVSA have not suspended the garage for poor admin.

David on Garage Wire.

IMPRISONMENT

before he was caught

Suspended foR

MONTHS FULL STORY 5

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Shock as 21-year-old mechanic dies while trying to remove engine Man suffered cardiac arrest after the jack holding the vehicle he was working on failed So sad. We’re all guilty of not using stands at one point in our life but it shows it does only take that one time and it can all go horribly wrong.

Gary Bowden on Garage Wire.

-year-old died while working on a BMW

Jack failed causing car to fall on man’s chest

Friend broke the news on Facebook, urging others to ensure they use axle stands

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NEWS IN BRIEF

New law to see electric cars make more noise New electrics must be fitted with sound device by next year and older cars will need to be retrofitted by 2021 So the government is slowly forcing people to buy these electric things and now they are complaining that they are too quiet. On top of your expensive car you now have to pay even more so it makes a noise!

Ian Amarnani on Facebook.

Sound to cut out above 20mph New cars must have a sound device from July 2019

Older electric cars must be retrofitted by 2021

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QUALITY

The specialist in vehicle electronics

Your one stop engine management solution

www.cambiare-ve.com

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2 year or 30,000 mile warranty

• All Cambiare parts are either OE quality or BER compliant • UK Technical Hotline: 0845 543 8280 • Live web-catalogue www.cambiare-ve.com

For more information: Contact your local Cambiare representative.

The Cambiare range consists of the following products:

ABS Sensors

Air Mass Sensors

EGR Valves

Exhaust Gas Temp. Sensors

Fuel Injectors

Fuel Pumps

Ignition Coils & Leads

Lambda Sensors

Sensors & Switches

Throttle Bodies

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GONE TO THE POLLS

General data protection regs 10% 13% say they’ve “never heard of it”

say they’ve “only just found out about it and need to prepare”

43% 34% have heard of it but don’t know how it affects them

claim to “fully understand” it and are compliant

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018 and has seen changes to the way independent garages gather, store and use customer information.

Garages that fail to comply with GDPR risk a fine of up to four per cent of business turnover.

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THE ENGINE EXPERTS.

Complete repair solutions for every engine system.

For timing, FEAD, valve train and cooling - think INA. Schaeffler delivers high-tech products for all of today’s sophisticated engine systems to every leading vehicle manufacturer, and to professional mechanics around the world.

The INA range of innovative engine repair solutions are designed to be simple to fit whilst maintaining the same quality and reliability as the original components.

For Timing, FEAD, Cooling and Valve Train applications - fit INA. #EngineExperts Visit www.repxpert.co.uk for more information

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GONE TO THE POLLS

Gender equality

24%

56%

20%

think industry attitudes to gender equality have improved

say there’s been “some improvement” but “still a long way to go”

feel attitudes are still yet to improve

Related story The survey followed news of a sevenyear-old schoolgirl who was told that her dreams of being mechanic won’t come true due to her gender.

Many GW readers were touched by the story and left messages of support and encouragement for the girl who wants to follow in her dad's footsteps.

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They make pads I rely on Krzysztof Hołowczyc - Polish rally star, three-time Polish Champion, ERC – Champion, winner of Cross Country Classification, 3rd place winner of Dakar Rally

Lumag Ltd office@lumagltd.co.uk +44 (0) 121 520 1160

www.breck.pl

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AUTOMECHANIKA PREVIEW

Everything you need to know about Automechanika Birmingham Garage quarter in hall 19

5-7 June 2018

Free entry, parking and breakfast

Open until 7.00pm on Wednesday Interactive workshop training demos FULL STORY

FREE TICKETS 15

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ACADEMY

of Automotive Skills

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AUTOMECHANIKA: GARAGE OF THE YEAR

Excitement builds ahead of Garage of the Year celebrations Shortlist features UK’s top independents, each vying to win the prestigious accolade Six categories

Awards such as this are important to the automotive repair industry, bestowing appreciation to deserving and trustworthy garages.

Craig Harrity, shortlisted for ‘Auto-mechanik’ of the Year

Main prize: £1,000 Category winners announced: June 5th Official Garage of the Year revealed: June 6th

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CRAIG HARRITY OPINION

Make the most out of Automechanika with these essential tips GW columnist, Craig Harrity shares advice for technicians planning to visit Automechanika Birmingham With a little forward thinking and timely planning to make the most out of the opportunity, you'll come away with fresh inspiration and technical knowledge.

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The automotive aftermarket is on the move and so are we.

Our new VisionPRO lighting and vision range and VXPRO sense and control range have been designed and engineered to help your business to thrive.

See how ELTA can help your business at:

elta.co.uk/seesense

Automotive Bulbs Mirrors and Glass Wiper Blades Warning and Safety Engine Sense and Control Ignition Components Fuelling Components Window Lift Regulators

ELTA Automotive Ltd 01675 466999 sales@elta.co.uk

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AUTOMECHANIKA STAND HIGHLIGHTS

Dura to showcase award-winning workshop furniture See how state-of-the-art integrated modular furniture could transform your garage

R117

FULL STORY

EDT Automotive makes Automechanika debut Multi-award winning engine decontamination specialist to offer special show deals for garages

R133

FULL STORY

Tech data for less than a pound a day Three month promotion launched in preparation for Automechanika

M148

FULL STORY

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AUTOMECHANIKA STAND HIGHLIGHTS

Launch UK to showcase latest diagnostic tech Brand to introduce its latest addition to the acclaimed X-431 range of OE level diagnostic tools

L114

FULL STORY

Revive Turbo Cleaner set to return to show Treatment brand to appear in the 'garage quarter'

M130

FULL STORY

WhoCanFixMyCar.com confirms Shell partnership for Automechanika Online car garage and repair marketplace returns for third year

S140

FULL STORY

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

TUESDAY Mechanical systems and chassis diagnosis Frank Massey, ADS Ltd

11.00-11.45am

Technical Talk Theatre

How the Aftermarket can win with digital and the MOT Peter Lawton, SMMT

11.15-11.45am

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

EU changes and the future of the MOT Ian Marsh, DVSA

1.00-1.30pm

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

See sense Alan Povey, Elta Automotive

1.00-1.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Profitable vehicle diagnostics James Dillon

1.45-2.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Explaining Euro 5 pass-thru diagnostics Paul Sinderberry of Delphi Technologies

3.00-3.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

ADAS awareness Neil Hilton, Hella Gutmann Solutions

3.30-4.00pm

Technical Talk Theatre

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESDAY Filtration in electro mobility Daniel Volkmer / Marius Panzer, MANN+HUMMEL

10.30-11.00am

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

Profitable vehicle diagnostics James Dillon

10.30-11.15am

Technical Talk Theatre

EU Directive 2014/45: What you need to know Steve Coles, RMI

11.15-1.45am

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

The shape of the Automotive Aftermarket in the future Wendy Williamson, IAAF

1.00-1.30pm

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

An electric future?

John Bentley, Ecobat Battery Technologies

1.00-1.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Mechanical systems and chassis diagnosis Frank Massey, ADS Ltd

11.00-11.45am

Technical Talk Theatre

Explaining Euro 5 pass-thru diagnostics Paul Sinderberry of Delphi Technologies

3.00-3.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Garage of the Year 2018 award Automechanika in partnership with Garage Wire

4.30-5.00pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Labour: your route to success Andy Savva

5.00-5.45pm

Technical Talk Theatre

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY GDPR update: IGA support and GDPR myths debunked Independent Garage Association

11.30-11.00am

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

Connectivity and the aftermarket Peter Lawton, SMMT

11.15-12.30pm

Aftermarket Seminar Theatre

An electric future?

John Bentley, Ecobat Battery Technologies

11.30-12.00pm

Technical Talk Theatre

ADAS awareness Neil Hilton, Hella Gutmann Solutions

12.00-12.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

See sense Alan Povey, Elta Automotive

1.00-1.30pm

Technical Talk Theatre

Battery electric vehicle and plugin hybrid electric vehicles Steve Carter, GROUPAUTO

1.30-2.15pm

Technical Talk Theatre

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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.

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HOT TOPICS

Reaction: MOT changes go live Testers remain confused as the new inspection manual comes into force while owners once again question costs Some are being forced to pay for new emissions equipment and there's still no mention of a price increase.

David B commenting on Matters of Testing.

FULL STORY

New MOT inspection manual went live May 20, 2018 System now pre‑defines ‘dangerous’, ‘major’ and ‘minor’ defects Severe lack of DVSA info in the lead up to changes, garages report 27

AIR TOOLS S R O S S E R P M O C R I A SIP PRODUCT CATALOGUE

AVAIL ABLE NOW FROM SIP DEALERS

Tel: 01509 500500 | Email: sales@sip-group.com | www.sip-group.com /sipindustrial

@sipindustrial

/siptechzone

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Free Automechanika breakfast and parking Register now to claim your free ticket

MORE DETAILS

FROM: Automechanika Birmingham

Win Premier League tickets, PS4 consoles Manufacturer kicks-off football-themed competition for mechanics MORE

DETAILS

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Silbertool external thread reform range New external thread reform tool works on all types MORE of thread

DETAILS

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Auto Frontal As garages are constantly faced with new cars, this brings new challenges and the all important question of where do you look for help?

Auto Frontal is a PC based portal where all of your important information can be in one place.

Whether it is technical data, service data, service schedules, technical bulletins, fault codes, wiring diagrams, component location, repair procedures, conversion and calculations or general tips and hints, Auto Frontal is crammed with information that has been reviewed and documented from real garage based feedback. * VRM lookup Furthermore selected diagnostic equipment * Service schedule can be embedded into Auto Frontal to * Fault codes streamline and enhance your diagnostic * Technical bulletins procedures and finally the technical support * Technical data (HaynesPro) package completes the services to ensure * Tips - Hints All your important information everything is at your fingertips. * Technical support in one place * Much much more

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READER REVIEW

EEC 6-in-1 DPF solution 4.0 Product gets four-star rating after being tested on Volvo V70 D5 with rising oil level

I've got less back pressure in the DPF, the car feels much better to drive and economy seems to have slightly improved too.

Mark Bradbury.

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Specialist Tool Solutions

NEW

53400300

MADE IN THE UK

EXCITING NEW PRODUCT! Releases hydrogen into the combustion engine’s inlet system whilst running to increase internal temperature and burn off carbon build up; promoting efficient operation with a cleaner engine

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Portable Machine - enables use in a number of different environments Low Voltage Operation - works off the vehicle’s battery at a safe low voltage when the engine is running Ease of Use - little or no disassembly of the engine required Low Maintenance ANTY TWO YEAR WARR Fixed HHO Supply - protects against engine runaway Two Year Warranty - full back up service available

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ON THE ROAD

Podcast: Virtual tour reveals the research and development behind Textar pads GW Views gets exclusive access to the TMD Friction headquarters in Germany, home to the research and development of Textar All Textar products, whether they OE or aftermarket, go through the same rigorous testing.

Scott Irwin, TMD Friction.

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LESS STOCK, MORE SALES

Suitable as a direct replacement for OE beam blades, and for upgrading conventional blades to beam technology, all of your customers can benefit from the very latest wiping performance with TRICO Flex. And with just 14 part numbers covering 97% of the vehicle car parc, you benefit from increased wiper blade sales from one compact display stand.

The versatile way to increase your wiper blade sales

www.trico.eu.com +44 (0)1495 767700

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ON THE ROAD

Why workshops shouldn't overlook wiper blade sales GWTV reveals how garages can benefit from TRICO wipers Garages have a misconception that wipers are a difficult product to stock and sell… it’s just not the case anymore.

Sam Robinson, TRICO.

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www.dayco.com

Only the right partner gives the right solution.

Poly-V Belt

Timing Belt

Dayco, the full system supplier and partner of choice of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers.

Fit Dayco with confidence and give your customers the aftermarkets OE solution.

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TECH TIPS

VW Golf MkVII 1.4 TSI timing belt kit installation Step-by-step fitment procedure for the 1.4 litre petrol engine used in Golfs from 2012

FULL STORY

How to diagnose top strut mount issues Mounts are often the last thought when it comes to diagnosing suspension noise, experts say

FULL STORY

Essential advice for 1.6 HDi engine turbo replacement BTN Turbo release guidance for technicians along with an instructional video

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AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & MANAGED BUSINESS

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TRAINING

Schaeffler REPXPERT LuK 2CT double clutch training course IMI accredited offers technicians the opportunity to get up to speed on operation, installation, diagnosis, repairs and tooling Some are turning away the work because they’re not up to speed on this technology.

Alistair Mason, Schaeffler Repxpert.

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MEET TIM. BEARING EXPERT.

TIM ADAMS

INA / FAG Product Specialist & REPXPERT

You get more from us than just OE parts.

Tim is Schaeffler’s INA & FAG product specialist. Basically, that means Tim knows everything there is to know about bearings. From the bearings you find in INA tensioners, idlers and water pumps - to good old fashioned (and some extremely high-tech) wheel bearings.

Tim also knows the best way to fit them, helping to avoid potential premature failures and keeping you and your customers happy. He shares that know-how during regular training sessions held around the country. Of course, it helps if every single OE specification component you need to carry out a professional repair is in the box, right down to the last nut, bolt and washer. www.repxpert.co.uk

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YOUR GARAGE

How a hospital error changed everything for this garage owner Meet the inspirational man that lost his ability to move, see or speak but is now enjoying his newly found TV fame

My highlight is test driving brand-new Mercedes, putting your foot down and thinking I haven't got to pay for this petrol. Then there's the opening of my own garage, of course.

Ray Blackwell.

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MAKE IT EASY. MAKE IT

PEACE OF MIND, WHATEVER ROAD YOU TAKE

G U A R A N T E E

3 year guarantee on MOOG parts At every stage during production, testing and assembly, we make sure our components match OEM quality.

We trust our quality and you can too. That’s why we offer a 3-year guarantee for all MOOG chassis parts and wheel bearings for passenger cars.

That’s why it’s easy to trust MOOG.

www.moogparts.co.uk

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AARON PHILLIPS OPINION

Why trade shows are a must for independents Network with like-minded people and soak up new knowledge and expertise at Automechanika Birmingham Trade shows are without doubt a must for garage owners and technicians – and not just for the free breakfast.

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BRAND NEWS

Former Stig Ben Collins tests the BG Products fuel saving service GW meets Ben to find out how BG Products plans to restore performance and economy in his very own Landy

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Independent resolves business challenges with AA Certified How workshops are benefitting from AA Garage Guide's certified garage programme

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BRAND NEWS

Exclusive product debuts detailed in spring issue of “Garage Essentials�

The Parts Alliance publish its latest offers on seasonal garage equipment and tools

FULL STORY

ELTA helps independents "See Sense" with PRO brand launch Specialist introduces vision and engine management products under new brand

FULL STORY

New SIP air compressors and air tools catalogue Latest brochure covers compressors and accessory tools for garage workshops

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