Garage Wire Views - June 2019

The digital home for independent garages Issue 3, June 2019

Reviewed: EDT decontamination machine

Show guide: Automechanika Birmingham Overcome reman and recon parts confusion

Financial understanding for garage owners

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Guide: Automechanika Birmingham

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Overcome reman and recon parts confusion

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Financial understanding for garage owners Reviewed: EDT decontamination machine

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News in brief......................... 5

Graham Stoakes opinion .... 43

Gone to the polls .............. 11

Tech tips ............................. 44

PicoScope Q&A..................... 41

READER'S EMAIL......................51

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Number of MOT testers struck off increases by 82 per cent

178 testers banned from testing in 2017/18

We have a station near us that’s been shut down 2 or 3 times but someone else rents it in a different name and they're up and running. It’s the same guys behind it every time.

Mercedes on GW forum.

178 testers struck off in 2017/18 41% more authorised examiners had their status withdrawn 300 fraudulent certificates issued in recent Devon scandaL

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Mechanic fined for servicing vehicles on pavement

Offender had left owners' vehicles in a state of disrepair and had damaged walkway

He would have earned that fine in a week especially as he won’t have paid tax.

Darren on GW forum.

Mechanic left cars in states of disrepair on path for paying customers Guilty of breaching the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Ordered to pay £450 fine, £1980 costs and £30 victim surcharge

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NEWS IN BRIEF

“Increasing costs and mounting debts” sees family-run Ipswich garage close

Owner announces forced closure days before it would have celebrated 30 years in business Sad to read this.

Classic Minis alone would struggle to sustain a business, but I would have thought that the BMW side of the business would have proved profitable?”

Eddie Bamber on GW Forum.

Ipswich MINI specialist has gone into liquidation Specialised in both classic and BMW Minis Increasing costs and mounting debt behind closure

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GONE TO THE POLLS

Advanced driver assistance systems

47% 15% 15%

23%

say they are not equipped for ADAS calibration

admit to not knowing what ADAS is

are equipped

will be investing in equipment soon

Need to know ADAS is the term for technologies such as autonomous emergency braking, parking assist and adaptive cruise control.

It’s thought that by 2020, forty per cent of all new vehicles will be fitted with ADAS. Calibration is required whenever repairs which affect the geometry of the vehicle are made.

VIDEO IN THE NEWS 11

AARON PHILLIPS OPINION

MOT is in good shape and improving for the better GW columnist, Aaron Phillips from Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services looks back on DVSA changes to the annual test over the years Enforcement certainly seems to be a serious part of improvements to the MOT.

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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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AUTOMECHANIKA PREVIEW

Everything you need to know about Automechanika Birmingham

Free CPD accredited training

4-6 June 2019

Free entry, parking and breakfast

Giveaways and competition prizes worth more than £26,000 FULL STORY

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GONE TO THE POLLS

Automechanika Birmingham 2019

53% 26% 12%

9%

of GW readers attending

want to go but may not be able to

of those going have been before

are going for the first time

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday Safe Repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles Thatcham Research

11.00am

Bodyshop Training Hub

ADAS awareness Hella Gutmann Solutions

11.15am

Technical Talks Theatre

Future of hybrid and electric vehicles Delphi Technologies

11.45am

Technical Talks Theatre

Aftermarket evolution or revolution to survive SMMT

12.00pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Profitable vehicle diagnostics James Dillon

12.15pm

Technical Talks Theatre

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday MOT modernisation DVSA

1.00pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Engine fault diagnosis Frank Massey

2.00pm

Technical Talks Theatre

Autonomous driving systems ZF Aftermarket

2.30pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Battery application, management and configuration GS Yuasa

2.45pm

Technical Talk Theatre

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNEsday Engine fault diagnosis Frank Massey

10.00am

Technical Talks Theatre

The garage of the future Schaeffler

10.30am

Aftermarket Theatre

Aftermarket challenges in the digital era IAAF

11.15am

Aftermarket Theatre

MOT modernisation DVSA

12.00pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Safe Repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles Thatcham Research

12.00pm

Bodyshop Training Hub

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESday Skills or systems?

Andy Crook

1.30pm

Technical Talks Theatre

The future of the connected car HELLA

1.45pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Unlocking start-stop battery potential Ecobat

2.15pm

Technical Talks Theatre

Top 10 factors impacting independent garages IGA

2.30pm

Aftermarket Theatre

Enhance Workshop Productivity and Performance DENSO

3.30pm

Technical Talks Theatre

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Detailed fitment instructions are supplied with all clutches, so even the most complex repairs can be clearly understood.

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AUTOMECHANIKA: SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

THURsday Top 10 factors impacting independent garages IGA

10.30am

Aftermarket Theatre

Autonomous driving systems ZF Aftermarket

12.15pm

Technical Talks Theatre

Labour: Your route to success Andy Savva

12.45pm

Bodyshop Training Hub

Enhance Workshop Productivity and Performance DENSO

1.15pm

Technical Talks Theatre

EV: Facts from fiction Steve Carter

1.45pm

Technical Talks Theatre

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AUTOMECHANIKA: GARAGE OF THE YEAR

A night to remember Official Garage of the Year to be crowned at an awards dinner after second day of show

NINE categories

These awards really highlight the skills and expertise within the independent garage sector and celebrate those talents.

Stuart James, IGA chief executive

Main prize: ÂŁ1,000 FULL STORY 25

43% Of garages turn away stop-start battery replacements.

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The bundle includes: Battery analyser, battery validation tool, memory saver, expert training, support and signage.

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AUTOMECHANIKA STAND HIGHLIGHTS

Schaeffler to exhibit ‘garage of the future’ See how repairs could be revolutionised by new technology

S140

FULL STORY

EDT Automotive set to replicate last year’s Automechanika success Treatment brand to showcase multiaward winning range of equipment

S163

FULL STORY

DENSO invites Automechanika visitors to view e-Videns Tool designed to assist workshops with customer relations and business efficiencies

Q160

FULL STORY

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Upload your DENSO compressor invoice at

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www.denso-am.co.uk * Terms & Conditions: Offer valid in UK and Ireland only. Offer valid on DENSO AC compressors only, purchased from a DENSO stockist based in UK or Ireland between May 2019 and July 2019. Final redemption date is 31 July 2019. ÂŁ10 Love2shop voucher can only be sent upon completion of the online form. DENSO reserves the right to refuse redemption requests if proof of purchase is invalid or if it is not from a DENSO stockist.

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AUTOMECHANIKA STAND HIGHLIGHTS

ECOBAT launches 'allin-one' start/stop battery solution Tool to ensure new AGM/ EFB batteries are correctly installed

H154

FULL STORY

SIP expands cleaning and battery care ranges Batteryless capacitor included in range update

X154

boosters

FULL STORY

GS Yuasa launches online training academy Industry’s first training platform

Q151

online

battery

FULL STORY

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HOT TOPICS

Independents urged to be cautious amid reman and recon parts confusion Garages still unaware of what's involved in the remanufacturing of car parts Garages misguided by common misconception Recon: components are cleaned and small repairs made = good used condition

Reman automotive parts are equivalent to a new part and is virtually indistinguishable,

explains trade association.

Reman: components dissembled, parts renewed or replaced with new = component returned to OE spec or better

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SURVEY: Remanufacturing aware of differences between recon and reman

happy to pay more for OE quality reman part over cheaper imported new unit

Many interchange the words remanufacture and recondition‌ remanufacturing is a much more complex and thorough process.

Tony Bhogal, Autoelectro.

fit recon parts

Shaftec, BTN Turbo, Ivor Searle, Autoelectro and Feather Diesel among reman brands used by respondents

fit reMAN parts

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ON THE ROAD : ANDY SAVVA

Financial understanding for independent garage owners

Workshops “burying their heads in the sand� when it comes to business finances, GWTV reports from The Garage Inspector training course Most garage owners have no great understanding of what their costs are and what relevance these costs have on what they charge customers.

Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector

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READER REVIEW

EDT Automotive engine decontamination machine Despite initial skepticism, Tim Hartley of Kettering Motorist Centre has been an EDT partner for over 18 months and says it’s been popular with customers

5.0

A customer came back and I was worried but actually he just wanted to shake my hand because he couldn’t believe the difference.

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READER REVIEW

Forte Power Clean machine review Chris Peacock of AP Autocare speaks to GWTV about his experiences with the popular four-inone machine

5.0

There’s lots of machines out there to do different things but this one does it all in one machine.

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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MORE DETAILS

FROM: Automechanika Birmingham

How to get VIP treatment at Automechanika

REPXPERT members welcomed to Schaeffler stand for a free lunch and exclusive goody bag MORE

DETAILS

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£500 trade-in bonus when you buy WAECO low emission A/C service unit

Applies to WAECO ASC 2500 G and ASC 5500 G RPA Low Emission stations MORE

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PICO AUTOMOTIVE ANSWERS YOUR PICOSCOPE QUESTIONS

Question: What's your go-to test to quickly check the health of an engine?

Pico Automotive discusses exhaust pressure testing

Quick and easy test to indicate to a customer that his/her vehicle has an engine fault

PicoScope

Exhaust pressure No expensive and measurement can indicate a unnecessary stripping of fault with a single cylinder engine components

The exhaust is the end result of all the interactions within an engine.

FULL STORY

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GRAHAM STOAKES OPINION

OPINION: Dealing with alternatively fuelled vehicle breakdowns Industry author, lecturer and GW columnist Graham Stoakes discusses alternatively fuelled vehicle breakdowns Unlike current vehicles, they won’t be able to simply top up from a jerrycan; or will they?

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TECH TIPS

Everything you need to know about auxiliary drive systems Dayco reveals essential tips and advice on auxiliary drive systems

FULL STORY

The true cost of non-genuine turbos Video highlights the risks associated with 'cheap' replacement turbochargers

FULL STORY

When to change brake fluid Differences in manufacturer guidance has been misleading, but Apec advice provides clarity

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TECH TIPS

Importance of air con system compressor oil explained Compressor at the heart of air con systems and requires correct lubrication to operate correctly

FULL STORY

Trade body urges garages to engage directly with customers in latest Work Provider Report Independent garages "should continue to engage directly with customers and promote their own brand", IGA says

FULL STORY

Platinum International explains why you should choose LUKOIL Manufacturer-approved oil "for a fraction of the price"

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ANDY PARSONS OPINION

Why don't authorities properly penalise rogue traders?

GW columnist, Andy Parsons on why the industry needs a tougher approach to unscrupulous mechanics

We need to take a much tougher line, now.

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BRAND NEWS

Volvo set to show commitment to remanufacturing at ReMaTec 2019 Swedish car manufacturer to present remanufacturing from an OEM perspective'

FULL STORY

Customer non-payments combated with TechMan integration of Payment Assist Garages can now choose for invoice amount to be repaid in four monthly instalments from customer’s debit card

FULL STORY

Revealed: invention of the first practical sliding clutch First Line tells the story of Borg & Beck's new solution to existing clutch technology

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BRAND NEWS

BMW X5 and X6 control arms named Comline’s ‘part of the month’ Comline control arms instock and available for immediate delivery

FULL STORY

Servicesure Autocentre of the Year Award winner announced M M Autos named Servicesure’s ‘Autocentre of the Year’ at eagerly anticipated evening ceremony

FULL STORY

Quality at heart of clutch range, says Blue Print How "pride in attention to detail" and precise manufacturing standards define Blue Print clutches

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READER’S EMAIL

Reader email: What happened to the promised reduction in small business rates?

Relief reported to knock a third off company bills but are independent garages benefiting?

I really would like to know if any garages out there with a rateable value over £12,500 and under £51,000 are receiving this relief.”

Roger Hannant, R H Motor Services.

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