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Been in a Crash? Then Scan it twice!
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
After any vehicle accident has occurred, it is important to perform both pre-repair and post-repair full diagnostic scans to all ECU modules to test for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
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Parts
Boosted: Explaining turbo replacement
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Next minute the engine was over-revving and I could not shut it down. All we did was replace the turbo. This is the problem. Only the turbo was replaced.
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Other
Controlling workplace emotions
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
With employment relationships under severe Covid-19 induced pressure, Jo Douglas offers some timely guidance on how to deal with behavioural issues in the workplace.
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Diesel Industry News
PRECISION GUIDES DELICATE DEMOLITION
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
A prominent New Zealand demolition company has celebrated its 25th anniversary by successfully completing a particularly complex and culturally sensitive assignment. 
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Parts
Braking news from BNT and Brembo 
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
This is why these guys are the experts: how long does it take to be recognised as an expert in a particular trade-based field?  A decade? Two? 
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News
Why use a DC to DC Charger?
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
REDARC has fielded many inquiries from customers over the years relating to the problems they experience with the charging of dual or auxiliary batteries in late model vehicles.
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Motorsport
Holden’s competition heritage celebrated at Bathurst this year
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
This year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 was a bitter-sweet occasion for emotional fans of iconic marque Holden when the official factory team was officially farewelled from the Virgin Australia S
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Ed Speak
Celebrating a year in the hot seat
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
My first issue as editor was November 2019 so this issue starts my 2nd year. 
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Diesel Industry News, Video Content
Scania video showcases New Zealand
Friday, 09 October 2020
Scania's new video is a simple celebration of all the hard work that’s gone in over the past two years to create a Scania experience that is truly tailor-made for NZ businesses.  
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News
Fixing Tyre Flat Spots 
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
In April 2020, data from Apple Mobility Trends(1) suggested that motorists in Australia were driving 70 percent less compared with January 2020 and in New Zealand for level 4 nearly 90 percent less
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News
High-performance radiators for high-performance engines: the honeycomb radiator 120 years ago
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Effective cooling of the combustion engine was, and still is, a prerequisite for producing powerful engine output.
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Ed Speak
Simpler times
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Over the last few months, we have posted a number of historic dealership service photos to the Motor Equipment News Facebook page.
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OEM
Holden Launches GM Trade Parts
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
  An automotive trade-only programme for Holden Genuine, ACDelco Parts, and Chevrolet Genuine Service Parts.
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Panel & Paint
Bulldog inspires restoration team
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
British icon, the Aston Martin Bulldog, now in its sixth month of restoration at Classic Motor Cars in Bridgnorth, continues to reveal its secrets to those who are working on it.
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Parts
Why Torque and not power is the driving force behind performance clutches
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
“Power will get you over the mountain, but torque (force) is what moves mountains for you.” Whenever talking to anybody about performance cars, it is way too easy to get lost in the hype of engine
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Other
The tech effect
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
In the wake of Covid-19’s upheaval worldwide, nzbusiness magazine asked Dr Michelle Dickinson about the support role technology played in maintaining business continuity.
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Parts
Counter-Intuition: Brakes,Braking and the BT62
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
The objectives for the Brabham BT62 were very simple – design and build the most dynamic driver’s car in the world.  It should come as no surprise, then, that the BT62’s brakes play a critical role
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News
What’s better than winning Bathurst? Winning the Supercars Championship – and that’s what Repco has done!
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Australasia’s premiere racing series has a new partner, with Repco announcing a five-year deal to bring fans the Repco Supercars Championship from 2021.
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Motorsport
Debut win Debut win for Riberas/Kelly & Aston Martin at Teretongafor Riberas/Kelly & Aston Martin at Teretonga
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
The Heart of Racing-backed Aston Martin Vantage GT3 driven by Spaniard Alex Riberas and two-time D1NZ Drift champion Darren Kelly from Auckland took an enthralling victory over the winners of the r
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Diesel Industry News
Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
The fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz heavy duty trucks is being steadily reduced.
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