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Electronic management: time is money
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Working with an electronic rather than a manual system to quote, bill, and receive payment from customers can impact positively on a workshop’s cash flow. By Jenny Baker.
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UK Citroën plug-in launched
Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Electric Car Corporation (ECC) has announced the launch of the UK’s first four-seat all-electric production car.
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An explosive situation
Thursday, 14 May 2009
 Being an auto electrician is an increasingly demanding job. Auto sparkies are in many instances the first port of call for cars "on the blink" - and besides diagnostics they also have to be able to...
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Kiwi-made Synergy V8 will star at Speedshow
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Among an ever-expanding array of fascinating and exciting cars and exhibits being lined up for Speedshow ‘09, the unique Kiwi-developed Synergy V8 race engine will be a star attraction.
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The dangers of not using original equipment
Thursday, 14 May 2009
The LuK dual mass flywheel (DMF) meets the ever increasing demands for driving comfort by absorbing undesirable engine vibrations. 
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Global award winning local parts distribution centre
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
The investment in the all-new Highbrook parts distribution centre (PDC) has already paid dividends for BMW Group New Zealand. The Highbrook PDC has just been presented with the 2008 BMW Group Silver...
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A Fast Forward for Sharp Braking
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Brake parts procurement for standard passenger vehicles is usually not a problem, as a host of suppliers can provide brake components for everyday destination to destination drivers. 
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Servicing Oxygen Sensors
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
An oxygen sensor detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a signal to the engine computer (ECM), which adjusts the air/fuel mixture to the optimal level. Too much oxygen in the...
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Choosing the right oil
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Modern engine oils face a tough job, but auto technicians face an ever tougher job when deciding which engine oil to pick from the vast array on offer.
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The power behind the Mitsubishi iMiEV
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The latest phase in the evolution of personal urban transport has recently arrived on New Zealand soil, the all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV MMNZ technical services manager Lloyd Robinson gave Motor...
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Maximising revenue opportunities in a competitive market
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Since establishing Bay Nissan in 1991 the Farmer Motor Group Limited has grown to become one of the most successful multiple franchise dealerships in the Bay of Plenty region, which is now known at...
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Automotive repairers forced to compromise
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Big business is screwing the little guy and it could cost lives! That is the view of Collision Repair Association (CRA) general manager Neil Pritchard. Over recent years the industry has seen...
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Cutting tool developments for Small Part Machining
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Small-part manufacturing using Swiss tooling is a rapidly growing industry sector.
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Virtual paint tool improves vehicle corrosion protection
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Ford Motor Company is leading the development of a virtual paint simulation tool called EPD (Electro-coat Paint Deposition) that helps ensure vehicle body panels are adequately coated with electro-...
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AA Insurance squeezes repairers
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
The introduction by AA Insurance of a new approved repairer agreement that allows only a five per cent margin on new parts has not been welcome news to the collision repair industry.
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Chrysler Electric Vehicles LA debut
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Chrysler’s three production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles made their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles – the Dodge EV, Jeep® EV and Chrysler EV...
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Bosch keeps service dealer network in the loop
Thursday, 06 November 2008
The message of ongoing support and training from the Bosch representatives to their supplier service dealer network was made loudly and clearly at their recent conference held in Hamilton on the 17th...
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Dual Mass Flywheels invented by LuK
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Take for example the revolutionary invention of the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s true that flywheels have helped to eliminate cyclic irregularities of the engine for a long time. However engine...
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The Bosch Start/Stop System: reducing fuel consumption and CO² emissions
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Bosch has drawn on its combined competence in drive trains, energy management, and starter technology to develop the Bosch Smart Electronic Start/Stop System. With increasing fuel prices, ever...
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FAG wins 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award in the parts category
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
In conventional systems, the drive torque is transferred between the wheel bearing and the axle journal by means of radial splines, which have a certain amount of clearance to make mounting easier....
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