Having witnessed recent confusion and inaccuracies in a recent publication I thought a look back at current measurement, tools and process, its intended to provide some much needed clarity. Our history, and the measurement of current goes all the way back to the dark days of off car ecu testing, using a network 500 terminal. [...]
I love the word misfire, it’s the most misused expression in the technician’s vocabulary! Simplistically it falls into 3 categories, 1. Ignition malfunction, 2. Mechanical faults, 3. Fueling errors. There we are all done end of topic......well not quite, let me spend the next 700 or so words expanding on why & how. Combustion failure [...]
Live Diagnostics Fed up with falling behind with the latest vehicle technology ? Missing opportunities by turning away profitable diagnostic work ? Want to train in the latest diagnostic techniques and equipment but can't afford to shut your workshop ? At Auto-inform we understand and we have the solution.... With our unrivalled experience [...]
We are very excited to announce this years Autoinform Live line up! Autoinform is a weekend of Live hands-on diagnostics, we will be showcasing the latest products, technology and equipment available in the aftermarket. This eventful weekend will offer live Training sessions, seminars and on vehicle demonstrations. Improve your business, learn new techniques and network [...]
ADS Automotive Workshop Blog- Presented into the workshop this week we had a once very desirable and impressive VW Touareg equipped with a beast of engine in the shape of a V10 diesel which on it’s day produces a whopping 308 bhp and 750 nm torque, almost as eye watering as the maintenance and running [...]
AUDI TTRS, 8J ENGINE CDLB Faced with a, Audi TTRS from a well-respected vw specialist we just know it’s not going to be straight forward. Let’s begin with the facts, a new injector had been fitted, not sure why! And the good old chestnut a new intake swirl flap motor. Following which the vehicle ran [...]
Article by Andrew Kelly Owner of Drighlington MOT and service station. Not all jobs go to plan. After completing the LUK DSG clutch course we were pleased when a 2011 VW Golf 1.6 Bluemotion with the 7 speed DSG gearbox fitted and a clutch fault. After a discussion with the customer some element of doubt [...]
All garage friends must read this, too funny not to share. Email from Customer- Dave, After speaking with you yesterday and indicating that the replacement of the DPF on my NISSAN would be around £800 I called in this morning on the expectation of giving you the go ahead for the work to be done. [...]
Autoinform Live is a hands-on training and networking weekend designed to bring together independent garages with tier 1 manufactures and Automotive trainers. The weekend covers everything from vehicle diagnostics, business development, selecting and fitting the correct parts and new technologies within the Automotive trade. I would like to say a massive thank you to all [...]
The New Year brings an exciting start to our new training facility at our Preston workshop. Dedicated diagnostic bays run side by side with our commercial repair facility. Training can now be conducted in real time within a live commercial environment, we believe this is a unique opportunity for trainees as well as research and [...]
