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Spot the Difference Between OE and Aftermarket
The difference in appearance between aftermarket and OE components can cause technicians to wonder if they are fitting the correct part. However, the reality is that the visible differences result from careful engineering to improve comfort and safety. KYB delves...

Cambiare - A Vital Source of Information
As technology develops faster than ever and the aftermarket demands evolve, it is important that suppliers are able to support their customers’ needs. Cambiare backs up their extensive range offering with technical expertise to match, which they are happy to...

What’s New From KYB
KYB are constantly expanding their range to ensure they serve all customer needs. They’ve recently added 73 new references including a selection of shock absorbers, coil springs, suspension mounting kits and shock absorber protection kits. Highlights include: • RA5049 –...

The Complete (Rep)Set
When repairing a defective dual mass flywheel (DMF) it is advisable to replace the clutch at the same time. By doing so, premature clutch damage is avoided and the customer is saved from a second visit to the garage to...

Avoid Wasting Time on Warranties
Diesel system problems are commonly misdiagnosed, and issues can be attributed to faulty injectors or pumps. As a result, 45% of all diesel injector or pump warranty claims that Carwood receives have ‘No Fault Found’. In order to reach a...

NRF Explains EGR Coolers
The European Emission Standard continually tightens the CO2 (carbon dioxide) and NOx (nitrogen oxide) emissions from petrol and diesel vehicles. Diesel cars produce more NOx than petrol cars, due to the higher combustion temperature in the diesel engine. EGR System...