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  • How to ensure long-lasting air springs

    Correct installation and proper maintenance are the bedrock of long-lasting air springs, says Lee Harris, ...

    Correct installation and proper maintenance are the bedrock of long-lasting air springs, says Lee Harris, parts specialist at Diesel Technic UK and Ireland. Here he highlights some common faults, and ...

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  • Liftmaster details the BM53000 play detector

    Said to be robust, intuitive and user-friendly, CVW hears all about the BM53000 play detector from Liftma ...

    Said to be robust, intuitive and user-friendly, CVW hears all about the BM53000 play detector from Liftmaster. Not all play detectors are made equal, and the BM53000 is certainly a great example of th ...

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  • How to prevent expensive repairs

    Regular chassis checks on trucks prevent expensive repairs, advises ZF Aftermarket. The suspension and st ...

    Regular chassis checks on trucks prevent expensive repairs, advises ZF Aftermarket. The suspension and steering components of modern trucks are designed for a long operational life. Nevertheless, the ...

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  • Ivor Searle extends LCV engine range

    Ivor Searle has added the PSA 2.2 litre BlueHDi engine for Citroën Relay, Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall Mova ...

    Ivor Searle has added the PSA 2.2 litre BlueHDi engine for Citroën Relay, Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall Movano van applications to its all-makes range. Covering over 90% of the UK’s vehicle parc, the rem ...

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  • The complexities of air springs

    febi takes a deep dive into the production of air springs, discovering that they are anything but simple! ...

    febi takes a deep dive into the production of air springs, discovering that they are anything but simple! Air springs are placed between the axles and the vehicle chassis. They carry the entirety of t ...

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  • ContiAcademy showcases capabilities

    The ContiAcademy, Continental Tyres’ industry-leading in-house training centre for tyre service and maint ...

    The ContiAcademy, Continental Tyres’ industry-leading in-house training centre for tyre service and maintenance, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. To help celebrate, the team invited journali ...

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  • ZF Aftermarket delivers transmission training

    ZF Aftermarket has delivered a specialist training session to Level 2 and Level 3 light vehicle repair st ...

    ZF Aftermarket has delivered a specialist training session to Level 2 and Level 3 light vehicle repair students at Liverpool City College, offering a deep-dive into the fundamentals of automatic trans ...

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  • Air brake pressure testing

    Ben Martins, automotive application specialist at Pico Technology, gets to the bottom of a truck facing p ...

    Ben Martins, automotive application specialist at Pico Technology, gets to the bottom of a truck facing problems with its braking, using an unexpected feature of the oscilloscope. With the introductio ...

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  • Road Transport Expo countdown begins

    The countdown has begun for Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025, with less than two weeks to go to the event. ...

    The countdown has begun for Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025, with less than two weeks to go to the event. Taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh from 24–26 June 2025, the event will host over 330 exhibitors, ...

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  • Common faults: Switchgear and water separator

    febi explains a common failure with the switchgear for transmission AND on a water separator for fuel sys ...

    febi explains a common failure with the switchgear for transmission AND on a water separator for fuel systems. SWITCHGEAR FOR TRANSMISSION Function The switchgear is required to hydraulically actuate ...

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