Think Car to help workshops tackle diagnostic and data access challenges at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Think Car UK is set to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, showcasing its AI-powered THINKTOOL 394 and 399 diagnostic tools, VAG Secure Gateway access and remote technical support service, alongside its wider range of workshop equipment, to help technicians work ...

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Delphi has unveiled its latest generation of DS diagnostic tablets, designed to “deliver faster performance, improved connectivity and greater flexibility” so your customers can tackle today’s complex vehicle repairs. The new tablets form part of Delphi’s advanced Workshop Solutions portfolio, combining next-generation hardware with the brand’s diagnostic software and integrated technical data. Both the DS380E ...

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Thinkcar has extended its offering with new AI-powered tools; the technology in the THINKTOOL 394 and 399 automatically scans the whole vehicle, explains fault codes and offers a step-by-step guide through repairs for many vehicle systems. Plus, coverage improves regularly as the AI gathers information from all users. Made to OE-level specifications, the THINKTOOL Euro ...

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Although technicians perform diagnostics and install replacement components when an original part fails, DENSO believes it’s beneficial for you to understand the differences between similar parts. This helps ensure the correct component is supplied for the repair. Despite the rise in popularity of pure electric powertrains, VMs are still under intense pressure to improve the ...

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After unveiling ZF [pro]Diagnostics, a digital platform designed to provide workshops with access to protected diagnostics, in the last issue, Sebastien Thiriez – ZF Aftermarket’s sales leader workshop digitalisation – steps up to answer questions about how the launch has the potential to impact business opportunities and the factor workshop relationship, as well as insights ...

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ZF Aftermarket has launched ZF [pro]Diagnostics, a one-stop shop solution designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workshops. “Selected distributors” will be able to sell the new tool, while it will also be available through the WABCO Customer Centre e-commerce webshop. This new diagnostics platform combines the power of two tools – ZF MultiScan ...

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A diagnosis was required for a 2020 Škoda Karoq 1.0 TSI after the vehicle’s owner brought an unusual problem to the workshop – ALLDATA Europe, via ALLDATA Repair, came to the workshop’s aid. The customer reported ‘jerking’ when accelerating, but, despite clear symptoms, the vehicle’s fault memory did not show any corresponding indications. The technician ...

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Workshops are facing new challenges; advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric powertrains are just two examples of modern, complex vehicle technologies. ALLDATA Europe UK Sales Director, Simon Frost, puts a case forward for the need of OE repair data: At the end of 2023, the IMI estimated that one in 10 cars were equipped ...

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Precise engine control is paramount for optimising performance, emissions and fuel economy, according to bilstein group. A component that plays a key role in this balance is the 5-wire wide-band oxygen sensor – here’s Charles Figgins, technical marketing manager, to explain. Found in modern diesel and direct-injection petrol engines, these sensors offer a range of ...

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‘Diagnostics and batteries go hand-in-hand’ according to Ecobat Battery Training Manager, Christopher Jones. The diagnostic procedures that your workshop customers undertake are now a fundamental part of vehicle servicing. During a repair, fault finding is a regular requirement in order for many issues to be resolved. Alongside this growth in diagnostic activity, according to Ecobat ...

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