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The opportunity in replacement turbos

The opportunity in replacement turbos

Over the last decade, turbocharged engines have become standard across combustion engine vehicles. Accord ...

Over the last decade, turbocharged engines have become standard across combustion engine vehicles. According to Nissens, this trend has increased the demand for replacement turbos, creating opportunit ...

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Why do turbos get the blame for other faults

Why do turbos get the blame for other faults

When a vehicle loses power, smokes, whines, triggers a warning light or is put into limp home mode, the t ...

When a vehicle loses power, smokes, whines, triggers a warning light or is put into limp home mode, the turbo is often the first suspect, believes Carwood. The component, however, is usually not to be ...

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The Turbo Guy expands services

The Turbo Guy expands services

Remanufacturing almost 2,000 turbos per month, The Turbo Guy is expanding both its network and the range ...

Remanufacturing almost 2,000 turbos per month, The Turbo Guy is expanding both its network and the range of services it offers, especially aftersales processes. It has also launched a new trade-only b ...

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Selling remanufactured engines right

Selling remanufactured engines right

Often a distress purchase due to powertrain failure, Ivor Searle says, remanufactured engines are arguabl ...

Often a distress purchase due to powertrain failure, Ivor Searle says, remanufactured engines are arguably one of the most high-value products that you sell to garages. The company argues that while p ...

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The Turbo Guy opens distribution facility

The Turbo Guy opens distribution facility

Turbo supplier and remanufacturing specialist, The Turbo Guy, has continued its growth plans with the ope ...

Turbo supplier and remanufacturing specialist, The Turbo Guy, has continued its growth plans with the opening of a new stockholding and distribution facility in Elland, Yorkshire. We put some question ...

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The Turbo Guy’s past, present and future

The Turbo Guy’s past, present and future

PMF sits down with The Turbo Guy’s founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell, to learn about its past ...

PMF sits down with The Turbo Guy’s founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell, to learn about its past, present and future. Q. For readers who may not know The Turbo Guy, can you introduce the comp ...

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Dayco defends the belt-in-oil concept

Dayco defends the belt-in-oil concept

Dayco believes that although some might question the validity of the belt-in-oil (BIO) concept, preferrin ...

Dayco believes that although some might question the validity of the belt-in-oil (BIO) concept, preferring a traditional chain drive system, several VMs – including Ford, PSA and VAG – have embraced t ...

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Turbochargers set for strong growth

Turbochargers set for strong growth

Notwithstanding EV momentum, turbocharged engines continue to dominate workshops, according to Nissens Au ...

Notwithstanding EV momentum, turbocharged engines continue to dominate workshops, according to Nissens Automotive. With double-digit market growth forecast, the aftermarket stands to gain from rising ...

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Ivor Searle expands remanufactured engine lineup

Ivor Searle expands remanufactured engine lineup

Ivor Searle has added the 1.5L DV5 diesel engine to its all-makes range, covering 26 Ford, Peugeot, Citro ...

Ivor Searle has added the 1.5L DV5 diesel engine to its all-makes range, covering 26 Ford, Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall applications, and over 90% of the UK vehicle parc. Delivering a power output of ...

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Opportunities of PSA DV6 1.6 HDI turbo replacement

Opportunities of PSA DV6 1.6 HDI turbo replacement

The 1.6L PSA DV6 diesel engine, used in many applications, is one that needs to be serviced correctly and ...

The 1.6L PSA DV6 diesel engine, used in many applications, is one that needs to be serviced correctly and in accordance with the VM’s schedule, according to Nissens Automotive Marketing Manager, Jan Z ...

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