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 opportunities for both workshops carrying out repairs and you supplying the components. Nissens offers a range of turbos designed to meet these requirements, covering passenger cars, light commercial vehicles ...

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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 blame – it is probably an issue that is either imitating a turbo failure or the root cause of one ...

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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 brand to complement its existing portfolio. The Turbo Guy says it sells turbos exclusively to the trade for up to 40% less than brand ...

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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 price is a key selling point, with remanufactured major units costing around 40% less than a brand new OEM equivalent, it is also important ...

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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 questions to its founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell. Having acquired Turbocharger Service in Huddersfield earlier this year, The Turbo Guy began the search for a ...

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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 company and explain how it started? A. The Turbo Guy was established to fill a gap in the market. Fifteen ...

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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 the technology, but why? National Sales Manager, Ann-Marie Dean, takes a trip down BIO memory lane. We were the company that pioneered BIO on ...

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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 demand, advanced technologies and expanding replacement opportunities – here’s Head of Marketing, Group Content Director, Jan Zieleskiewicz. Despite the rise in EVs, turbocharged ICEs remain the backbone of the service ...

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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 75-120PS, the four-cylinder engine covers a number of Ford and Stellantis cars and vans produced  from 2017-onwards. Vehicles include the Ford ...

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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 Zieleskiewicz, and that provides both you and your customers profit opportunities: Although following the correct service procedure is a requirement for every engine ...

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