Professional Motor Factor

How are poor road conditions accelerating wear

How are poor road conditions accelerating wear

The lasting effects of winter weather are making themselves felt this spring. Successive periods of heavy ...

The lasting effects of winter weather are making themselves felt this spring. Successive periods of heavy rainfall, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and worsening road degradation have accelerated pothole ...

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The correct way to replace a strut mount

The correct way to replace a strut mount

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that ca ...

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that carries safety and performance implications if it is not handled correctly – this is where you pl ...

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ZF Aftermarket introduces range of Sachs air struts

ZF Aftermarket introduces range of Sachs air struts

As the number of vehicles equipped with air springs continues to rise – many of them with air struts – na ...

As the number of vehicles equipped with air springs continues to rise – many of them with air struts – naturally, the demand in the aftermarket increases too. ZF Aftermarket has responded by introduci ...

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Comline emphasises the importance of quality parts

Comline emphasises the importance of quality parts

The distributor has welcomed the government’s pledge to help fix Britain’s potholes – but believes the “s ...

The distributor has welcomed the government’s pledge to help fix Britain’s potholes – but believes the “stark reality” of the situation emphasises the need of quality steering and suspension component ...

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Febi’s solution to common Ford Mondeo fault

Febi’s solution to common Ford Mondeo fault

Charles Figgins, bilstein group’s product and technical information manager, highlights “one of the most ...

Charles Figgins, bilstein group’s product and technical information manager, highlights “one of the most commonly affected components” on a fourth generation Ford Mondeo (2007-2014) and febi’s solutio ...

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Dayco discuss suspension sales in an EV world

Dayco discuss suspension sales in an EV world

Despite the rise of EVs, demand for steering and suspension parts continues – offering independents a rel ...

Despite the rise of EVs, demand for steering and suspension parts continues – offering independents a reliable, long-term revenue stream. That’s the message from Dayco, and here’s its national sales m ...

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Your influence in the supply chain

Your influence in the supply chain

In the competitive landscape of the trade, you sit at the heart of the supply chain. Your choices – from ...

In the competitive landscape of the trade, you sit at the heart of the supply chain. Your choices – from what you stock to what you recommend – directly influence the success of independent garages an ...

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The benefits of polyurethane suspension bushes

The benefits of polyurethane suspension bushes

In part two of Polybush’s article, following on from Ellis Blackman’s explanation about why polyurethane ...

In part two of Polybush’s article, following on from Ellis Blackman’s explanation about why polyurethane is the company’s solution to premature bush failures, he dives into the strengths of the materi ...

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Understanding suspension bush failures

Understanding suspension bush failures

Suspension bushes may be small components, but their impact on vehicle performance, safety and ride quali ...

Suspension bushes may be small components, but their impact on vehicle performance, safety and ride quality is immense, according to Polybush’s Ellis Blackman. He claims that understanding common susp ...

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Bilstein evaluates ball joints and stabiliser bars

Bilstein evaluates ball joints and stabiliser bars

Bilstein Group UK Technical Marketing Manager, Charles Figgins, provides a detailed, informative overview ...

Bilstein Group UK Technical Marketing Manager, Charles Figgins, provides a detailed, informative overview of ball joints and stabiliser bars. The ball joint is an important part of a vehicle’s suspens ...

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