Ford Ka 1.3 between 1996 and 2009 is commonly affected by a wiring fault causing the alternator/battery warning light to remain on or flicker&
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Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the Ford Ka (1996-2009):
Inside Line: Fahren
The Ka has only had 3 recalls via VOSA, though all were for braking issues.
Inside Line: Cambiare
Ignition coils and lead sets are often requested from Cambiare due to hard-starting and misfires.
Bosch Car Service Network eases through TSI audit
Bosch Car Service has scored more than 99 percent in its customer satisfaction rating and passed through the Trading Standards Institute's audit.
Could your business benefit from new £10 million scheme
Small and medium-sized businesses hit by flooding could benefit from financial support in a new £10 million package announced by Government today. Although there is no cap on maximum payments under the Business Support Scheme hardship funding, Government suggests that equivalent schemes have seen average claims of £2,500 per business
ENGINEERING – AN IMAGE BOOST FOR THE SECTOR
More young people are thinking about a career in engineering following a campaign to stimulate interest amongst school goers. The Tomorrow’s Engineers Week ran in early November last year and aimed to get government, employers and educators enthusing about the potential with jobs in engineering
Apprentices could generate 300% return on investment
A well-recruited and trained apprentice can generate a return on investment of up to 300 percent for automotive businesses, according to a new study from the Institute of the Motor Industry. Based on a £50 hourly charge out rate, the report says businesses stand to benefit between £1.50 and £300 for every £1 they put in.
West Midland garages install the most timing belt kits in the UK
Gates says that technicians in the Midlands are installing more timing belt kits to vehicles than anywhere else in the UK. The biggest supplier of auxiliary belt drive systems (ABDS) and synchronous drive belt system to workshops was Stoke-on-Trent’s A-Z Motor Spares
Workshops can profit from the new MOT rules on DPFs
Garages can use the latest MOT regulations on the diesel particulate filters to their advantage and maximise their profits, says Randstad. It suggests that workshops look to revive a failing DPF rather than falling foul of legislation by removing the exhaust after treatment device.