VW Polo petrol engines can suffer with sticking valves due to carbon build up on valves and valve seats resulting in an engine misfire, low compres
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Inside Line: First Line
Wheel Bearings
The fifth generation VW polo, also known as the 6R, was introduced in 2009 and is based on the VAG PQ25 platform, which is
Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the VW Polo IV (2002 - 2009)
Inside Line: Remy
Rotating Electrics
Remy warns of the potential problems for the technician because a wide variety of starters and alternators were fitted
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- 1993 models had a problem with the security of the brake pipes not being correctly secured the steering rack which caused the pies to chafe t
NGK gives garages chance to win a VW and increase profits
Three lucky winners could drive away with a new brand new Volkswagen Up by simply ordering NGK products before January 31 2014. The latest promotion from the spark plug manufacturer has sees it team up with Unipart Automotive to offer independent garages the chance to win a number of instant prizes from a scratch card.
Another counterfeiter caught by Autodata and Trading Standards
Autodata has snared another prolific software counterfeiter in south of England with the help of Trading Standards. The suspect who was arrested for piracy and distribution of illegal software, was apprehended in a combined operation between Autodata, Southampton Police and Slough, Monmouthshire and Southampton Trading Standards.
IMI and IGA to promote apprenticeships at open evening
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the Independent Garage Association (IGA) are aiming to bolster SME’s involvement in apprenticeships. Dr Paul Spears, Head of Return on Investment Programme at the IMI will deliver a presentation focusing on the return on investment and the financial benefit that garages and workshops can receive from being involved in apprenticeships, by referring to some key findings from a recent IMI investment study.
CAT AWARDS 2014: TIME TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Voting for the 2014 CAT Awards is now open! It is now time to show your support to those nominees shortlisted, who you feel deserve recognition from the aftermarket