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Lead-free Foul Up
• LEAD-FREE petrol causes engines to produce "black sludge" in the oil and is leading to engine failure, warns QR's Tony Crozier. At the Federation of Engine Remanufacturers'......
Service Failing
• POOR COMMUNICATIONS and inconsistent workmanship are the main failings of the vehicle repair industry, according to a Which survey. Julian Edwards of the Consumers'......
Supa Scania
• AS PREDICTED in last month's Workshop, Scania has launched its Supadeal parts promotion. The first components to be included are road springs and brake drums. Road spring......
Maa's New Standard
• NEW STANDARDS to stamp out shoddy repairs and servicing are to be imposed on workshops by the Motor Agents Association. From 1 July workshops will be forced to give parts and......
Hse Welding Guides
• THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has published two Guidance Notes on the assessment of exposure to welding fumes and the control measures required. Guidance Note EH54,......
Ro-r Recalls Wheel Studs
• RUBERY ()WEN-ROCKWELL warns that a number of incorrectly heat-trested wheel studs have entered the aftermarket. The studs, part numbers 21004772 and 21004773, are specified......
Airbag Replacement
▪ Axle and suspension manufacturer Phoenix is setting up a 24-hour air bellows replacement company called Ai rpart, The new company will hold a stock of every air bag used on......
About Safety
• THE ROAD Transport Industry Training Board has published a health and safety manual for repair workshops. It covers legislation and codes of practice relating to employees,......