Electronic management: time is money

Working with an electronic rather than a manual system to quote, bill, and receive payment from customers can impact positively on a workshop’s cash flow. By Jenny Baker.

The dangers of not using original equipment

The LuK dual mass flywheel (DMF) meets the ever increasing demands for driving comfort by absorbing undesirable engine vibrations. 

Kiwi-made Synergy V8 will star at Speedshow

Among an ever-expanding array of fascinating and exciting cars and exhibits being lined up for Speedshow ‘09, the unique Kiwi-developed Synergy V8 race engine will be a star attraction.

An explosive situation

 Being an auto electrician is an increasingly demanding job. Auto sparkies are in many instances the first port of call for cars "on the blink" - and besides diagnostics they also have to be able to do specialist, and complicated repair work.

Global award winning local parts distribution centre

The investment in the all-new Highbrook parts distribution centre (PDC) has already paid dividends for BMW Group New Zealand.
The Highbrook PDC has just been presented with the 2008 BMW Group Silver Award for excellence in part logistics. To win this award the Highbrook facility was measured with all the other global BMW subsidiary logistics operations.

Servicing Oxygen Sensors

An oxygen sensor detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a signal to the engine computer (ECM), which adjusts the air/fuel mixture to the optimal level. Too much oxygen in the exhaust gases indicates a lean mixture, which can cause performance problems, including misfires. Too little oxygen indicates a rich mixture, which wastes fuel and results in excess emissions. Either condition can shorten the life of the expensive catalytic converter.