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Why does a car mechanic have to keep learning? MSG Equipment27 August 2020 Why does a car mechanic have to keep learning? Vehicle technology changes fast. MSG Equipment’s training center adds free operator training to equipment purchases and runs 3–5 day certified courses. Read more MSG Equipment27 August 2020 MSG Equipment training center: courses for technicians MSG Equipment’s training center runs 3–5 day certified courses, in person and online, on charging systems, steering, AC, brakes and shock absorbers. Read more Air conditioning or climate control: how to choose MSG Equipment20 August 2020 Air conditioning or climate control: how to choose How manual air conditioning and automatic climate control work in cars, the sensors they use and the key differences between them. Read more New features in the AS-PL website complaint panel AS-PL4 August 2020 New features in the AS-PL website complaint panel The AS-PL complaint panel gained sorting and filtering, an additional comments field and bulk submission of complaints by file upload. Read more Diagnosing hydraulic steering systems: what MSG Equipment offers MSG Equipment30 July 2020 Diagnosing hydraulic steering systems: what MSG Equipment offers From pump test benches to flushing units: MSG Equipment presents its range of equipment for diagnosing hydraulic power steering systems. Read more “Where to buy” and advanced product filters on the AS-PL website AS-PL28 July 2020 “Where to buy” and advanced product filters on the AS-PL website AS-PL added a “Where to buy” tab to find the nearest AS distributor on a map, plus new filters by vehicle, manufacturer and product type. Read more MSG Equipment test solutions for EPS/EHPS unit repair MSG Equipment27 July 2020 MSG Equipment test solutions for EPS/EHPS unit repair The MS561 controller, FlexRay cables, MS550 adapter and MS-35670 universal cable for diagnosing electric steering racks, columns and pumps. Read more How MSG Equipment Builds Its Test Bench Housings MSG Equipment23 July 2020 How MSG Equipment Builds Its Test Bench Housings MSG Equipment described how its bench and tester housings are made, from 3D design to laser cutting, CNC bending and powder coating. Read more Basket improvements on the AS-PL purchasing platform AS-PL21 July 2020 Basket improvements on the AS-PL purchasing platform Out-of-stock items can now be removed from the AS-PL basket in one click, with a downloadable report of what was removed. Read more Signs of a Faulty Hydraulic Power Steering Pump MSG Equipment14 July 2020 Signs of a Faulty Hydraulic Power Steering Pump The symptoms of a failing hydraulic steering pump, its typical service life and maintenance tips to keep it running for longer. Read more MS021: Your Helper in Diagnosing Alternator Diode Bridges MSG Equipment10 July 2020 MS021: Your Helper in Diagnosing Alternator Diode Bridges MSG Equipment’s MS021 tester checks alternator diode bridges quickly and accurately using a 0.9A current limit and 30V. Read more Shock Absorbers: Repair or Replace? MSG Equipment3 July 2020 Shock Absorbers: Repair or Replace? What affects shock absorber life, the cost and durability benefits of repair, and when a new unit makes more sense. Read more