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Vehicle air conditioner maintenance: get the car ready for summer MSG Equipment2 July 2020 Vehicle air conditioner maintenance: get the car ready for summer A pre-season AC check keeps cabin air cool and fresh. Antibacterial cleaning, a performance check and routine servicing are the key steps. Read more How to avoid problems that lead to alternator failure MSG Equipment22 June 2020 How to avoid problems that lead to alternator failure The alternator’s weak points, how overload and misuse affect it, and what to do to extend its life. Read more Is opening a service station worth it? How to estimate profits MSG Equipment19 June 2020 Is opening a service station worth it? How to estimate profits Before opening a workshop, define its services, target customers and investment and running costs; first, check whether income will cover expenses. Read more Training in car maintenance and repair MSG Equipment15 June 2020 Training in car maintenance and repair Qualified mechanics are in high demand. MSG Equipment’s Training Center offers on-site and online courses on starters, steering, AC compressors and brake calipers. Read more MS20003 tool for air spring bellows repair MSG Equipment9 June 2020 MS20003 tool for air spring bellows repair MSG Equipment’s MS20003 tool lets one person fit a universal air sleeve up to 140 mm in diameter onto an air spring in 1–2 minutes. Read more How to set up a small car repair shop: five useful tips MSG Equipment4 June 2020 How to set up a small car repair shop: five useful tips Choosing a specialisation and target brands, hiring and training staff, and investing in the right equipment to start a small workshop on a budget. Read more Universal cable MS-35670 widens the range of EPS units that can be diagnosed MSG Equipment28 May 2020 Universal cable MS-35670 widens the range of EPS units that can be diagnosed Developed for the MS561, the MS-35670 universal cable lets many CAN-controlled racks, columns and pumps be diagnosed without a dedicated cable, with some limitations. Read more 2020 special offer on the MS561 EPS controller MSG Equipment25 May 2020 2020 special offer on the MS561 EPS controller In 2020 MSG Equipment bundled training, CAN and FlexRay cables, a cable storage system and ongoing technical support with the MS561 EPS controller. Read more Cleaning Techniques Before Unit Repair and Remanufacturing MSG Equipment20 May 2020 Cleaning Techniques Before Unit Repair and Remanufacturing Physico-chemical washing, electrochemical polishing, ultrasonic and mechanical cleaning methods used before repairing automotive units. Read more Common myths in alternator diagnostics MSG Equipment18 May 2020 Common myths in alternator diagnostics Why DIY alternator tests with a multimeter, a drill and bulb, or an oscilloscope fall short on modern alternators. Read more Can you recharge a car air conditioner yourself? MSG Equipment13 May 2020 Can you recharge a car air conditioner yourself? Refrigerant loss, the correct service steps, and why DIY recharging without a leak test can lead to costly compressor failures. Read more A Useful Feature of the MS004 and MS002 Benches: F67 MSG Equipment21 April 2020 A Useful Feature of the MS004 and MS002 Benches: F67 The F67 function on MS004/MS002 benches acts as a built-in voltage regulator, allowing 12V alternators to be tested without their regulator. Read more