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AS-PL Supports Young Talent at the Automobile Technology Olympics AS-PL22 March 2018 AS-PL Supports Young Talent at the Automobile Technology Olympics AS-PL was a supporting sponsor with its own stand at the semi-final of the 19th Automobile Technology Olympics at Warsaw University of Technology. Read more Choosing a tow rope: types, materials and brands MSG Equipment19 March 2018 Choosing a tow rope: types, materials and brands The differences between dynamic, steel and fabric tow ropes, and selection criteria such as length, tensile strength and working load. Read more Brake pad squeaking: how to fix the problem MSG Equipment16 March 2018 Brake pad squeaking: how to fix the problem Even new brake pads can squeak. MSG Equipment explains causes such as bedding-in and material incompatibility and how to reduce the noise. Read more How the car AC compressor works MSG Equipment12 March 2018 How the car AC compressor works Types of the compressor, the “heart” of the AC, how its electromagnetic clutch works, common faults and conditions that switch it off. Read more AS-PL at the “Buy from the First Hand” fair in Banja Luka AS-PL8 March 2018 AS-PL at the “Buy from the First Hand” fair in Banja Luka AS-PL took part in the 5th “Buy from the First Hand” fair in Banja Luka on 3–4 March 2018, presenting selected products with its new partner. Read more MSG Equipment celebrates International Women’s Day 2018 MSG Equipment5 March 2018 MSG Equipment celebrates International Women’s Day 2018 MSG Equipment celebrated International Women’s Day 2018 and shared its working schedule for 7–9 March. Read more How to organise a workplace in a service station MSG Equipment2 March 2018 How to organise a workplace in a service station Principles of heating, lighting, ventilation, socket planning and bench and shelving layout that improve mechanic productivity and work quality. Read more How faulty shock absorbers affect your car MSG Equipment26 February 2018 How faulty shock absorbers affect your car Worn shock absorbers lengthen braking distances, raise the risk of skidding in corners and reduce grip; regular checks are essential for safety. Read more Car air conditioning: how it works, common faults and diagnostics MSG Equipment16 February 2018 Car air conditioning: how it works, common faults and diagnostics MSG Equipment explains how a car air conditioner works, the main causes and signs of faults, and why proper diagnostics matter. Read more Opening a Self-Service Car Wash at a Service Centre MSG Equipment12 February 2018 Opening a Self-Service Car Wash at a Service Centre MSG Equipment reviews the advantages of self-service car washes, compares wash types and outlines the permit and planning steps for adding one to a workshop. Read more Causes and fixes for a whistling alternator belt MSG Equipment9 February 2018 Causes and fixes for a whistling alternator belt The main reasons an alternator belt whistles on a cold start or under load, how to check belt tension and what to do about it. Read more Battery operation rules in winter MSG Equipment5 February 2018 Battery operation rules in winter MSG Equipment outlines the basics of keeping a car battery healthy in cold weather: charging, electrolyte density and proper storage. Read more