Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

The vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and the steps drivers and manufacturers can take to mitigate the risks. Types of automotive cybersecurity risks Todays smart vehicles increasingly rely on software, connectivity, and complex computer systems, opening them up to a range of cybersecurity threats.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The EyeSight system uses a static calibration method with a target placed in front of the vehicle at a specific distance. The large target looks like a huge QR code and needs to be precisely positioned relative to the centerline and front wheels of the vehicle. You need to make sure the vehicle chassis is aligned correctly.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The EyeSight system uses a static calibration method with a target placed in front of the vehicle at a specific distance. The large target looks like a huge QR code and needs to be precisely positioned relative to the centerline and front wheels of the vehicle. You need to make sure the vehicle chassis is aligned correctly.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

The sign a vehicle might have this option will be washer jets on the front bumper. Steering Angle Sensor (SAS): On MINIs without Electronic Stability Control (ESC or DSC), SAS is not installed. The second most common failure is the upper strut mounts. The next sign might be rain-sensing wipers. These mounts can leak when they fail.

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Alex's Autohaus

APRIL 7, 2023

The TSI engine (designated EA888) has been utilized in vehicles across the Volkswagen group since its inception in the late 2000s. As of 2023, the TSI engine is in its fourth generation, but in this post, we are going to look back on the third generation, used from 2015 until 2020. EA888 Gen 3 Variations Available in 1.8

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Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Due to the cost of repairs it is important to get any problems addressed as soon as possible to avoid secondary part failures.

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