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Introducing the Head of the Garage Gurus: Marijn Staal

Garage Gurus is your online automotive resource, available On The Go, Online, On Call and Onsite. But how did Garage Gurus start? And what does the future hold? Discover more in our interview with Marijn Staal, head of the Garage Gurus.

The person on the other end of the line:
Jerome Coppo

When you call Garage Gurus, you might reach Jerome Coppo, one of our dedicated Garage Gurus On-Call staff. Read more about him, his automotive background and his passions.

Garage Gurus:
A New Era in Customer Support

Enjoy a new era in customers support with Garage Gurus from Federal-Mogul Motorparts. Receive the support you need Online, On-Call, On-the-Go and Onsite. Available in 6 languages for 30 countries. Discover more here.

Under the Hood
with Dmitry

Living and working in Moscow, Dmitriy has amassed a wealth of experience over his 17 professional years. Now working at VDV (ВДВ), he sat down to tell us the some of the interesting things he has learnt and experienced as a professional mechanic.

Behind the Gate
with VDV

We sat down with Oleg Korostelyov, Co-founder and director of VDV. The garage is named after the acronym for Russia’s airborne troops and hosts 26 mechanics alongside eight administrative staff, many of them ex-military.

Under the Hood
with Michal Hajduk

We chat with Michal Hajduk at PPKS MAN, an authorised dealer of MAN trucks. Michal is a 34-year-old Technical Advisor with 8 years of experience in the industry and in his spare time he likes to restore older vehicles.

Behind the Gate
with ACG Auto

ACG Auto has served Kraków’s car enthusiasts for over 26 years. We talk with Service manager Grzegorz Wierzba and discover the story behind the garage and how from its base near the city’s Stock Exchange its expert team has enjoyed both motorsport and commercial success.

Your diesel filter water separator explained

Did you know that condensation in your diesel engine can get into your fuel system, contaminating your diesel? This is a less of a problem for petrol cars, as diesel engines (unlike petrol engines) don’t have vapor pressure to displace air. In other words, as the fuel tank heats up, the air expands and is forced out. Unfortunately, when the tank cools down, humid air is sucked back into the tank and water condenses on the cooler tank walls.

Halogen vs. Xenon headlights. What are the differences?

How many differences between halogen and xenon headlights do you know? How do each type of headlight work? And which gives you a larger range of vision in the dark? Check and refresh your knowledge with this Garage Gurus guide.

Discover the oil filter bypass valve

Oil is essential for the smooth lubrication of your engine. However, dirty oil can cause extensive and expensive damage to your engine. This means that having a working oil filter is important for maintaining the health of your engine.

Everything you need to know about diagnosing your ignition coils

The ignition coil (also known as a spark coil) is one of the most important elements of the ignition system used with a gasoline engine. The ignition coil generates an electric charge converting the low voltage into high voltage. High voltage, which in the final phase is converted by a spark plug into a spark - which ignites the fuel-air mixture accumulated in the combustion chamber.

How to check and replace a lambda sensor?

A lambda sensor, or oxygen sensor, is a vital element in your car’s emissions systems, ensuring that your fuel mixture has the right amount of oxygen for efficient and environmentally-friendly combustion. In this blog post, we’re going to briefly look at what a lambda sensor is, how it works, when you should check it and how to replace it.

How to fit spark plugs

Without spark plugs, your petrol engine won’t start or run. But, for the engine to run smoothly they need to be maintained at regular intervals (your owners’ manual will tell you how often this is needed). Warning signs that your spark plugs need to be replaced include difficulty in starting the car, a rough sound when idling, misfiring, reduced engine power and increased fuel consumption.

How to test glow plugs

Glow plugs ensure your diesel car starts – no matter how cold it is. Located in every cylinder of your engine, they ensure your car burns fuel efficiently, with minimal polluting gases. But, what can you do if you start to suspect that your glow plugs aren’t working as well as they should be?

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Introducing the Head of the Garage Gurus: Marijn Staal

The person on the other end of the line:
Jerome Coppo