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Gear Up for Change or Join the Dinosaurs

David Foster explains what the independent workshop needs to do to stay relevant in the ever-changing world of the automotive industry....
David Foster

1st Dec, 2022 - 6 min read

the workshop
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Dyslexia and the Motor Trade, a Curse or a Blessing?

As most of us ask ourselves at some point: “Why did I ever become a workshop technician?” The answer normally starts when you’re a...
Andy Brooke

3rd Nov, 2022 - 3 min read

Clone Diagnostic Tools
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7 Reasons to Never Buy Clone Diagnostic Tools

Clone (counterfeit) diagnostic tools can be much cheaper than their genuine counterparts, but are they worth the saving?...
Maverick Team

3rd Oct, 2022 - 3 min read

opus announcement
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New Distribution Partner – Opus IVS

Maverick Diagnostics and Opus IVS have agreed on a joint distribution venture. Opus IVS customers will be able to purchase fully supported 100% original...
Maverick Team

3rd May, 2022 - 1 min read

BMW i8 EV Banner image
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Learning to Live with and Eventually Love EVs – By a Massive Petrol Head

I clearly remember the days I started to hate E​Vs (Electric Vehicles). I had gone with a friend to pick up her daughter from...
Andy Brooke

15th Feb, 2022 - 8 min read

BMW diagnosis in process
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How to Earn a Living from Vehicle Diagnostics – Now and in the Future

Over the last 25 years, I have worked as a diagnostic technician, running my own workshops. I have sold and supported aftermarket and OEM...
Andy Brooke

20th Dec, 2021 - 9 min read

BMW Vouchers Stability Issues
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BMW Vouchers Due To Stability Issues 15.09.20 – 29.09.20

BMW has just announced a Voucher Scheme to reimburse customers affected by the poor stability of the AOS portal between Tuesday 15th September and...
Maverick Team

12th Oct, 2020 - 1 min read

Windows 7 EOL Notice
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Are you prepared for the end of Windows 7?

After a decade of service, Microsoft is ending support of Windows 7 on 14th January 2020. This means that any device still running Windows...
Maverick Team

18th Dec, 2019 - 1 min read

Security Gateway Modules
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The Rise and Necessity of Stocking OEM Diagnostic Systems: Innovations Through Security Gateway Modules

Before the introduction of Security Gateway Modules, non-OEM diagnostic tools could access all diagnostic information within a car....
Maverick Team

27th Aug, 2019 - 3 min read

Maverick Diagnostics Paperless Service Recordings
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Paperless Service Recordings and The Rising Importance of OEM

Car service history books are on the decline. Manufacturers now are moving to paperless service recordings linked to servers; most already have, and they’re...
Maverick Team

27th Aug, 2019 - 2 min read

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