Jack Corbett, Author at Garage Matters

Baz Meredith resolves severe Ford Transit DPF blockage after EGR failure

Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 20260

Independent specialist Baz Meredith provides a comprehensive guide to addressing heavily blocked DPFs, underscoring why technicians must focus on fixing root-cause emissions faults instead of...

Simply Diagnostics tackles Citroen C4 Picasso key programming issues

Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 20260

Simply Diagnostics provides a masterclass in systematic troubleshooting for intermittent remote locking and hands-free starting failures on a 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso. This example highlights...

Shifting Metal diagnoses Mercedes CLA45 AMG turbo and gearbox faults

Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett12 June, 202612 June, 20260

It’s a baptism by fire for the team at Shifting Metal as they tackle a neglected 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG bought from BCA. Despite showing...

Kerbside Mobile Mechanic: Steering linkage faults masked as ABS failures on Citroën

Jack Corbett11 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett11 June, 202612 June, 20260

A worn anti-roll bar bush can cause severe, intermittent brake pressure loss that is easily misdiagnosed as an expensive ABS pump failure. Kirby of Kerbside...

RMS Diagnostics: Aftermarket accessory faults disable Ford Focus LIN bus network

Jack Corbett10 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett10 June, 202612 June, 20260

A faulty aftermarket wind deflector can trigger a cascade of electrical failures that cripple a vehicle’s communication network, it seems. Bob Shervill demonstrates how this...

On The Ramp podcast: Phil Brookes outlines ‘marginal gains’ business strategy

Jack Corbett7 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett7 June, 202612 June, 20260

Independent garage owners must shift their focus from technical execution to strategic business management to secure long-term profitability. On the latest episode of the On...

Mechanic Mindset: Five reasons to avoid test lamps in electrical diagnostics

Jack Corbett6 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett6 June, 202612 June, 20260

Relying on traditional test lamps to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronics can compromise diagnostic accuracy and cause permanent control unit damage. Mechanic Mindset explains that traditional...

Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences

Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 20260

This latest entry in the Garage Matters Workshop Watchlist features a roundtable of elite technicians sharing their experiences of Top Awards, Top Technician competition. With...

RMS Diagnostics: Invisible fuse corrosion causes VVT fault on Peugeot 207

Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 20260

There are few things more frustrating than a time-consuming comeback caused by a ‘parts-darts’ approach to diagnostics. Robert Shervill of RMS Diagnostics investigates a persistent...

Cooper’s Mobile Mechanics: Wrong and faulty parts disrupt busy week

Jack Corbett1 May, 20261 May, 2026

by Jack Corbett1 May, 20261 May, 20261

There are few things more frustrating than clearing your schedule for a straightforward repair, only to be derailed by a faulty component straight out of...

Baz Meredith resolves severe Ford Transit DPF blockage after EGR failure

Simply Diagnostics tackles Citroen C4 Picasso key programming issues

Shifting Metal diagnoses Mercedes CLA45 AMG turbo and gearbox faults

Kerbside Mobile Mechanic: Steering linkage faults masked as ABS failures on Citroën

RMS Diagnostics: Aftermarket accessory faults disable Ford Focus LIN bus network

On The Ramp podcast: Phil Brookes outlines ‘marginal gains’ business strategy

Mechanic Mindset: Five reasons to avoid test lamps in electrical diagnostics

Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences

RMS Diagnostics: Invisible fuse corrosion causes VVT fault on Peugeot 207

Cooper’s Mobile Mechanics: Wrong and faulty parts disrupt busy week

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms