The TTHQ Blog
Commentry, learning, news and views from the crew at TTHQ
How do I become a Master Technician (or a Master Mechanic)
Becoming a Master Technician A vehicle technician who wants to become a Master Technician can achieve the title and qualification of after 5 years or more of practical experience, and after they undergo a programme of technical training at level 4. The Master...
Diagnostic Assistance Version 16 Final Update
IMPORTANT Diagnostic Assistance Final Update for Windows 10 During December we released a free update for Diagnostic Assistance Version 16. This update, the final update for Version 16, enables it to run under the current iteration of Windows 10 (20H2). IT IS...
Retro-electrification, converting retro Ford to electric power.
Here is a pretty cool conversion of one of Fords finest, A MK1 Cortina. The conversion was carried out by Charged Garage in Australia (https://chargedgarage.com/). Check out their page for more details and information. Tim Harrison runs the car out of Brisbane and...
Video Of The Week – BMW Engine Running Faults
Our video of the week this week highlights the importance of a good technical process. Featuring Pine Hollow Diagnostic's YouTube video, who in turn features New Level Auto's YouTube video. Often DTC's are a symptom, and it can be easy to be distracted by them;...
Retro-electrification, converting ‘retro’ BMW’s to Electric.
The world of electric vehicle 'retro' conversions has been active for a good few years. It has remained largely confined either to geeky types who are plugging away in their home garages and labs doing some really clever things adapting parts from crashed EV's and...
The ‘4 Rights Of Diagnostics’ Sticker Giveaway.
Please enter your details in the form below to get your free '4 Rights Of Diagnostics' sticker (125mm x 75mm). Once you have the sticker you can enter to win a fantastic OTC test light made famous by Scanner Danner. If you've already got a sticker, you're good to go...
Diagnostic Infographic – Relative Compression
We're working on some diagnostic infographics to remind technicians of the tests they can do to perform quick and accurate diagnostics.These fit into out Four Rights of Diagnostics - Measure the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, with the right tool.Let...
Autonomous Nissan Leaf Self Drives to Sunderland
Technical Topics are actively bringing technical understanding and training solutions to UK aftermarket garages and technicians. We were very interested in following the story of the Nissan led HumanDrive consortium, as it touches two areas of vehicle technology,...
Garages Falling Out Of Love With Parts Vendors
One of the constant themes in discussion amongst the wider trade is the supply of parts. There always seem to be common threads to the conversation, but the biggie is that the parts vendor sell parts directly to private car owners at ‘cheaper than trade’ prices.
The Big Day Out – Diagnostic Seminar Sat May 11th Chatham
The Big Day Out South is soon to be upon us. Diagnostic specialists James Dillon, Andy Crook and David Wagstaff will be hosting an audience led diagnostic day in Chatham's historic dockyard. This event is being hosted by Autotechnician magazine and promises to offer...