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Which is more reliable: the speedometer on your instrument cluster or the speedometer on your navigation system?

January 27, 2022

It is a common discussion among car enthusiasts. The speed you are currently driving is always displayed on a navigation system. Compare that number next to the speed displayed by the instrument cluster and you will notice that they (often) do not match. But which of the two is the most reliable?

The 9 strangest instrument clusters from our remanufacture range

January 27, 2022

Although there is nothing wrong with 'standard', some manufacturers can not resist doing it all just a little differently. We dived into our remanufactured range and picked out the most controversial and exotic instrument clusters!

Do you remember all the motorsport facts from 2021?

December 13, 2021

Although the situation surrounding covid made the racing season a bit difficult to start, we can say that the year has been one of the most memorable seasons of recent years. Do you know the answers to our seasons overview?

Can you get the maximum score in our year-end quiz?

December 13, 2021

At the end of the year, it's always time to look back. A lot has happened again in the car industry but do you remember this year's facts? Take the test now!

Bosch ECU: these are the differences between the ME and EDC variations

November 25, 2021

Since Bosch is the main supplier of ECUs, they have released quite a few different types with different names over the years. Think, for example, of the Bosch ME, the Bosch EDC and so on. But what do all those letters in those names actually mean?

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168: Special in both design and technology

October 25, 2021

After the unveiling of the concept car in 1993, it was quiet for a long time. After four long years of waiting, it was finally there! No longer under the name Vision A 93, but fully in line with the rest of the Mercedes fleet, the car was presented as the A-Class

Is the ATE Continental Teves MK100 on its way to succeed the MK60?

September 29, 2021

With each new generation, the ABS unit becomes lighter , despite the fact that the technical possibilities continue to grow. All these techniques are super cool, of course, but don't these developments make for a more fragile combination?

This is how we make the hydraulic circuit of the ABS unit like new again during the remanufacture process

September 29, 2021

The center of an ABS unit consists of a pump motor, a hydraulic manifold and an electronic control unit (ECU). Each of these components has an important function in this and is carefully examined in our remanufacture process. That is why we recently put a brand new machine into use that supports us in remanufacturing the hydraulic distribution unit.

Vapor Phase technology, New remanufacture process ACtronics

September 2, 2021

ACtronics has made a new improvement in the quality of the remanfacturing process of instrument clusters. In the further developed remanufacture process, a Vapor Phase Machine has been added.

Integration of Android Auto in the instrument cluster: the next big thing?

August 31, 2021

In recent years, Google has worked hard to achieve an increasingly prominent role within the automotive industry. Android Auto allows you to use various apps via the infotainment system. The platform has enormous potential and that is exactly why Google now wants to go one step further. We dived into the latest developments!

8 Instrument Cluster displays which fail in the summer

July 20, 2021

In the summer period, we often see a peak when it comes to displays in instrument clusters that malfunction due to the high temperatures. But in which cars do we often see that happening? You can read the 8 most common ones here!

The 10 most beautiful purple cars for a summers day

July 19, 2021

Before we begin, of course, we must say that we may be a little biased about the colour purple. If you look at our website and logo, you will understand why. But car manufacturers also think purple is a great colour, as can be seen from the list below. We made an overview of the 10 most beautiful purple-tinted cars that rolled out of the factory.

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