Product News
Schaeffler’s ‘Tea-break Training’ Zooms back into action!
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
The REPXPERT technical team made a welcome return to online training as Simon Cooper once again hosted a Zoom based ‘Tea-break Training Session’, in which Technical Training Manager, Alistair Mason br…
NSK spindle bearings boost reliability at automotive plant
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
A large manufacturer of automotive engines has significantly improved the reliability of its CNC machining centres by adopting NSK sealed spindle bearings that prevent the ingress of cutting fluid. Th…
First Line Ltd. product range extension adds 59 references
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed its latest range expansion to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines, delivering 59 additional references. The company i…
GS Yuasa urge consumers to think inside the box when choosing a leisure battery
Date: Monday 20 March 2023
Not all batteries are created equally and sometimes even the savviest consumer can get caught out by a poor-quality leisure type not lasting as long as expected. GS Yuasa explain the importance of cho…
HELLA expands Black Magic auxiliary headlamp series with 32 new lightbars
Date: Monday 20 March 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, is expanding its Black Magic product range with a total of 32 new lightbars. The company is therefore continuing a success sto…
WAI discusses the latest trends in rotating electrics
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
“While the rotating electrics market is consistent in terms of seasonal trends, –alternator failures increase by 44 percent during winter – we are seeing a greater demand for products found on newer v…
MOT CPD critical to keeping revenue streams open, urges LKQ Euro Car Parts with two weeks before the deadline
Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging MOT Testers to complete their 2022/23 MOT CPD before the end of March deadline. With less than 16 days to go, the DVSA have reported that over 19,000 Testers have yet to c…
Reducing fleet downtime key as businesses look for cost-savings, say TerraClean
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Decarbonising treatments are being increasingly used to prevent issues that cause fleet downtime, saving costs associated with loss of service time when vehicles are off the road, says engine and DPF …
Shaftec extends driveshaft range and advises on how to spot a failing part
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Shaftec, the expert supplier of remanufactured and new, Drive. Steer. & Stop. parts has extended its driveshaft programme by 69 references. The new to range parts cover 789-line applications and c…
K & S McKenzie highlight their strap and chain service
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
K & S McKenzie are highlighting their services for lifting equipment which include the assembly, testing and repairing of chains in accordance with customer requirements and also the opportunity f…
Schaeffler’s team of engine experts invites workshops to ‘talk about INA’
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Schaeffler’s team of REPXPERTs are keen to talk to professional technicians about everything related to its range of INA engine systems and components, to help them better understand the problems that…
Ring reveals new bulb marketing material and catalogue
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Ring has updated its industry leading technical bulb catalogue and bulb wall charts with new references and updates to product ranges to give motor factors and mechanics the latest bulb information. T…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Bonus Shop gets a makeover
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Schaeffler has updated its REPXPERT Bonus Shop to give members an even better range of merchandise to choose from, along with the promise of monthly special offers to tempt mechanics even further. Fro…
Schaeffler reminds mechanics: “You’ve got to be in it to win it!”
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
The clock is ticking for workshop professionals if they want to be the first of three lucky ‘REPXPERT Bonus Point Millionaires’ created by Schaeffler this year, as the first draw will be made at the b…
Clio versus Fiesta, it’s an exhausting debate!
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Klarius Products has recently updated its product catalogue with new parts for perennial rivals the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio, these include a full exhaust system for the (2012-13) Fiesta and catal…
MOTUL now available for cycle enthusiasts
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
MOTUL is using its high level of expertise in the lubricant and vehicle care sectors to enter the bicycle market for the first time - with eight new consumer products - as the launch of its new global…
WAI extends high-quality rotating electrics product line
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAI has expanded its range of alternators and starter motors with the addition of seven new parts. To meet the exacting quality demands of the UK aftermarket and th…
New developments in Autocat can dramatically decrease mis-sold parts and reduce lost sales
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023
Selling the wrong car part can cost thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles. Additionally, not selling a part for fear it’s not an exact match can also cost a business money in lost sales. Some supp…
Jepson & Co’s vintage number plates get the Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars seal of approval
Date: Friday 10 March 2023
Discovery channel’s Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars has shone a light on Sheffield-based, family-owned number plate manufacturer, Jepson & Co’s vintage and classic number plates in the latest series…
SMP Europe warns against low-quality or counterfeit EGR valves
Date: Friday 10 March 2023
Engine management specialist SMP Europe has reiterated the importance of high-quality EGR valves and engine sensors, to prevent longer-term and worsening issues on vehicles. SMP Europe supplies variou…
TecDoc strengthens coverage in the lubricants sector
Date: Friday 10 March 2023
Finding the correct motor oil can be a challenging task. TecDoc, the leading international replacement parts catalogue, enables the precise selection of the appropriate "liquid replacement part" for a…
Roadlink expands to include Brembo's Prime Line
Date: Friday 10 March 2023
When it comes to powering the performance of a brake system, Brembo Prime discs for commercial vehicles bring you the very best in brake disc technology. From raw materials, to end of the production l…
Tesla Model S steering and suspension range in at Comline!
Date: Monday 06 March 2023
Comline Auto Parts has produced its latest vehicle spotlight bulletin, where it highlights the varied steering and suspension components available for the Tesla Model S. Believe it or not, Tesla’s fir…
Powering the best: The pedigree of Yuasa and GS brand motorcycle batteries from GS Yuasa
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
GS Yuasa is the leading original equipment manufacturer for motorcycle batteries globally. With over 40 years of development, GS Yuasa motorcycle and powersport batteries are factory fitted by all maj…
Recession-proof your business with data webinar with Phocas
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
IAAF members, Phocas Software are running a webinar on Thurs 16 March at 11am GMT: Recession-proof your business with data. During periods of economic uncertainty, you need to be able to act quickly a…
Training with the Parts Specialists: For direct exchange with the workshop experts
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
The product range with automotive parts and accessories of the brands DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive has recorded considerable growth. Due to this constant diversification, questions regarding t…
New brake components from ZF Aftermarket: Sustainable, innovative, and user-friendly
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
ZF Aftermarket is launching three new or revised TRW products for brake repair; and in doing so is supporting one of the most important business areas in the independent workshop. These include a new,…
Latest First Line Ltd. range expansion introduces 56 new parts
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced 56 new references to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck ranges to kickstart its product development programme for 2023. The eve…
Klarius helps deliver cost-effective exhaust repairs
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
With the ongoing financial pressures on households today, being able to provide affordable and quality car repair options has become more crucial than ever. As the UK’s largest manufacturer of afterma…
AS-PL: Design and function of NOx sensors
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
NOx sensors are very important elements of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. It is worth knowing what they are made of in order to be able to understand better their role in the process …
Ring introduces new, brighter colours for its inspection lamp
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
To further assist technicians in their everyday work lives, in addition to the existing classic black, Ring’s MAGflex Mini LED Inspection Lamp, RIL6100, will now also be available in blue and yellow, …
BM Catalysts’ latest range expansion adds further SCR references
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts has expanded its range with 23 new part numbers, including seven new Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) references…
FAI Automotive streamlines Timing Chain Kit contents
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
Premium-quality parts supplier, FAI Automotive, has announced that it is simplifying its Timing Chain Kit (TCK) contents to create just three derivatives per application, making it easier for customer…
HELLA manufactures 500 millionth accelerator pedal sensor
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, has surpassed the mark of 500 million electronic accelerator pedal sensors. The first accelerator pedal sensors rolled off the…
Latest advanced Roar Polishing finishing range now available at Autosupplies
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
The Autosupplies Group has expanded its range of Roar Polishing detailing products, now including refinishing compounds geared towards resprayers and the repair industry. Popular with technicians, res…
Racing pedigree Mintex MINI Challenge brake discs available for the road
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023
High performance Mintex brake discs forged by thousands of miles of testing on the racing circuit are now available to drivers and technicians for road-going MINI cars. TMD Friction’s legendary Mintex…
Ring wins the Auto Express mini test for inspection lamps!
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Ring’s MAGflex Utility Inspection Lamp, RIL3700HP, has won Auto Express’s inspection lamps mini test alongside two other products, a great endorsement of the product, as the Auto Express experts put t…
LKQ Euro Car Parts announces new partnership for Starline brand with One Motorsport BTCC team
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Starline powered by LKQ Euro Car Parts has agreed a two-year partnership deal with One Motorsport, which has also signed Aiden Moffat to drive this season alongside reigning Independent Drivers’ Champ…
TRICO is OE on a range of new BMWs!
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, has announced that its rear arm and wiper blade have been chosen for the new BMW X1, 2 Series Active Tourer and iX models. The blade and arm us…
TecAlliance streamlines digital service book entries for workshops
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
TecAlliance, the leading data expert in the automotive aftermarket, has announced the latest updates to its TecRMI Service Book platform. The solution offers a simple and standardised process for reco…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 10.44226 Load sensitive valve
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
The automatic load-dependent brake force regulator has the task of making the braking effect of a truck dependent on the load condition of the vehicle. With a heavy load, the brakes are applied more a…
Banner Connects with The Shortis Group in power partnership
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Leading European manufacturer of original equipment batteries and battery accessories, Banner, has entered into a major new product distribution agreement with The Shortis Group, one of the UK’s forem…
New remote transmission cleaner puts power into workshop
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Premium diagnostics and high-end automotive equipment supplier Launch Tech has revealed its new automatic transmission cleaner, CAT-601S, helping workshops effectively and profitably maintain vehicle …
TechMan partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to streamline bookings
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Garages can increase bookings and workshop efficiency with TechMan’s latest integration, as the garage management system brand partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com. TechMan’s new WhoCanFixMyCar.com featur…
Apec braking just got BIGGER!
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
An incredible 109 lines have been added the Apec braking range in February, designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards customers can expect from Apec. This month’s range extension consis…
Banner parades more giveaway goodies
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Maintaining the brand visibility of Banner – Europe’s leading manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories - remains a cornerstone of the company’s success here in the UK. And what better way of …
Textar expands braking product ranges with new references
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its Textar aftermarket braking product lines with the introduction of new brake pad, disc, and ABS sensor references. Textar has introduced eight new br…
Mintex launches new brake pads and discs
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced four new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio, to ensure garages can offer Mintex quality across more vehi…
Gulf Lubricants listed by Marathon Warehouse Distribution
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Rossmore Lubricants, official Distributor of Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce that the brand will now be available through Marathon Warehouse Distribution. Thi…
Melett urges technicians to think ‘turbo’ this winter
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
The trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and parts, Melett, is urging technicians to stay on top of turbo maintenance this winter and has offered best practice tips to help…
