Product News
Apec Truck launches king pin kits and caliper repair kits
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer Apec Truck has added two new ranges to its portfolio: King Pin Kits and Caliper Repair Kits. Both ranges are manufactured and rigorously tested to OE specif…
Comline launches new steering and suspension brochure
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) is pleased to unveil its new steering and suspension brochure, which champions the brand’s all-makes range, the manufacturing and testing that underpins the product line, …
SMP Europe launches new EGR Valves at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Leading engine management specialists, SMP Europe, unveiled its latest EGR Valves range at industry trade show, Automechanika Frankfurt 2022, offering show visitors a first look at its engineering exp…
TMD Friction gives valued relining facility customers its quality seal of approval
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
TMD Friction has awarded some of its key customers special status as an approved commercial vehicle brake relining centre, in the first-of-a-kind accreditation by the braking friction specialist. The …
Ring Automotive joins praise of rally marshals with prize draw addition
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier Ring Automotive joined the chorus of thanks for the ‘Orange Army’ of volunteer marshals at the recent Woodpecker Rally with a donation to the event’s prize draw for eve…
Volkswagen specialist turns to febi for quality parts range for classic vehicles
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialist febi’s extensive range of original equipment (OE) matching quality components and vast vehicle parc coverage has helped a unique workshop expand its service offering.…
WAI expands starter motor and alternator range
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAI has expanded its range of starter motors and alternators with the addition of five new high-quality references. To meet the exacting quality demands of the UK a…
Launch Tech highlights importance of DPF cleaning
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
With renewed focus on emissions and air quality, Launch Tech has highlighted the importance of diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning, with demand increasing for its DPF cleaning gun and fluid. Dies…
TactoTek and ams OSRAM cooperate to optimise RGB LED for in-mold structural electronics to drive innovations in car illumination
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Finnish IMSE pioneer TactoTek and ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has announced that they are co-operating to help revolutionise the car interior market by delivering thin,…
WAI hails Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 success
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, headed to Germany at the beginning of the month for Automechanika Frankfurt 2022, to showcase its renowned quality – and meet customers face to face again. WA…
TechMan highlights the importance of Garage Management Systems as MOT peak hits
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Garage management system, TechMan, is encouraging garages and service centres to work smarter not harder - and ensure they plan ahead, particularly during the busy MOT season. Research from GiPA* show…
Banner updates CV and plant sector literature
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Having recently introduced AGM (Absorbent Glass Matt) and EFB technology into its proven Buffalo Bull battery product offering, Banner - one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of leisure batteries and …
Exol adds to leading Antifreeze range ahead of winter
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Exol Lubricants has launched two new products in its popular Antifreeze range, as it encourages technicians, garages and workshops to prepare for the winter season by stocking up on antifreeze for pas…
NAPA Truck launches air tanks and straps
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new range of 44 air tanks and 5 air tank straps in the UK. Manufactured using 2.5mm gauge steel, NAPA Truck Air Tanks provide be…
How motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as cost of living rises
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
Battery replacement can be stressful at the best of times, however, as the cost of living continues to rise, never has the potential cost of a battery failure loomed so large. It’s widely known that t…
Garages must embrace online or risk remaining invisible
Date: Monday 10 October 2022
It’s estimated that thousands of independent garages are missing out on work because potential customers simply can’t find them. And that’s because they don’t show up online. So, to a customer, they d…
MAHLE Aftermarket to bring latest technologies to The Garage Show (AAG)
Date: Thursday 06 October 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK will bring the latest information on its service solutions offering, specialist Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration equipment and thermal management systems to T…
Schaeffler showcases complete Fiat 500 clutch coverage
Date: Friday 30 September 2022
The 500 has been a huge sales success for Fiat, so is also a potential regular visitor to the independent workshop. Highlighting Schaeffler’s transmission system expertise, the original equipment (OE)…
Hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, says MAHLE
Date: Friday 30 September 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has reminded technicians of the importance and benefits of correctly installing spin-on oil filters, in its latest technical messenger bulletin. Oil filters are available in two v…
Apec launches new range of EV charging cables
Date: Friday 30 September 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec has officially launched its brand-new range of aftermarket electric vehicle charging cables in the UK. Electric vehicle charging cables are one of the most ess…
LKQ Euro Car Parts launches new trade-only Starline battery range
Date: Friday 30 September 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new, trade-only battery range under its Starline banner to help workshops cater for everything across automotive, commercial, marine and leisure vehicles. The Starlin…
Garage response to DR!VE+ Filters confirms UK’s need for cost-effective range that doesn’t compromise on quality
Date: Friday 30 September 2022
Over 1 million pieces are now available in the DR!VE+ range of filters in a bid to meet substantial demand following its launch in April. The OE-matching range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters was …
FAG Steering & Suspension, a genuine alternative for workshops seeking an OE quality solution
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
“The FAG steering & suspension range provides independent workshops looking for premium quality parts with the ideal solution, as the unique features, plus the fit and finish, ensure a best-in-cla…
HELLA develops series production-ready key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
Automotive supplier HELLA, which operates under the umbrella brand FORVIA, is, with other partners, pressing ahead with the development of a series production-ready steer-by-wire system solution. With…
PartsinMotion.co.uk highlights key parts to stock up on this autumn
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
Vehicle parts supplier PartsInMotion.co.uk is advising garages and service centres to plan ahead when it comes to braking, filters and wash and wipe parts, as the peak MOT and servicing season looms. …
Ring Automotive takes to the stage with rally-ready equipment
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
Ring Automotive proved its inspection lamps and battery care equipment’s versatility and robust build with a trial at the Woodpecker Rally, the latest round of the British Trial and Rally Drivers' Ass…
NAPA Launches New EV Charging Cables
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has released a catalogue of eight part numbers to launch its brand new range of aftermarket electric vehicle charging cables in the UK. The future of electric …
Launch Tech UK sees increased demand for Euro Tab III
Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Aftermarket diagnostics equipment supplier Launch Tech has seen demand increase for its high-end vehicle diagnostics system, Euro Tab III, as OBD-based diagnostics continue to evolve in the profession…
Garages should focus on vehicle battery health after summer, says Arnold Clark Autoparts
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
With the MOT season fast approaching leading motor factor, Arnold Clark Autoparts, is encouraging garages to prepare for the increased demand – and make the most of every vehicle on the ramp – by chec…
BM Catalysts expands range for over 200 additional compatible vehicles
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and front pipe manufacturer, BM Catalysts, has added 35 new references in its latest range expansion. A leading supplier of emissions control devic…
Ring Carnation launches new configurable keypads
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Electrical management system manufacturer Ring Carnation has launched a new range of configurable keypads. Through its knowledge of vehicle electronics and the requirements of the blue light sector, t…
Ring urges the need to protect batteries this autumn
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Ring Automotive has reminded drivers and technicians of the need to maintain their vehicle batteries, after warm temperatures throughout summer threaten battery health as cold weather approaches. Henr…
New DON website integrates commercial and passenger vehicle resources
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
TMD Friction’s braking brand, DON, has unveiled a new-look website aligning its commercial vehicle and passenger car brake offering, to give customers easy access to everything they need, all in one p…
Uncertainty hangs over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Higher interest rates and inflation are now adding further uncertainty to the prices of precious metals used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters. While some commodities are dropping – but sti…
Glen Callum Associates invests in candidate support with handy new website features
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
As part of its commitment to supporting jobseekers in their job search, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of useful tools to its website, helping to make the process as efficient as poss…
Fil Filter Europe streamlines customer journey with TecCom implementation
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Automotive filter specialist Fil Filter Europe has streamlined its customer journey with the implementation of TecCom. Fil Filter Europe, based in Northampton, has installed the TecCom electronic trad…
Yuasa take charge with development and launch of YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have launched a brand-new range of fully automatic YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers at Automechanika in Frankfurt. The four-tiered range has …
BorgWarner Presents New Products for the Aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Tuesday 13 September 2022
BorgWarner appears with its BorgWarner Aftermarket and Delphi Technologies brands together as one T.E.A.M (Technology Experts for the Aftermarket) at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The booth highlights…
MAHLE introduces new references for energy-efficient future
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has introduced over 200 new-to-range filters to its ever-growing product range, to meet the growing demand for energy fuel-efficient filters in the market. The aftermarket special…
MEYLE unveils its first climate-neutral product range
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Having launched the first MEYLE HD part 20 years ago, the manufacturer based in Hamburg is now transforming its MELYE HD steering and suspension parts into the first climate-neutral product range in t…
E-Motive Online launches branded Nissens and Hella stores on eBay through trusted reseller Arks Global
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Multichannel ecommerce services provider E-Motive Online has launched branded Nissens and HELLA stores on eBay, with Arks Global the trusted distributor under the Authorised Reseller Programme. ecommo…
NGK introduces new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK has published a new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue. NTK Lambda sensors are the No.1 choice of vehicle manufacturers (VMs) around the world, they are ‘Similar but different’. NGK says the experience …
Be road ready: ams OSRAM demonstrates cross-portfolio expertise at Automechanika 2022
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, will present its comprehensive aftermarket product portfolio at Automechanika 2022 which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany September 13-17. …
Delphi Technologies’ latest video highlights evolution of first-to market brake parts
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Delphi Technologies’ latest video contains unique insights into its brake product evolution. The two-minute video neatly illustrates how Delphi Technologies is able to offer first-to-market brake disc…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 6.96210 Lock cylinder kit, with transponder
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Lock cylinders are used to actuate the lock system exclusively through means of a suitable counterpart. The lock system can be used to start the vehicle as well as, among other things, to lock and unl…
OE-matching at its best: GSF Car Parts responds to cost-of-living crisis with DR!VE+ Filters
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
GSF Car Parts has confirmed that its branches are now fully stocked with DR!VE+ Filters, an OE-matching quality range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters in response to the UK’s worsening cost-of-livi…
Mintex launches new-to-range brake discs and drums
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has launched three new brake discs and eight new brake drums to its Mintex product range, extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The new additi…
MEYLE engineers solve Tesla’s squeaking problem
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
When the front axle of the otherwise quiet premium electric car begins to squeak, it comes as a surprise to say the least, but also ignites the ambition of the MEYLE engineers in Hamburg. Since the be…
OSRAM launches fully loaded 12V and 24V bulb cabinets
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Aftermarket lighting specialist OSRAM has launched two new 12V and 24V bulb cabinets, fully loaded with the fastest moving headlight and auxiliary bulbs in its range. The 12V and 24V cabinets stock up…
WAI is encouraging motor factors to stock up on its portable power charger for summer
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
With summer officially here, WAI’s Go Anywhere Portable Power Supply is the perfect accessory for motor factors to stock up on. As more and more people look to electrics for transport and entertaining…
