Product News
Turning 2022 Strategy into Action: How Leaders Can Help!
Date: Thursday 13 January 2022
Join Roberto Dal Corso, founder of IAAF Service Member The Dal Corso Group, for an insider’s look at three strategies that leadership, learning, and talent development professionals can use to guide t…
The Anatomy of a Stabiliser Link: Comline’s in-depth poster a useful guide for technicians
Date: Thursday 13 January 2022
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) has demonstrated its knowledge and desire to share that expertise with technicians by launching a new campaign designed to highlight the intricate pieces of its stabiliser…
Official COVID-19 Antigen Test from Advanced Hygienics
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022
Advanced Hygienics, working in conjunction with IAAF, is pleased to be able to offer a supply of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Antigen Test Kits at a competitive price for all the IAAF members. The tests are …
Apec diversifies by launching a new range of coil springs
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022
Following the recent launch of steering and suspension components, Apec are delighted to announce the launch of a new line of coil springs. As an industry specialist, Apec has long been associated wit…
New for 2022: Delphi Technologies Academy training courses now earn industry-recognised credits
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022
Delphi Technologies is giving garages and technicians the opportunity to start the new year with a host of new skills and up-to-the-minute knowledge after enhancing its e-learning platform with new mo…
Elite Garages upskills vehicle technicians with Autotech Training to manage EV demand
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022
A leading independent garage network has spoken about the huge uplift in customer demand for EV repairs and modifications since the Spring. Elite Garages, an independent tyre, MOT, car service and for…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 1.31378 Clutch kit
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022
Similar to tyres and brakes, clutches are main expendable components in vehicles. The service life is highly dependent on the quality, the professional fitting and the correct use of the product as we…
ams OSRAM unveils the brightest LED on the market for automotive front lighting
Date: Friday 07 January 2022
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in op-tical solutions, unveils the brightest LED currently available on the market for automotive front lighting. ams OSRAM is the market leader for automotive LE…
GCA survey points to changing attitudes in recruitment
Date: Friday 07 January 2022
A survey undertaken by automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), indicates a massive sea-change in the world of recruitment for both employee and employer. The s…
New Klarius exhausts MAXimise support for Ford vehicles
Date: Wednesday 22 December 2021
Klarius Products has released 28 new aftermarket exhausts, including full systems to fit the Ford C-Max. All products in range are available with a 2-year warranty, a Fit First Time guarantee and next…
WAI helps aftermarket fight against OMICRON
Date: Wednesday 22 December 2021
With the OMICRON variant creating uncertainty and the Government urging people to do what they can to protect themselves and their families over Christmas, WAI has reintroduced Steri-7 XTRA at cost to…
New Tyres Courses at OurVirtualAcademy.com
Date: Thursday 16 December 2021
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released two new courses in their Tyres suite. With winter fast approaching, and with snow already on the ground in some areas, tyres and the grip th…
Partbusters first to market on Dayco UK steering and suspension range
Date: Thursday 16 December 2021
Tech innovator and automotive parts and crash repair products supplier, Partbusters, has partnered with automotive aftermarket giant, Dayco UK, to be first to market on its new steering and suspension…
HELLA’s Digital FlatLight enables customisable light signatures and communication
Date: Tuesday 14 December 2021
What is important in headlamp development – minimising installation space, increasing efficiency, design freedom and the degree of individualisation – also applies to rear lighting. For some time, rea…
Brembo unveils use of its braking systems at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Date: Monday 13 December 2021
Brembo has produced information on the use of its braking systems at the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. These include: The circuit identity card with all the information on all the braking sections, in…
FAG shows depth of coverage with latest vehicle focus update
Date: Thursday 09 December 2021
Workshops trust Schaeffler’s LuK, INA and FAG brands to deliver genuine original equipment (OE) quality and reliability, and the addition of a recently launched range of steering & suspension comp…
Borg & Beck encourages wiper replacement this winter
Date: Thursday 09 December 2021
With the winter weather drawing in, First Line Ltd. is urging technicians to promote the importance of appraising and potentially replacing the wiper blades. Being constantly exposed to changing weath…
LIQUI MOLY in every motorcycle from Beta
Date: Tuesday 07 December 2021
The German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is continuing its collaboration with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Betamotor. Since 2014, all new motorcycles have been delivered with oil from …
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 1.12557 Fuel level sensor
Date: Monday 06 December 2021
Fuel level sensors measure the fuel level in the fuel tank. The level is indicated on the fuel gauge. To enable the display of the fuel level, an analog fuel level sensor is integrated in the fuel tan…
Get ready for busy winter of brake checks, advises LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Monday 06 December 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts is advising garages to prepare for a busy winter of brake checks, as a combination of potential piston damage and rust build-up threaten to create the perfect storm. The parts provi…
DENSO- Charging on the move
Date: Monday 06 December 2021
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution that is so obvious on the street is also setting the pace in the workshops as training and knowledge of EV technology is now a major aftermarket trend, as the EV i…
Exol receives first approval from BMW
Date: Thursday 02 December 2021
Leading lubricants supplier, Exol, is delighted to announce it has received its first approval from BMW for its Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 (M520) oil. This lubricant is designed for use in the latest BMW pe…
Introducing the new portable jump starter from Launch UK
Date: Monday 29 November 2021
Launch UK has unveiled its newest jump starter, the ESP-150 Battery Booster Jump Starter, in time for the winter season to help keep vehicles moving. According to the AA, a flat battery is one of the …
Dayco adds electric water pumps for electric, hybrid and ICE vehicles to its growing thermal management aftermarket offering
Date: Monday 29 November 2021
Reflecting its 110-year history of engineering excellence, Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is further expanding i…
Carlyle Tools introduces new jump starter range
Date: Friday 26 November 2021
A new range of heavy-duty jump starters has been introduced by Carlyle Tools, the professional-grade tool line from automotive giant NAPA Auto Parts. Promising lasting quality for discerning industry …
NAPA Launches smart battery charger products
Date: Friday 26 November 2021
Automotive parts distributor NAPA has recently expanded its catalogue of products with the launch of smart battery chargers designed to cater to the evolving electrical demand of modern motorists and …
TMD Friction: First to market with excellent data and TecDoc analytics
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
The automotive aftermarket is a highly competitive market where immediate availability, timeliness and accuracy of product data are key success factors. TecAlliance, the leading data management specia…
VARTA – supporting the trade
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Throughout 2020 and 2021, the VARTA team have encouraged technicians to test every car’s battery, as part of their Back To Better campaign, due to the fact that many drivers haven’t used their vehicle…
Ring Automotive's new Smart Dash Cam range now available at A1 Motor Stores
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Automotive specialist Ring has added a new range of Dash Cams to its smart product portfolio that connects vehicles with its Ring Connect app, so motorists can drive with confidence. Ring’s new Dash C…
Schaeffler and DENSO team up for the latest FEAD-focused ‘Tea-break Training’ session
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team was back in action recently, with a slightly different ‘Tea-break training’ session, this time teaming up with fellow original equipment (OE) manufacturer DENSO,…
MAHLE highlights the importance of filter servicing
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK is highlighting the importance of servicing filters on a vehicle for optimum engine performance. With the majority of MOTs being carried out currently due to the MOT extension giv…
Klarius ready to support customers during the continued MOT surge
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
With an expected 42% rise in MOT bookings this month and a further rise of 51% in December 2021 anticipated, Klarius Products has the infrastructure in place to provide customers with high quality aft…
TechMan partners with Euro Car Parts and RAC to bring free garage management system licence to workshops
Date: Monday 22 November 2021
Garages across the country can now boost workshop performance by taking advantage of a reduced – and in some cases free – TechMan Garage Management System licence. Working with the RAC and LKQ Euro Ca…
HELLA receives innovation award for UWB-based Smart Car Access system in China
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, has received a prestigious innovation award in China for its digital smartphone-based vehicle access system, Smart Car Access. The award, in …
Put the win into winter with one of GS Yuasa’s snack packs
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
Following on from their popular Summer of Sport and Sporting Autumn snack packs, GS Yuasa have announced their Winter Warmer snack pack, bringing workshops across the UK a much needed pick me up to be…
Host of new products added to MAHLE’s hybrid and electric vehicle range
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK is continuing to grow its range of hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) products, and has released 257 references to meet ongoing demand for this growing vehicle parc. The latest new-…
Textar reveals best practice tips for CV brake pad replacement
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Braking specialists, TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, has issued its best practice advice and handy tips designed to help technicians with the efficient replacement of commercial vehicle (CV) brake…
New LCV pads available from Nutexa Frictions
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Nutexa Frictions Ltd now has a number of LCV pads in its product portfolio for a range of popular vehicle makes and models, including Citroen, Ford, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen, to name a few, al…
Banner launches handy winter sales promotion
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
It’s winter promotion time once again, and this year Banner - one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of batteries and battery accessories – has devised a campaign that literally fits like a glove! The …
NSK ProKIT catalogue now available as PDF download
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Any companies serving the automotive aftermarket (AAM) can now benefit from the newly released PDF edition of NSK’s ProKIT catalogue. Like the online version released in 2020, distributors, wholesaler…
NAPA launches new range of braking support products
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Continuing its streak of 2021 product launches, automotive aftermarket supplier NAPA has recently released a range of braking support products, including 53 hydraulic master and wheel cylinders and 11…
Schaeffler e-axle wins Golden Steering Wheel award
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Schaeffler, the automotive and industrial supplier has received the Golden Steering Wheel (“Goldenes Lenkrad”) award for its 2-in-1 electric axle system. Offered by German car magazine “AUTO BILD” and…
Arnold Clark Autoparts unveils Consumables catalogue
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts has launched its new Consumables catalogue, offering customers more than 7,000 consumables products to choose from, including in-demand products that will help them prepare for …
HELLA launches new ‘Digitalisation of Light’ webinar
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
At the end of last year, lighting and electronics expert HELLA launched a new digital concept to keep workshops up to date with innovative technologies and news online. The format was well received as…
BM Catalysts highlights latest new-to-range references
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
BM Catalysts has added a further 27 new references to its catalytic converter and premium DPF range, as it continues to service the automotive aftermarket to meet the needs of the increasing vehicle c…
OESAA/HGS ADAS video
Date: Tuesday 09 November 2021
Hella Gutmann Solutions’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association, gives technicians a thorough and comprehensive insight into the world of advanced dr…
Launch puts diagnostic power back into independent garages
Date: Tuesday 09 November 2021
Expertise matters in the world of vehicle diagnostics, and a new high-end professional diagnostic tool from Launch UK embodies years of aftermarket understanding. Developed from the PRO 5 Plus, the ne…
First Line Ltd. unveils latest new-to-range highlights
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
In the past two months, global automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced an additional 60 references to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product ranges, including new …
Arnold Clark Autoparts encourages garages to stock up for winter
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts is keen to raise awareness on the importance of regular battery checks, particularly as temperatures begin to drop. Goliath batteries, distributed by Arnold Clark Autoparts, off…
Immediately responding to customer needs
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
TecAlliance, a leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aftermarket, has introduced the new interface Instant Data Processing (IDP) to revolutionise the handling of product dat…
