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Date: Friday 11 June 2021
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WAI further expands rotating product portfolio
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
WAI UK has added to its range of rotating electrics, introducing four new starter motors and 10 new alternators to cover the ever-growing car parc. WAI’s new alternators fit popular vehicle makes incl…
LKQ Euro Car Parts outlines five key focus areas for garages this summer
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to the independent aftermarket, LKQ Euro Car Parts has outlined the five key areas of vehicle health that garages should be focusing on this summer, from capitalising…
HELLA launches digital car key with ultra-wideband technology
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, is consolidating its market leading position in the field of sophisticated solutions for vehicle access with the HELLA Smart Car Access, whic…
New exhausts for the Nissan Pulsar star in latest Klarius parts release
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
New exhaust systems to fit the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 from 2014 onwards are now available from Klarius Products. The iconic BMW 3 Series also has new replacement CATs in range, with items to fit the 318 an…
OESAA member Brembo inspires workshop confidence and practice improvements following visit
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The owner of Avia Autos has hailed Original Equipment Supplier Aftermarket Association (OESAA) member, Brembo, for its professionalism and influence during a visit to her workshop. Hayley Pells and he…
TechTool puts technical information into technician’s pocket
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Vehicle technicians can now access technical information on MAHLE’s thermal management range for both passenger car and trucks at the click of a button thanks to the launch of a new online technical h…
OSRAM’s new Night Breaker 200 helps guide the way for motorists
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
A new range of upgrade headlamp bulbs: Night Breaker 200 from OSRAM, provide motorists with a halogen upgrade bulb that is up to 200 percent brighter than required by law, significantly improving road…
NEW starter S9424S in AS-PL offer
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
Another new starter has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The starter has an index number S9424S and is the product of the AS brand. The starter belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and starts rate…
Air con season is on the horizon, so preparing now is the key to driving revenue, says LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
The summer months are always the busiest for garages when it comes to servicing air conditioning. But with so many cars sitting idle for much of the past year, it’s likely that air con faults will eme…
Dayco releases Golf Mark VII wheel bearing installation video
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
To assist technicians fit replacement wheel bearings correctly and efficiently, Dayco has added a installation video https://youtu.be/jX5aBsD8zhg alongside its recently introduced step-by-step guide t…
Ring is helping technicians shine a light in hard-to-reach areas with versatile inspection lamp
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
The MAGflex Utility Inspection Lamp, launched last year by Ring, is proving popular with technicians thanks to its unique flexibility to get super bright light in the right places. The versatile inspe…
Compact diagnostic tool delivers big results for technicians
Date: Wednesday 19 May 2021
A new compact, smart diagnostic device, which supplies full-systems diagnosis for more than 68 vehicle brands, is now available to technicians, offering wider model coverage, powerful test functions a…
LuK concentric slave cylinders come into focus in Schaeffler’s upcoming June ‘Tea-break Training’ sessions
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team is back in action on 1st & 2nd June with two ‘Tea-break training’ sessions focusing on the concerns, challenges and frustrations that can occur during concen…
First Line launches new-to-range references in steering and suspension
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Automotive aftermarket supplier First Line has added a further 20 new references to its extensive Steering and Suspension programme in the last couple of months. The new-to-range parts include stabili…
Delphi Technologies launches Mode 2 charging cables for convenient EV charging
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Delphi Technologies is making it easier for electrified vehicle owners to charge their car with the availability of new Mode 2 charging cables that connect directly to the existing electrical infrastr…
Subscription-free HaynesPro data access a hit for technicians and reception staff using TechMan
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Recent TechMan Garage Management System integration of HaynesPro data has been applauded by Bedfordshire-based Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services which is now benefiting from instant access to…
Demonstrator delivery vehicle for innovative new hydrogen fuel cell technology nears debut
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
The first demonstrator vehicle for a novel new hydrogen fuel cell technology is in development by MAHLE Powertrain. As integration partner to hydrogen fuel cell specialist, Bramble Energy, MAHLE Power…
Autotech Training offers IMI accredited air conditioning courses
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Autotech Training is now offering IMI accredited courses to make technicians skilled in repairing and servicing vehicle air conditioning systems, and help garages meet regulations surrounding fluorina…
Further honours for Philips new generation RacingVision GT200
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
Introduced in Autumn of 2020 the new Philips RacingVision GT200 - with up to +200%[1] brighter light - was taking plaudits only weeks after its launch, by securing coveted “Recommended Buy” status by …
Launch Tech UK diagnostic devices approved for Fiat licence
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
Launch Tech UK has been approved by the Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) group for an official security gateway (SGW) licence, for its diagnostic devices to perform diagnostic functions previously block…
HELLA brings latest passenger car 77GHz radar technology into series production
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
With more than 90 million 24GHz sensors, HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, is one of the world's largest radar sensor suppliers. With the introduction of the 77GHz radar senso…
New A3553S alternator in AS-PL offer
Date: Tuesday 04 May 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A3553S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
Mintex adds new products to its expanding range
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
Leading aftermarket braking brand Mintex has added two new brake pads and five new brake discs to its expanding product range. The new brake pads cover popular Kia applications including Sedona III, P…
Steering & Suspension ‘Tea-break Training’ highlights safety critical nature of chassis system
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team used this week’s online ‘Tea-break training’ sessions to raise awareness about its latest range of FAG Steering & Suspension components, to technicians from …
“The vehicle interior is increasingly boosting the feel-good factor"
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
Interior lighting products from HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert, offer various options for creating a vehicle-specific interior design and indeed a thoroughly unique experience. The company…
New Toyota exhausts cruise onto the aftermarket
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
New exhausts are now available to fit the Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.3 crossover, Toyota Auris 1.4 and 2.0 hatchback as well as the Toyota Verso TR MPV. There are also replacements to fit the Vauxhall Zaf…
OurVirtualAcademy release final chapter in course on High Voltage Design Concepts
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released the final chapter in their course on High Voltage Design Concepts and Safety Systems: ISOLATION MONITORING - The Capacitor Resistor Circuit.…
TechMan to play key part in First Stop network expansion
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan is to be offered out to the First Stop network of fast fit centres as part of a brand-new retail value proposition and is set to play a vital part in its plans to gro…
Textar launches new brake discs for CV market
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
TMD Friction, through its Textar brand, has introduced 70 new brake disc references for the commercial vehicle (CV) aftermarket, to meet the demand for optimum braking performance and safety. Textar’s…
NSK, the driving force behind NWG
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
The NSK plant in Munderkingen, Germany, specialises in manufacturing the company’s full range of double row ball bearings, around 30% of which carry the NWG (Neuweg) branding. Double row ball bearings…
Gates webinars
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
Gates are hosting a series of monthly webinars to cover Technical/Product Training across our ranges. They are open to both distributors and repairers. This months focus is ‘Coolant Hose’ with the ses…
MAHLE introduces new filters for future mobility
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has introduced new filtration references for electric and hybrid vehicles. The additions include 75 cabin filters for electric vehicles and 125 cabin filters, 55 oil filters, 75 a…
New WAI Electric Atomiser helps businesses return to ‘new normal’
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
As the UK heads out of lockdown, WAI UK is continuing to offer reassurance and encourage safe and responsible trade with the launch of its new Steri-7 Electric Atomiser. The innovative tool provides t…
TecAlliance simplifies management of trading group meetings for suppliers
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
Parts manufacturers dealing with international trading groups often struggle to adequately prepare meetings at big ITG events. TecAlliance, one of the world’s leading data specialists for the digital …
New starter S5469S in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
Another new starter has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The starter has an index number S5469S and is the product of the AS brand. The starter belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and starts rate…
Delphi Technologies is first-to-market with OE-spec brake pads for new Citroën and SsangYong models
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
Delphi Technologies has continued its first-to-market brake pad offensive with two more applications now available to the aftermarket. The company has announced that new OE-specification brake pads ar…
Lesjofors launch 35 new coil spring references
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
Lesjofors Springs are pleased to announce the introduction of a further 35 coil springs into their market-leading range. All new-to-range springs will be available progressively over the coming weeks.…
OSRAM shines a light on new additions for 2021
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
Automotive OE lighting specialist, OSRAM, has released its latest ‘Light Range’ catalogue for 2021, offering customers a first look at its new-to-range products, including its LEDriving SL collection.…
Shaftec now offers five year 60k mile warranty on driveshafts & CV joints
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
Shaftec has announced that from 1st April 2021 the warranty terms for its driveshafts and CV Joints will be extended from 24 month or 24,000 miles to five years or 60,000 miles. This applies to both r…
GaraShield ‘must-have’ tool for independent garages, says Hayley Pells of Avia Autos
Date: Friday 09 April 2021
GaraShield, the new digital workflow platform exclusively distributed from TMD Friction, offers garages the ability to manage the complete customer and vehicle workshop journey, leading to increased e…
New Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Safety Course at OurVirtualAcademy.com on capacitors in AC circuits
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released the next chapter in their course on High Voltage Design Concepts and Safety Systems: ISOLATION MONITORING - Capacitors in AC Circuits. This …
Lesjöfors springs in promising Swedish Hyperloop project
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Once again, springs from Lesjöfors play a critical role in a progressive student project. The Hyperloop concept will bring super-fast, fossil-free transportation of both people and goods. A group of t…
Introducing: HaynesPro WorkshopData Motorcycles
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
For many years, HaynesPro has been the specialist in online technical vehicle data for automotive professionals. We deliver SMR and diagnostic data for cars, LCVs and trucks in a clear and user-friend…
Shopping platform Allegro optimises replacement parts shopping experience with TecDoc data
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
Allegro.pl, the most popular shopping platform in Poland and one of the largest e-commerce websites in Europe, uses TecDoc data from TecAlliance to provide the best shopping experience for its custome…
Interview “safety first” – Glen Callum Associates offers IAAF members complimentary COVID-19 lateral flow kit
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
Automotive aftermarket recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has teamed up with Uhealthcare, an established supplier of COVID-19 lateral flow devices and kits, to provide IAAF members wi…
MAHLE Powertrain sets its sights on e-mobility of the future
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
MAHLE Powertrain (MPT) is expanding its portfolio with an intensified focus on e-mobility. Over recent years, the development service provider headquartered in Northampton, UK has established itself a…
TechMan puts valuable vehicle data into the hands of technicians
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan is empowering technicians with manufacturer vehicle data thanks to a pioneering new partnership with E3 Technical. From the 1st April 2021, existing and new TechMan u…
HELLA and Ridecell enter into partnership
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier has entered into a partnership with US and EU-based Fleet IoT (Internet of Things) platform company Ridecell. Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS), a…
TecAlliance launches data quality offensive
Date: Thursday 18 February 2021
Access to correct and up-to-date vehicle and product information is essential for success in the automotive aftermarket. TecAlliance, one of the world's leading data specialists for the digital automo…
