Product News
Banner Batteries and OESAA unite to bring battery OE pedigree to aftermarket professionals
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Banner Batteries is a founding member of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA). One of the key factors behind joining was the organisation’s determination and strategy to ed…
What’s the future for the 12-volt battery? asks Ecobat Battery
Date: Thursday 17 August 2023
For decades, when it comes to the storage of a vehicle’s electrical power, there has been one constant: the 12-volt car battery. However, with the changing face of the new car market and the boom in s…
TecAlliance strengthens SAP expertise by integrating the company BKIT
Date: Wednesday 16 August 2023
After many years of successful cooperation in the area of SAP solutions, TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the automotive aftermarket, has acquired the German compan…
Leading automotive industry names join vGI Holdings sustainable mobility event ‘Going Greener’ on 14 September 2023
Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023
In 2022 vGI Holdings held its first group open day, 'going green'. On 14 September 2023 they are 'Going Greener'. Interest for the event from group suppliers and some of the largest names in the indus…
Apec expand their Braking range with 35 new part numbers this August!
Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023
Apec have expanded the Braking range with 35 new part numbers this August. The range extension includes 14 brake fitting kits, 1 brake adjuster kit, 11 brake calipers, 1 brake caliper fitting kit, 2 b…
WAI launches professional portable EV charger providing up to ten miles of emergency EV range
Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023
Leading rotating electrics supplier and electric vehicle (EV) charging cable specialist WAI has unveiled the Recharge 3000, providing professional services with an EV range extension of ten miles. Sit…
Trouble with ABS sensors and rings? Comline has the solution
Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023
As an expert in braking, Comline Auto Parts’ pedigree has come to the fore once more with the award-winning brand offering a simple but important solution to a fitment issue associated with brake disc…
Exol Lubricants launches Taurus Euro XFE for improved commercial vehicle fuel economy
Date: Friday 11 August 2023
Leading lubricants and oils supplier Exol Lubricants has launched a new product to its high-end Taurus Euro range, recommended for use in Scania- and MAN-engined heavy commercial vehicles. Taurus Euro…
Delphi aims to increase diagnostics understanding
Date: Friday 11 August 2023
Delphi believes many independent garages are still unsure of the diagnostics capabilities they need for newer generation cars and of the technologies they will encounter. Delphi’s OBD diagnostics offe…
FAI Automotive advises on common valve clearance issue
Date: Friday 11 August 2023
FAI Automotive has released advice on a common issue with the Mitsubishi 4D56/T, offering tips on valve clearance, recommending that essential adjustment between the valve and rocker arm is necessary.…
Launch Tech UK reveals latest evolution of Smoke leak detection equipment
Date: Friday 11 August 2023
Vehicle diagnostics and workshop equipment specialist Launch Tech UK has unveiled the latest iterations of its popular Smoke 1 and Smoke 2 diagnostic leak detection product line. Both essential tools …
NEOLUX introduces new bulb stand
Date: Thursday 10 August 2023
To further assist technicians and factors to maximise space and easily see what bulbs they have in stock, NEOLUX has introduced a new bulb stand. OSRAM’s competitively priced and high quality bulb bra…
Shaftec Calipers: Quality, Availability & Range Still Main Drivers for Success
Date: Monday 07 August 2023
Quality, availability and range are still the main drivers for caliper customers across the UK and European aftermarket, says Shaftec. The Drive. Steer. Stop expert also stands by its core business mo…
Independent workshops set to benefit from Maverick Diagnostics’ distribution of LOKI Tesla diagnostic tool
Date: Monday 07 August 2023
Last year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ranked Tesla’s Model Y and 3 as the UK’s most popular electric cars, with more than 35,000 and almost 20,000 vehicles sold respectively. As Te…
You’re a winner every time you fit NTK parts
Date: Monday 07 August 2023
Members of Niterra UK Ltd’s BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme are receiving double points for NTK sensors and EGR valve boxes banked in a fantastic new promotion. They will obtain the points…
AvailableCar workshops gain with structured Delphi training
Date: Monday 07 August 2023
Used car supermarket group, AvailableCar has embarked on a continual development programme with Delphi, investing in the upskilling of its workshop technicians as the vehicles it processes continue to…
PartsInMotion.co.uk announces MAHLE as new supplier
Date: Monday 07 August 2023
Online parts supplier PartsInMotion.co.uk has announced it has added MAHLE Aftermarket’s leading air conditioning product range to its product portfolio to offer technicians the best brands in the mar…
TecRMI: What the Fix?! Suzuki Ignis II (MH); 1.3; kW: 69: Engine Management
Date: Friday 04 August 2023
Suzuki Ignis II (MH); 1.3; kW: 69: Engine Management Model: Various models, M13A Fault symptoms:- Engine stops after a short run at idle speed.- Another engine start is possible.- A burst of gas at an…
Summer months optimal for annual filter changes, says First Line Ltd.
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
First Line Ltd. says the summer months provide the ideal time for technicians to perform annual cabin filter changes, to maintain clean air in-vehicle and keep the air conditioning system running smoo…
Delphi unveils first-to-market EV brake pads for Ford Mustang Mach-E
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
Rear brake pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E 07/2020> have been unveiled as the latest first-to-market release from Delphi. The Ford Mustang Mach-E was developed from the ground up as an all-electri…
Shaftec range extension hits the marque
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
Shaftec will introduce a further 38 caliper references and four new driveshafts to its ever-growing portfolio in August. In line with the Drive. Steer. Stop expert’s market philosophy, these new to ra…
Strengthen defences against summer storms with new wiper blades, says First Line Ltd.
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
As a leading aftermarket supplier of automotive parts and equipment, First Line Ltd. is reminding drivers and technicians to stay on top of the condition of wiper blades, even during months with typic…
New motor oil for Mazda and Toyota models: LIQUI MOLY Special Tec AA 0W-8
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
The development of new lubricants continues at full speed. LIQUI MOLY is launching its thinnest motor oil to date on the market with the Special Tec AA 0W-8. “It offers the absolute maximum in fuel sa…
JURATEK unveils new-to-range highlights
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
Braking supplier, JURATEK, has revealed its latest new-to-range references, with 20 new part numbers introduced to its leading product portfolio to meet increased demand. The latest high-quality braki…
LIQUI MOLY presents optimized bicycle product line
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
LIQUI MOLY has over 65 years of lubrication experience with automobiles. The traditional Ulm-based company has been transferring this knowledge to all two-wheelers for some time now – both with and wi…
Arnold Clark Autoparts launches new trade website
Date: Monday 31 July 2023
National motor factor, Arnold Clark Autoparts, has launched a brand new trade website for all trade businesses in the UK, including customers at Arnold Clark Autoparts hub sites, to offer 24/7 access …
PartsInMotion.co.uk encourages filter replacement this summer
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
With the warmer weather officially here, now is a good time to consider replacement of air and cabin filters, says online parts retailer PartsInMotion.co.uk, to ensure the air inside a vehicle is as c…
Schaeffler REPXPERT Academy Live returns to Greater Manchester in October
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Schaeffler has announced the date of its next REPXPERT Academy Live roadshow, which will take place at Tameside College Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday 21st October 2023. Due to the popularity of these …
MAHLE Aftermarket issues fitment advice on EV and hybrid A/C compressors
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has issued best-practice advice when servicing and replacing electric air conditioning compressors for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). MAHLE recognises that the thermal manage…
MAHLE updates air conditioning maintenance range
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has unveiled its latest range revamp in its popular air conditioning maintenance product portfolio, as it continues to meet increased demand. MAHLE’s latest ArcticPRO ACX Line has…
Textar launches new premium brake pad and disc references
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake discs and one new brake pad to its premium Textar brand range. TMD Friction UK constantly monitors the aftermarket to develop high qua…
Mintex expands brake disc product range
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake disc references to its renowned Mintex braking brand product line. TMD Friction UK’s ongoing commitment to research and development has …
DENSO explores solid oxide electrolysis cell technology to produce green hydrogen
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Through a pilot programme, the DENSO Corporation plans to use a SOEC*1 (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell), a device developed by the company that produces green hydrogen through electrolysis of high-temp…
First Line Ltd. range expansion introduces 29 references
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Automotive aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has released details of its latest new-to-range parts, with 29 new references introduced across various high-end product lines. With new parts introdu…
Schaeffler’s advanced OneCode labelling system makes REPXPERT access easier for workshops
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT service platform is designed to equip technicians with the information they need to make workshop repairs simpler, safer and more efficient. Accessing this data is now even easie…
Video series launched to help garages make more money
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
A brand-new online video series has been launched to help independent garage owners maximise their workshop’s efficiency, profitability and long-term success. Tea Break Talk is set to be the latest an…
Sogefi reports heightened demand for EV cabin filter range
Date: Friday 21 July 2023
Sogefi Group has reported increased demand for its cabin filters product line, including a range of references suitable for electric vehicle (EV) fitment. The group, comprising the PURFLUX, FRAM®, COO…
Lighting technology at the highest level: HELLA and Porsche launch world's first SSL | HD matrix headlamp
Date: Tuesday 18 July 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, and the luxury car manufacturer Porsche, have, in close cooperation with other partners, launched the world's first high-resol…
Win exclusive MotoGP™ prizes to celebrate Yuasa's 10th anniversary with HRC Repsol Honda
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
GS Yuasa, the world's leading battery manufacturer and proud sponsor of the HRC Repsol Honda Team in MotoGP™ with their Yuasa brand, is excited to announce the launch of a thrilling social media compe…
Apec expand their Braking range with 50 new part numbers this July!
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
In July, Apec have expanded the Braking range with a huge 50 new part numbers. The range extension includes 32 brake calipers, 14 brake cables, and 4 ABS sensors. Top applications for this month inclu…
Klarius: The tale of two compact giants - Ford Focus vs Peugeot 308
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Klarius Products has announced the latest additions to its expansive range of emission control solutions, including complete exhaust systems designed specifically for the Ford Focus (2018) and Peugeot…
NAPA Truck launches electrical coils
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new range of Electrical Coils, EBS Coils, and Adaptor Coils. NAPA Truck Electrical Coils boast an impressive vehicle coverage at…
Diesel Technic: Body parts for light commercial vehicles (LCV)
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Due to the steady increase in online trade, there are more and more transporters on the roads in both urban and rural areas, which leads to an increased demand for spare parts. When accidents occur, b…
Autotech Training strengthens its offering by acquiring unique state-of-the-art EV training vehicle
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Autotech Training has become one of only five global owners of an Electude Connect - Electric training vehicle to support the delivery of its IMI accredited EV training courses. Initially created for …
Full speed ahead: The Parts Specialists show the replacement of the propeller shaft
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
In their new workshop video, the Parts Specialists from Diesel Technic deal with the topic of the propeller shaft. This is twisted on their truck and therefore needs to be reassembled. In addition to …
FAI reveals details of latest range expansion
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Leading aftermarket parts supplier, FAI Automotive, has announced a new range expansion, adding 22 new references to its popular product portfolio. The latest parts from FAI Automotive include four ne…
Hit the brakes! IFA expands Modero braking range
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
The Independent Motor Factor Trade Association (IFA) has expanded its Modero braking range of brake discs, pads, shoes, hoses, calipers and wheel cylinders. Exclusively available from IFA distributors…
BM Catalysts launches nine new parts in latest range expansion
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has expanded its range with nine new references, including seven new catalytic converters and two pipes. The rang…
Discover growth opportunities with Vehicles in Operation Data
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
In today's competitive automotive aftermarket, it is crucial for parts manufacturers and wholesale dealers to maximise their existing business while exploring new markets and segments. TecAlliance, th…
The three Philips Xperion 6000 flood lights recognised with prestigious Red Dot and IF accolades
Date: Tuesday 11 July 2023
The Philiops Xperion 6000 Workshop light range has gathered several honours since its lauch. Now, the three Philips Xperion 6000 Flood series, lights launched late 2022, have also been honoured with t…
