Product News
DENSO introduces further lambda sensors to its aftermarket programme
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
DENSO is a major original equipment (OE) component manufacturer and system supplier to vehicle makers around the world, with a comprehensive aftermarket offering that provides high quality solutions f…
Don’t forget to scan your REPXPERT Bonus Points says Schaeffler!
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT – the complete parts cataloguing system with its integrated repair, maintenance and product information, together with its training and professional development REPXPERT Academy …
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has been named ‘Component Product of the Year’ by A1 Motor Stores members
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
The award is a testament to MAHLE Aftermarket UK’s unrelenting commitment to product research and development to offer a strong portfolio of high-quality components to meet the needs of the market and…
Still time to be a winner by fitting NTK parts
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
There’s still time for members of Niterra UK Ltd’s BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme to receive double points for NTK sensors and EGR valve boxes banked in the company’s latest promotion. Th…
Get straight to the solution with Maverick Diagnostics’ Vehicle Technical Support
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Maverick Diagnostics is primed to transform customers’ workshop repair experience. Upon a rolling monthly subscription to Vehicle Technical Support, in collaboration with technical partner, Grup Eina,…
Cable harnesses + repair kits made by DT Spare Parts
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Cable harnesses are taking on an increasingly important role in the automotive sector. The reason for this is the increasing electrification and integration of electrical components in commercial vehi…
Banner GB produces Holy Grail capabilities medium – The Banner Bible
Date: Friday 22 September 2023
Hot off the press from Banner – Europe’s leading original equipment manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories – is an all-informative corporate and product capabilities information source – th…
NAPA launches new power steering pumps
Date: Tuesday 19 September 2023
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA has released its new range of power steering pumps in the United Kingdom as a major expansion of their pre-existing Steering & Suspension catalogue. Power steerin…
SMP Europe takes air mass meter manufacturing fully in-house
Date: Tuesday 19 September 2023
Engine management specialist SMP Europe has overhauled the development and manufacturing of its air mass meter range, with investments bolstering its in-house research and development capability, enab…
Clarke Oil receives Exol’s certificate of achievement award for oil purchases in 2022
Date: Monday 18 September 2023
Exol Lubricants has announced its long standing customer, Clarke Oil, has received its certificate of achievement award for one million litres of oil purchased in 2022. “Our distribution business succ…
Bright prospects: LIQUI MOLY relaunches car care products
Date: Monday 18 September 2023
For more than a decade, readers of the largest German-language automotive magazines have voted LIQUI MOLY the best oil brand. In the car care category, the company now also wants to accomplish the lea…
MJAllen Automotive set for growth with new brands and products
Date: Friday 15 September 2023
MJAllen Automotive has outlined its strategy for the future as its new-look team plans to unveil new brands and products in the automotive aftermarket. Headed up by managing director, Les Kershaw, ope…
NGEN – the next step forward in vehicle lubrication
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Global lubricant pioneer, MOTUL presents the NGEN range, which sets new standards for sustainable and resource-saving high-performance engine oils for cars and motorbikes. MOTUL’s NGEN range debuts wi…
First Line Ltd. reveals details of latest range expansion
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed details of its latest range expansion, as the company introduces a further 27 references to its extensive product lines. First Line Ltd.’s…
Jump! For Ring’s new jump starter!
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Increasing its product portfolio even further, renowned automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, has introduced a professional heavy duty Lithium Jump Starter, that has a host of feature…
Apec launches new range of brake pressure regulators
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec has launched its brand-new range of aftermarket brake pressure regulators in the UK. With a deep understanding of the importance of this component, Apec has de…
Apec expand their Braking range with a huge 151 new part numbers this September!
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Apec have expanded the Braking range with an incredible 151 new part numbers this September. The range extension includes 3 brake discs, 21 brake calipers, 6 brake pad sets, 4 brake pad fitting kits, …
Schaeffler adds more John Deere applications to its growing INA auxiliary belt system range
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Schaeffler, the renowned original equipment (OE) component and system manufacturer, continues to expand its range of repair solutions for agricultural vehicles, with the introduction of several front …
One for (almost) all – LIQUI MOLY Dual Clutch Gear Oil 8100
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
The number of vehicles with automatic transmission or automated manual transmission is constantly increasing. Worldwide, two out of three registered vehicles are equipped with this technology. LIQUI M…
UKS continue to enjoy the growth of range and product groups through its Metzger Autoteile partnership
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
UKS Distribution’s managing director, Geoff Jones said: “We are delighted with the ongoing increased volumes of Metzger sales through UKS’ product and brand offering to the UK. It’s an extensive and e…
MPULSE App: MAHLE Aftermarket on the move
Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket brings its MPULSE Mobility Magazine to smartphones as an app. The new app offers customers a digital channel that combines all service offers and information in one place. The main t…
OSRAM makes it easy with its LEDriving® EASY range
Date: Monday 11 September 2023
Renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM, has introduced an exciting new range – LEDriving® HL EASY – for LED high and low beam lamps that comes with a plug and play system, meaning no adapters or caps are…
Brembo prime line LCV brake calipers
Date: Thursday 07 September 2023
Light Commercial Vehicles are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability and integrity. But they’re also designed to go on … and on … and on. And when it comes to innovation, origin…
MAHLE issues fitment advice for spin-on oil filter in minibus campers
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket has issued its latest technical bulletin to offer advice to technicians to help overcome any problems when installing the OC 248 spin-on oil filter in minibus campers. When an additi…
FAI Automotive supports technicians with TCK installation advice
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
FAI Automotive has issued its best-practice advice for garages and workshops for installation of its market-leading timing chain kit (TCK) references TCK210VVT, TCK211VVT and TCK87VVT. Dominic Moxon, …
Klarius puts you in the fast lane to correct exhaust parts
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
Navigating the world of automotive repairs can be a minefield, especially when it comes to ordering the right parts. Simply specifying a replacement exhaust using the vehicle registration number, whic…
Exclusivity and practicality in the workshop with the new Magneti Marelli Checkstar Limited Edition equipped workshop panel
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, leader in the sector of spare-parts and services for the automotive sector, presents the new Magneti Marelli Checkstar Limited Edition equipped workshop panel, an…
DENSO’s 2023 heavy duty applications catalogue is now available for download!
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
This comprehensive publication covers all of DENSO’s heavy duty products for more than 7,500 applications including agricultural vehicles and industrial equipment, as well as medium and heavy commerci…
Leading automotive engine specialist, BGA, unveil brand new product group
Date: Tuesday 22 August 2023
BGA are launching Rocker Covers with a strong focus on delivering complete solutions. This product perfectly complements their vast range of Engine Parts and fits well with BGA’s experience in high-qu…
First Line Ltd. issues CV Joints and Driveshafts best-practice advice, as new range proves popular
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
First Line Ltd. has experienced increased demand for its newly launched range of Constant Velocity (CV) Joints and Driveshafts and has issued best-practice advice on replacement, backed up by a recent…
From the Sahara to the school run: The Volkswagen Touareg
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Klarius Products has launched 43 new aftermarket exhaust components designed to fit a wide range of popular vehicles, including the Dakar Rally winning Volkswagen Touareg. Replacement catalytic conver…
Dayco: Technical Focus
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Although Dayco is an original equipment (OE) supplier of both the primary and auxiliary drive systems to vehicle manufacturers around the world, its aftermarket division is also active in the independ…
NAPA Truck launches brake chambers
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand NAPA Truck has added a new state-of-the-art range of Brake Chambers to its comprehensive and rapidly expanding braking portfolio. Located at each wheel, air brake …
JURATEK reveals range expansion
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
JURATEK has added 25 new references to its leading braking portfolio, including six brake discs, three brake pads and 16 calipers to cover more of the vehicle car parc than ever before. In its brake d…
Apec Truck launches brake chambers
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer Apec Truck has added brake chambers to its commercial braking catalogue in the UK. Air brake chambers are critical to the safety of drivers, cargo, and othe…
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…
