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29 Jun 2017
Renault produces 2,500,000th LCV at Batilly plant

Renault’s 2,500,000th LCV to be manufactured at its Batilly plant, near Metz in Eastern France, rolled off the line this week. The Renault Master L3H2 was handed over to representatives of the Polish company TP Teltech at a special ceremony organised at the factory. TP Teltech SARL, a subsidiary of Groupe Orange Pologne S.A., specialises
27 Jun 2017
WAI introduces new regulator tester

WAIglobal has added a new voltage regulator testing diagnostic tool, the WAI1000, to its extensive rotating electrical range. The new addition tests whether the voltage regulator is in full working order, while eliminating the need to remove the alternator from the vehicle. A vehicle’s voltage regulator controls power distribution from the alternator to the battery
27 Jun 2017
Trico wins Scania OEM business

Trico has won the OEM business for the new Scania Global R-Series truck for both the LHD and RHD front wiper systems. The new R-Series truck is designed for toughness to master all conditions, represents the next generation, with class leading comfort, control and visibility and is equipped with Trico’s Global 1 blades, which are
27 Jun 2017
Valeo demonstrates clutch friction expertise

Valeo has launched a campaign focusing on the key benefits of its commercial vehicle clutch friction material. Valeo is well-known as a leading original equipment (OE) supplier of clutches and its friction material is a key element, offering optimised comfort and thermal resistance. Firstly, Valeo F510™ shows an outstanding robustness ideal for manual heavy duty
23 Jun 2017
Brake Engineering continues to introduce new coloured calipers

Brake Engineering has introduced eight new painted brake calipers to its extensive range covering Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda vehicles. The additional brake calipers include six new black calipers for the Audi S5 (2007) and S6 (2006), as well as the Volkswagen Phaeton (2003). Two new red calipers also feature to cover the Skoda Octavia and
22 Jun 2017
Dayco makes training simple

An important message the Dayco team wanted to deliver to technicians visiting Automechanika Birmingham, was that care and attention is needed in order to fit timing belt kits correctly, but if the fitting procedure is followed, it is straight forward and the result will serve their customers well. So, in addition to an impressive and welcoming
22 Jun 2017
IAAF launches Your Car – Your Choice campaign

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is raising awareness of motorists’ rights by launching the ‘Your Car, Your Choice’ campaign, supporting key legislation providing motorists with freedom to choose where to service, maintain and repair their vehicle. The campaign, formally called Right2Choose, has been relaunched by IAAF to reflect developments in the digital age and
22 Jun 2017
New DPF gun launches into diagnostics range

Launch, represented in Ireland by Woodford Diagnostics & Training has added a brand new diesel particulate filter (DPF) gun to its extensive range of diagnostic equipment, and is hoping to raise awareness to the importance of maintaining and cleaning a DPF. With DPFs a topical subject at present due to the rising issues surrounding diesel
21 Jun 2017
FAG’s Smart repair solution for trucks and trailers

Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has introduced FAG SmartSET – the ready-to-fit wheel bearing repair solution for trucks and trailers. Pre-assembled, pre-greased and pre-positioned, it is the ideal problem-solver for independent garage workshops who work on Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs). The FAG SmartSET reduces repair related downtime to a minimum, making assembling and greasing unnecessary. It is
20 Jun 2017
Mahle enhances Caremetix coverage

Mahle Aftermarket has introduced six new cabin air filters under the CareMetix brand as the new five layer filters continue to offer enhanced vehicle parc coverage. The new cabin air filter, LAO 73/S, covers the BMW 5 Series, while part number, LX2624, covers Ford Focus and Transit Connect. Meanwhile, the cabin air filter, LAO 81, provides








