Euro Car Parts Offering Teco Brand Tyre Changers

Euro Car Parts (ECP) says that it will strive to meet motorists demands with its high quality Teco brand tyre changers. It states that with the ever increasing demand for improved workshop safety and the ability to handle bigger and more varied tyre/wheel packages, the demands on tyre changing equipment to meet a number of criteria has never been higher. Euro Garage Solutions (EGS), the Garage Equipment Specialist Division, of Euro Car Parts Ltd is confident that its Teco brand of tyre changers is more than capable of meeting the workshops current and future demands. In consumables, the distributor has announced that it will supply Bosch’s recently launched new range of garage equipment ‘Around the Wheel’ products. The company, which calls itself “the UK’s leading aftermarket parts supplier”, also stocks a comprehensive range of tyre repair materials from Rema Tip Top, launched a new extended range of SNR wheel bearing kits adding nearly 1,000 existing references in September and becomes “the first in the UK to sell the Koyo Hub Bearings in a branded Koyo box”, with its Japanese OEM timing belt tensioner/idler and Wheel Bearing Range extension.

Euro Garage Solutions and the Teco range

By offering the complete Teco range of tyre fitting equipment EGS feels that it is not selling an over-specified machine to the smaller workshops that have specific, yet relatively straightforward requirement, but can tailor the machine to the customers exact requirements. Where a larger workshop needs the ability to fit run flat, 4X4 or low profile tyres for passenger cars, light CVs of whatever size and even motorcycles, the larger version is capable of handling all of these types and even includes the capability to lift the tyre and the completed tyre/rim package on and off the machine protecting the operator from potential injury.

David Bevan, ECP director said: “In the current economic climate it is essential that workshops look at offering as many services as possible from their premises. As with all garage equipment, owners need to look at the complete package offered by the suppliers. At Euro Garage Solutions we offer packages designed to suit the garages’ needs including expert advice, extensive range, top quality products, optional service contracts, fitting and finance. It is our firm belief that we can match or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations.”

The Teco range is available from all of ECP’s 65 branches and comes complete with a full technical back up and a service package is available if required. All Teco products are extremely competitively priced and given that they are of extremely high quality they should not be confused with machines built purely to a price level.

Bosch ‘Around the Wheel’ products

Through the recent acquisitions of Beissbarth and SICAM, ECP says Bosch has enhanced its product range and can now offer workshops a complete range in the areas of tyre service and wheel alignment equipment. Service for all tyres and rims on passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles can be lucrative work and offers a good business opportunity for any workshop. In addition, wheel alignment work allows garages to offer customers a great added value service. Bosch’s new ‘Around the Wheel’ products include the latest generation tyre changing (TCE) and wheel balancing (WBE) range of equipment and the state-of-the-art FWA 4630 3D wheel aligner and have been specifically designed to help workshops make the most of the growing opportunities in the tyre service business.

Bill Johnson, sales director Bosch and Beissbarth, Equipment and Services said: “More than ever before workshops and technicians need the right technical equipment to get the job done quickly, safely and efficiently. Our new, latest generation tyre service and wheel alignment equipment feature many advanced, technical innovations which we believe will help workshops fulfil ever demanding customer requirements whilst maximise efficiency and importantly profitability.” 

Donna West, director of communications at ECP added: “Increasing demands from customers is putting ever greater time pressure on workshops to get the job done quickly. The new range of tyre changing equipment (TCE) from Bosch has been specifically designed to provide technicians with a safe, versatile and importantly timesaving operation. The user-friendly TCE range from Bosch is suitable for passenger cars motorcycles only with additional accessories and light commercial vehicles. “

Key features include: Improved clamping to safely and securely hold the wheel without damaging alloy or polished rims while tyres are removed and refitted. Better mounting capabilities to ensure tyres are fitted quickly and safely. Suitable for RFT, PAX, BSR and CSR tyres so workshops will be able to handle both high and low profile run flat tyre systems (only with additional accessories) and can accommodate tyres with up to 30″ diameter rim and 22″ width.

Japanese belt, wheel bearing extensions

ECP is extending its Japanese OEM timing belt tensioner/idler and wheel bearing range. The new products will cover more than 95 per cent of the UK Japanese/Korean vehicle parc, including wheel bearings for Japanese “grey” imports such as Toyota Lucida. It includes Japanese OEM quality timing belt tensioner/idlers and wheel hub bearings. In addition ECP have added 146 brand new references, across Japanese and Korean Applications, including Avensis 03 onwards and the latest Toyota Yaris models.

West commented: “We will be the first in the UK to sell the Koyo Hub Bearings in a branded Koyo box. Therefore the customer gets OE quality at an excellent price. Established in 1921 in Japan, Koyo has become a world-class leader in the manufacture of automotive bearing components.” The range is ISO/TS 16949 and 14001 certified. In addition, customers get a 12 months warranty against manufacturing defects.

SNR, Rema Tip Top

Rema Tip Top compliments the ECP strategy to offer a wider range of consumables. Operating for over 50 years and possessing what ECP calls a stunning range of automotive consumables and equipment, ranging from valve hardware and balance weights, to chemicals tools and accessories, the distributor is pleased to continue its stocking of the manufacturer’s products.
 
The SNR wheel bearing kit range includes 35 new part numbers covering popular and new vehicles such as Nissan Qashqai (2007-), Toyota Auris, Mistubishi Outlander (2007-), Nissan Murano, Vauxhall Corsa D (2007-), Ford Focus (2004-), or Fiat Doblo (2009-). Like the rest of the range, some of these new kits have Active Sensor Bearing (ASB®); a magnetic ring inserted into the bearing. This technology patented by SNR can be found in most new introduced models.

ECP says that it has been an extremely busy year for the SNR wheel bearing kit programme with more than 90 new kits introduced so far, and more on the way. Just to mention a few, SNR presented earlier this year interesting opportunities for the independent garages for new models like the Renault Megane and Laguna 3, new Honda Civic, Audi A4 and A5 or Suzuki Swift.

Being the OE leader for wheel bearings worldwide, the NTN-SNR Group focuses its aftermarket policy and kit content strictly on original products. SNR in particular has greatly benefited from its mother company NTN of Japan and has now access to an even greater number of bearings for Asian, European or American make.

West: “SNR have been working with ECP for the last three years and we are happy to support their market coverage with interesting and innovative opportunities for the garages such as the popular brake discs with integrated bearings.”