New references for Volvo car applications
Valeo Service has released 24 new references for major Volvo car applications since February 2017. Those new Lighting Systems references feature applications for the popular XC 90 models. Supporting Valeo Service ‘We Care 4 You - Trust the Specialist’ strategy, Valeo Lighting Systems is constantly enriching its scope of products and extending its portfolio to many car applications over the world.
Continue ReadingMore car manufacturers introduce scrappage schemes
Hyundai, Volkswagen UK and Toyota have all now announced scrappage schemes with discounts off various models, following on from Ford’s recent announcement and that of Vauxhall earlier in the year. Hyundai’s scheme offers between £1,500 and £5,000 on trade-ins across its model range and will run from now until the end of the year. It will apply to all petrol and diesel cars with Euro 1-4 engines registered before 31 December 2009.
Continue Reading“Moderate growth” in August van market
“It is positive to see that the new light commercial market grew moderately in August by 1.5 per cent in what is a low volume month in terms of registrations as customers wait for the new registration plate in September”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.
Continue ReadingMachine Mart’s new Autumn/Winter Catalogue
Machine Mart’s has released its new catalogue, packed full of all the tools and equipment any garage or workshop may need this winter. Featuring over 500 price cuts and new products, the 500-page Autumn/Winter catalogue is a ‘must have’ for anyone seeking a huge choice at unbeatable value.
Continue ReadingIncreased demand fuels EDT Automotive relocation
Engine decarbonising specialist EDT Automotive has successfully completed its relocation to a brand new purpose-built site in the picturesque Kent countryside. EDT Automotive’s new home benefits from a fully equipped office and separate workshop and storage area, totalling 1,500 square foot.
Continue ReadingGSF Car Parts/Purflux filter promotion
GSF Car Parts is offering a promotion throughout September in conjunction with Purflux filters. All customers purchasing a service kit before 30th September will receive a handy travel mug free of charge, whilst stocks last. The thermal mug is branded with both GSF Car Parts and Purflux logos.
Continue ReadingEldan installs Multi Purpose Rasper for FJD
Eldan Recycling recently commissioned an Eldan Multi Purpose Rasper (MPR160T) for processing whole car tyres to equestrian rubber chip material in one pass on behalf of FJD Tyres.
Continue ReadingBrake Engineering adds eight new calipers
Eight new brake calipers have been added to Brake Engineering’s product range this month, underlining the brand’s commitment to bringing to market products that are in demand at both garages and motor factors. The new introductions include coverage for BMW X5 and X6 (2007), as well as Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Golf SV, Seat Leon, and Skoda Octavia (2012).
Continue ReadingAutosupplies inaugural golf day a success
Autosupplies Chesterfield has held its first ever supplier and customer golf day at South Chesterfield Golf Club. More than 30 players took part in the four ball stableford tournament with an array of trophies for nearest the pin and longest drive given out to participants, along with winning team and raffle prizes.
Continue ReadingChelsea FC unveils new third kit
Chelsea FC and Nike have unveiled the club’s brand new third kit for the 2017/18 season, which features Yokohamas logo.
Continue ReadingSukhpal staying at ECP for further three years
The Original founder of Euro Car Parts, Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia, has extended his contract with the business, as executive chairman of LKQs operations in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Ahluwalia is also a member of LKQ Corporation’s board of directors.
Continue ReadingMaxxis European conference previews new UHP tyre
Maxxis is currently holding its European distributor conference in Marbella, Spain. Scheduled to take place between 11 and 14 September, the conference welcomes some of the continent’s leading names in tyre distribution, with over 14 EU countries represented, along with delegates from both China and Taiwan.
Continue ReadingIMI stays cool with Bosch air conditioning training
Bosch has been chosen by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to help provide its technicians with the key training required to assess air conditioning repairs and refrigerant handling. Bosch will provide the required training to achieve IMIAL Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling to a number of the IMI’s External Quality Assurers (EQAs).
Continue ReadingEuro Car Parts and LKQ Coatings come together to support TVR launch
The long-awaited launch of the new TVR sports car at the 2017 Goodwood Revival is being supported by leading aftermarket suppliers, Euro Car Parts and LKQ Coatings. The two brands, which together can supply any paint, panel or part to a wide range of vehicles, will be pride of place on the bonnet of the eagerly anticipated TVR when it is unveiled inside the Earls Court Motor Show building.
Continue ReadingPirelli Prestige and Performance competition returns to Blenheim
The Pirelli Prestige and Performance Competition has returned for a third year, this time as the headline act in the newly formed Blenheim Palace Classic and Supercar event. Over 1,000 supercars and hypercars descended on the Great Court, with 80 being entered into the Pirelli Prestige and Performance Competition. The judging panel, which included racing driver and presenter Vicki Butler Henderson and Tom Exon of @TGE_LDNM on Instagram, had some difficult choices when it came to selecting the following winners:
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