Klarius releases new Audi A1 parts
Klarius has added a list of 10 new emissions control components to its range. Included in this release are new exhausts for the Audi A1 (2014-2018).
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First Line highlights importance of quality clutch replacement and best practice
First Line is emphasising the critical importance of using high-quality replacement parts for manual transmission clutches over cheaper or remanufactured alternatives. Kelvin Olds, product director at First Line Ltd., said: “Borg & Beck clutches are crafted from premium materials, particularly high-quality friction materials, ensuring longer life and better performance. Our clutches undergo rigorous in-house testing and batch approvals to guarantee the utmost quality, providing reliability that technicians and customers can trust.”
Apec launches new range of brake pipes, accessories
ApecAutomotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec Automotive has announced the launch of its brand-new line of high-quality Copper and Cupro Nickel brake pipes and accessories. Engineered for superior corrosion resistance, Apec Brake Pipes are ideal for hydraulic lines, offering outstanding performance across a variety of uses.
WAI Europe aims to lead the market at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
WAI Europe will exhibit its ranges of auto electrical solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt (10-14 September 2024; Messe Frankfurt, Stand E22 in Hall 3.0), as it continues to pursue growth after strategic developments under the UK and EU umbrella. WAI will display its rotating electrics range, window regulators, wiper motors, ignition products and engine management products – along with its EV charging cables and portable charging solutions.
SMP Europe highlights growth of engine management range
SMP Europe has expanded its range of ignition and engine management products with 17 new part numbers. These include eight ignition coils, four crank sensors, two cam sensors, one air mass meter, one exhaust gas temperature sensor and one particulate matter sensor. The Nottingham company is home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands.
Klarius offers new parts for Mercedes C-Class
Klarius has added 33 new emission control components, including a new aftermarket catalytic converter and several more options for the Mercedes C-Class. The 1993 launched C-Class provided an entry-level version of the luxurious S-Class, popular enough to entre its fifth generation 30 years later. The fourth generation (W205) was launched in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show with bold new styling, four different body types and a new, lighter design that used aluminium and high strength throughout the body. On the market until 2021, the fourth generation C-Class also had an update in 2019, which altered parts including the exhaust components.
GSF Car Parts opens branches in Chessington and Stockport
GSF Car Parts has opened two new branches in Chessington and Stockport, bringing the total number of new branches to five within the last two months. These additions increase the total number of GSF branches to over 190 nationwide and will create new job opportunities in both Greater London and Greater Manchester.
Arnold Clark Autoparts expands range of EV parts
Following a recent parts catalogue expansion, Arnold Clark Autoparts claims to have the UK market’s largest range of aftermarket electric vehicle parts, including popular Tesla components. The UK hit its millionth EV registered in January 2024, according to SMMT figures, and Arnold Clark Autoparts has strategically enhanced its inventory to cover more of the market. It says its comprehensive range offers EV owners and repair shops access to high-quality, affordable parts.
FAG releases Mini Countryman and Paceman wheel set
An FAG bearing kit for the Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman, manufactured as original equipment (OE) by Schaeffler, is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket. Kit No. 713 6497 70 covers the rear axle for all-wheel drive versions of the Countryman and Paceman produced by Mini from August 2010 onwards.
GSF Car Parts opens branches in East Manchester and Southeast London
GSF Car Parts has announced the opening of new branches in Openshaw, Manchester and Crayford, London. The Openshaw branch, located in East Manchester, spans 4,000 square feet. It achieved a record-breaking opening day for sales, setting a new benchmark for the network. The branch currently operates with four delivery vans, with an additional van on the way due to the opening day’s success, along with two bikes for quick deliveries.
Melett expands Authorised Service Centre network into Latin America
Melett, a global supplier of precision-engineered turbochargers and components for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the expansion of its Authorised Service Centre (ASC) network into Latin America.
New government policy changes already likely to impact UK Automotive
Just days after the election of new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a brand-new cabinet has been appointed and significant shifts in policy are being implemented. And with minister rapidly developing and executing plans for the management of the economy, the automotive industry remains at the heard of UK industrial strategy. For example talks are underway with steel producers and energy minister Ed Milliband has U-turned the previous governments ban on on-shore wind farms. Of course, raw materials such as steel and energy have a direct impact on both vehicle manufacturing and the automotive aftermarket.
Apollo Tyres – Even driving enthusiasts want a comfortable replacement tyre
A new survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres suggests that driving enthusiasts now value ride comfort almost as much as performance when buying replacement tyres. When asked which characteristics they would prioritise when buying a replacement tyre, 34 per cent of respondents who claim to “love” or “like” driving cite ‘high-performance grip and traction’ as priority, while 23 per cent mention ‘ride refinement and low noise’.
GSF Car Parts nearing 200 branches nationwide
GSF Car Parts has announced the opening of two new branches in Crawley and Southgate, following the introduction of their East Birmingham branch last week. The new branches, which take the total of GSF branches to almost 200 nationally, will create new jobs across both North London and West Sussex.
BM Catalysts unveils ‘garage-focused initiatives’
Trelleborg is showcasing its latest tyre innovations at Hillhead 2024, the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, on Stand #M3 from 25-27 June. Indeed, with products including the EMR Brawler tyres, Trelleborg tyres reportedly feature “more cut-resistant compounds and wider treads, delivering greater stability, performance and fuel efficiency while reducing downtime”.
