Aftermarket parts supplier Motaquip has launched two new catalogues. The first of these is the company’s 2006/2007 Batteries Catalogue, which provides Motaquip’s factor customers with details of two-, three- and four-year warranty products, covering 97 per cent of cars on UK roads. The company has also introduced a range of Midtonics battery testers and chargers.
Manbat, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has launched its new Battery Specification and Application Guide for its Numax brand. The 78-page publication covers essential information on the supply, sale and handling of batteries and is divided into 20 relevant sections.
Honeywell Friction Materials has launched its new Bendix Jurid Brake Pad and Disk Catalogue to the European market. This new multilingual edition covers the full range of Bendix Jurid brake pads, brake disks and brake disk kits for the passenger car and light commercial vehicle sectors.
GP Automotive has extended its range of Brembo brake discs and is firmly backing the brand’s new OE initiative, which will provide matching quality part numbers that conform to original equipment specifications.
The initiative – OE Code to Specification (OCTS) – has been launched following the tradition of vehicle assemblers (VAs) to create new part numbers for discs that fit the same vehicle application types on shared platforms. In response to this and to counter the misconception of quality in aftermarket parts, Brembo will create a new part number for such applications. This, Brembo believes, will strengthen the aftermarket’s position in supplying OE quality braking products, fit to specification.
Bike Tyrestore has just released its 2006 Ultimate World Of Bike Tyres catalogue. The catalogue contains 64 pages of information covering all of the main brands of motorbike tyre available for the new season and includes the full Bridgestone Fitment Guide, useful for any dealership!
This year’s catalogue is designed to be “100 per cent trade and consumer friendly” while giving dealers an “authoritative guide” they can show to and discuss with retail customers, leading to the best choice of tyre for bike, rider and riding style.
Supply Direct has just published a new catalogue and price list. The catalogue features a full range of two-post lifts, four-posts lifts, scissor lifts, compressors, wheel aligners, tyre changers, wheel balancers, MOT bays (including the new Automated Test Lane) and a full variety of other garage equipment. Details for every product include 3D CAD drawings with full dimensions, and complete specification tables for every piece of equipment.
Tecalemit has a range of play detectors for cars, LGVs and HGVs. The DE 9002 Car and LGV Play Detector with pneumatically driven plates is suitable for testing steering and suspension component wear on cars and LGVs up to a gross axle weight of 2500Kg.
The unit, which allows movement in two directions and partial turn and has a low voltage hand lamp and controls has been designed for use on inspection pits and, subject to approval of lift manufacturers, 4 post lifts, scissor and parallelogram lifts. A recessed option is available.
Viking International, the largest tyre, exhaust and battery wholesaler in the UK, is pleased to report a record number of visitors using its Internet and web based services. Continuous development ensures that the online information and sales service is constantly updated, providing the latest Viking news, offers and information for its users. With 18 months of consecutive year-on-year growth, the website has surpassed all expectations. There are approximately 500 customers with access to the password protected trade area, with figures constantly growing.
Varta is re-launching its range of premium quality 12V motorcycle batteries to increase coverage of the high performance sector, including machines such as the Yamaha R6 and Suzuki GSX 1300R.
On 1 February Harvie/Prema will ‘go live’ with its new website (www.tyretools.co.uk). The company’s B2B online presence will provide a complete virtual catalogue initially covering the majority of Harvie/Prema’s product range and primarily concentrating on the fast moving consumer items. According to the company, the target market for this concept will be those customers that have a genuine desire to purchase products online which will be rewarded by an additional discount. This is an additional service and existing customers that continue to require direct service calls and account status will be maintained with a high level of customer care.
Remy Automotive has introduced a new brake caliper catalogue which it claims offers the best range coverage in the UK market. The catalogue adds a further 206 part references to the range, increasing the overall offering to more than 2,500 part numbers.
Remy Automotive is one of the largest brake caliper remanufacturers in Europe and claims a 15 per cent share of the UK brake caliper market. Growth of remanufactured callipers is estimated at five per cent a year and they account for 75 per cent of the UK market, compared with 40 per cent a decade ago.
Yokohama Tire Corp has resolved the last phase of its patent and trade dress infringement suit relating to Wanli S-1099 tyres sold in the US. It is not clear whether or not the case will have any bearing on the European tyre business and Belgian wholesaler Deldo, the exclusive European distributor of Wanli tyres, still lists the S-1099 in its catalogue. Speaking on behalf of the company, Phillip Delcroix told Tyres & Accessories he was “not aware of any problem.”
XL, the automotive parts brand distributed through FPS, has introduced a new 2006 brake calliper catalogue which it claims offers the best range coverage in the UK market.
It contains 204 new part references, increasing the range to over 2,500 part numbers. All XL brake callipers undergo stringent testing and are supplied with a 24 month “no quibble” warranty. Since 2001, XL has been part of Remy Automotive UK Ltd.
Having recently released its latest winter catalogue, Belgium-based wholesaler, Deldo, is claiming that it is a leading player in the tyre market. “Our winter catalogue is once again the benchmark,” with strong prices on a broad range of premium brands, said a company spokesperson. Copies of the new catalogue have already been shipped to Germany and Austria with other countries set to follow shortly.
According to company spokesman, Tom Van Dyck, Deldo can “clearly feel the trend of the current markets – many have realised that ordering with the industry is no guarantee for success.” Each year too many important sizes fail to arrive, he observed adding: “Furthermore, traders can find any brand within our stock. It is no longer necessary to maintain expensive business relationships and buy large minimum quantities, just to get the goods you need. With only one contact, you can get your hands on any brand you want.”
Kayaba has revamped its website, giving it a fresh, user-friendly look. It is divided into two sections – one for mechanics and one for distributors – and the latter section features an online version of Kayaba’s 2005 shock absorber catalogue, plus company information, press releases and product information.
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