Author: John Loughran

Serfac Limited has added the Ruville range to its extensive portfolio of quality brands. Part of the international Schaeffler Group which also owns the LuK, INA and FAG brands, Ruville supplies a comprehensive range of steering and suspension components purchased solely from international original equipment manufacturers and quality suppliers.

AL-KO Record, represented in Ireland by KC products, offers a wide range of shock absorbers and suspension elements, that provide innovative technical solutions to meet the needs of its customers.  

Battery specialist Yuasa, represented in Ireland by AD Ireland, is set to become the title sponsor of Honda Racing’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) team in a new three-year deal.

Leading Motor Factor chain, Top Part, is holding two Trade Shows next month, where it will showcase its extensive range of brands to the trade. The Trade Shows will take place at the Brandon Hotel, Tralee on Tuesday, April 17 and the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway, on Thursday, April 19 from 5.00 to 10.00pm.

For the aftermarket Dayco provides two seemingly identical auxiliary belt tensioners for the engines fitted to a number of popular models from Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Saab, Suzuki and Opel. The Dayco references for these tensioners are APV1088 and APV1156.  

Johnson Controls is showcasing its comprehensive battery expertise, from Start-Stop batteries to the prismatic lithium-ion cells for hybrid and electric cars at the Geneva Motor Show. “Pavillon Vert at the autoshow is dedicated to sustainability. With our next generation energy storage solutions that help our customers to deliver more fuel efficient cars to consumers, we

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd will be exhibiting its market-leading spark plug, glow plug and NTK Lambda sensor ranges on its stand at MechanEx, Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on April 17 & 18.  The company will also be providing technical assistance for visitors via its popular Tech Talk Live shows.

New LuK clutch parts are continuing to be introduced into the aftermarket with the latest additions servicing the needs of almost a quarter of a million vehicles. LuK releases – from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd – comprise four LuK RepSets for a total vehicle parc of 114,845 vehicles and two LuK RepSet Pros for