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Two new Club Hammers have been added to Sealey’s Premier Hand Tool range that are designed for daily professional use. The CHF251 has a 2.5lb drop-forged carbon steel head, and the CHF401 has a four lb head. They are fitted with a fibreglass shaft and feature a contoured shock absorbing rubber grip. Also added to
In terms of the driver, one of the most important road safety elements is the ability to see clearly in adverse weather conditions, which is why when a wiper motor fails, the replacement component should be of premium quality. Amongst the various products available from First Line Ltd is a short range of direct replacement
To coincide with the 50th anniversary of Castrol GTX, Castrol has extended the GTX range. It now covers most automotive makes such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, Opel, Ford and Renault. Almost 40 per cent of all new cars sold in Ireland carry a Castrol Recommendation (SIMI 2016) Why use GTX – Castrol’s first
SATA has launched the SATAjet 5000 B high-performance spray gun with a special surface coating. Themes and motifs typical of the Sixties – such as petticoats, Elvis Presley’s slicked back hair-style, American Diner and jukebox – tell a colourful story from a by-gone era. The SATAjet 5000 B Sixties is, of course, a fully functional
Amidst a growing influx of new membership enrolments, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) says that Liqui Moly, the globally renowned manufacturer of oils and additives, are its latest member. Liqui Moly will benefit from all the exclusive ‘member only’ services offered as part of the membership including merchandise and promotional workwear, lifestyle protection plans
On September 15, Automechanika will play host to a hotly contested competition for the best vehicle sound system in Germany. This year’s show will offer amazing sound experiences ranging from discreetly integrated high-end sound systems to supercharged bass speakers for those who really love it loud. Automechanika Frankfurt will be commencing its 25th edition in
Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE), one of the UK’s largest independently owned automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers, has extended its engine management portfolio across several of its house brands with the introduction of further new products. 45 new parts have been added, available to aftermarket customers now, across the company’s leading house brands including Intermotor,
National Auto Parts has experienced considerable growth in export markets in the past year, as the company looks to fly the flag for UK engineering at Automechanika Frankfurt, September 11-15. With a growing customer base abroad and further opportunities being explored in Poland, Scandinavia, Ukraine and Germany, National has invested in all areas of its
The inspection of the brake system by an expert is a must for every car owner. To enable workshops to offer its customers an even more effective repair service, the Meyle experts have developed a step-by-step checklist. The checklist enables the mechanic to check off all important steps for a successful test of the brake
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