Author: John Loughran

During June and July, Denso, is offering customers the chance to take advantage of a special Glow Plug incentive, designed to secure much needed stock ahead of the inevitable winter demand.

If you think that thermostats are low priced, low margin part, then think again! Today’s vehicles have sophisticated thermostats that, in many cases, are controlled by the ECU and therefore have a high value and require more time and skill to fit.

Finol Oils has launched a mobile version of its website, www.finol.ie, which has been optimised for use with Smartphones or Tablets.

Most garages now realise the importance of using the right specification oil for a particular vehicle. However, with so many oils available, it is almost impossible to keep everything you need in stock, especially for the smaller workshop. ADE’s premium oil supplier, Liqui Moly, says it now has an answer, demonstrating how just five versatile

Eight years ago LED technology transformed workshop lighting with the introduction of LED inspection lamps. One of the first to the market and a trail blazer for other products to follow was Ring’s RIL3000.

Juratek, represented in Ireland by HBA Distrubution has added four new references to its brake disc programme.

On the back of having added 10 new part numbers to its clutch programme at the turn of the year, ACDelco has added a further range extension  that totals an additional 26 references. Incorporating some 14 3 in 1-clutch kits, the new to range product covers a number of popular vehicle applications.

Gates’ PIC (Parts Image Capture) Gauge is an easy-to-use smartphone App that accurately and reliably evaluates belt wear. It is the first digital tool available, designed to be used by professional technicians to more accurately diagnose multi-ribbed belt wear.

Apec is adding to its high quality brake pad range, with the addition of five new pads, bringing the range to over 1,400 brake pads, and over 6,000 braking products.