Author: Padraic Deane

Team PR Reilly has just launched “E Blade” a new aerodynamic low profile flat Wiper Blade, from Valeo, which comes with a patented “one clip fits all” system unlike competitors blades where the box contains as many as five or six fitting clips.

Valeo has launched its new 2012 Clutch catalogue, bringing more than 650 new part numbers, including clutch kits, dual-mass flywheels and hydraulic products to the aftermarket.

For a limited period only, mechanics and technicians that purchase any Hella Gutmann Diagnostic unit, choosing from the Mega Macs 42, Mega Macs 50 or Mega Macs 66 will receive the HGS Data subscription for one year, completely free – trade value is €799.

Ireland’s leading Motor Factor chain, Top Part has opened a new, state of the art premises, in Castlebar, Co. Mayo bringing to 15 the number of outlets throughout the country.

Building on the success of its Bendix Brake Pads range, Bendix Wheel Bearings have been added to the Auto Diesel Electric product portfolio making them available at motor factors throughout Ireland.

Recent additions to the market-leading LuK clutch range cover the requirements of nearly 950,000 vehicles. New part numbers released by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd comprise: 14 LuK RepSets for more than 360,000 vehicles; 12 LuK RepSet Pros, for more than 507,000 vehicles; and five Dual Mass Flywheels (DMFs), for nearly 72,000 vehicles.

Denso’s OE quality replacement Lambda Sensors are now available for even more applications throughout Europe, thanks to a significant aftermarket range extension launched at Automechanika.

Dayco has launched its latest Heavy Duty vehicle product catalogue.

As the trade is very aware, every sector of the aftermarket is fiercely competitive, but this competition often bring benefits in the quality of products they supply to their customers.