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Among the many things that sets TecDoc, Europe’s leading parts information data provider apart, is the fact that its CATALOG electronic parts catalogue holds comprehensive data for both the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors in a single resource.
One year on from the formation of UK subsidiary Dayco Aftermarket UK, the company has appointed experienced aftermarket stalwart Steve Carolan as its new national sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is proposing that exhaust system, brake linings and towing couplings placed on the market are manufactured to Original Equipment specifications, or that they are approved replacements to EC or UNECE standards, that is “e” or “E” marked.
In a further demonstration of the company’s commitment to student education, Cyclo Industries Inc. recently presented DIT student Kalman Strohmayer with a grant of €500 in recognition of his 2011 award for best final year project in the DIT Department of Transport Engineering, BEngTech in Automotive Management and Technology degree programme.
The electrically powered Opel Ampera and its US counterpart the Chevrolet Volt, recently won the European Car of the Year feature Stretch Fit™ belt technology from Gates, in their drive systems to increase efficiency.
Somora Motor Parts, the body panels, lighting and radiator specialists has joined the growing number of quality parts suppliers to list their products on the TecDoc electronic parts data system.
An intrepid team from KYB UK is taking on the 3 peaks Challenge in July to raise funds for automotive industry charity, BEN. Matt Robinson, General Manager, Steve Moore, Business Manager, Romin Nassiri, Business Manager, Jordan Day, Business Manager, and Vicky Smith, Customer Service Supervisor will attempt to climb Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike
Sporty models, such as the Audi TT, are designed to deliver a dynamic driving experience – the downside is excessive strain on chassis components. Control arms, for example, are subjected to particularly high loads, resulting in premature part wear and failure. Meyle, represented in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts now offers a new HD part which,
More new popular models are now being catered for by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd’s FAG wheel bearings brand. Recent additions to the market-leading range include bearings for a host of popular vehicles including the Nissan Qashqai 2007-. A new Generation 3 FAG wheel bearing is now available for a vehicle parc of nearly 41,000
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