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New 2013 plate designations will be 131 in January and 132 in July The Auto Trade Journal has learned that the Government is about to announce expected new higher Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) rates and consequent road tax rises. We have further learned that from next January the industry will get a new bi-annual number

The Auto Trade Journal has learned that from next January the industry will get a new bi-annual number plate system that it has lobbied for in recent years, writes Padraic Deane.

Do your customers service vehicles with Air Conditioning? Are they F Gas trained? Do they know the difference between their oils and refrigerants? Are they meeting HSE regulations? If the answer to any of these questions is “NO” they need to get involved in the upcoming Hella Air Conditioning Training course. Date: October 2ad &

Blue Print has the complete solution when it comes to replacing the Oil Filter on Toyota D-4D engines. The Oil Filter housing has limited access which means the right tools are essential in replacing the oil Oil Filter.

Trico® will introduce another innovation to the European automotive aftermarket at Automechanika.

NTN SNR adds new references NTN SNR has added new references to its engine timing kits with water pumps amongst a host of range extensions. The company has also added new references to its overrunning alternator pulley range and its range of tensioners. NTN SNR has also added added 12 new references to its wheel

Diversified technology company 3M has introduced two new handwipe products into its bodyshop supplies portfolio. The new wipes, which replace the existing single solution from the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, offer a choice of surface texture depending on the level of soil to be tackled.

has developed a special toolbox for replacing timing belts on Volkwagen engines. Nearly all the special tools that a workshop or garage needs for professionally replacing timing belts on Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen vehicles can be found in this set. So everything needed is close at hand.

TTC, the leading aftermarket supplier for Commercial Vehicle components has launched its new steering and suspension range. This is yet another exciting addition to TTC’s extensive parts product portfolio and follows TTC’s exclusive offering of clutch, braking parts and lighting. This new product proposition will initially cover a comprehensive parts range of