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Autoelectro, one of the UK’s largest remanufacturers of rotating electrics, has released its latest batch of new-to-range additions with Volvo, Mazda and Great Wall all featuring. The Bradford-based supplier has made three new starter motors available for the Volvo S60 2.0 D (2012-onwards), V40 2.0 D (2012-onwards) and V60 2.0 D (2011-onwards). Additionally, Autoelectro has
Exide Technologies, a leading global provider of stored electrical energy solutions, has launched an all-new truck battery, which features a next-generation HVR (high vibration resistance) design, and comes with Carbon Boost, Exide’s smart solution for reduced acid stratification, faster recharge, and increased cycling. Since AdBlue tanks have been introduced to assist diesel trucks in achieving
Valeo Service UK, an expert in the manufacture and supply of wiper systems, provides the automotive aftermarket with a wide range of exclusive flat blade solutions from its Silencio® and HydroConnect™ brands. Since launching the first Original Equipment (OE) flat blade in 2004 for Mercedes applications, Valeo has continued to innovate, with nearly half of
Tech’n’Tools has added GYS battery chargers, starters and testers to it’s ever increasing range of products. Created in 1964, GYS is a family-owned company with over 500 employees around the world. Built around continuous investment in research and development and the acquisition of knowledge, the company is now a major player in the design and
How a vehicle stops is just as important as how it move, according to braking specialists, Delphi. Delphi believes that how a vehicle stops is just as important as how it moves. That’s why all Delphi braking products are designed and manufactured to meet the same standards of performance, reliability, and longevity as the OE
Global technology giant Schaeffler has just celebrated the production of its 10 millionth continuously variable transmission (CVT) chain. The innovation was first used in the so-called ‘Multitronic’ transmission in Audi’s A6 models in 1999 with just 50 pieces being produced per day – today 6000 chains roll off the production line at Bühl, Germany every
When replacing the fuel filter on certain VAG diesel models it is important upon reassembly that the filter lid is presented squarely to the filter body as it is pressed down to seal the integral O-ring. If the lid is not pressed squarely there is a good chance the O-ring can roll out of its
The UK’s biggest and best event for the road transport, distribution and logistics industries, the Commercial vehicle Show, is now open for visitor registration via the official website www.cvshow.com The 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on April 25-27. The CV Show is the best attended, largest and the most
Meyle has unveiled its brand new range of Meyle-HD stabiliser links for commercial vehicles to fit almost every model from the Volvo FH and Volvo FM model series. Designed to deliver maximum service life, the parts feature a specially formulated high-performance grease, a larger ball pin made from surface-hardened steel and a technically refined rubber boot. The
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