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FAI understands the importance of keeping technicians up-to-date with training and technical know-how and has introduced a new video that offers comprehensive instruction on how to fit a new Timing Chain Kit.

ContiTech Air Spring Systems has developed a new generation of lightweight air springs to help manufacturers reduced overall vehicle weight. Whether in buses, trucks or trailers, weight reduction is the trend in the commercial vehicle sector. Leading manufacturers are eager to continue slimming down vehicles to up carrying capacity and comply with emissions standards such

PACT, the electronic trading initiative from eParts and TecCom, has launched into the commercial vehicle aftermarket with the aim of streamlining the ordering process between parts distributors and suppliers and bringing about a cost reduction while at the same time improvements in productivity.

Hella Ireland is holding an Air Conditioning Handler course at its offices at Woodford Business Park, Santry, Dublin 17, next Wednesday, August 14. The one-day course, which costs €240, will give technicians an understanding of the operating principles of an air conditioning system, ensure participants are able to recognise the components, their location on a

Engrained brake dust is a constant challenge to maintaining the looks and value of alloy wheels and the summer swelter, with higher ambient temperatures, adds to the problem with an increased tendency for brake deposits to ‘bake’ on the wheel. As a remedy, car care champion Armor All recommends the regular use of its well-established

Comline Auto Parts has added 35 new part numbers to its all-makes steering and suspension programme. Applications include ball joints and tie rod ends for the Nissan Primastar, Ford Focus and Audi A1.

As part of its ongoing business development and growth, Comline Auto Parts is launching four new high specification grades of motor oil. Refined and blended in Europe, the competitively priced oils include a new 0W-20 grade, specifically recommended for petrol/hybrid applications such as the latest Toyota Prius. Marketing and Communications Manager, Simon Hutchinson commented: “Vehicle

Wiper blade manufacturer TRICO, has confirmed that it will be exhibiting this year at Equip Auto, the international automotive trade fair, which takes places in Paris, October 16-20. The company will featuring its TRICO Flex range and a number of concepts. Watch this space for further information.

As part of its on-going expansion the CD Group has appointed Nick Racklyeft to the position of Head of Marketing for all of its trading entities in Ireland. Racklyeft brings extensive automotive aftermarket experience to CD having worked within different levels in the supply chain including Lesjofors, Gates and more recently at UK distributor FPS.