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Leading Motor Factor chain, Top Part, is holding two Trade Shows next week, where it will showcase its extensive range of brands to the trade.

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has released a range of technical videos on YouTube.   The company – renowned for its LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands – has made available a series of videos about some of its market-leading products on the site.  

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.

More than 575,000 vehicles are being catered for by newly introduced LuK clutch parts.   LuK releases – from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd – comprise eight LuK RepSets for a vehicle parc of approximately 122,400 vehicles and seven LuK RepSet Pros for more than 444,500 vehicles, plus a new Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF).  

New additions have been introduced to the INA Over Running Alternator Pulleys (OAPs) range by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd.   OAPs are an integral part of the Front End Auxiliary Drive system (FEAD) and are designed to absorb vibrations and fluctuations in the FEAD.

Denso is one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive systems and components with global sales amounting to €27.7 billion annually.  

Some highly-popular Japanese and Far Eastern cars are covered by new additions to the FAG wheel bearings range. Five new part numbers released by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd cater for a vehicle parc of nearly 125,000 vehicles.

The engine timing design is an intricate system that has been developed over the years. The precise and exact designs of all engine timing components are essential to the safety and performance of the vehicle.  

Peugeot held its annual Aftersales Conference recently at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin, attended by 70 Parts Managers, Service Managers and Technical Advisors from across the dealer network in Ireland.