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Global battery supplier, Johnson Controls Batteries, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). As a leading multi-industrial supplier of private label and branded lead-acid batteries for cars, light trucks, commercial and utility vehicles to aftermarket battery retailers, Johnson Controls provides a global portfolio of batteries offering world-class performance to customers in more than 150

There is an ongoing debate within the sector, which argues that when working with fleet managers, operators and workshop technicians you should be using original equipment (OE). However, Ring, the vehicle lighting specialist, challenges this claim and reinforces its position within the market as a leading supplier of LED bulbs. Marketing Manager, Henry Bisson, explains

Ryan’s Automotive has been appointed an official distributor for Autodata, the online tool that gives you quick and easy access to comprehensive technical for service, maintenance and repair. The Autodata platform covers over 32,000 models across 136 different vehicle manufacturers. This provides workshops with access to to over 500,000 step by step procedures. The platform

Autoelectro, the independent rotating electrics remanufacturer and supplier, has vast experience in the automotive industry. Here, the company has leaned on more than 30 years’ experience to provide crucial information to technicians about burnt out starter motors and what to look out for when diagnosing the fault. It is an all too common issue for

FactorFocus.ie is backing the Your Car, Your Choice campaign, which supports key legislation providing motorists with freedom to choose where to service, maintain and repair their vehicle. The campaign, formally called Right2Choose, has been relaunched by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) to reflect developments in the digital age and to refocus the industry’s attention

Southside Motor Factors has added the CTEK range of chargers to its ever-increasing product portfolio. CTEK chargers maximise the life of your battery through a series of steps in a unique charging process. The chargers constantly monitor the condition of the battery. When required, they take appropriate action: de-sulphuring, reviving, charging, conditioning and maintaining. Some

Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is adding to its portfolio of NTK sensors. In September, the company – renowned for its market-leading NTK Lambda and other engine management sensors – is introducing new ranges of 87 NTK Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors and 69 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors. For maximum efficiency in

Ring, the leading supplier of lighting and accessories for the automotive aftermarket, has added to its range of Ultra Bright LED inspection lamps, with the launch of the new Al3. Ideal for mechanics, technicians and car enthusiasts alike, the Al3 inspection lamp has many of the features of the highly successful Al5 range. The COB

According to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) in the UK, headlamp misalignment is the most common failure for HGV’s during an MOT test – accounting for over 30 per cent of the failure rates. In recent years technological developments have changed vehicle lighting considerably. Now common on most commercial vehicle trucks and trailers