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Automechanika – Birmingham welcomed over 12,000 visitors including motor factors, workshops, retailers, dealerships, vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 and 2 manufacturers back in June. The UK’s leading exhibition for the aftermarket and supply chain opened its doors to another incredible response from the UK automotive industry. At an event which was 70 per cent bigger,

Laser Tools’ new Mini Infrared Thermometer (part no: 6838) allows the operator to take non-contact temperature measurements by simply pointing the instrument and pressing a button. It is suitable for a wide range of garage and workshop applications, including vehicle heating and air-conditioning systems, radiator and thermostat function, exhaust manifolds and brakes. Infrared thermometers use

Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Ltd, a subsidiary of The Diesel Technic Group has appointed Mark Boden, as General Manager. In his new role, Boden will be responsible for the overall operation and development of Diesel Technic in the UK & Ireland. Boden brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously held

Transway Spares, the aftermarket and support service division of Transway Fleet Solutions is now providing same-day delivery of all fast-moving Krone parts to Dublin and overnight parts delivery nationwide. Strategically located in Clondalkin, just minutes from the N7, N4 and M50, Transway Spares now becomes Ireland’s largest stockist of Krone parts and in a move

Borg & Beck is a globally recognised brand with over 100 years history of engineering excellence and OE pedigree. Originally fitted to truck and bus, Borg & Beck today offers the aftermarket an extensive portfolio of Commercial Vehicle parts, the newest addition is a comprehensive range of CV Coils. The Air, Electrical and Brake Coils

When a fastener is buried in the engine bay (or any other inaccessible area), and you just cannot get a screwdriver or hex key onto to it, try this innovative new 10-piece Low Profile Offset tool kit (part number 6709) from Laser Tools. To offer maximum access in really confined spaces, each driver is flat

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) attracted a record number of garage owners and technicians onto its stand at Automechanika Birmingham 2017. OESAA’s very own on-stand seminar theatre proved to be a popular hit at the event as industry expert guest speakers Andy Savva and Frank Massey drove home the benefits of buying genuine

Euro Car Parts has signed an exclusive deal to supply Starline steering and suspension and backed it with an industry-leading three-year no-quibble warranty. Starline sold over 10 million products last year and has a strong track record of being first-to-range, for example, on wishbones for the 2014-on Volkswagen Passat. Following a soft launch in January, the range has

Global leader in OE brake technology, TMD Friction, has developed Textar Q+, an innovative dampening shim to provide the ultimate noise reduction, which is now available on a wide range of its premium Textar brake pads. As an OE supplier, TMD Friction has an established reputation for excellent braking performance and as modern vehicles become