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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.

The Neal Egan Memorial Run and Car Show took place in the grounds of the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo on Sunday and the event was once again sponsored by Team PR Reilly.

FAI Automotive has introduced two new part numbers to its Timing Chain Kits range. The new additions cover over 20 BMW references across the diesel model range from 1 series to 7 series with engine capacities of 1.6 D to 4.0 D, including those in the ‘X’ model range and ‘new shape’ Minis of all

A new Lucas Glow Plug catalogue is now available giving complete information on the range which covers over 2,000 applications for European and Japanese vehicles. This includes many glow plugs for the very latest vehicles on the road, with the 2013 catalogue containing 14 totally new part numbers that cover lots of all new applications.

Following the recent appointment of Martin Pring as the new UK manager, DENSO has also further invested in its dedicated sales team, strengthening customer relations across the UK and in Northern Ireland.