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Given that summer has got off to a promising start, with relatively long-range forecasts painting the picture of a continued period of hot temperatures and plenty of sunshine, it is important that we are as prepared as we can be to enjoy it…..the motorist included. And whilst we would all probably prefer to be basking

(Q8Oils) has introduced a fuel-economy-improving, ultra-high-performance SAE 5W-20 synthetic engine oil to meet Ford’s latest M2C 948-B specification for EcoBoost engines.

New car sales continuing to perform badly means that motorists are still holding on to their cars for longer. The aging car population means many periodic maintenance jobs are now having to be done in much larger numbers and timing belt replacement is one of the biggest.

SogefiPro, the leading high quality filter brand for light comercial vehicles, trucks and buses has unveiled a new print catalogue.

Corteco has completely revised and updated its engine mount catalogue, which are now avalable for mechanics and technicians.

European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) has launched a new specialised hand-held Diesel Particulate Filter diagnostics tool, which allows mechanics and technicians to regenerate Diesel Particulate Filters , reset the EOLYS additive light, identify DPF fault codes, chech the filter replacement function and perform a static regeneration without needing assistance from a main dealer!

ContiTech has broadened its range of fixed-connection air actuators with the addition of larger dimensions up to 570mm. ContiTech’s tried and tested C-series products now also includes air actuators with a diameter of up to 570 mm. “The new XXL actuators can be used in places where forces in excess of 100kN are required,” explains

Ring Automotive’s Xenon ultima, the world’s first autobulb to produce up to 120% more light on the road compared to a standard bulb, has triumped in a Polish magazine test.

FAI has extended its range range of Ford Focus Steering & Suspension parts, to include wishbones for the 2012 model year. Other parts include rack ends, tie rod ends, link rods, ball joints and more and all, as you would expect from FAI, made to OE matching standards and offering terrific value for money.