15 Nov 2026
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Move onto greener parts

There are now in excess of 250 fully refurbished, recycled doors and tailgates available from Imperial Automotive. This recently introduced ‘green parts’ range is now… Read More

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Too hot to touch

This laser thermometer will take the surface temperature of objects within heating and air con systems, on exhausts, brakes and other hazardous or hard to… Read More

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Clean Champion

OE ‘champion’ Federal-Mogul is now offering the aftermarket a range of Champion Contact flat-blade wipers for light commercial vehicles. As some of the most popular… Read More

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Premium range

A new range of ‘premium’ exhausts and cats for the most popular vehicles is now distributed by CES. They’re backed by a three year warranty… Read More

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Best of British

Car parts distributor GSF has announced that it is to offer the entire British-manufactured Bosal brand of exhausts. This comes as the company opens its… Read More

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A tight squeeze

The oil filter housing on Toyota D-4D engines has limited access, so removing the oil filter can be a bit tricky. Luckily, Blue Print has… Read More

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Package deals

There are various VOSA-approved Class IV and VII MOT Automated Test Lane packages available from Hofmann, designed to fit the majority of existing pit recesses… Read More

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Smarten up alloys

Tyre Bay Direct is now the exclusive distributor of Rimbands – alloy wheel protection systems. The hardy silicon rubber bands fit around the circumference of… Read More

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Hybrid safe tools

Tool manufacturer Laser has introduced a 3/8″ drive torque wrench and 3/8″ drive socket set, designed specifically for use on hybrid engines. The tools are… Read More

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Flexible storage

A new range of workbenches extend the Jet+ range from Facom. They consist of a robust 40mm thick, beech plywood worktop, which has been treated… Read More