Since being introduced to its range during 2022, BM Catalysts have said their selective catalyst reduction (SCR) references have grown in popularity in line with market forecasts. The company prioritised the introduction of high-demand references, such as small PSA vans. The company launched five initial references to cover 92 fitments. The relevant kits and pressure pipes are also available.

www.bmcatalysts.co.uk

A new steering and transmission range including drive shafts, CV-joints and boot kits, as well as a selection of 700 bearing and wheel hub kits has been introduced by LKQ Euro Car Parts under the Starline brand. The Starline brand was set up in 1999 and now offers over 35,000 products, covering more than 90% of spare parts for passenger vehicles.

https://omnipart.eurocarparts.com

SMP Europe has issued a new ignition leads range, available across its Intermotor, Lucas, Lemark, High Volt and Electrospark brands. The range includes more than 875 references. Manufactured in Poland, most of the sets use 7mm or 8mm full silicone ad copper core cable, although the range also includes 5mm cable sets to cover the Japanese and Korean vehicle parc.
www.smpeurope.com

The latest range expansion from Klarius includes full exhaust systems, as well as catalytic converters and DPFs, with the Hyundai Getz alone getting 26 new parts, including catalytic converters. Other items include full exhaust systems for the Volvo V70, the Volkswagen Sharan, Honda CR-V and the Kia Ceed On the catalytic converter front, there are references for the SEAT Ateca, the Volkswagen Transporter Kombi, the Ford Fiesta and Fusion and the Mini Cooper S.  There are also complete DPFs for the SEAT Ibiza and a number of Mercedes models including the C220, C250, E220 and E250.
www.klarius.eu

BG Automotive has added 24 new references across the timing chains, cooling and steering and suspension categories. Highlights include a pre-lubricated timing chain covering Toyota models, including the Hilux and Land Cruiser, while the steering and suspension range expansion includes 21 references for BMW, Audi, VW, Citroen, Peugeot, Toyota, Vauxhall, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes, Renault, Mini and Skoda. Two new references have also been added to the cooling range covering the Volkswagen Golf and Mercedes A-Class.

BORG has added 113 part numbers to its range of starters and alternators, taking overage in both product groups to around 95% of the car parc. Parts in the expansion cover a wide range of vehicles including the Ford Transit, the Jeep Renegade, Fiat Ducato, Fiat 500X and Volkswagen T-Roc. 68 alternators and 45 starters have been added under the Elstock, DRI, TMI, and Lucas brands. The addition also includes a belt-driven starter generator (BSG) which is compatible with 30 Audi hybrid applications.

www.borgautomotive.com

ESAB has introduced new inverters for MMA and Live TIG welding and for pulsed TIG welding. The Renegade ES 210i inverters are intended for MMA and Live TIG welding, while the Renegade ET 180iP and ET 210iP inverters are for pulsed TIG welding with high frequency (HF) TIG arc starts. Both units have a built-in active power factor correction (PFC) circuit that allows the machine to work with a poor-quality power supply and on very long extension cables, up to 100 metres.

First Line recently added 91 new references, with wheel bearing references covering Ford’s Kuga, Puma and Focus. Steering and suspension parts were made available for the Volkswagen Caddy and for Volvo’s XC60 and XC90. There were also engine mountings for the Mercedes-Benz GLS and M-Class, while the marque also saw a number of air filters made available. There were a range of brake parts released for the Ford Transit Connect, as well as for the Mazda 3, CX-30 and MX-30.  Lastly, Borg & Beck’s clutch range gained a number of references for Ford, Volkswagen, Land Rover and Range Rover model.
www.firstlineltd.com

With the warmer weather just around the corner, Borg & Beck is offering 10 readers of Aftermarket the chance to bag one of its branded t-shirts (ably modelled in the photo by Merlin the dog).

Autogem is running online training sessions in the use of TPMS kit in the wake of a recent customer survey run by the company.
The company’s TPMS State of the Market report was compiled from the final rounds of its TPMS Expert competition in June, which revealed some skills gaps which the company is looking to fill through TPMS tune-up Sessions. Autogem Managing Director Prashant Chopra said: “We spent a great deal of time undertaking our TPMS State of the Market study to understand where our customers were excelling and where they still require support. These TPMS tune-up Sessions are tailored to meet their needs and plug any gaps in knowledge that they currently have. Our TPMS tune-up sessions are one of a number of ways we engage with our customers to provide valuable insight and expertise and we hope that they prove to be of real benefit.”

The online clinics will take place on Wednesday 26 April, both at 2:30pm. Registration is open at:  www.autogem.co.uk/tpms-sales-tune-up

NGK recently unveiled its NGK Academy and has been offering members of its BoxClever loyalty scheme a free three-month trial worth £89.99 plus VAT. The free trial proved to be popular with visitors to the Mechanex show at Sandown Park last November.
    Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs (UK), said: “Workshop visitors to our stand were eager to learn more about NGK Academy and to take up the offer with no obligation to buy. Trainee technicians were especially keen
to discover how they could learn new skills which will hopefully enable them to have a successful careers in the automotive industry
for many years.”
    NGK Academy offers up more than  270  technical training videos across a range of subjects that have been produced by Our Virtual Academy (OVA), who have also provided a suite of training videos on spark plugs, with more NGK/NTK content coming soon. Users can also access OVA’s dedicated content associated with the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.

For more information, visit: ngkacademy.com

Ivor Searle provides a wide range of remanufactured petrol and diesel engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes and turbos for cars and LCVs, covering around 90% of the vehicle parc.  The company also offers DPF cleaning service that returns performance levels by removing all soot and ash deposits. All reman engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes are covered by a 12-month unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty, while a two-year warranty covers turbochargers.  DPFs cleaned via the service are also covered by a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.

www.ivorsearle.co.uk

Bridgestone has unveiled a new tyre designed specifically for the BMW iX. The Bridgestone Alenza tyre features Bridgestone’s proprietary and lightweight ENLITEN technology to reduce tyre rolling resistance and weight by up to 20%. The tyre also offers a specially-developed material compound and tread pattern that is intended to aid the BMW iX’s four-wheel drive transmission and eDrive technology.

www.bridgestone.co.uk

BM Catalysts has expanded its product range with 12 new references, including three DPFs, an additional catalytic converter and eight pipes, with nine of the 12 new products Euro 6-compliant and suitable for 50 vehicle fitments. Overall, the additions are compatible with 77 vehicle fitments, providing coverage to a further 1.3 million vehicles in the combined UK and European car parc.
www.bmcatalysts.com

Autoelectro has increased its hybrid offering by adding references for models from a wide range of manufacturers, including Peugeot, Mercedes, Audi, Fiat, Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Land Rover, Suzuki, and Volvo.
www.autoelectro.co.uk

With the 2022/2023 MOT Annual Training Deadline drawing near, the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is reminding Testers that its Annual Training workbooks for Class 4 & 7 and Class 1 & 2 vehicles are available.
    
The DVSA’s mandatory 2022/23 MOT Annual Training deadline is fast approaching. With this year’s syllabus covering the entire MOT inspection manual and the assessment pass mark at 80%, testers need a plan in place to complete their training and assessment well in advance of the deadline.
    
Testers will be suspended if they have not fulfilled their requirements by 31 March 2023, and must complete next year’s Annual Training and pass and MOT demonstration test with the DVSA to get reapproved, which can take up to six weeks.
    
The RMI’s MOT Annual Training workbooks can be posted out to testers to complete in their own time. They contain self-learning material, sample assessment questions, a training log and declaration form as evidence that training has been completed, and personal login details to complete the online assessment. This package costs £45 + VAT, includes a workbook and access to the online assessment, and meets the Annual Training requirements set by the DVSA.
    
For more information, and to view other annual training packages, including e-learning, classroom and regional training sessions, and on-site training, visit: www.rmitrainingacademy.co.uk

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) is giving Aftermarket’s readers the chance to win one of five special woolly bobble hats to help them keep warm, and look good, this Winter.

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new top Platinum membership tier for its LKQ Academy, covering all its  IMI-approved courses. LKQ Academy Platinum offers garages access to 20 training days across 25 locations, and 20 eLearning courses each year for £2,499, with no limit on staff numbers from each business taking courses.
    
LKQ Euro Car Parts Workshop Solutions Director Bob Wiffen commented: “It’s important that everyone on the team has affordable access to quality training. That’s exactly what our Platinum membership has been designed to deliver, by giving workshops more flexibility within a single package than they’ve ever had before, and at an unbeatable price. We’re helping independent workshops tighten up their back-office processes, their marketing capabilities and the experience they offer at front-of-house, to ensure they continue to compete with the dealerships.”
    
For individual technicians, LKQ Academy also offers Gold, Silver and Bronze tier memberships, which begin at £649 for 12 months.
    
For more information, visit: https://lkqacademy.co.uk

HELLA recently ran an interactive webinar on the theme of  Universal Lighting, that is now available to view on the HELLA TECH WORLD portal.
    
Running for 30 minutes, the webinar saw Julian Pfenning, HELLA Key Account Manager 24V and Agrar, and Markus Kirchner, responsible for product management for universal lighting especially in the truck sector at HELLA, present the latest product highlights from the areas of headlamps, beacons and work lamps.
    
To download, visit: www.hella.com

NGK has launched a new online training portal; NGK Academy, with a three-month full access trial for garages that belong to the NGK BoxClever loyalty scheme being offered
    
The portal contains more than 270 technical training videos created by Our Virtual Academy (OVA) who have also produced videos on spark plugs, with further NGK/NTK product-focused training under development. Commenting on the launch, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Marketing Manager Mark Hallam said: “NGK Academy is designed to provide valuable, meaningful training that users can take on-board to help them each day at work. We believe it is a market-leading initiative and one that will prove popular not only with workshops, but also distributors.”
    
OVA Managing Director Ben Stockton added: “In addition to the NGK training videos, NGK has purchased access to more than 270 training videos on topics such as vehicle electrics, petrol and diesel engine management, chassis, hybrid and EV and HVAC. We have also provided access to our dedicated content associated to the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QFQUAL I.D 60314680.”
    
The spark plug training videos, three of OVA’s core training videos and other existing NGK/NTK training content, will be free to access for all once they have enrolled on the portal, but there will be a charge for accessing the full set.
    
For more information, visit: www.ngkacademy.com

The IAAF has launched a new training offering; IAAF Academy. Commenting on the new IAAF Academy, IAAF CEO Mark Field said: “From virtual to practical training, the IAAF Academy will cover all areas of an automotive aftermarket business, helping companies and their teams learn and familiarise themselves with new technology and legislation, while also enhancing personal development skills.”
    
The Academy will also look to work closely with schools, colleges and universities, and in collaboration with School of Thought, the not-for-profit organisation that works to raise the profile of the automotive aftermarket within schools and colleges. As part of the venture, the IAAF has set up partnerships with Heart of Worcestershire College, West Notts College, and East Coast College.
    
West Notts College, with the support of IAAF member HGV Direct, has set up a Parts Advisor Apprenticeship for Car and CV motor factors and IAAF Academy will be working to promote the apprenticeship to all members. Meanwhile, IAAF Academy will be assisting East Coast College with guest speakers from its membership of automotive suppliers and arranging site visits to aftermarket businesses.
    
Mark continued: “I’m really excited by the potential of IAAF Academy. It will open the industry up to not only new entrants as we support their integration into the industry but, educate, train and support existing people and businesses as we continue to raise standards throughout the distribution aftermarket.”
    
He added: “The academy will evolve substantially when the new IAAF website goes live later this year, but IAAF has moved quickly to implement and promote initiatives and courses that support its growing membership.”
    
IAAF members are being asked to register their interest in supporting the academy. For more information, visit: www.iaaf.co.uk   

LKQ Euro Car Parts says demand for the IMI-accredited EV and hybrid training offered through LKQ Academy has increased by more than 300% in just two years.
    
So far in 2022, 1,280 technicians have undertaken EV and hybrid training via the provider, with another 500 places already booked this year. In fact there are just 300 spaces still available for 2022. The number of seats filled in 2022 to September represents more than a 300% increase on all of 2020.  
    
LKQ Euro Car Parts Workshop Solutions Director Bob Wiffen said: “Hybrids are increasingly commonplace in the independent aftermarket, and EVs won’t be far behind, once they start coming out of warranty at scale.  Independent garages are already widely acknowledged to be ahead of the dealerships on quality of service and value for money. Now is the time to upskill, so that they can keep pace with a customer base that’s evolving. Those that move first will enjoy a competitive advantage locally, at least for the time being.”
    
LKQ Academy intends to train a further 2,000 technicians in EV and hybrid service, maintenance and repair in 2023, and is launching EV troubleshooting and HV Battery Repair courses in addition.

www.lkqacademy.com

NGK has launched a new online training portal; NGK Academy, with a three-month full access trial for garages that belong to the NGK BoxClever loyalty scheme being offered
    
The portal contains more than 270 technical training videos created by Our Virtual Academy (OVA) who have also produced videos on spark plugs, with further NGK/NTK product-focused training under development. Commenting on the launch, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Marketing Manager Mark Hallam said: “NGK Academy is designed to provide valuable, meaningful training that users can take on-board to help them each day at work. We believe it is a market-leading initiative and one that will prove popular not only with workshops, but also distributors.”
    
OVA Managing Director Ben Stockton added: “In addition to the NGK training videos, NGK has purchased access to more than 270 training videos on topics such as vehicle electrics, petrol and diesel engine management, chassis, hybrid and EV and HVAC. We have also provided access to our dedicated content associated to the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QFQUAL I.D 60314680.”
    
The spark plug training videos, three of OVA’s core training videos and other existing NGK/NTK training content, will be free to access for all once they have enrolled on the portal, but there will be a charge for accessing the full set.
    
For more information, visit: www.ngkacademy.com

WAI has added three new starter motors and two new alternators to its range. The 90A alternator 26192N is suitable for the Hyundai i30 T-GDI (2016-) and Kia Picanto (2011-2017). A 150A alternator, part 21538N, has also been added and is compatible with the Nissan Juke 1.2 DIGI-T (2014-). On the starter motor front, 30597N is a 1.0kW 11T Stop/Start starter motor intended for the Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 and 1.3 (2004-2012). Meanwhile, the 1.4kW 10T 30960N fits the Dacia Duster (2015-) and Renault Megane (2015-).
www.waiglobal.com 

TMD Friction has issued new Textar  brake pads, discs and accessories, along with ABS sensors and wear leads, plus a new range of low-viscosity (LV) DOT4 brake fluid, now available in 250ml, 500ml, one litre and five litre quantities. On the brake pad front, five new references have been introduced for nine vehicle manufacturers, with 2271701 and 2583801 covering Mercedes-Benz cars including AMG GT and C-Class (2014 -) and G-Class models (2018 -). Pad 2220501 caters for the Audi TT and TT Roadster (2014 -), and 2285801 for the KIA Stinger and Genesis G70(2017-). There are also three new brake discs for MINI F55, F56  Clubman and Convertible (2013-), and for the
Ford Focus.
www.tmdfriction.com

Tecalemit Garage Equipment is introducing a 2-Post lift made by its French sister company FOG Automotive. The AZUR 42CH from FOG is one of France's best-selling hydraulic 2-Post lifts, and is a 4.2 ton hydraulic 2-Post lift with a minimum lifting pad height of 90mm. The lift also comes with 100mm lift pad extensions for lifting vehicles with higher ground clearance.
www.tecalemit.co.uk

Shaftec has made its first product launch in ten years - a range of new propshafts. The surcharge-free programme consists of 170 parts for the European aftermarket, with many more already in development.  The programme of one-piece, two-piece and three-piece shafts covers rear, all and four-wheel drive passenger cars and LCV applications. The rear-wheel drive propshafts cater for the BMW 5 and Mercedes C Class, while the four-wheel drive propshafts cover the Land Rover, Range Rover and Toyota Landcruiser. The all-wheel drive  shafts are suitable for the Audi Q7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Edge, Audi A4 Allroad, BMW xDrive, Mercedes 4 Matic, Golf Alltrack and VW 4motion. 
www.shaftec.com

Klarius recently added 12 new parts to its range, including complete exhaust systems for the Mitsubishi L200 2.4 (2014-2019), Ford C-Max MKII (2015 -), Toyota Rav4 2.0 D4D (2012-), Fiat 500X (2014), Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6 (2014-), among others. There is also a DPF for the Nissan NV200 1.5DCI (2010-).
www.klarius.eu

Filters from Muller Filter is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket through UKS Distribution. Muller Filter, which has 40 years of experience in OE filter development, offers almost 2,500 types of oil, air, fuel, air and cabin filters, covering 98% of European and Asiatic passenger car and LCV applications.
www.uksdistribution.com

Philips has introduced three new Xperion 6000 flood lights; The Flood, Flood Audio, and Flood Mini. The Philips Xperion 6000 Flood and Flood Audio lights deliver 1,000 lumens from 10 Watts of power, while the more compact Philips Xperion 6000 Flood Mini offers up 500 lumens. Each Philips Xperion 6000 Flood light offers a variable beam; A wide-angle beam for large areas, and a focused beam for detailed inspections. Beam is adjusted via an knob on the side. In addition, the smart light remembers the last setting and restarts there.
www.philips.co.uk

The new Clarke PL5R Slim LED Work Light is pocket-sized, and has two modes; A dimmable floodlight mode offering up to 400Lm, or the LED torch mode at 80Lm.

The head can be flipped or rotated up to 180º, and it is It is also fitted with a magnetic handle, magnetic base and swivel clip. The lithium-ion battery, which is located in the handle, provides over three hours of battery life per charged. The battery can be charged via USB charging lead and plug adapter.

www.machinemart.co.uk

A change of the performance additive in Exol Lubricants’ Optima LSBM 0W-30 engine oil has enabled the company to claim three further quality standards as well as the original BMW specification. The M514 engine oil can now claim ACEA C2, API SP and MB 229.61 specifications, meaning  it is now suitable for more vehicles, including those made by Mercedes-Benz.
www.exol-lubricants.com

With the cold months upon us, Schaeffler is looking to keep the readers of Aftermarket warm by giving them the chance to win one of five super-snug REPXPERT jackets.

Colad recently released its new Pump Spray System. It offers resistance to most water-based and solvent-based degreasers, while continuous 3 bar pressure  maintains spray output, which is adjustable via the brass spray nozzle. Fluid level is readable from the outside and the content coding system allows the user to identify liquids. It can carry 1 litre of fluid at a time, and comes with a 12 month warranty, which can be extended by an additional 24 months after registration.
www.colad.co

BGA has added eight new references across timing chains, camtrain, sump pans, crankshaft pulleys and transmission categories.TC5621FK is a timing chain compatible with models such as the Mercedes A-Class,  C-Class and the E-Class. In total it covers more than 100,400 vehicles. Meanwhile, BGA’s Camtrain range has been extended with applications for Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen. CS0140 covers the Audi A3, Skoda Superb and VW Golf.  Lastly, DS2389L is a driveshaft that covers applications for the Ford Tourneo Custom and the Ford Transit.

www.bgautomotive.co.uk

Ivor Searle has added a number of turbos and gearboxes to its range. These include the turbo for the 2.0 litre diesel engine used on the Jaguar XE, XF and F-PACE, as well as the Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoke and Velar. Ivor Searle has also added the turbo for the 2.1 diesel engine found in the Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA Class and GLA Class (2011-). The five-speed gearbox for 1.2 litre petrol versions of the Ford Ka and Fiat 500 is also now available, as is the six-speed Getrag transmission for Ford Focus 1.0 petrol EcoBoost, and the six-speed for the 2.0 litre diesel Ford Transit EcoBlue (2016 -).

A range of Clarke Trolley Jacks is available from Machine Mart. The Clarke CTJ3000GB 3 Tonne Trolley Jack provides a lifting capacity of 3 tonnes. Then there is the Clarke CTJ2250LP 2.25 Tonne Low Profile Trolley Jack with Sockets. This features swivel castors, a lock/unlock valve for raising and lowering, a rubber contact pad and extra wide wheels. Lastly, the Clarke CTJ1250AC 1.25 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack is suited to sports and race cars, and has an extra low saddle and frame.

Ring Automotive has launched a new bulb stand, delivered with 174 of its most popular 24V bulbs, for quick availability at the point of installation. The BU274 can be wall-mounted and contains 13 RB149, RB150, RB242, RB246, RB249, RB505 and RB507 lights, plus 10 RB241, RB290, RB294, RB346, R535, R466 and R460 bulbs, a set of seven H7 R474 bulbs, and six H4 R475 parts.

Six brake pads and eight brake discs have been introduced to the Mintex range by TMD Friction. The brake pads cover 38 models from ten manufacturers, including Audi, CUPRA, Ford, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Meanwhile, the brake discs cater to both cars and commercial vehicles, including vans from Renault and Vauxhall.

Dayco has introduced a new timing belt, the HT Power Carbon, that complements its existing HT Power and HT Power Plus offerings. Intended for high performance applications The new belt includes features, such as PTFE coated teeth and high-strength internal cords, similar in design to Dayco HT white timing belts that are supplied as original equipment to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The new belt also includes a carbon hybrid cord, specific tooth profile, aramid fibers and HNBR rubber.
www.dayco.com

Two new thermal management modules (TMMs) under the INA brand intended for BMW and MINI engines have been issued by Schaeffler. While Schaeffler has been providing TMMs to the aftermarket since 2011, until now these have been exclusively for Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles. Part number 538 0810 10 is designed for 3- and 4-cylinder engines, while part number 538 0811 10 is for 6-cylinder engines. Between them, the two references cover a car parc of over two million vehicles.
www.schaeffler.co.uk

Six brake pads and eight brake discs have been introduced to the Mintex range by TMD Friction. The brake pads cover 38 models from ten manufacturers, including Audi, Cupra, Ford, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Meanwhile, the brake discs cater to both cars and commercial vehicles, including vans from Renault and Vauxhall.
mintex.com

Ivor Searle offers off-vehicle DPF cleaning service for cars and vans.  Alongside free collection and delivery, the service also includes an inspection report, plus a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty. Using flash cleaning technology, Ivor Searle DPF cleaning removes both soot and ash deposits, including PM10 particles, cerium oxide deposits and oil residues, from the DPF.
www.ivorsearle.co.uk

Each year, LIQUI MOLY publishes a motorsports calendar, and the company is giving 10 lucky readers of Aftermarket the chance to each win one for 2023.

TMD Friction has expanded the Textar brake pad and disc product offering via 13 new-to-range parts. Three of the brake pads cover cars and commercial vehicles from Citroen, MAN, Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot, Porsche and Volkswagen. There are also nine brake discs covering cars from Audi, Cupra, Ford, Hyundai, KIA, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Ssangyong, Toyota and Volkswagen. There is also an ABS sensor for the Nissan Juke and Juke Van (2010-).

WAI has expanded its product range with two new alternators and three new starter motors. The first alternator is for the Renault Scenic, Koleos, Kadjar and Grand Scenic use with 1.7 dCi engines (2018). The second alternator is for Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi (2017-), Nissan Qashqai (2018-), Renault Clio (2019-), Megane (2018-) and Captur (2020-). On the starter side, there is a 1.8 KW, 13T starter for the BMW 114d and 116d (2015-2019), and a 1.8 KW 19T starter for the BMW 330e, (2015-2018), 530e (2019-) and 740e (2016-2019). The third and final starter motor covers the 1.5 diesel variants of the Citroen Berlingo, Vauxhall Crossland, Peugeot Expert, 208, 2008, 308, 507 and Partner.

A number of new catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes have been added to the BM Catalysts range, along with a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) reference. In total 26 new references have been added, which apply to 138 vehicle fitments, offering coverage to 3.9 million vehicles in the European car parc. In total there are 16 new catalytic converters, of which nine conform to Euro 6 emissions standards and 15 to Euro 5, along with five DPFs, four front pipes, and the SCR reference.

www.bmcatalysts.com

BORG Automotive has added twelve new part numbers to its range of electric brake calipers for vehicles with an electric parking brake (EPB) under the company's Elstock, TMI and DRI brands. Vehicles covered by the new release include the Mercedes-Benz s560 (2018), the Mitsubishi Outlander (2018) and the Mitsubishi Eclipse PHEV, the Toyota C-HR hybrid (2019} and Toyota Corolla hybrid (2019), as well as for the Opel Insignia (2017). The total range currently includes 176 part numbers, covering 48 million cars in Europe, equivalent to 95% of the EPB car parc.  

An alignment scissor lift has been added to the Sun line of garage equipment from Snap-on. The 4.8-metre Sun SSL 6400 Alignment Scissor Lift 4T is aimed at smaller garages and tyre centres that are performing wheel alignment calibrations. Turntable positioning can be changed to fit various vehicles, from cars up to LCVs. It has a lifting range of between 230mm and 1900mm and has a certified maximum lifting capacity of 4,000kg and can be surface-mounted or installed in a recess. Pneumatic locks are part of the quad electro-hydraulic ram system, and the 3.5kW motor lifts a full load in less than 55 seconds when operating at 24V.

First Line has introduced 33 new references covering steering and suspension, braking, filters, clutch, and wiper motors. On the steering and suspension front, new references include a strut mount, and strut mounting kit for Citroen C3 (2018-), Citroen DS3 (2015-19) and Peugeot 2008 2015-). There are also upper wishbones for the Jaguar XE (2017-) and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (2017-). Looking towards wiper motors, the Ford Transit Connect (2002-13), Citroen Relay/Jumper (2006-), Fiat Ducato (2006-) and Peugeot Boxer (2006-) are all now covered by a pair of parts. On the clutch front, a clutch master cylinder for the Toyota Hilux (2015-) has been added to the Borg & Beck clutch programme. On the brake side, Borg & Beck brake pads have been introduced for the Ford Puma, Mercedes-Benz A45S, CLA45S and GLA45S AMG. There are also wear leads for a range of VAG applications.

www.firstlineltd.com