Lambda sensors play a vital role in managing engine function and Denso is investing big bucks in keeping its range up-to-date.

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has launched a Bodyshop Executive group to address the needs of body shop owners.

Designed to give rapid and accurate tests of DC currents on 12V vehicles, this device plugs straight into a vehicle's fuse box and displays readings on the large LCD display.

COLIN Parlett has been appointed interim chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation's Independent Garage Association (IGA) with immediate effect.

The French company is gearing up for a move into the UK market with welding units - and battery chargers - like the Gysmi 146 dual voltage and 196 flexible voltage MMA/TIG machines.

This simple tool does the business on VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles any time you need to whip out the wheel nut caps.

SNAP-ON Equipment has unveiled new-look vans for its customer service fleet.

Earlier this year, TRW added an SAS function to its Easycheck service tool. That doesn't mean an elite team of anti-terrorist soldiers will be setting up camp in your garage. But it does mean you'll be able to tackle Steering Angle Sensor work more easily - resetting angles after work on front suspensions to keep a car's stability control system happy.

Like hamsters on a treadmill, the guys (and girls) at Autodata are always working away to keep their technical repair information up-to-date.

Featuring both standard and deep sockets, the company's latest sets include a slim 48-tooth gear-to-gear wrench that flips easily into reverse and also has a handy quick-release mechanism.

IF YOU'VE got £500,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you might fancy relocating for the beautiful scenery of New Zealand and the chance to to get to work on the locals' cars!

THE REGIONAL finalists in the hunt for the UK's best vehicle fault-finder have been announced.

Designed to quickly check steering and suspension components, the product can be used as part of an ATL or OPTL test lane to detect wear in ball joints, bushings, fixations, pivot points, link bolts and shock absorber mountings. It comes with a 5-year warranty.

TRAINING courses for its latest French vehicle software have been announced by Autologic Diagnostics.

This new range of 'fluid handling products' or 'cans' to everyone else, is designed with universal seals to store liquids like brake fluid, oils and coolants.

OXYGEN sensors have been added to the range of aftermarket products offered by VDO - a brand of the Continental Group.

The chemical additives in this treatment have been formulated to remove harmful deposits from the entire fuel system in all engines.

This engine cleaning product is now available in 25-litre containers for workshops.

Coming complete with a database covering 52 VMs from the early 1990s to the present, this tool offers scanning, live data, dynamic graphing, system programming and component activations.

When it comes to small, diesel soot is right up there with the tiniest of tiny. Fine particles measure as little as 3 micrometers across and can easily get into people's lungs.

The Brain Bee is now available from Euro Car Parts, after the company set out to find a cost-effective system that could deal with most makes and models from 2001 onwards.

THE CARS with the highest MOT failure rates have been published for the first time.

GARAGES will be asked to pay £10 per month to join the recently-formed Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF).

DESPITE frequently being responsible for maintaining and servicing family cars, the majority of female drivers would rather go to the doctor than their local garage, according to a survey by insurance firm Shelia's Wheels.

TOP TECHNICIAN 2010 sponsor Delphi has unveiled £2,600 worth of prizes for the winner of the national repair skills contest.

rong>These kits provide technicians with all routine service items necessary to replace every filter on a vehicle.

THE AUTOMOTIVE Distribution Federation (ADF) has re-launched and re-branded itself in a bid to represent both the distribution and workshop sectors of the independent aftermarket.

This will support the electrical system on cars, large commercial vehicles and buses during diagnostic work; it is also a battery charger and de-sulphation tool. It can be used on 6V, 12V and 24V systems on any voltage from 110V to 240V.

Jonas Zambakides has stepped down as chairman of the Independent Garage Association (IGA) - one of the many associations under the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) umbrella.

The picture shows Aftermarket business writer Neil Pattemore checking out one of the latest diagnostic tools that's fully compatible with Euro 5 legislation, thanks to a so-called 'pass-thru' connector.

A TOILET roll holder, door stop and TV controller are just some of the wacky things Aftermarket's excellent readers would do with a torque wrench, according to our latest competition.

If you want to get into the lucrative market of diesel diagnostics then this could be the piece of kit for you. This set enables you to carry out on-vehicle testing on all makes, it helps you find faulty components and confirm diagnostic fault codes.

THE IMI is attempting to win business for ATA-registered technicians thanks to owners of trendy iPhone mobiles.

The Hella/Gutmann Solutions partnership (HGS) is gearing up to boost the profile of its latest diagnostic tools in the UK.

A GARAGE owner from Aylesbury has picked up a new Ford Focus RS worth £27,344 after winning the RallyMatch competition run by Unipart and NGK.

rong>The company has introduced a 24-month parts and labour warranty on all wheel alignment and garage equipment kit under the Hofmann and John Bean brands.

rong>Millers Oils recently put its petrol and diesel fuel treatments to the test at the Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire and, unsurprisingly, it’s reported some impressive gains in both power and economy performance.

A universal oil sandwich plate kit for oil cooler systems can be used with most spin-on oil filter housings.

BOSCH is set to launch into the turbo market thanks to a joint venture with Mahle.

rong>Delphi’s manufacturing plants must have been very busy lately as the company has massively expanded its selection of steering products.

DELPHI is hoping to change the way technical training is delivered with the start of a series of 'webinar' courses in 2010.

rong>The 4-in-1 Aerotwin Multi-Clip adapter covers four important flat-blade wiper arms used by vehicle manufacturers.

A LEEDS man has been handed a 15-month jail term for dealing in pirated Autodata technical info.

From glass and ceramics to tough hardened steel, these files will help you give a smooth finish on almost any surface. The 140mm long files come in flat, round, half-round, square and triangular versions.

THE CLOSURE of large numbers of franchise dealers has created a series of dealer 'ghost towns' that independent garages can profit from, says motor industry consultancy Network Automotive.

When it comes to long and impressive-sounding quality standards, ISO 6789-1992-12-01 is definitely hard to beat.