PARTS manufacturer ZF Trading is looking to bring German quality to the UK with the possible start of yet another branded garage service scheme.

/>In particular, those fitted with exhaust after-treatments and turbochargers, such as those on VW and Mercedes Benz cars and light commercial vehic

/>Sanding errors are prevented by the sanding stroke speed being indicated on the switch lever, this is integrated in the outer curve of the handl

/>The scope is just one of a range of new kit and special offers out this month, including a new selection of EOBD code read

All workshops involved in MOT, service & repair should put Monday June 9th in their diaries as the GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon.

/>Also included are European and American software plus all the early Asian vehicle pre-OBD connectors. European pre-OBD cables are also available as an opti

TYRE designs are changing and fitting stations need to keep up to speed if they want to cope in the future, tyre maintenance company Apaseal has warned.

/>This helps it penetrate perforated, painted or rusty metals. It runs from a three-phase supply but the maximum duty cycle consumes just 10kVA, with a cutting capability of up to 2

Snap-on Tools has unveiled a new design for its 420 UK franchisee vans, to give technicians a better shopping experience.

THE IMI has launched a trouble-shooting team of consultants to help workshops get expert business advice.

GARAGE equipment specialist The Trade Group has launched a combined gas analyser and smoke meter it hopes will transform the way manufacturers and distributors work together to help garages.

FRENCH garage equipment company Actia Muller is crossing the Channel to launch its extensive range of kit in the UK for the first time.

TECHNICAL expert Dave Garratt says garages could make extra money by cashing in on the latest environmental trend.

/>The heavy-duty pallets hold two or four drums while a removable deck allows for cleaning and inspection. Accessories include a double drum rack and lock-in r

/>This means more garages in more locations than ever before now have easy access to these OE-quality beari

/>Socket bits are included for the removal of Bosch-type, alternator free-wheel drive pulle

/>All you need to do when ordering your hubs is simply pick from the range of colours and you can have units that match the colour of your calipers

/>The Energy Saver booth features intelligent control system to release air and heat all packaged within a compact des

TRAINING provider Warwick Control has last minute places available on its In-Vehicle Network training course for technicians keen to stay at the forefront of emerging technology.

/>The range consists of shampoo, polish, odour eliminator, screenwash, wheel, glass and dash cleane

SNAP-on Equipment has published a wheel alignment guide to provide answers to technicians' queries.

THE BRAKING systems of tomorrow were revealed at the Transport Research Laboratory in Bracknell this week.

PARTS company LSUK has bid farewell to its longest-serving employee.

FRANK MASSEY has produced a common rail diesel training DVD to help technicians take advantage of this booming sector of the repair market.

/>These include Vauxhall, Opel, Rover and Peugeot. Citreon, Fiat and Volkswagen vehicles are also covered by the

/>This software is designed to help you make light work of servicing these vehicles, particularly brake pad replacement and caliper remo

/>Thanks to its deep blue-black colour, the new basecoat improves the colour matching of darker, more intense colo

/>This is the first of a series of additions in the pipeline, courtesy of a new management te

WIRRAL-based motor factor group LVW Automotive has expanded with the purchase of Wrexham-based WM Rollings.

MOT stations should ensure vehicles are not parked on roller brake testers overnight if they are part of an ATL system, the RMIF has warned.

THE GARAGE Equipment Group (GEG) has become the latest company to expand into the booming diagnostics market.

/>It is heat-sealed for maintenance free protection and has built-in flame arrester vents which allow gases to escape. The Heavy Duty range has four design types for specific application nee

/>The control panel displays current and voltage, while the required gouging current is set in adjustments of 10

/>It is handy when removing belts from pulleys as well as the removal of mouldings, seals and bearings, plus a host of other items, including fuel inject

PETER Cruickshanks has won a year's free Autodata subscription for being the company's longest serving subscriber.

/>The AO3256 model is a top of the range space heater for very large areas, including warehou

THE IMI has launched a scheme to reward companies and people who contribute to boosting skill levels in the industry.

/>It comes in a handy plastic bag and consists of a range of tried and tested Autoglym produ

/>It will be used in all future formulations as part of the Standohyd range. It is available from the end of January in one-litre pack sizes.

PARTS company DENSO is planning a series of major expansions to its product ranges over the coming months, the company has announced.

AN AIR con training company has been launched by expert Garry Phillips MIMI to help workshops get to grips with the latest barrage of European legislation.

/>The airbrush can be used for most automotive paints and finishes with what the company says is “excellent control and hairline detailR

CAR CARE company Autoglym has officially opened a £4 million warehouse and distribution centre in Letchworth to help more customers benefit from its products.

AUTODATA is planning to launch a diesel version of its Guided Diagnostics system to help technicians deal with troublesome repairs, Aftermarket can reveal.

/>The company’s ratcheting pliers have swivel jaws for parallel clamping with improved g

/>It works on DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 specification fluids, giving you a simple solution to most testing j

GLAMOROUS NGK girl Cassie has been on the road promoting the company's latest products and plans.

/>The colour-coded menus are easy to use and the device comes with the latest software to give faster route calculations than ever before, either in the UK or throughout Eur

WORKSHOP 2008, the service repair and maintenance event within the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Show, has sold out, meaning vehicle technicians will be able to get advice, information and products from scores of companies in one easy visit.

VALEO has announced it is stepping up its campaign against pirated components by warning that they post a serious danger to motorists.