The various hex and torx key sleeves from Facom have been colour coded to help you choose the right size key immediately. Each key is held in the sleeve with a secure fastening which allows easy removal of a single key without any of the others sliding out of place.

A new e-learning section has been introduced on the technical website Part Info. The site includes interactive modules on various components and systems, including common faults on turbos, troubleshooting on vehicle electronics and technical information on spark plugs, glow plugs and lambda sensors. Electric and hybrid technology is also explained.

This spark plug from NGK covers more than 30 popular Mercedes-Benz models now entering the aftermarket which are powered by the 1.8-litre M271 engine.

The Bodyline Plastic Repair Kit contains a range of adhesives with varying working times for all sizes of repair. An adhesion promoter is said to improve the adhesion of structural adhesives and thermoplastic materials, providing instant stability. A plastic cleaner removes residue before you start the repair, reinforcement film boosts strength and contour film is also provided. A plastic applicator gun with various cartridges, 3mm drill bits and mixing nozzles are also in the kit, available from Brown Brothers now.

A further 44 condensers have been introduced to the Valeo cooling range and boost its line of Asian applications, providing coverage for the likes of Nissan, Honda, Toyota and Suzuki.

The initial range covers over 200 applications including the Renault Kangoo 2009 onwards, Renault Laguna and Twingo from 2007 and the Vauxhall Corsa, Tigra and Vectra from 2006 to date.

Cleaning DPF filters is never the most pleasant task. Either they have to be removed from the car and cleaned with air, or the garage can attempt a ‘forced regeneration’.

The Lampcheck 1 offers traditional mirror alignment while the Lampcheck II and III provide dual laser alignment for speed and accuracy. The range meets all VOSA specifications for the latest requirement for MOT Class 1 to V11, ATL and commercial vehicle test lanes.

If you’re looking to improve the handling and stance of a Citroen DS3 then this coilover system from Bilstein will do just the job, providing a direct bolt-on upgrade to all variants of the hatch.

The Lampcheck 1 offers traditional mirror alignment while the Lampcheck II and III provide dual laser alignment for speed and accuracy. The range meets all VOSA specifications for the latest requirement for MOT Class 1 to V11, ATL and commercial vehicle test lanes.

The 3/8” tool combines an impact wrench and an air ratchet which has a single dog clutch ahead of the ratchet assembly. The reaction-free design prevents shocks.

The OE lighting range by Valeo has been extended and the bulb range now consists of 43 references, providing 95% coverage of the UK car parc.

It’s now easier to find the workshop lubes your after with the Lucas Oil online catalogue. Sections include engine oils, transmission oils, additives, greases and various polishes and sprays.

Magnetic Light Mines are golf ball size lights can fit into tight areas and focus a powerful beam where it’s needed. They are held in place by magnets to leave your hands free for the job in hand. A freestanding version provides low/high power spot, red night vision and blinking red signal.

An OEM range of electric pumps are now available from amk Automotive. The third generation electric pumps are pre-programmed to the vehicle ECU and come with a warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles.

A cordless adhesive gun, known as the ‘Magic Heat Gun’, is the latest tool to join Snap-on Tools.

The ‘Territory’ is the latest chunky addition to the Dotz range of wheels from Wheelwright which features a pseudo-split rim and deep-dish profile.

A constant velocity boot clip is the latest product to join the Jubilee Clips fold and they come supplied in convenient packs of 15, ten are sized 40-110mm and five 25-50mm sizes.

The Autoland Vedis II and Launch X431 Master are now available from Maverick Technology after striking a deal with Launch which will means the DEC Superscan 3 will be offered alongside Launch product.

Magnetic Light Mines are golf ball size lights can fit into tight areas and focus a powerful beam where it’s needed. They are held in place by magnets to leave your hands free for the job in hand. A freestanding version provides low/high power spot, red night vision and blinking red signal.

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Another 36 steering pump and rack references for popular applications join the Remy range. Twelve new steering racks cover models such as Ford Mondeo IV and Vauxhall Corsa and there are also electric power steering racks for the Vauxhall Corsa, Toyota Yaris and Fiat Stilo. 24 steering pumps have been introduced for Ford Galaxy, Citroen C5 and Hyundai Getz models.

A range of overalls new to Mac Tools come in four sizes and feature removable knee pads. Velcro flaps cover the zip to avoid scratching paintwork and cornerless seams reduce the chance of tears occurring.

A new module joins Autodata’s Online 3 product to help with complex diesel exhaust repairs.

The QH brand of products available from Klarius has been given smart new packaging and will be seen on shelves from this month alongside stocked items in the old packaging as the phasing out begins.

You can now get your hands on Nissan parts and accessories via an official store on eBay.co.uk. All parts bought from the site will be posted free direct from Nissan’s parts warehouse in Leicestershire and will come with a 12 month warranty.

Comma continues its technical partnership with the FIA Formula Two Championship and is running its £2 million motorsport ticket promotion for the third year. Independent workshops have access to over 70,000 tickets for events across the country and are urged to use them as a marketing tool to boost business and reward customers. A range of support material is available to promote the massive giveaway.

The Workshop Warehouse brand, supplied by Van-Line, provides independent distributors with a range of consumables and tools for garages.

The Monty Fusion 2 tyre changer is available now from Hofmann and features a 24” bed to accommodate all types of tyre and wheel rims with the Easymont III helper arm to mount and demount low profile and run-flat tyres.

Fourteen OE exhaust gas recirculation applications join Valeo’s range, increasing the number of parts available to 26. Models covered include Range Rover, Renault, Peugeot, Audi, Ford and Citroen.

Wheel Seal & Shine coats alloys with a smooth and invisible barrier to repel brake dust, providing up to three months of protection.

A new line of fully insulated tools for use on hybrid and electric vehicles are available in the latest Draper catalogue.

A new Engine Cooling catalogue from Denso has been updated with 290 new part numbers and application tables. An extensive range includes cooling radiators, condensers, heater cores, intercoolers, cooling fans, cabin blower fans and oil coolers.

This belt tensioner wrench set makes light work of awkward jobs and is available from Laser Tools.

This ½” cordless impact wrench features a 18V Lithium battery and delivers up to 700 ft lbs of breakaway torque and 2,100 blows per minute to the ½” anvil. The 7850 model replaces the 6850 cordless impact gun family, launched ten years ago.

The Axone 4 is described as Texa’s ‘diagnosis flagship’, making the most of its wireless connection to the internet and can even connect to a smartphone for internet access on the move.

There’s a speedy new addition to the Schumacher line up – but it has nothing to do with racing.

The camber/castor gauge available from Supertracker has been redesigned to provide several advantages over its predecessor. The new compact shape makes it easier to fit to brake discs and it has a built-in Gyro to ensure castor can be measured without having to use the turn plate graduations. Castor readings are ‘Live’ with adjustments being made and measured in real time to speed up adjustment.

The Spring product supplement from Alba Diagnostics features 27 new products to help in the workshop. Diagnostic tools include a digital multimeter, a multivoltage glow plug tester and OBDII/EOBD code reader. A manual coil spring compressor and gearbox re-filler and adapter set are available in addition to a new workwear section which includes a choice of four work boots.

The Tool Catalogue from Sealey has just been printed and features more than 7,100 products, including 865 new lines. Setting and locking kits have been updated to cover more vehicles, there's a new range of analysers and oscilloscopes and a new range of quiet and screw type compressors. Premier and Siegen socket sets, quick release locking pliers, micrometer torque wrenches and TRX-P socket set bits can also be found.

The G3 SuperGloss Paste Wax from Farecla is designed to give an impressive shine and protect bodywork for up to six months. The high grade carnauba wax paste resists salt, UV light, detergents and other contaminants and has been developed to achieve even application and a high gloss shine. It's supplied with a special applicator waffle pad.

This automatic service unit works on R134a systems but has two independent oil circuits so can work with hybrid/electric as well as standard combustion vehicles. The AC788PRO has a database covering 4,000+ vehicles and also features an on-board printer. The company advises against bi-gas machines as they cannot meet OEM specs and VDA approval. Also, when one circuit is damaged the other becomes inoperable. Autoclimate says purchasing converted units is also a false economy as R134a work will be ongoing and once you convert, there's no turning back.

A CV braking programme has been added to complement Comline's existing portfolio of Allied Nippon products, which includes water pumps, passenger car and LCV braking products, clutch kits and wiper blades. The heavy duty range has 160 references for the European truck, trailer and bus parc and comprises discs and pads. Additional accessory kits for CV and LCV pads will be added this year. Further CV ranges may include filters.

This automatic service unit works on R134a systems but has two independent oil circuits so can work with hybrid/electric as well as standard combustion vehicles. The AC788PRO has a database covering 4,000+ vehicles and also features an on-board printer. The company advises against bi-gas machines as they cannot meet OEM specs and VDA approval. Also, when one circuit is damaged the other becomes inoperable. Autoclimate says purchasing converted units is also a false economy as R134a work will be ongoing and once you convert, there's no turning back.

A range of premium hybrid wiper blades have been added to Blue Print's parts programme and combine the old spoiler type and more common flat blade. The blades are graphite coated, have a low profile and can be easily attached. They cover over 1.3million vehicles on the UK roads and key applications include the Mazda 6, Honda CR-Z and Lexus IS.

Some changes have been made to Bosch’s ESItronic software to make it simpler to use.

The HIC004 scan add-on tool acts as a protocol detector and break out box but also monitors voltage and will sound an alarm if it drops below 12 volts or goes higher than 15.2 volts. It will also act as a data saver when replacing the battery or checking alternator charging conditions. LEDs light up to display protocol detected, grounds and voltage. The unit serves as a diagnostic link connector (DLC) magnifier, DLC extender and spy - you can monitor the activity on each OBDII dedicated data line. The tool is available from Hickleys.

Bodyline Griplock Discs are suitable for all grinding, finishing, deburring and cleaning applications and can be changed quickly for the job in hand. Backing pads are fixed to a sturdy metal locking system to keep the disc firmly in place. The Bodyline programme is available from Brown Brothers.

New diesel filters are available for the Audi A7, A8 and Q7 models, BMW 3 Series and Mini diesels and a spin-on oil filter for VW Group 1.8 and 2.0 TSI/TFSI petrol engines. Air filters and inline fuel filter applications have also been boosted. OE use of its engine parts include the third generation Ford Focus which has Mahle air intake modules, air filters and ducts as well as piston sets and camshafts etc. The new range of Euro 5 compliant engines in the Citroen DS series includes the brand's oil filters and other engine parts also.

Three tool sets join the ContiTech range to change timing belts on VW engines, install overrunning alternator pulleys and measure alignment. Tool Box V01 includes the tools needed to change timing belts on VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat models. Other marques will be covered by a specific tool box in due course. The ContiTech laser checks all pulleys in the belt drive are properly aligned and quickly pinpoints errors. It can be used on all V-ribbed belt drives, including those with plastic pulleys. The Tool Box OAP has been developed to install overrunning alternator pulleys; containing a range of generator cap wrench sets.