Many cars and light commercials now have tyre pressure monitoring systems and the OmiCheck Service enables you to remove the wheels from these vehicles and register or re-register the tyre pressure monitoring valves on the ECU.

Bodyshops are being urged by Pro-Align to check a vehicle's alignment before work starts so that damaged components which could otherwise go unnoticed, can be costed into the estimate.

A new glove from Marigold Industrial has been produced to protect you from the workshop environment, preventing cuts, abrasion and puncture resistance while staying flexible.

AmD Tuning are based next to the Dartford Crossing on the M25 and are now offering an ECU remapping service to the trade so you can offer your customers improved vehicle performance and efficiency.

Castrol's latest effort is homing in on engine sludge, the car's equivalent cholesterol which leads to increased fuel consumption, decreased performance and even engine seizure.

Launched in Europe at last year's Automechanika show, component giant Federal Mogul is now pushing its Wagner brand in the UK.

The Dynamic range of Varta batteries contain PowerFrame technology, a grid construction developed by Johnson Controls, which minimises grid growth and corrosion that can lead to short circuits and premature battery failure.

A new fuel additive is set to hit the market. Mergi, subtitled 'the organic combustion catalyst' makes bold claims about increasing the cleanness of the 'burn' and of reducing build-up of soot and tar particles in the top end of the engine.

A vacuum sensor has been developed by TRW that will measure and report the level of vacuum available for the brake booster and the company is set to introduce the first application in 2013.

Tool supplier Sealey has introduced an extra edition of its Vehicle Service Promotion booklet, with a deal on an item of brake service equipment on the cover.

Two new cordless rechargeable leak detection flashlights are available now from Euro Car Parts.

A new range of steel work benches join the FAMI range of storage units and are available now from System Store Solutions.

The CF-53 Automotive Panasonic Toughbook is the latest addition to its semi-rugged notebook range and is ideal for use on the road with an all-day battery life and has the ability to cope with the inevitable knocks and spills when used within a busy workshop.

An Electric Park Brake (EPB) system for front axles has been developed by TRW, making the technology a more affordable option for a wider range of vehicles.

This multi-voltage glow plug tester from Sykes Pickavant works on all types of glow plugs and indeed, at any voltage.

French battery charger manufacturer GYS has launched StartUp 80, a brand new '3 in 1' automatic battery jump starter, battery charger and battery 12V tester combined, which has been designed to start any model of petrol or diesel powered car or light commercial vehicle in a few minutes.

Reminding customers to maintain their vehicle's oil levels is a good idea but Comma says putting clean oil into a dirty engine makes no sense at all.

An advanced battery charger has recently joined the Snap-on Tools range, specifically designed to cope with the power-drawing engine management systems and accessories on vehicles today.

A massive overhaul is set to shake up ACDelco's brake pad programme in September and will result in what the company describes as 'a more comprehensive and relevant product offering to the aftermarket'.

The easycheck range from TRW comprises a family of four diagnostic tools.

A software update for the ISSCAN II is promising to make it a lot easier to upload software upgrades to the handset.

The availability of Klarius exhaust parts has been increased across the range due to a 'national re-profiling exercise' at distributor, FPS.

The B461 and B441 four post lifts are the culmination of 25 years of lift manufacturing at Boston and are designed to meet the needs of future MOT legislation; both models feature platform recesses into which hydraulic or pneumatic play detectors can be installed or retrofitted at any point.

The MPL2 from TCS Products is both an MPL battery charger and a battery support unit that can be used on both cars and vans.

Hot Wheels is the latest car care product from Tetrosyl and joins its Wonder Wheels range of cleaners.

As Delphi gain more OE common rail contracts, the company is turning its expertise to its aftermarket products as the vehicles come out of warranty.

The B-Touch ST-9000 scan tool features an easy to use touch screen interface, a faster processing speed and a comprehensive vehicle application database. It performs ECU reading, parameter, status and error reading, cancellation adjustments, coding and shows you the position of the diagnostic socket and which cable to use.

The EELD100 smoke machine, available from Snap-on Tools, is said to make the invisible, clearly visible, saving the bodyshop tech the hassle of replacing and stripping down engine components and finding the smallest of leaks.

A range of lightweight free-standing safes from Securikey have been introduced to keep your valuables safe in the workshop or at home (perhaps not your favourite pair of shoes though - see pic).

As people tighten their purse strings they can take on the simple touch-up repair jobs they once left to the professionals.

Bilstein has announced the introduction of its B6 shock absorbers to increase the road-holding ability and directional stability of the new VW Passat, designed to boost damping force without sacrificing performance.

Polishing up a motor? Independent workshops can prepare customer cars with even more sparkle according to car care firm Autoglym, as it has launched a new version of its best-selling trade polish, Radiant Wax.

A new range of BendPak XPR9 two post lifts are now available from Liftmaster.

Stocks are ready for dispatch of the AP brand new flywheel conversion kit for the Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi 6 speed gearbox model (including the Tourneo) and are available now from Fuel Parts.

Users of the REVO 180 infrared paint drying system are reporting huge savings in annual gas consumption, according to supplier Tri-Sphere.

The OBD Log's big brother has been created by Texa and is named, the OBD Matrix. It can detect and interpret the errors on all electronic systems in modern vehicles and by using the IDC4 software, can be used on road tests.

Following the lead of VMs, a range of wheel assembly kits for passenger cars has been introduced by Comline Auto Parts and are designed to reduce fitment time.

This new jack from French tool maker Facom is different from others in that the mechanical locking system supports the vehicle's weight. It locks into place and stays at the lift height whereas a traditional jack can experience leaks from the hydraulic system, causing it to fall.

The MXS 10.0 10A 12V battery charger from CTEK features an extended five pulse per second de-sulphation stage, an analysis stage which quickly confirms whether the battery is capable of holding a charge or whether it needs replacing and an AGM charging cycle specifically designed for stop-start technology.

As Delphi gains more OE common rail contracts, the company is turning its expertise to its aftermarket products as the vehicles come out of warranty. Recently, its Multec diesel common rail system was chosen for the DW10C engine, a shared platform for Citroen, Fiat, Ford and Peugeot diesel vehicles. A number of replacement items are available including a high pressure pump, injectors and an electronic control unit.

A range of cordless, air, hand, corded and digitally controlled tools have been introduced by AC Delco and are available from Hickleys. The tool show here is the ½” drive super torque impact wrench. This provides 500 Nm or 369 flt lbs of torque, features an aluminium gearbox housing and has a variable speed with reverse and electric brake switch.

rong>A new line of twin-tip spark plugs has recently been launched by parts firm Denso.

rong>A new ¼” TechAngle torque and angle wrench is available from Snap-on Tools, designed to save techs time while also increasing accuracy.

SmartCharge battery chargers have a seven-stage charging cycle and have been designed to diagnose, recondition and service vehicle batteries.

Gates has expanded the number of replacement parts available for the accessory belt drive system. The programme includes OE equivalent multi-ribbed belts, all necessary metal components, tools, routing diagrams and technical bulletins to guide technicians.

rong>Over 1,500 applications are covered by only 118 wiper blade part references available from Denso. Products include standard, spoiler, curved and twin-screw options, covering more than 95% of the European car parc.

rong>The Accura Qube may be small but the tiny unit provides fast and accurate tyre inflation. The new inflator from PCL has three modes: standard inflate/deflate, tyreshop (which features overpressure) and nitrogen (top off and complete purge).

rong>Delphi says research shows more than 80% of fuel injection repairs are caused by fuel contamination or poor fuel quality and with biodiesels becoming more popular this figure is likely to rise as it is not regulated to the same standards as diesel.

rong>The new web-based garage management programme developed by MAM Software has been chosen as the preferred choice by the Bosch Car Service network.

The latest battery charger to join Snap-on Tools is said to be the most advanced yet with 300 amp engine starting power and different charging cycles for each type of battery - standard, deep-cycle, AGM and gel cell.