rong>The company’s forthcoming update will include new diagnostic applications for a variety of on-board systems. The update will include 14 different vehicle brands available between 2000 and the present day.

This company supplies tablet PCs that give an all-in-one solution to diagnostic challenges.

rong>This unit is just one of five lifts in the new Snap-on workshop equipment range.

rong>This tuning company has a package of upgrades to boost performance on the latest EDC17 and MED9 controlled engines, as used on the Mk 5 and Mk 6 Golf plus the new Scirocco, Eos and Tiguan.

rong>The company has unveiled a complete suite of product catalogues for the coming year, covering everything from oil and antifreeze through to spark plugs, filters and brake pads.

rong>Available in 12oz aerosol cans, this lubricant offers protection against friction while also dispersing water and moisture.

rong>This book contains detailed explanations of nearly 3,000 fault codes, helping you to get to the bottom of not just what they’re called but what they mean for specific repair problems too.

Top Technician 2008 winner Mark Banks reckons exhaust gas analysers tend to be overlooked as diagnostic tools.

This jack has an entry level of just 80mm and a maximum height of 495mm. According to Weber UK, this makes it suitable for virtually any type of car from 4x4s through to low-profile sports vehicles.

/>What’s more, it comes with two pairs of jaws up to 120mm in spring diameter. Larger jaws are available from Sykes on requ

rong>According to Tool Connection this tool will mean applying the wrong torque to TPMS valves with sensors is a thing of the past.  Set to 4”lbs (0.45Nm), it will remove and install valve cores without damage.

rong>Lighting company Randstad is now a distributor for the German-made Narva bulbs range. It includes 6, 12 and 24V bulbs for motorcycles, vans and HGV vehicles.

rong>A further 260 references join Delphi’s steering and suspension range, bringing the total number of part numbers to a whopping 2,990. This caters for 96% of the European parc.

rong>If your customers are too lazy to actually hold on to their polishing cloths, this new gadget is a truly novel approach to the problem.

rong>This base-type lift has a 3.5 tonne lifting capacity and, according to the manufacturers has “traceable CE approval”.

rong>If you have a pressure brake bleeder, you need a multi-vehicle cap. This ALB592B unit has a slide-action grip design that aims to fit round neck reservoirs from 30 to 85mm.

As the credit crunch bites and experts explain the benefits there may be in diversifying your business, here's precisely one such idea.

rong>This tool comes with all the hardware and software you need for testing on just about every make of bike you can think of.

rong>If your customers are fed up with people accidentally driving past and ripping off their wing mirrors, this unusual gadget could help. If nothing else, it will certainly catch people’s eye.

rong>Triple P – the performance division of Universal Automotive – has become a distributor for the Gulf range of lubes, with a selection of oils that cater for the many grades and viscosities across the UK vehicle parc.

rong>The tool covers 13 VMs with OEBD functionality across each of the marques and, seven months after it was launched, TRW says demand for the scan unit is high across Europe.

rong>This brake bleeder can deal with all types of brake servicing work, including ABS systems with stability and traction control functions.

rong>This tool aims to take off where the previous Multi-Tester Pro (MTP) leaves off, offering multi-brand diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles.

rong>This kit comes complete with vacuum testing and one-man brake bleed functions.

rong>If you’re fed up of getting grotty in the workshop, these disposable wipes are a simple way to keep everything from your hands to your tools clean.

As part of plans to consolidate its position during 2009, Millers Oils has unveiled new-look silver packaging to replace its traditional black design

This is one of the tools from the 'does what it says on the tin' school of product names.

rong>The company claims its selection of tyre changers and wheel balancers offer a “robust and reliable” option for garages, complete with a team of installation and aftersales demonstration engineers.

rong>This module puts additional repair information at your fingertips to take advantage of the growing market for air con service and repair work.

rong>The company says its battery range now covers 98% cover of the UK’s two-wheeled market, including both sports and commuting bikes.

The remanufacturing company has unveiled new alternators for the Focus II and C-Max along with the Volvo S40 plus 1.6 and 2.0 diesel versions of the Mazda 3.

rong>Laser says that following the introduction of its common rail flow meter kit, it realised its diesel engine compression tester was lacking the latest dummy diesel injectors and glow plugs.

rong>Distributor FPS now offers a full range of Gates DriveAlign dampers (also known as TVDs) thanks to its status as the sole distributor for Gates products in the UK.

rong>As customers’ cars get older, they’ll want to spend more money keeping them looking younger (it seems to work in the cosmetics industry!). That’s the thinking from Unique Products behind its latest accessory range.

rong>A technical database (Hella DDS 100) has been combined with a diagnostic interface, giving information and diagnostics for more than 45 vehicle makes and around 33,500 models.

This oil was specially developed for vehicles with exhaust after treatment products and turbochargers.

These bright 6/12V batter chargers will go down well with anyone looking for a yellow colour scheme in their garage!

rong>The surface finishing company is attempting to get ahead of its competitors with the claim that its products contain 25% more abrasives per litre than other leading brands.

rong>Texa recently signed an agreement with the Piaggio Group meaning all Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Gilera workshops around the world will begin using the Navigator TXB diagnostic tool.

These fully-automated service units mean there's no need for manual shut-off valves, something Bosch says can prevent user errors and ensure work is safer and more effective.

This clamp is designed for the recently-launched 878/879 series of press-and-pull sleeve kits for suspension bush removal and installation

rong>The new Smartie wheel from Rimstock’s Team Dynamics brand, coincides with a growing trend for smaller, more cost efficient cars.

This coolant was originally developed to address the needs of large-engined vehicles, such as the V8 Audi, V10 Bentley and VW Touareg.

Supertracker has a comprehensive range of equipment, from a basic aligner to a fully-computerised unit with printing and customer database features.

This automatic single-pass system removes air and moisture from the vehicle air con system while also checking for leaks

rong>This elegant-looking tool comes with an LED work light built in so you’ll be able to keep a close eye on anything you’re working on, even in the darkest of spaces.

rong>Two new compression tester sets for petrol and diesel engines are out now, to eliminate the inaccuracy and hassle involved when using simple gauge-type compression testers.

rong>This electronic data module aims to help independents diagnose and repair vehicles fast.

rong>Out now is a robust ratchet with rubber grip and lock-on function which now offers 72 mechanisms for a smoother action.

rong>This comprehensive tool kit is made from tough alloy steel with split dies for precision threading jobs.