Hooray for AC Delco's general manager Lee Quinney who's one refreshingly honest industry figure when it comes to his business plans. He says he intends to promote his braking products "aggressively" during the first quarter of 2010.

Manbat says there are three criteria to judge battery suppliers by: Quality, performance and range.

rong>Parts distributor Universal has everything from pads, shoes and discs to drums, hoses and brake cylinders from manufacturer Veco.

Yes, it's more AGM batteries! This time, Unipart is the company promoting its stock of units for vehicles fitted with stop-start systems.

This tester is said to allow quick and reliable testing of remote key fobs on most vehicles.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

A budget version of the MT Pro unit, this handy device lets you measure everything from tyre temperatures (even while they're still rolling), alternators (while the drive belt is running), exhaust manifolds and more.

More than 47 new parts have been launched by the filter company across its Fram, Coopers Fiaam and Crosland brands. 15 of the parts are for the Fram brand, including 10 air filter, 3 oil filters and 2 cabin filters.

More than 215 steering part numbers have been added to the company's range, increasing the overall offer to 2,000 part numbers.

A selection of 48 extra radiator caps is part of Gates' latest expansion of its cooling systems range.

This universal-fit ECU idle control system is aimed at DIY engine management fitters that are, apparently, becoming more popular with car enthusiasts.

Diesel injectors can be awkward buggers, so Sealey has introduced a selection of service tools to help you get replacement injectors fitted with a minimum of bother.

rong>The parts company has 400 new cooling radiator references on offer thanks to a major expansion of its cooling system parts.

Asian and American car parts specialist Blue Print has significantly expanded its choice of clutch kits, to help you get faster solutions to your servicing needs.

With 6-metre long cables, this gangly battery charger means be used anywhere around the workshop with ease.

Coolants are heading down the same application-specific route as lubricants according to Comma.

This integrated lift and trailer does exactly what it says on the tin and could prove particularly useful for mobile mechanics and for garages offering breakdown and recovery services.

What's the betting James Bond has one of these in his garage?

This resistance-welding machine claims to be capable of welding any on-board non-alloy metal.

rong>If you missed this dinky gadget the first time it appeared in Aftermarket, here’s a second look in tribute to the fact it’s been nominated for an Automobile Innovation award at the Equip Auto exhibition in Paris.

Cars fitted with air con systems are probably also packed with 'orrible mould and germs too.

This bulb claims to produce an impressive 100% more light than a standard headlamp unit.

Like a moisturising face cream for your batteries, this unit aims to recondition and rejuvenate.

/>The shims fit between the engine block and the cylinder head to give engines a fresh lease of life after a blown head gasket. Where the cylinder head is warped or damaged for example, machining may leave thicknesses outside the manufacturer’s original recommended toleran

This welding system aims to help you reach the parts other welders can't.