/>“As the rising costs of fuel are straight off the bottom line, the combined influences of the controlling sensors and power management systems integrated into the REVO 180 will contribute to an average fuel saving of up to 75%,” says a spokesman for Tri-Sph

/>Comma’s products are designed to match the original fill products in modern vehicles, particularly the 70% of vehicles made in the EU that have OAT (organic acid technology) coola

/>The re-launched packaging coincides with the introduction of 64 three-piece clutch kits, two self-adjusting and three DMF kits. There are also 29 concentric slave cylinders availa

/>Their absorbed glass mat construction allows them to be installed upright or on a side as there is no free electrolyte and, because they are sealed, there is no fear of acid spillage eith

/>The eCORPS systems aims to give rapid and reliable recognition of the majority of collected parts for an optimal remanufacturing process and a bigger and faster credit on surcharge. The system gives core collectors real time access to customer information, such as the number of products purchased against the number of cores returned. The database in the hand-held device contains more than 14,000 technical references and is updated daily

/>The unit has been released alongside the C151 version and both can use conventional solid wire or self-shielding cored wire. They are designed for welding steel, stainless steel and aluminium as well as Mig brazing with wire diameters of 0.6, 0.8 or 1mm depending on the work-piece size and materia

/>For added quality, the company double-fold the fin to give a strong surface that ensures handling does not damage the product. The company tailors each kit to the needs of end-users with blanks to help installers deal with radiators with or without small pipe

/>It is made from high-quality machined 6061 T6 aluminium with a 1050 steel friction surface, CNC machined fastener holes and chamfers. It is suitable for use with almost any clutch disc material, from organic to Kevlar and even sintered iron. For added durability, it comes with a heat-treated ring gear and military-grade fasteners.

/>The programme comprises 14 references and is out now. Applications include the Audi Q5, S5 and Mercedes C-class. It aims to produce the stiff pedal action that lets drivers control brake force with their foot. The caliper’s high torque allows maximum deceleration to achieve the shortest stopping distanc

/>“Remanufactured build quality is absolutely essential,” says Louise Wilkowski, XL’s account manager. “Wherever possible we improve on the original OE build quality to increase product performance and remove any OE weaknesses.

/>With its doors open, the booth can accommodate roughly half a car length to allow the refinishing of larger areas. The booth measures 3,800mm wide by 3,500mm deep and 2,430mm h

/>Radiators for the Toyota Hiace Powervan 2.5DT D-4D and water pumps for the Isuzu Rodeo 3.0DT pick-up have also just been released. They are part of a cooling range that includes pressure caps, thermostats, viscous couplings and air con condens

/>However, because clutches take a long-time to replace, Renault says it’s vital that replacement clutches are quality products that are easily available at competitive pri

/>Specialist pliers are also available, including the 8” (200mm) gas pliers, 8” (200mm) glass pliers and 10” (250mm) combination pli

/>The machine is designed to skim a disc in nine minutes meaning a whole axle can be done in less than 20 minutes. Pro-Cut says that if workshops charge £40 for skimming an axle it equates to an extra £130 in labour per hour for MOTs on top of what is already being charge

/>Also available is the APS aluminium rail system for extraction of exhaust fumes from moving vehicles and the AFS Hose rail system – a simpler system with a supporting steel rail to offer automatic trolley ret

/>Behr Hella’s range of thermal parts now includes 330 products covering 85% of the parts requirement for Korean vehicles in western Europ

/>The company has three-in-one and four-in-one kits for the range that covers passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Components include clutches for everything from regular marques to less well-known makes such as Yugo, Ssangyong and Daci

/>Packaged in a mobile storage cabinet it comes with a 19” flat screen, PC and laser printer. It can be used in conjunction with other Actia Muller test equipment, including shock absorber and wheel alignment kit. It is also fully compatible with Actia’s Multi-di@g diagnostic units – helping to form the basis of a multi-function testing uni

/>The ever-expanding range is available for a large number of cars that were originally fitted with conventional wipers, as well as for newer models where they are a direct replaceme

/>The printer can be customised to include the user’s name, address and work details as well as the results of the FAS (partial flow free acceleration) test itself. It comes with a stainless steel testing pro

/>The company says its MOT consultants will be able to advise garages on a range of issues, including the latest VOSA legislation

/>Other features include an ergonomic trigger designed to offer forward and reverse torque at the touch of a button. It also comes with a handle exhaust and 360 degree air inlet swivel to prevent troublesome hose kink

/>It cures in 12 hours so workshop downtime can be kept to a minimum. It can even be reduced to zero if it is left to cure overnight. The coating is designed to last for several years and each kit is suitable for one standard tester comprising four rollers

/>The blades’ profile is also built to combat leaves, dust and insects. A synthetic rubber is used for durability and given a water-repellent coating to stop it sticking to the screen on especially hot or cold days. Michelin says this speeds up the dispersal of wa

/>Marques covered by the new European range include, Audi, Seat, Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus and Chevrolet. The exhausts are EU type-approved and comply with regulations for noise, back pressure and engine performa

/>All the components needed to complete a full repair are included in the kits to help you get a perfect fit first time. Because they are genuine OE parts, they help independent repairers offer customers an assurance of premium quality and peace of min

/>Global Pro says it made “significant investment” in resources and technology last year and hopes users will now benefit from enhanced product support and functions designed to help workshops and technicians tackle the latest diagnostic difficultie

/>The lifting column is made from 98% recycled material and the unit as a whole runs on deep-cycle, 100% recyclable batteries that can be recharged via a single-phase power supply. What’s more, the batteries are automatically recharged as the lift lowers in a bid to keep overall energy consumption to a mini

/>Wipac also offers a range of auxiliary lights and lights for 4x4 and classic cars as well as work lamps and auto electrical components. A full marketing and technical package is provided through personal sales contacts, marketing literature, help and advi

/>Also available now is an extensive range of maniverters for marques including BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and mor

/>Also out now is the SFT003 tool, designed for more compact engine layouts. All Stretch Fit belts now come with instructions on how the tools should be used to fit t

/>The Omnium grips are a special multi-purpose design, combining straight, curved and convex jaw profiles. They aim to offer a secure grip on almost any kind of object, including large, small, flat and round surfa

/>The company says ignition coils have, in particular, gone through big design changes with the increasing use of plastic as a construction material making them more resilient to vibration and h

/>The unit has been designed to offer a range of luxurious features as standard. These include a sturdy, custom-built cabinet, a Dell PC, printer and tilting 19” flat screen moni

/>Laser says it will also remove the steering wheel airbag from the VW Passat, Jetta, Golf and new Beetle models built between 1999 and 2

/>It is designed to help anyone with flanges to seal against water or oil in gearboxes or other engine syst

/>Texa says there are now 437 extra wiring diagrams available for cars from these and other manufacturers, including SMART, Suzuki and Vo

/>It includes bulbs for both off-road and on-road vehicles with bulbs for every kind of application from headlamp and indicator to reversing, parking and fog bu

/>The expanded range includes the latest GM coil to fit 1.6 8v Vauxhall and Opel cars along with new multi-outlet Mercedes coils and units to fit Ford Galaxy and Transits, which SMP Europe claims are currently unavailable elsewhere in the aftermar

/>The passenger car test lane comes with an AHS Multiflex brake tester and a four-post, four-ton lift with built-in ST25000 play detect

/>It means fleet companies, drivers or anyone with the device fitted to their vehicle can know the car’s exact location, speed and ignition on and off ti

/>It lets technicians perform a fast and accurate check on the HT supply to a spark plug for quick and simple fault diagno

/>Six part numbers are available, covering 3.2 million vehicles in the UK and Irela

/>The latest coils include OE-quality units to fit the Citroen Berlingo, Ford Focus and Mondeo. Ignition coils for the latest VW Polo are out now

/>The full analyser is a PC-based unit that can be expanded into a complete diagnostic platform if desi

/>This includes lifts from members of The Trade Group such as renowned garage equipment companies Rotary Lift and M

/>A complete guide to the range is available in the company’s new 2008/2009 A/C Compressor catalo

/>It comes with a temperature compensation switch for testing batteries in cold conditions and has a Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) conversion table on the back to help technicians deal with Japanese batter

/>They produce a clear white light which reflects road markings and signs better than conventional lighti