Forté Complete Petrol System Clean is a complex blend of specially selected cleaning agents which act together to dissolve contamination deposits that are formed in the fuel systems of petrol engines. These deposits restrict the efficient delivery of fuel to the combustion chambers, resulting in increased fuel consumption, reduced performance and engine efficiency and poor running.

Did you know that Pagid Brake Shoe Pro Kits can save a garage up to 50% fitment time as all of the components are pre-assembled? You'll only need a single part number as everything is in one box. Take it out, fit it straight onto the vehicle. Easy!

When a manual transmission wears, it fails to act as it was designed to, causing vehicle problems and costly repairs. The Gearbox Centre aims to provide cost-effective solutions with a high quality finish for its customers.

Teseo AP Kit - industrial quality compressed air pipework - now within reach of every aftermarket business by packaging all the items required to install a small system in a convenient box format. It replaces traditional piping materials with easy and quick to assemble modular aluminium pipework, creating a safer working environment.

BTN Turbo have added five brand new Mitsubishi turbochargers which cover the BMW M3/M4 3.0LP 425HP (2014 on), Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0LP 175HP (2002-2010), Saab/Vauxhall Various 2.8LP (2009-2014), Porsche Panamera Turbo 970 3.0LP 410HP (2013 on) (left hand and right hand model variants).

Bosch has launched a new line of bulbs designed for value-oriented customers looking for a reliable product from a name they can trust. The new Bosch ECO range ensures that customers have the option of a Bosch branded product at a lower price point.

Tyre Bay Direct are proud to supply high quality, efficient and extremely reliable professional automotive equipment from manufacturer Winntec. Made from the very best materials you get maximum value for your investment and will be backed by outstanding customer service and a three Year "No Nonsense" full manufacturer's warranty.

For a garage, trying to drive repeat business can often be challenging. However, with the Textlocal.com software, you can easily schedule text messages to remind past customers that their annual service and MOT is due. You can also provide service reports and confirm that a vehicle is ready without wasting time trying to phone the customer. The software is free and you only pay a few pence for each text message that you send. Garages using this service can expect to receive more repeat bookings and happier, better informed customers.

Audi and Porsche have selected Sogefi to supply the oil filter module for their new top of the range V6 - V8 TFSI engine. The OEMs joined forces to develop a new bi-turbo direct injection gasoline powertrain family, including V6 2.9l and V8 4.0l, that will make its debut in the brand new Porsche Panamera.

When it comes to replacing brake parts, having a cleaning solution that you can rely on is essential. Pagid Brake Cleaner is developed alongside the highest quality OE derived brake parts. It is quick to act and able to deal with the toughest stains or deposits.

TMD Friction has launched the Mintex FIT Shim, designed and developed for the aftermarket to effectively dampen brake noise.

A new Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner, is now available from Lucas Oil Products (UK).

Draper Tools has expanded its range of sockets with several 1/4, 3/8 and ½-inch sockets in both metric and Multi-Drive® introduced to the Draper Expert collection.

Autoelectro has revealed its latest new-to-range bulletin, with Porsche, Honda, Hyundai/Kia and Dacia all featuring.

Wynn's have added a new Off Car DPF Cleaner to their range of tank additive DPF Cleaners.

ACtronics remanufactured components will have an equal quality compared to a new one and your margin will be better than with a new part, thanks to our special approach.

The TRICO Exact Fit range is a direct replacement for original equipment. The range can restore customer confidence thanks to its original factory quality. Made from the finest natural rubber and high-strength steel, TRICO Exact Fit offers long-lasting performance.

Tyre Bay Direct urges readers of Aftermarket to look out for their up and coming exclusive special offers. The company continues to focus its attention on providing its well known, high quality Unite garage equipment at unbeatable prices. The best-selling models will feature heavily in the newest special edition leaflet with more information available from their knowledgeable sales team or from their website.

The TreadReader Hand Held scanner from Sigmavision is a compact and lightweight device. It is quick and easy to use and eliminates the errors associated with manual depth gauges. The scanner is positioned on one edge of a tyre and operated by sliding it across the tread face.

Garages can benefit from a new economically profitable wheel alignment solution with the entry-level Hunter PA200.

When it comes to replacing brake parts in cars with electronic parking brakes (EPB), the procedure is completely different to cars fitted with a regular handbrake.

As the original innovators of the integrated workshop system, Dura has a proud global reputation for delivering flexible and design-led workshop furniture solutions, tailored to meet the ever-changing needs of the automotive industry.

Draper Tools has added three new Locking Wheel Nut removal sets to its range of automotive tools and accessories.

CTEK has launched the PRO60, an innovative, versatile and highly efficient 60A battery charger and power supply, designed around the needs of the modern workshop.

BTN Turbo have added 5 brand new Mitsubishi turbochargers which cover the BMW M3/M4 3.0LP 425HP (2014 on), Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0LP 175HP (2002-2010), Saab/Vauxhall Various 2.8LP (2009-2014), Porsche Panamera Turbo 970 3.0LP 410HP (2013 on) (left hand and right hand model variants).

Blue Diamond Technologies, the Hampshire-based engineering firm specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke mechanical parts for the automotive aftermarket is now widening this service to include custom fasteners with complex or unusual geometries in low batch quantities - typically 500 upwards.

K&N Filters have released a new OE-replacement High-Flow air filter for the latest BMW 3-Series and 4-Series models with a 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre petrol engine.

Ignition specialist NGK has reduced the price of many of its popular part numbers and offering extra points until the end of November for garages purchasing from its range of glow plugs.

Linked to the car's ECU, the ignition coil controls the sequence and current to the spark plugs, and is vital to the running of your engine.

The TDB003 Proximity/Smart Key Systems Tester offers a simple and cost effective way to diagnose and test problems relating to the vehicle immobiliser system, which is made up of a number of components. It enables the transponder key, remote control operation, external vehicle antenna transmitters, internal vehicle antenna transmitters and transponder antenna to be fully tested to ensure that all parts of the system are working.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts has launched its new Champion EON-Titan spark plug range, providing coverage of 90% of the car parc, with only 18 product references.

MAHLE has introduced more light commercial vehicle and heavy duty components into the company's filtration range, including parts for DAF, Euro and Scania applications.

With the company establishing itself under the ECOBAT brand, the successful battery finder website launched by Manbat will continue to run, giving technicians additional information they need when selecting the right battery for a vehicle, including fitting instructions and product related data.

Sogefi has been selected by Audi to supply the oil filter for its new 4.0l V8 TDI engine which will power this year's Q7 and future models, such as the Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera.

The portable battery tester BAT 131 from Bosch is perfectly suitable for testing 6V and 12V starter batteries (lead-acid, gel and AGM batteries). The cold cranking current can be set as required between 100 and 2000A. The load free test procedure provides fast, precise and reliable measurement results. The battery tester has a robust housing specially designed for workshop requirements. The enhanced user interface enables simple and intuitive operation.

Vehicle emissions are regulated by the Euro standards and the latest Euro 6 is the toughest yet. Not only do manufacturers have to submit to them, but so too do aftermarket suppliers.

As summer rolls on, air conditioning systems on many vehicles will inevitably require a recharge. HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS offers its range of 'Husky' mobile AC service stations for both R134a and R1234yf refrigerants providing a solution for all conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Tyres can offer a garage a quick profit as long as you have the right equipment available and therefore have no need to outsource.

Disc coating allows for improved performance and increased protection from the elements. Borg & Beck has added other features to its specialist BECKTEC coating as standard, a move it sees as a benefit to technicians.

The ability to make profit does not just rest with the larger work, sometimes a garage needs to invest in other areas of tooling to ensure that smaller jobs charged by the hour are coming in through the doors.

Garage equipment needs to be kept in peak condition to ensure you give customers the best service, and that it gives you the best service. This is where the new calibration and service reminder software from Boston comes in.

Brembo has highlighted the areas technicians need to look out for to avoid making mistakes when fitting pads and discs.

Keeping wheels straight seems a very tough thing for today's drivers to do. The number of obsticles and challenges the suspension set-up faces on the road on a day-to-day basis means more garages are considering wheel alignment as a profit-generating option.

Low viscosity oils are in demand and Morris Lubricants is answering the call with two new blends to meet the demands of hi-tech engines launched by Ford and Volvo.

As the Brake Engineering brand continues to re-establish itself thanks to a period of focus (see page 41), the company continues to add to its already sizeable range, with four new brake calipers and four additional brake discs, reflecting its commitment to constantly develop its offering in order to provide a full-line braking solution.

To do a good job, a technician needs a good range of tools - not just diagnostic and electronic but manual as well. Teng Tools is therefore expanding its range of automotive tools within its new 2016 catalogue. With ranges that cover engine servicing, brakes, suspension, bodywork and such like all the most popular items are already included. Add to that an extensive range of pullers, riveting tools and general service tools and the range has become pretty complete for most day-to-day needs. In the coming months, the company plans to add even more to its line-up, with the aim of making the Teng Tools range the most complete to offer to garages in the UK. The catalogue is offered by IQ Supplies, the UK and Ireland distributor of Teng Tools, as well as Metalworks garage and workshop equipment and Luna air tools.

Stubborn components that are difficult to remove due to seized parts can add labour time to a garage's workload. Induction heaters help by loosening the affected nuts, bots or connecting pieces. Pro Align has launched the easi iHeat heavy-duty induction heater, which takes seconds to heat ferrous-based metals of depths up to 6mm, to temperatures of between 400 to 600 degrees Celsius. The flameless solution and finger point accuracy means heat can be highly targeted and can be used in close proximity to cables, pipes and other heat sensitive parts, allowing it to be used with a wide range of workshop applications such as removal or straightening of components or freeing off items. The product is available in five different models allowing workshops to select the most appropriate tool for their needs. For example, the range-topping easi iHeat 15 brings an area of 40 x 40 x 16 mm to a red-hot temperature of around 1,000 degrees, in just three seconds.

Range additions keep a company ahead of the game, Solid Auto can testify to that. The supplier has added 31 fast-moving part numbers to its range of specialist Japanese and Korean automotive products. The additions comprise cabin filters, oil filters, fuel filters, brake discs, clutch kits, and multi-rib belts. In total, 104 references have been brought to market by the company, as it continues to assess and meet ever-changing customer requirements. New oil filters cover a wide range of vehicle applications, including: Nissan Qashqai J11 (2013) and J10 (2011-15); Suzuki Swift (2011-15); and Honda Civic (2012) and their derivatives. The new cabin filter covers popular Japanese model, Nissan Qashqai J11 (2013 on) while the new two-piece clutch kits cover Toyota Auris (2008-13) and Yaris (2009 on), with a concentric slave cylinder available separately. Finally, the new-to-range multi-rib belts cover several vehicle applications including: Kia Picanto (2011), and Nissan Kubistar (2003-10) and Micra (2003-11).

Quality lubrication improves performance and vehicle lifespan. Gulf believe they can offer such quality with the Formula CX 5W30, holding both ACEA C2 and C3 specifications alongside a large number of OEM specifications and approvals. Additional features and benefits of the Formula CX include the latest mid SAPS additive technology which prolongs life of after treatment devices used in the latest passenger cars, low ash content reduced particulate build up in diesel particulate filters designed to deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with fuel economy benefits, active cleansing agents reduced piston deposits and sludge build up facilitating cleaner engines and low temperature property which aids cold start and protects against wear at start up.

The range expansion continues at LuK clutches with parts for nearly 1.7 million vehicles added, including 30 Luk RepSets, nine LuK RepSet Pros, eight Dual Mass Flywheels and one LuK cylinder. These new arrivals include new LuK 2CT double-clutch components for the VW Golf V (1K1) 1.9 TDI and VW Polo (6R, 6C) 1.4 (2011 on) and a LuK RepSet DMF for the VW Golf VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI (2009-2012). There is also a new LuK RepSet and LuK RepSet Pro for the VW Crafter 30-50 (2F) 2.0 TDi (2011 on), and a LuK RepSet for the Nissan Pick Up (D22) 2.4 i 4WD (2002 on). The company has also expanded its range of clutch parts for Japanese and Far Eastern vehicles with its new additions to the RepSet Pro range, including parts for Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Subaru, with a DMF for the Mazda CX-5 (KE, GH) 2.2 diesel (2012 on). 08457 001100