Gold star for clutch data
Clutches from Comline
Published: 04 November, 2014
Over 7,500 part numbers are available from British distributor Comline, including braking products, CV joint kits, water pumps, oils, wipers, steering & suspension parts and clutch kits. The firm focuses on single mass flywheel clutch kits as it believes these are more reliable than dual mass flywheel variants. Ensuring customers have all the relevant data they need to source parts is a big undertaking and a large team of data handlers at Comline compile the extensive application and cross-referencing data. This effort has been recognised as the brand has again been classified as an 'A' rated Certified Data Supplier by TecDoc.
- From strength to strength
A further 62 part numbers, incorporating 25 brake discs, 21 filters and 16 hub assembly kits, join Comline's 7,500-strong product range. The products cover all major European, Japanese and Korean vehicles and include an air filter for Fiat 500, oil filter for Renault Master, Nissan Qashqai+2, Vauxhall Movano, a brake disc for BMW's 2, 3 and 4 Series and a hub assembly kit for the Nissan Qashqai.
- All set for increased demand
Comline's filter range provides over 1,400 part numbers providing air, oil, fuel and cabin filters for over 95% of the European, Japanese and Korean car parc. Recent additions cover vehicles introduced in 2012 and after to cater for imminent demand in the aftermarket and include an air filter for the Fiat 500/Panda, oil filter for the Audi A3, VW Golf, Seat Leon and Skoda Octavia and an air filter for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The firm says each filter is manufactured using the latest ISO production procedures to ensure reliability and the price is kept down due to the company's lean structure - no field-based reps, no company cars, electric-only catalogues etc). With a broad, up-to-date range of high-quality filters available at competitive prices, it's easy to see why Comline has become one of the foremost filter suppliers in the aftermarket.
- All makes filters
The cabin and carbon filters programme available from Comline has grown to cover an additional 23 applications across a variety of makes and models, now totalling 400 part numbers. Notable additions are an activated carbon filter for the VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and Jaguar XF as well as a cabin filter for the Hyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd. The firm has produced filters for over 20 years and the product range exceeds 1,400 part numbers, encompassing air, oil, fuel and cabin/carbon activated filter categories. Comline spokesman Malcolm Rosher says: "The seasonal nature of cabin filters will soon see market demand curtail with the onset of autumn. It is therefore essential that both motor factors and garages capitalise on cabin filters over the next few months."
- Catch expiring warranty work
A further 24 passenger car brake disc parts boost Comline's disc range which now has nearly 900 part numbers for cars, light commercials and trucks. Notable additions include a rear disc for the Audi A6 from 2004> and quick of the mark is the front disc for the Hyundai i30 2012>. Each disc undergoes rigorous testing such as raw material analysis and a thorough dynamic balance check.
- Brake testing
After adding 168 new part numbers to its range of brake pads and discs in 2013, there's no sign of Comline Auto Parts easing the pace with 150 part numbers planned for release over the coming months, catering for the Japanese, Korean and European car parc. Over 1,200 'E' certified brake pads are currently available, a Rubber-Metal-Rubber shim features on many applications, helping to minimise noise and eradicate squeal. Parts undergo rigorous dynanometer tests at Comline's manufacturing plant. The foundry which the firm commissions also conducts material testing to check hardness and tensile strength.
