Parts, Tools & Tips

New products, fitting tips & technical advice to ease fault-finding and installation

PREMIER LEAGUE SCRATCHCARD

Castrol is helping workshops drive lubricant sales with a new scratchcard promotion, linked to its ongoing sponsorship of the Premier League. Customers who bring their vehicle to a participating Castrol Branded Workshop or purchase Castrol oil from an approved retailer will be eligible for a scratchcard, providing the chance to win a host of prizes, including match tickets, merchandise, and branded footballs. The campaign runs from 27 July to 30 September 2022. The initiative follows a recent survey that highlighted motorists are interested in learning more about high-quality products. Castrol found that 51% of UK motorists polled said they would be happy for their workshop to sell them or use premium-quality consumables if the benefits were clearly explained. UK Marketing Manager, Liah Sacco, commented: “We’re thrilled to be giving away some exciting Premier League prizes to customers, while at the same time helping mechanics and retailers boost customer loyalty, and bolster workshop’s revenues.”

https://win.castrolredeem.com

THERE’S NOW EVEN MORE REASON TO FIT NGK ‘PRECIOUS METAL’ SPARK PLUGS

NGK is giving UK workshops an even bigger incentive to fit its Iridium and Platinum ‘precious metal’ spark plugs in a special fivemonth promotion, offering members of its BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme extra points when they purchase the spark plugs between August 1 and December 31, 2022. BoxClever members will receive thirty points each time they collect and return the NGK single boxes the spark plugs come in – three times more than normal – with members able to exchange the points for prizes of their choice. Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd, said: “There‘s never been a better time to fit our Iridium and Platinum spark plugs. These ‘precious metal’ spark plugs may be more expensive, but they also offer many benefits when compared with standard nickel plugs and this fantastic promotion makes them an even more attractive purchase.” Platinum spark plugs have a platinum plate on the middle electrode ensuring a more constant output of the spark plug over the entire service life, even under difficult conditions.

www.ngkntk.com/uk

Ring Automotive has launched a rechargeable underbonnet inspection lamp, providing brightness for up to four and a half hours’ continuous use.

The RUBL2000 Lamp is extendable to 1.8 metres and grab hooks attach to the underside of a vehicle bonnet or the sides of a roof for interior work.

The lamp features 360-degree rotation of light and offers technicians two levels of light output, with the low setting giving 600 lumens of light for up to four and a half hours, and the high setting giving 1200 lumens for two hours’ continued use. The lamp recharges within three hours via USB-C.

www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/ RUBL2000

PROFESSIONAL TOOL CHESTS

Carlyle Tools has released a new range of professional grade tool storage chests, as used by BTCC team Motorbase Performance. The units were designed following input from technicians, are spacious and heavy-duty. Each model comes with a warranty ranging from the ‘Transferable Lifetime Warranty’ to the ‘10-Year Warranty’.

https://napaautoparts.eu/en/carlyle-tool-chests/

TYRE BAY PACKAGE

To celebrate their centenary, Tecalemit Garage Equipment has produced a new tyre bay package available at a special price of £3349 + VAT through Tecalemit distributors. Tecalemit’s new TIRO PLUS Tyre Changer benefits from a clamping range of 10” - 26” to allow it to handle most tyre and wheel combinations. The tyre changer also features an Assist System with three operating arms – these can accommodate all types of tyres, including run-flats and low-profile ones. A new wheel balancer features an internal data entry arm to enter wheel sizes automatically. It also benefits from a Wheel Data Memory to store common tyre and wheel combinations. The TIRO PLUS Wheel Balancer includes automatic wheel rotation and positioning via ‘One-touch’ operation for faster weight placement.

www.tecalemit.co.uk

Ecobat Battery and sister company Ecobat Solutions will present their products and solutions to future-proof the sector at Automechanika Frankfurt from 13th to 17th September. Ecobat Battery supplies batteries for a wide range of sectors and is the sole European license holder and distributor for Lucas and Rolls batteries and a key distributor for Exide, VARTA, US Battery, Trojan, Optima, Sonnenschein, Tab, among others. Sister company Ecobat Solutions has created a closed-loop battery production cycle for responsible battery recycling, for lead-acid batteries, and lithium electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. An Automechanika Frankfurt preview follows from page 48. Stand E27, Hall 4.1

www.ecobatbattery.co.uk

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BRAKE SERVICING TOOLS

Sealey’s brake servicing tools are designed to make work easier and enable you to work smarter.

The VS058 gauge allows you to measure the brake pad lining on the vehicle without removing the wheel. Its slim design enables the tool to locate the rear of the pad backing plate, allowing the probe to measure the distance between the underside of the backing plate and brake disc. Suitable for both internal and external brake pads, it features a calibration line, plus a minimum 1.5mm pre-MOT check mark. The gauge is designed for brake pads that have a normal 6mm thick backing plate (Class IV, V). The VS820 one-person brake and clutch bleeding system is designed to deliver a faster bleed process than traditional systems, without the need for an external power source – you simply fill and pump. The reservoir holds 2.5L of hydraulic fluid enabling the operator to flush the entire system with one fill, without the risk of running the reservoir dry. The pressure range on the unit makes it suitable for use with ABS systems and the Ø45mm cap with 90° angled connector means the system is suitable for most European models. To increase the versatility of the unit, an optional brake reservoir cap, with 45mm straight connector, a universal adaptor and a bleeder cap set are available separately. The VS0282 tool, pictured here, assists when changing brake pads. Suitable for push-back and wind-back brake pistons, the 21-piece kit includes both left and right-handed thrust bolt assemblies, reaction plate, hex bits, and adaptors, along with a 3-pin VAG adaptor.

www.sealey.co.uk

Mini-Ductor® Venom®

The Mini-Ductor Venom is the professional’s choice of handheld, induction heaters and leverages the power of Invisible Heat® to heat ferrous metals in seconds. The Venom releases hardware from corrosion and thread lock compounds – all without the collateral damage caused by torches. Manufactured with genuine OEM parts.

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A LIFT FOR SMALL GARAGES AND TYRE CENTRES

The Sun SSL 6400 Alignment Scissor Lift 4T joins the Sun line of garage equipment and is intended primarily for use in small garages and tyre centres. With long rear slips and configurable infills, the turntable positioning can be changed to fit a variety of vehicles, from cars to light commercials. It has a lifting range of 230mm and 1900mm and a certified maximum lifting capacity of 4,000kg. It is available for installation in recess or surface-mount configurations. The scissor construction has several benefits over 2 and 4 post systems, including taking up less space in the workshop and preventing post obstruction. Accessing the alignment and calibration points while being able to access and view wheel alignment systems is made simple by the lift's open- front design. Four independently programmable LED light strips are included as standard and illuminate important inspection and adjustment areas. Pneumatic locks on the quad electro-hydraulic ram system increase stability and safety between the platforms. The 3.5kW motor lifts a full load in less than 55 seconds when operating at 24V.

www.snapon.com/EN/UK/Diagnostics/Products/Alignment-Lift

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