Vital News Issue 25 Jan-Mar 2012

ISSUE 25

26% REDUCED PRICES AHEAD

jan – mar 2012

Driving

down

prices!

Remy’s transmission range now promises to give even better value

Inside this issue: New from Valeo

Cost-effective cooling for older cars

plus…

Quality as standard

Specifying the right diesel particulate filter

Have you missed me?

The latest collision avoidance technologies

…and lots more!

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VITAL NEWS

Note from the MD

CONTENTS 2 NOTE FROm THE MD

Neil Davis, Managing Director of FPS, welcomes you to this edition of Vital News

3 FPS NEWSDESK

What’s new in the aftermarket

4 accidentology

How the average car is getting “smarter” at avoiding collisions

6 INvoicing made easy

An introduction to e-invoicing from FPS and MAM

7 FOR YOUR INFORMATION More vital product news

8 driving down prices

Maximising your profits with Remy’s transmission range

10 Quality as standard

Klarius describes the opportunities in the DPF market

11 The tools for success Having the right tool for the job is essential according to Laser Tools

12 older cars are getting cooler!

Valeo’s Classic radiator range is the new cost-effective solution for older cars

14 time to change

The latest drive system developments described by Gates

15 Fired up

Intermotor explains why you should avoid poor quality ignition coils

16 codebreaker

With the right training, diagnostics should not be difficult says Cambiare

17 mass appeal

Pierburg reveals the inner secrets of the all-important air mass sensor

20 competition time Win a holiday with Vital News and Valeo!

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The old cliché “a game of two halves” comes to mind when looking back at 2011! A flying start to the year with some good cold weather resulted in a solid first half; then, the lack of disposable income and the reduction in miles driven set in, pushing down demand for core service and failure parts.

It has been a tough second half for factors, with high levels of competition combined with reduced demand from garages putting pressure on pricing and volumes. This in turn has had an effect on suppliers. Those with little in their locker apart from price are taking desperate, short term, pricing decisions that will ultimately lead to their medium term demise. On the other hand, those that will not respond to changing market conditions will see their volume quietly die. We all find out at times like this who is a true partner, who is just a short term trader and who lives in their own little bubble.

Within our own business we are always striving to invest in the right areas to be a true supply chain partner, particularly when it comes to maintaining the right stock profiles and availability while upholding high levels of customer service. This issue of Vital News is full of evidence of our investment, such as the new range of Valeo Classic radiators for older cars; a new range of non-Type Approved diesel particulate filters from Klarius; and an enhanced electronic invoicing service from the eBusiness team.

Vehicle electronics brand, Cambiare, also touches on this theme in an article which addresses the need for factors to invest in the three key areas of training, equipment and information, not only as a means to sell more products but also to reduce expensive returns and warranty processes.

Another big challenge we are facing is to ensure our pricing remains competitive without compromising the quality of our product or service – especially when it comes to premium brands.

2011 saw a number of price realignments such as Remy Transmission. You can find out more about the range and the new pricing on page 8-9.

2012 is not going to have an easy start, but at least the fuel duty hike in January has been waived, and I am sure the Government will see sense on the MOT review (don’t forget to sign the petition!), resulting in the lowest level of change or no change at all. So, some flickers of brightness on the horizon. The rest is in our own hands, and as ever, those who invest and look to improve what they do will still develop their businesses.

With best wishes for a prosperous New Year from all at FPS. Neil Davis ndavis@fpsdistribution.co.uk Managing Director FPS

Contributors this issue…

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What’s new from the market

Part Info Needs your Expertise

Right2Choose (R2C) is a national campaign founded by independent aftermarket suppliers, distributors and repairers.

It aims to provide motorists with the correct information regarding their rights when choosing where to service, maintain or repair their vehicles.

Many motorists are under the impression that their manufacturers’ warranty will be voided if they choose to take their car to an independent garage or outlet. R2C hopes to eliminate this misunderstanding.

Servicing and maintenance accounts for approximately 40% of a vehicle’s lifetime running costs, so making people aware of their ‘Right to Choose’ means motorists can shop around for more competitive prices in the independent aftermarket.

Play your part in supporting this industry wide initiative and help the R2C campaign help you. Discussing with your customers costs nothing, and leaflets are available for you to use with your garage customers and also for garages to use with their customers.

To find out more about R2C, call 0845 313 1506.

‘Ask the Experts’ provides users with a service where they can submit technical queries. Part Info will use its extensive contacts within the industry to provide a solution to the highlighted problem.

The ‘Knowledge Base’ has also been updated and now contains technical web articles as well as downloadable PDFs and videos. Check out the updated site at www.partinfo.co.uk

Competition Prize Winner Congratulations to Graeme Read of Jim Barker Motor Factor in Widnes winner of issue 23’s competition.

Graeme was the lucky winner of a hi-tech multi-room sound system and Apple iPad 2 which were delivered to him

by John Corkill of FPS Liverpool. Thank you to Klarius who sponsored the prize in celebration of their new LCV catalogue.

This time around you could win the holiday of a lifetime courtesy of Valeo.

See the back page for more details.

NEW HOME FOR

nATIONAL AUTO PARTS After more than 25 years’ operating from Nottingham, NAP has re-located to a new premises in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The new facility is 81,000 square feet and will allow more efficient operation from one site and improve product availability. www.national-auto.co.uk

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FPS supports the launch of Right2Choose

Recent updates to the Part Info website include new features such as ‘User Contributions’ and ‘Ask the Experts’. ‘User Contributions’ is where you can submit your own technical hints and tips, and ‘star contributors’ will be rewarded with a £10 Amazon e-voucher.

Graeme Read of Jim Barker Motor Factors with John Corkill of FPS Liverpool

If you would like to know more about any of the products or suppliers featured in this issue of Vital News, simply drop us a line stating which products, services or suppliers you would like to know more about. You can contact us by mail, email or fax.  Vital News, c/o FPS, Bridge House, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9NQ  marketing@fpsdistribution.co.uk  01789 413038

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future technology

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Accide The average car is getting “smarter” at avoiding collisions some of the control away from the driver. Vital News finds

Variants of ESC are sold under several brand names, including: • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) – BMW, Mini, Jaguar, Mazda, Volvo • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) – Hyundai, Mercedes, Renault, Saab • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) – Lexus, Toyota Components include four wheel-speed sensors (aka ABS sensors); a steering angle sensor; a yaw-rate sensor (registers the movements of the vehicle around its vertical axis); and a lateral acceleration sensor (measures changes in acceleration). Data from the sensors is fed into an electronic control unit (ECU) which takes corrective action when necessary. For example, the system will reduce engine torque if it senses that the driver has accelerated too much going into a sharp bend.

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As part of the ESC system, ABS sensors play a significant role in increasing driver and passenger safety

Cars equipped with ESC are 25% less likely to be involved in a fatal accident (Department of Transport, 2008) and the European Commission has made ESC a mandatory fitment on all new passenger cars and commercial vehicle models registered in the EU from November 2011.

From November 2014 this ruling will apply to all new vehicles.

All 5 of Euro NCAP’s top performing cars of 2010 featured ESC as standard across the range: • BMW 5 Series • Honda CR-Z • Toyota Verso

• Alfa Romeo Giulietta • Kia Sportage

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Already available on the Peugeot 3008, Citroën C6, BMW 5 Series, LDW warns the driver of a lane departure when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed and the vehicle’s turn signal is not activated. Unlike the ESC which takes control of the vehicle away from the driver, LDW allows them to retain full control.

Peugeot’s LDW system utilises six infrared sensors. Installed behind the bumper and directed towards the ground, they monitor the road and detect crossing of the white line.

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Electronic stability contorl (ESC) One technology which has already proved its worth is the ESC system which is now fitted as standard on approximately 75% of new cars (Thatcham, 2011). The system works to maintain the trajectory of the vehicle despite abrupt manoeuvres, such as the driver taking a bend too quickly.

Two vibrators incorporated in the driver’s seat cushion warn the driver if they have crossed the white line. The vibrations are transmitted on either the lefthand or righthand to indicate the side on which the lane departure has occurred.

In some models the driver is warned by a sound, a vibrating steering wheel or a message will flash on the dashboard monitor.

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Year on year the reported number of road casualties in the UK decreases and we now have some of the safest roads in the world. Vehicle manufacturers and system suppliers are developing advanced safety systems at incredibly fast rates. While it is not yet clear which systems will prove commercially viable, a number of technologies do appear to be emerging as front runners. The Department of Transport highlights automatic emergency braking systems and lane departure warnings as having particularly ‘good safety potential’ (Framework for Road Safety, 2011).

Peugeot has equipped its 3008 with a Lane Departure Warning system

Lane Departure Warning Systems and Automatic Emergency Braking Systems will become mandatory for all new vehicles above 3.5 tons sold from November 2015.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) According to Bosch, approximately 80% of drivers either do not hit the brakes at all or do not use the car’s full braking capacity before a rear-end collision. AEB systems (aka Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)) take corrective action to prevent rear-end collisions if it senses that the driver has failed to respond to a potentially dangerous situation.

AEB relies on a sensor mounted at the front of the vehicle to monitor the road ahead. Sensor technology varies from one manufacturer to the next but in general they can be radar, LIDAR (light detection and ranging) or camera based.

If the sensor identifies a potential danger on the road ahead to which the driver has not

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ntology thanks to the increase of electronic systems which take out how sensors are helping to make our roads safer

• 1st generation – works at high speeds and is more likely to mitigate impact damage than prevent accidents • 2 nd generation – works at lower speeds (<20mph) and can prevent a collision • 3 rd generation – detects pedestrians The new Audi A8 already benefits from AEB technology, marketed as ‘pre-sense’. The system uses two long-range radar sensors which are housed in the front bumper and can detect objects within a beam width of approximately 40°, at a distance of up to 250 metres. The radar signals deliver precise data as to the position and speed of the people, vehicles or traffic signs detected.

Active Bonnet Another safety system that has recently won approval from Euro NCAP is the ‘Active Bonnet’, which improves pedestrian safety by raising the bonnet in the event of a collision. Increasing the distance between the bonnet and the top of the engine softens the pedestrian’s degree of impact and injury.

Several manufacturers have released versions of the system in their UK models, including BMW 5-Series, Citroën C6, Honda Legend, Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, and Peugeot RCZ. While Mercedes favours an electro-mechanical system, the others have developed pyrotechnic systems.

Citroën’s pyrotechnic bonnet is activated when the light beam running through a fibre optic strip (located on the front bar) is disturbed; an acceleration sensor measures the amount of deceleration at the point of impact.

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responded, the system issues a warning (audio, visual or haptic). If the driver fails to react after the warning, the ECU will take corrective action to prevent a collision.

‘Active Bonnet’ improves pedestrian safety by raising the bonnet in the event of a collision

Measurements from both sensors are relayed to an ECU which controls the pyrotechnic actuators. Once the ECU instructs deployment, the bonnet is raised by around 65mm.

Mercedes relies on three impact sensors in the front section of the car combined with pre-tensioned bonnet hinges. Upon impact with a pedestrian, the sensors send information to the ECU which, in turn, activates two solenoids in the hinges. These solenoids release the springs so that the rear section of the bonnet is pushed upwards by 50mm.

Unlike the pyrotechnic systems, the electromechanical system can be easily reset by the driver in the event of false activation. The pyrotechnic system, on the other hand, can require costly repair work following a false activation as the pyrotechnic parts, catches, hinges and activators need to be replaced and the fault code reset.

Global sales of automotive sensors have been increasing steadily for a number of years and estimates suggest that this trend will continue as larger numbers of vehicles demand more sensor-rich systems. As technology develops, sensors will become smaller, more numerous and continue to gain in significance for the motorist and for the aftermarket.

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ebusiness

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Invoicing made easy FPS has teamed up with MAM to make electronic invoicing easier than ever From January 2012 FPS, in conjunction with MAM, will be introducing an enhanced electronic invoicing service for MAM Autopart and Autopart Ledger users.

This new service will help users to streamline the administration of invoices and credits from FPS. the benefits of electronic invoicing Electronic invoicing offers many advantages over traditional paper invoices. The rapid electronic transmission of documents removes those slow and error-prone manual processes associated with paper based invoicing systems. Benefits include: • Reduced costs – no paper handling costs and reduced staff time re-keying data • Real-time data delivery – quicker insight to incoming invoices giving timely and accurate management information • Reduced errors – no data errors due to re-keying data incorrectly • Reduced bottlenecks – there are fewer disputes and quicker resolutions • Environmental responsibility – e-invoicing could help reduce your carbon footprint and the impact of your business on the environment

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How does the service work?

On a weekly basis, FPS will generate invoice and credit files and email them to your Autopart system. Autopart will lift out the data and transfer it across to a holding area within the Autopart Ledger. From here you can view and manually match the invoices to Goods Received Notes (GRNs) on your Autopart system or against paper advice notes. These can then be posted to your ledger without re-keying any of the data.

Automated Matching Further to receiving the invoices directly into your Autopart ledger, MAM can configure your system to automatically match your invoices to GRNs created during the goods in process. Any invoices that match within set criteria will be posted to the ledger, with the aim of leaving a small proportion of query invoices to be dealt with manually.* This new development allows the matching process to match invoices to GRNs using the FPS delivery note number, which must be entered onto the system during the goods in process.

Regardless of how the order was originally raised, whether on Autopart, the F:Drive or via the phone, the invoice can be matched to a GRN using this method. An Autopart system update is required to get this functionality and is available on request from MAM.

How do I get setup?

Simply contact the eBusiness Team on 01789 413050 and they will arrange for you to be set up.

For Autopart systems that are already configured to accept electronic invoicing there is no charge. However, if your system is not configured MAM will charge a small fee.

Automated matching configuration will also incur a charge from MAM. For more information, including demos, user guides and FAQs please visit: www.fps-click.co.uk I don’t have an Autopart system Invoices, credits and statements can also be sent by fax and email. To request a change in delivery method please contact the FPS Sales Ledger team on 0845 456 4163. * Some manual posting rules may be incompatible with the automated matching process.

01789 413050

ebusiness@fpsdistribution.co.uk

www.fps-click.co.uk

FOR YOUR INFORMATION VITAL NEWS

new product news in detail

New to car care & accessories…

New range of Caliber head units launched!

FPS is pleased to announce that four Caliber head units are now available to order from the Care Care & Accessories range.

Caliber is one of Europe’s premium car audio brands – designed to appeal to the European market and competitively priced!

The range consists of 4 units ranging from a deckless model through to a DAB digital tuner model. The DAB model also has integrated Bluetooth® for hands-free mobile connectivity. The products have a 3.5mm audio input socket, allowing any portable audio device to be connected, as well as having USB and SD card connectivity for easy playback of audio files.

CLEAN SPIRIT OFFICE SUPPLIES COMING SOON…..

Our Everyday Consumables range is getting bigger and FPS is pleased to announce the imminent launch of an exciting range of Office Supplies. The range will include lots of useful everyday items for the office, all at our everyday low prices. Look out for the new catalogue this January!

Promotional flyers detailing the range will also be available exclusively for FPS customers.

Contact your local branch or Sales Rep to find out more.

Our latest New to Range (NTR) figures show that during November 2011, 610 new parts were introduced. The new additions include 255 references from First Line and 68 from TRW. NTR references cover the latest applications such as: • 6 22315909 LUK Repset Vauxhall Astra VI 1.3 CDTi (10/10>) •K 026PK1130 Gates Drive Belt Kit Renault Clio 1.5 dCi (08/10>)

List price reduction on key Gates references In reaction to market feedback, Gates has reduced the list prices on 5 key timing references (4 Powergrip® Timing Belt Kits and 1 PowerGrip® Timing Belt) by an average of 24.09%. The new list prices are effective from 9th January 2012.

This reduction reflects Gates’ commitment to offering the highest quality products at competitive prices. The parts cover popular applications including: • Citroën Saxo 1.5 D (05/96-06/01)

K015418XS

• Hyundai Accent 1.5 CRDi (02/02-08/06)

K015579XS

• Volvo C30 2.4 TDi (10/06>)

K015580XS

• Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (09/04-07/08)

K015598XS

•P eugeot Partner MPV 1.6 (09/00-03/08)

5581XS

Clean Spirit, from Batroline, is a revolutionary waterbased alternative to white spirit, turpentine substitute and brush cleaner.

Available in 750ml and 2L containers, it can be used to clean both oil and water-based paints from brushes, rollers and paint pads.

A unique mix of hi-tech, biodegradable ingredients and minimal solvent content makes ‘Clean Spirit’ safer for the user and to the environment than traditional alternatives.

Latest

Catalogues • Gates Cooling Systems catalogue ED 2012 – E/70372-12 • Everyday Consumables / Office Supplies – www.fdrive.co.uk

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transmission

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REDUCED PRICES AHEAD

Following a significant price realignment, FPS can now supply Remy transmission products more competitively, generating more profit for your business.

Remy provides an overview of their vast transmission range In order to make Remy transmission products more competitive in the market and more profitable for your business, FPS has worked in partnership with Remy to reduce the pricing of constant velocity joints (CVJs) and driveshafts. Pricing across the range has been monitored, analysed and market aligned, resulting in an average price reduction of 26%.* Winning Formula Driveshafts and CVJs are not normally stocked beyond the most popular applications at factor level due to their cost and size.

Factors are therefore relying on same-day/ next-day delivery services for the provision of these parts.

Remy Automotive UK Ltd has a very successful transmission programme, offering 2,700 driveshafts and 900 CVJs, covering approximately 95% of the UK car parc. The entire range is available through FPS with many popular parts available for same-day delivery through your local branch, so the next time your garage customer has a vehicle-off-road emergency and needs a transmission part quickly you can rely on Remy and FPS to deliver the parts you need.

Transmission Basics Transmission products are mechanical devices that transmit power from the engine to the wheels. As a product group, transmission comprises components such as gearboxes, propshafts, differentials, driveshafts, CVJs and

The driveshaft is the link between the engine and the wheels. It is made up from an inner and Inside a CVJ outer joint along with a connecting shaft. The CVJ allows the driveshaft to drive the wheels of the vehicle through all angles and at a constant velocity. This is achieved by the use of ball bearings running in a ‘race’.

Inner & Outer CV Boots Protect the CV joint by keeping dirt and water out, and sealing essential lubrication in

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Driveshaft Transmits the engine’s rotational power (i.e. torque) to the wheels

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Outer CV Joint Allows the driveshaft to transmit the engine’s rotational power through a variable angle and at a constant velocity

CVJ kits. Remy’s transmission programme focuses on driveshafts and CVJs which are more prone to failure and are also a suitable product for remanufacturing which fits in well with Remy’s core business.

Inner CV Joint This is the direct link between the transmission and the driveshaft. The inner CV joint turns with the rotation of the engine and spins the driveshaft with it

Remanufacturing Parts such as driveshafts and CVJs have long been associated with remanufacturing which uses processes such: • Friction welding of the driveshafts • Grinding the inner and outer ball races of the CVJ • Replacement of ball bearings in the CVJ These processes convert the worn transmission parts back to a performance standard similar

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wn prices Top selling Remy driveshaft references cover popular applications such as: >R enault Clio II 1.2 (00-05); Clio II, Kangoo 1.2, 1.5dci, 1.9d (98-05) > Citroën Saxo 1.0 (96-03); Saxo 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 (99>) ≥

to the OE, making remanufactured products a great low cost alternative to the OE part from the main dealer.

Demand for remanufactured transmission products has grown due to the superior quality compared to brand new copy units which do not always match the tolerances of the original equipment. Consequently the focus for the garage has been on identifying, through their factor, a supplier who is able to remanufacture full ranges and deliver the very highest quality products.

Remy remanufactures according to an approved quality management system (ISO 9001:2008). The quality of these processes was recognised when Remy was named ‘Remanufacturer of the Year 2011’ by ReMaTec News.

Remy driveshafts and CVJs are remanufactured according to ISO 9001:2008

Too often quality can be a real issue with remanufactured transmission products because of the type of material and the heat treatment processes used. This has forced the prices down in the market but the quality is inconsistent. Remy’s strict remanufacturing process includes diagnostic testing on each unit; this ensures that every Remy remanufactured part meets the OE specification.

Today, demand for driveshafts is oriented towards French vehicle manufacturers, as the original design of these components on these vehicles make them more likely to fail. Demand for CVJs is more general and encompasses Audi, Vauxhall, Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen.

Overview: Remy Transmission > From the 3rd of October 2011, Remy transmission parts have been reduced by 26%*: CVJs – reduced by 39%* Driveshafts – reduced by 22%* > Transmission products are mechanical devices that transmit power from the engine to the wheels > CVJs have long been associated with remanufacturing – a process which converts worn parts back to peak performance standard > Demand for driveshafts is oriented towards French vehicle manufacturers > Demand for CVJs is more general > Driveshafts are quicker and easier to replace than CVJs > All Remy CVJs come with boot kits so that everything needed to complete the job is in one box > Remy’s transmission programme offers 2,700 driveshafts and 900 CVJs > Approximately 95% UK car parc coverage > Remy transmission products are available same-day / next-day from FPS

Top selling Remy CVJ kits references cover popular applications such as: > Nissan Micra Mk 2 1.0 (92-00) > Vauxhall Corsa C 1.0 w ABS 29 (00>) > VW Lupo 1.4 (00-05); Passat 1.9 tdi (00-05) As any professional motor mechanic will know, driveshafts are quicker and easier to replace on a vehicle than CVJs. As a result – with increasing labour costs at garages – driveshafts are becoming a more popular replacement than the CVJ. The extra cost of the component is often more than offset by the time saved in installation.

What can go wrong with a driveshaft or a CVJ? • Wear in ball bearings in CVJ • Wear on spline of the driveshaft • Torn or damaged CV boot, causing corrosion to all internal parts • CV boot not fitted correctly • Wear on outer and inner race of the CVJ • Lack of maintenance – not regularly lubricated • Fitting damage (spline, thread, inner and outer race) The entire Remy catalogue data is available on MAM and Activant electronic catalogues, and also via the F:Drive, FPS’ online trading site.

For help with product selection, or for more information about the recent Remy price reduction, please contact your local FPS branch.

Many popular parts are available for same-day delivery through your local branch. *represents the weighted list price reduction.

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diesel particulate filters

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Quality as Standard Klarius helps vital news to understand the dpf market and the opportunities available to factors and garages Improved parts reliability has taken away some simple exhaust fitment work from garages, but thanks to new emissions regulations there are still plenty of opportunities for factors and garages with products such as diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

Particulate filters need to purge, but since many are predominantly driven on local journeys at low speeds, they don’t get hot enough to burn off excess matter. DPFs are therefore predicted to become one of the highest demand-growth products in the aftermarket.

The Peugeot 607 (05/00-09/04) is one of the earliest cars fitted with a DPF

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Market Driven DPFs were first fitted by Peugeot as far back as 2001 yet they are still a relative “unknown” in the aftermarket. They are high value items which are not well understood by the motorist who is often tempted to take their car back to the main dealer.

In 1979 the average cost to the motorist for a replacement exhaust system was around £140. By 2013 a replacement exhaust system (exhaust, catalytic converter and DPF) is expected to cost almost £2,300 – this is due to parts such as DPFs which are required under new emission regulations.

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The EU has introduced stricter limits on emissions levels from light passenger vehicles, particularly for emissions for nitrogen oxides and particulates. The DPF collects and stores soot particles preventing them from coming out of the exhaust exit.

Emission legislation requires that all vehicles manufactured under the Euro 5 standard (from Sept ’09 to Aug ’14) must be fitted with Type Approved DPFs. However, vehicles manufactured prior to Euro 5 do not require Type Approved DPFs. Some manufacturers started producing and using engines which met the Euro 5 standard before September 2009 and these vehicles also have to meet the Euro 5 standard.

Klarius now offers the aftermarket a Standard range of DPFs

Research shows that competitors have had aggressive development programmes and as such have predominantly limited their ranges to non-Type Approved products. Klarius’ ranges have historically been 100% Type Approved, but in the interest of providing a competitive DPF programme, Klarius has developed a non-Type Approved range which has been designed and adapted for pre-Euro 5 vehicles. This is called

Range Facts The Standard range has been developed to give garages a cost-effective alternative to Type Approved parts and means that garages that deal with older vehicles on a regular basis, and the factors that supply to them, can now offer their customers quality products at an affordable price.

DPFs are complicated in operation as they need to work in harmony with the vehicle electronics system. Poorly designed products can adversely affect operating conditions, monitoring of emissions and actuation of the regeneration process. The Standard range is manufactured to Klarius’ technical specification and high quality standards.

To find out more please contact your local FPS branch.

Klarius Type Approved DPF range

3 For vehicles subject to Euro 5 (Sept ’09 to Aug ’14) 3 Type Approved as part of a complete system to

the Standard range and will sit alongside the Type Approved range, offering the customer a choice on pre-Euro 5 applications. Aligning with the legal requirements, the Type Approved range remains as the only option available for vehicles which need to comply with Euro 5.

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3 Independently tested in Germany by TÜV

Klarius Standard DPF range

3 For vehicles manufactured prior to Euro 5 3 Standard specification provides value

for money

3 Monoliths are coated with precious metal for optimum emissions reduction 3 Large monolith volume maintains OE regeneration

3 Direct-fit replacement filter only part*

intervals 3 Most active new part development programme in

3 Active new part development programme - covering

the aftermarket

all Euro 4 applications (June ’05 to Aug ’09)

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3 Part numbers start with “390”

3 Part numbers start with “399”

3 There is no distinction between the two ranges in terms of packaging * For applications where the diesel oxidisation catalyst is not integrated within the unit

tools VITAL NEWS

The Tools for

Success Laser Tools explains the importance of using job specific tools when working on modern engine and transmission jobs

Therefore the starting point on any timingrelated job must always be the initial set up (or timing) – accuracy is critical as timing marks and chalked lines do not work anymore and relying on them can lead to disaster. Technicians carrying out repairs that require disruption of the engine timing need to be sure that they have a safe and effective method of resetting it to the manufacturer’s specification.

This is why the professional timing tool kit market is constantly growing, and the technician can put his trust in the Laser Tools brand and be confident that he is buying the best in the business. The company’s Sheffield manufacturing facility is home to their in-house design and ≥ The VAG Master Timing Tool Kit: the most up to date, comprehensive kit for the latest Volkswagen Audi Group engines

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As recently as ten years ago, engine cam belts could be changed quickly and easily by lining up the ‘cam timing marks’.

Now, however, with evolving technology and vehicle manufacturers striving for reduced emissions, increased fuel economy and better performance, vastly increased accuracy is necessary in the timed relationship between the crankshaft and camshafts of the modern engine.

Additionally, many modern engines benefit from some form of variable valve timing.

Laser’s Jaguar / Land Rover Timing Tool Set includes: a pair of camshaft locking bridges, a front pulley puller, a camshaft pulley holding tool and a crankshaft locking pin

research teams, and has access to some of the latest manufacturing techniques – all of which enables them to react to changes and bring new products to market quickly and competitively.

Before Laser introduces a new timing tool set, the OEM equipment is first researched and analysed. Laser’s engineers then look to see where they can make improvements to the design and functionality. This may result in the inclusion of extra components or the simplification of the design to allow the set to be produced at a more realistic end-user price.

A good example is the recently introduced Timing Tool Set for Jaguar and Land Rover 4.0 and 4.2 V8 which was researched, designed and launched ahead of the competition. Jaguar supplies two separate flywheel locking tools for this engine family, but with some careful thought and design Laser was able to produce one tool that could safely lock both types of flywheel.

As well as producing new products, Laser is constantly reviewing its very comprehensive catalogue. Product updates are introduced whenever research or customer feedback has identified a need for improvement to existing products.

Customers also benefit from Laser Tools’ Autodata licence which allows them to crossreference OEM tool references and engine

codes. This guarantees the right tool is selected for every job. Data can be accessed through Laser’s unique online application guide at www.lasertools.co.uk or through the traditional catalogue.

FPS stocks a comprehensive selection of specialist and general tools from Laser Tools, with the entire range of both engine timing tools and specialist tools available for same-day delivery through the local branch network. Everything else is available to order for next-day delivery.* *Same-day and next-day delivery are subject to availability.

The Laser range incorporates a wide selection of traditional, specialist and vehicle specific tools, covering… > Abrasives > Battery Chargers and Testers > Brake Tools > Clutch Tools > Cutting & Grinding > Engine Tools > Hand Tools > Timing Belt Tools > Torches & Work Lamps > Tyre Inflator Gauges > Visual & Audio Aids > Welding & Fasteners

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radiators

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Older cars

getting cooler!

Designed for cars 10 years and older, Valeo’s Classic range provides a cost effective solution for older vehicles without sacrificing the level of performance demanded by the vehicle. Valeo explains how As vehicles age and depreciate, spare parts become an increasingly large part of their total value, and owners look for the most cost effective option. The UK has just under 10 million vehicles aged 10 years and over, many of which will need spares every year. The Valeo Classic range has been developed to give the independent sector a more cost-effective alternative to original equipment parts.

There are currently 109 parts in the Classic range with a further 105 references planned for launch in early 2012. Those 214 part numbers will cover an impressive 2,500 different vehicle applications. Classic part numbers are easily identifiable because they start with a 2 or 3. For example, 231815 is the Classic equivalent of the 731815 premium radiator.

The Valeo Classic range recognises that while older cars have lower residual values, there is still a need for parts that come with the reassurance of being supplied by an OE radiator manufacturer, but which are more cost effective than the original part. Classic references are on average 38% cheaper compared to the equivalent OE reference.* Quality Assured Intended to provide motor factors and garages with a quality range at an affordable price, Classic radiators are manufactured to Valeo technical specifications and quality assurance standards. They are supplied in distinctive brown packaging, and each radiator carries a specific Classic label making it easy to identify.

The range is subject to rigorous testing, including thermal performance and endurance in accordance with the life cycle needs of vehicles aged 10 years and older. Every Classic radiator is then stamped with a quality control tag. Because a Classic radiator is designed to fit a vehicle which has already served over half of its life, it is tested to 25,000 pressure cycles, whereas a Valeo premium OE radiator is tested to 100,000 cycles. The salt spray corrosion endurance testing is similar; Classic is tested to 300 hours under salt spray conditions versus the premium radiator’s 1,000 hours.

Classic radiators have therefore been adapted to perform in older vehicles, offering a more economic and appropriate maintenance solution.

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TOP: Peugeot 307 (01>); BOTTOM: Rover 200 (95-99)

For ease of fitting, Classic radiators fit snugly into the locating pegs, without the need for force to locate them. This saves the garage time and reduces the likelihood of breakage during fitting. The same goes for the fan system cowling brackets: to ensure the fan system is driving the right amount of air through the cooling fins, the fan cowling needs to locate precisely on the radiator. This in turn means the radiator operates at the correct temperature

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are and protects the engine. Each Classic radiator is designed and manufactured to comply with these requirements.

Every Classic radiator is also subject to 100% leak testing. Any unit that fails is scrapped, meaning factors can be confident in the knowledge that genuine product returns are kept to an absolute minimum. Classic radiators fit perfectly and work exactly as they should.

Highlights from the Valeo Classic range include popular applications such as: • Audi A3 (96-03); A4 (94-01) • Citroën Saxo (95-99); Berlingo (01>) • Peugeot 206 A/C (00>); 307 (01>) • Rover 200 (95-99); 400 (95-99) • Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (98>); Corsa C (00-03) and many, many more

Common Radiator Faults Some of the most common radiator faults on older vehicles are:

To maintain corrosion protection, it is recommended that you change coolant at the required intervals – every 2 years, flushing the cooling system.

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• Leakage caused by – Vehicle previously involved in a front end accident Radiator forced into position on its mounting points Radiator end plates distort out of alignment due to mounting points being out of line as the result of an accident • Corrosion caused by coolant not being maintained to the recommended standard. This results in blocking of the radiator and the build-up of sludge. This is generally because:

The radiator has been used without antifreeze The radiator has been run with incorrect antifreeze for the vehicle The radiator has been run with insufficient antifreeze

Audi A4 (94-01)

Valeo Classic radiators have been built to solve the problem of sourcing cost effective, efficient radiators for older vehicles. They ensure that motorists are getting good quality at a great price; in addition Valeo will continue to make its premium radiators available to the market where the OE product is required.

Selection of the correct Classic radiator is supported by a dedicated paper catalogue, along with full data in Tecdoc, MAM Autocat + and the F:Drive. FPS offers same-day delivery across a range of popular Classic radiator references, giving you access to the parts you need when you need them, without the burden of having to stock these bulky items. Slower moving references are available next-day.

Summary: Valeo Classic > The Valeo Classic range is designed for cars 10 years and older > The UK has just under 10 million vehicles aged 10 years and over – that’s equivalent to 38.47% of the UK car parc > Part number count currently stands at 109, with a further 105 references planned for launch in early 2012 > Classic references are on average 38% cheaper compared to the equivalent OE reference* > Part numbers begin with a 2 or 3 for easy catalogue identification and ordering > Distinctive brown packaging makes it easy to identify on the shelf > 100% leak tested – any unit which fails is scrapped > Thermal performance and endurance tested for vehicles 10 years +

* Represents the weighted difference compared to the Valeo Premium radiator range when purchased from FPS

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drive systems

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Diversification in drive systems design has led to a proliferation of job specific tools, while new drive system components have exposed mechanics to a host of different installation procedures and diagnostic issues.

Having flagged up the links to technical bulletins and tools in their Drive Systems Catalogue (part no. E/70107-11), Gates has plans in place to empower motor factors with the knowledge and technical know-how to support garages more directly.

SBDS Overhaul Gates’ plans to use evidence from its technical hotline to help motor factors make a watertight case for the change, are already well advanced.

For example, although the installation of timing belt kits has become second nature for many mechanics, replacing the water pump along with the kit is not yet an automatic choice. Gates points out that as around 80% of the labour involved has already been completed, it makes sound economic sense and is good workshop practice to combine the procedures.

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technical bulletins and specific installation tools point motor factors towards the beginning of a new technical partnership with Gates

Technical Initiative OE developments in Synchronous Belt Drive Systems (SBDS) present technical challenges and profit opportunities for enlightened garages – opportunities that can actually improve service and satisfaction levels among their customers.

That is the thrust of a technical initiative from Gates that seeks to raise awareness about the performance of a range of components associated with drive systems that can compromise the integrity of the SBDS over time.

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Failure to overhaul an SBDS drive in this way exposes customers to the possibility of greater expense. While some timing belts are designed to run for up to 100,000 miles or scheduled for a four-year change, Gates advises that an unchanged water pump is committed to twice that lifetime. That is a risk.

Product Focus The Gates PowerGrip® Kit Plus range, which contains the complete timing belt kit plus water pump, is among the product ranges to receive special focus. It is an ideal source of product to begin a drive system overhaul. Each box contains a timing belt kit and an appropriate OE-quality water pump and the range suits a wide variety of vehicles.

Gates spells out the advantages of sourcing all of the components from a single box: • All the parts for the job are contained within one part number • It ensures product compatibility • It guarantees warranty support for the job from one, rather than a number of suppliers

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As its latest Drive Systems Catalogue hits the shelves, Gates says new parts will not be the only catalyst for change at motor factors

Gates PowerGrip® Plus kit contains all the parts needed for a complete SDBS overhaul

Systematic Compromise There is also a case for a systematic approach to preventive maintenance within the drive system as a whole. For example, premature failure of the SBDS can be a direct result of compromise within the Auxiliary Belt Drive System (ABDS). Recent OE innovations improve ABDS performance, and these also require inspection and maintenance procedures that, in many cases, are new to mechanics.

For example: • Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) were introduced to absorb vibration from the crankshaft and produce much smoother drive system operation • A failing TVD can cause noise and vibration, but many mechanics wrongly believe the belt or the tensioner to be the cause Throughout 2012, Gates will advocate strong grounds to include these, and other recent OE developments, as regular service items and will provide motor factors with the support they need to make their case to garages.

Gates’ PowerGrip® Kit Plus and the Technical Bulletin Catalogue can be ordered from your local FPS branch. Gates technical bulletins can be accessed online at www.partinfo.co.uk.

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fired up Intermotor explains why you should be wary of cheap ignition coils Core Low grade steel is not very efficient at transferring electrical current, so coils which use poor quality steel produce a low voltage and low spark strength.

Demand for replacement ignition coils was traditionally satisfied by units sourced from OE suppliers. As the market has matured an aftermarket offering has emerged giving customers a greater choice, but buyers should beware of cheap products that do not offer matching quality. Intermotor coils are manufactured and tested to OE standards to ensure that they meet the high standards and performance criteria of today’s vehicles.

A brief overview Ignition coils consist of two windings of wire arranged around a soft iron core. The primary winding is fed with 12 volts DC and the secondary winding, which has significantly more turns of wire, is the output end of the coil. The greater the difference in the number of turns between the two coils, the greater the voltage output.

When an electrical current flows through the primary coil it creates a magnetic field around the wire. As soon as the current is turned off, the magnetic field collapses, inducing a very high voltage current flow in the secondary winding. This current flow is distributed to the spark plug.

When dealing with such high voltages care must be taken to ensure that there is no opportunity for the current to deviate from the designed route. This is known as ‘arcing’ and causes heat damage to the coil and associated components.

Epoxy or potting compound Modern coils employ an epoxy resin or “potting” to insulate the windings. The process of “potting” or filling a coil with resin must take place in a vacuum to ensure that the coil is correctly filled and that there are no voids or bubbles which could lead to arcing. This filling process cannot be carried out successfully in the normal atmosphere.

Primary resistance The primary resistance of replacement coils should always match the OE unit. Any deviation from the set parameters causes the whole electrical circuit to perform differently, leading to possible ECU burnout or even an electrical fire.

Secondary windings With up to 40,000 volts passing through it, the wire selected for the secondary winding must be premium quality and incorporate a varnish or shellac insulation. While it is very difficult to eliminate faults or breaks in this coating, a premium quality wire may have a maximum of 3 breaks per 10 metres of wire, while a lower quality wire will have many more. Keeping these break points to a minimum is vital because it is at the break point that the high voltage has the potential to arc.

The resin needs to have a high dielectric strength (resistance to passing of a current) and also needs to have a degree of flexibility as a coil in its normal environment can be subject to temperatures as high as 120°C and as low as -20°C. Rapid changes between these temperatures can cause a non-flexible epoxy to crack.

Plastic bodies and bobbins The plastics used to form the coil casing and bobbins around which the windings are formed must have a high dielectric strength. Poor quality plastics with low dielectric strength or low quality plastics may crack under the changes in temperature.

Intermotor’s ignition coil programme consists of over 360 references giving very high vehicle parc coverage. The entire range is available to order through FPS.

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fault diagnosis

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CodeBreaker As fault diagnosis becomes increasingly complicated, Cambiare explains why factors and garages must invest and train for the future

A Brief History of Engine Management Over the last 25 years the increasing importance of emission control has led to all UK vehicles being fitted with on-board diagnostic systems (OBD) as standard. Early OBD systems were first used in America in the 1970s. They used an electronic control module (ECM) to control various engine components and self-diagnose when a component was not performing as it should. ECMs later developed the ability to store information in a memory so that it could be retrieved by a mechanic.

A Bit of Detective Work There are over 650 generic fault codes associated with the vehicle powertrain and

although they can point you to a specific sensor, the sensor in question may be affected by several actuators. This is why physical checks and follow-up readings using scan tools or multimeters are important.

Modern day diagnostics is much more than simply reading a fault code from a scan tool, it is an involved process that requires the mechanic to identify a faulty part and understand why it has failed. The big pitfall for the mechanic is assuming that the component identified in the fault code is the faulty product, when in fact it is another component within the system.

this there is always a risk that a replacement part will not fully solve the problem and be deemed as faulty, leading to returns and even warranty processes – which can be expensive for the factor in terms of both administration and their relationship with the customer.

Information & Support In the future garages will no longer specialise in engine management diagnostics, rather it will be an everyday occurrence and the majority of their business. That is why everyone in the aftermarket from factor to fitter must invest in the three key areas of training, equipment and information in order to be ready for tomorrow.

Example: Fault code P0100 = Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Malfunction.

This generic fault code could be triggered by any one of the following components: Air Mass Sensor EGR Valve Air Filter

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The advent of electronic engine management systems has meant that correctly diagnosing and identifying faults on modern vehicles is a complicated process. The potential for mis-diagnosis is significant and consequently returns and warranty claims on engine management products are noticeably higher than traditional products groups such as braking or steering and suspension.

Vehicle Electronics Technical information from Cambiare and Pierburg

Cambiare always encourages factors to ask the garage a few simple questions when selling engine management products to ensure a full diagnostic process has been undertaken. Without

Technical knowledge on engine management parts is still relatively low and this can impede the factor’s sales; it also contributes to misdiagnosis, incorrect part fitment and a high number of warranty returns. With this in mind Cambiare has teamed up with Pierburg to create a detailed technical information brochure to share product and technical knowledge with customers. The brochure available from your local FPS Representative provides the opportunity for factors to gain more technical knowledge on the wide range of products that are part of the engine management system.

Cambiare also offers technical training and field support to all its stockists. All field support is carried out by two dedicated Business Development Managers: Jamie Plane (07803 009091) for the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Richie Ley (07739 332636) for the South of England and Wales.

Choose Cambiare Vehicle Electronics for OEM quality: • Air Mass Sensors

• EGR Valves

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• Ignition Coils

• Ignition Leads

• Lambda Sensors

• Switches & Sensors

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Mass appeal The air mass sensor has become one of the most important components in engine management: if it fails, frequently nothing else will work. Pierburg provides an overview of this essential component Installed in every car for more than a decade, the air mass sensor is an essential component in the air supply system. Its signal is used for calculating fuel injection quantity and for controlling the exhaust gas recirculation on diesel engines.

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Electronic component Sectional view of a “hot-film” air mass sensor

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Older models were equipped with a hot wire sensor element. By briefly heating it after the engine was cut, the hot wire was “burnt free” of impurities. More recent models work with a filmlike heating resistor so the “burning-off” process is no longer necessary.

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Not an “Air Flow Meter” Air mass sensors are sometimes misleadingly referred to as air flow meters. However, the air flow meter only detects air volume. As the air mass also takes the temperature and pressure into account, it is considerably more accurate.

Anatomy and Evolution The complete air mass sensor consists of a duct (“tube”) in which the intake air streams past the sensor – the sensor measures the movement of this air over the filament. Depending on the application and vehicle, the air mass sensor is available either fully integrated in a plastic tube, or with sensor as an individual insert.

Excessive oil mist from the crankcase ventilation can result in oil reaching the sensor. Splash water can reach the clean air side via the air filter and damage the sensor.

Salt water, from road salt, intensifies this effect.

Oil particles from oil-wetted sports air filters and faults during servicing (e.g. fitment of an incorrect or inferior quality air filters) may cause damage to the air mass sensor.

Other causes include: defective exhaust gas recirculation or tank ventilation valves and damage to the turbocharger can also cause the air mass sensor to send a faulty signal.

Sporadic faults Dirt or oil ingress on an air mass sensor can cause so-called “sporadic faults”. This is where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) suddenly lights up and then extinguishes itself.

Measurements can be falsified by moisture, oil mist or dirt which is temporarily interpreted as a fault.

Remember: although a failure or incorrect function of the on-board diagnostic system (OBD) will be detected this is not necessarily the actual cause of the failure or fault. If the air mass sensor does appear to have failed, the cause of the failure often lies elsewhere. In fact, almost all air mass sensors submitted to Pierburg for warranty claims are full of oil or dirt, or look as if the unit has been “sandblasted”.

Pierburg has a strong heritage in air management and supplies air mass sensors as original equipment to a number of vehicle manufacturers, including Mercedes, Opel, Volkswagen and Peugeot.

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Selection of contemporary air mass sensors

Disturbed Behaviour Defective air mass sensors will send faulty signals or no signal at all. Incorrect input signals can cause the ECU to actuate other components incorrectly. For this reason, error messages such as “mixture control too lean/too rich” or “EGR flow rate too high/too low” may also indicate a defective air mass sensor.

Common Causes of Air Mass Sensor Failure Leaks in the intake air system allow dirt particles to enter and hit the sensor at high speed, destroying the sensor element.

The clogged grid of this air mass sensor means hardly any air can pass through

The Pierburg emission control range includes over 57 air mass sensor references, all of which are available to the independent aftermarket through FPS.

Choose Pierburg for OE quality engine management components: • Air Mass Sensors • Diesel Pre-Flaps • EGR Valves • Electric Valves • Fuel Supply • Intake Manifolds • Secondary Air Pumps & Valves • Throttle Bodies • Throttle Potentiometers • Vacuum Pumps

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Product index

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Product Index

On these pages we’ve set out an alphabetical listing to help you find the item you need quickly and efficiently from the 250,000 products we list, covering 101,000 stock lines. If you can’t see what you need – ask your local branch!

ACCESSORIES & STYLING

Brake Shoes Wear Lead Indicators

Exterior Fuel Caps Horns L Plates Motorcycle Accessories Novelty Stickers Wheel Locks Wheel Trims

Wet Braking Adjusters Brake Hoses Brake Master Cylinders Brake Pipes Brake Power Regulators Calipers Calipers (with Carrier) Carriers Repair Kits Servos Wheel Cylinders

Interior 12V Adaptors Air Fresheners Boot Liners Mats Novelty Seat Covers Seat Belts Security Locks Sport Harnesses Storage & Organisers Tax Disc Holders Window Film

BRAKING Dry Braking Brake Cables Brake Discs Brake Drums Brake Fitting Kits Brake Pads

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CAR MAINTENANCE Air ConDITIONING Air Conditioning Condensers Cleaners Books Motorcycle Non-Automotive Titles Performance Titles Service & Repair Manuals Technical & Cross Reference EXTERIOR Car Covers Heated Lenses Mirror Glass

Mirror Complete Units Wiper Blades Wiper Jets & Piping INTERIOR Bonnet Struts Rear View Mirrors Hygiene & PROTECTION Cleaning Chemicals & Equipment Clothing (Hi-Vis Work Wear, Overalls) Face, Head, Ear & Eye Protection Gloves Hand Cleaners Paper Rolls Spill Control Toilet Rolls & Hand Towels Wipes Lubes & Fluids AdBlue © Antifreeze Brake Cleaner Brake & Clutch Fluid Damp Start De-Icer De-Ionised Water Easy Start Fuel Additives Greases Hydraulic Fluid Lubricants Oil Additives Oils

Radiator Additives Screen Wash Transmission Fluid Surface TreatmentS Bodyfillers Paints & Finishing Primers Workshop Abrasives Anti-Rust Primer Axle Stands Battery Chargers Booster Cables Brake Cleaner Car Ramps Grinding Paste Protective Mats & Covers Sealants & Adhesives Trolley Jacks Welding Accessories White Spirit

Cooling & Heating Cooling Gaskets Hoses Hose Clips Hose Coils Intercoolers Radiator Caps Radiators Thermostats Water Pumps Water Pump Kits

Electrical Engine Management EGR Valves Engine Position Sensors Fuel Injectors Fuel Pumps Fuel Pump Relays Idle Speed Control Valves Knock Sensors Map Sensors Temperature Sensors Throttle Position Sensors Ignition Condensers Distributor Caps Glow Plugs Ignition Coils Ignition Leads Ignition Modules

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Points Rotors Spark Plugs Lighting Beacons

Timing Belt Kits Timing Chains Timing Chain Kits Torsion Vibration Dampers

Bulb Holders

Engine Drive Belts Drive Belts

Bulbs

Fan Belts

Flasher Units

Industrial Belts

Head Lamps

Micro-V Belt Kits

Indicators

Micro-V Belts

Lenses

Stretch Fit Belts

Rear Lamps Fuel Line Accelerator Cables

IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY FITTING SOLUTIONS Acoustic Cloth & Carpet Aerials & Adaptors Car Audio Head Units Mobile Phone Accessories Phone & MP3 Connectivity Sound Proofing Sub-boxes & Accessories Wiring & Cables

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Clutch Tools DMF Testing Tools Engine Tools Glow Plug Removal Tools Hand Tools Oil Filter Wrenches Stretch Fit Belt Tools Timing Belt Tools & Engine Tools

Transmission Clutch HydraulicS Clutch Hoses Clutch Master Cylinders Clutch Slave Cylinders

Fuel Pumps

consumables Food & Drinks

Batteries

Fuel Tank Sender Units

Paper

Clutch PartS Clutch Bearings

Distributors

Turbos

Post & Packaging Supplies

Clutch Cables

Stationery

Clutch Kits

Storage & Transfer Alternators

Inverters Starter Motors Window Regulators Wiper Motors Switches & Sensors ABS Sensors Air Flow Meters Air Mass Meters Column Switches Lambda Sensors Oil Pressure Switches Parking Sensors Pressure Regulators Radiator Fan Switches Reversing Sensors Solenoids Temperature Switches

Engine & Fuel Bottom End Bearings Con Rods Core Plugs Gaskets Oil Pumps Oil Seals Piston Rings Pistons & Liners

Top End Cam Followers Cam Gears Cam Kits Cam Shafts Cylinder Heads Gaskets Head Bolts Head Set & Bolt Kits Lifters Oil Pipes Pre Combustion Chambers

Steering & Suspension Steering Manual Steering Racks Power Steering Pumps Power Steering Racks Steering Boxes Steering Couplings Steering Rack Gaiters Tie Rod Assemblies Track Rod Ends

Rocker Shafts

Dual Mass Flywheels Flywheels Pilot Bearings Speedometer Cables Drivetrain Bearing Hub Units Constant Velocity Boots Constant Velocity Joints Drive Shaft Flexible Couplings Prop Shaft Centre Bearings Universal Joints Wheel Bearing Kits

Filtration

Suspension Ball Joints Bushes Coil Springs Control Arms Engine Mountings Leaf Springs Lever Arms & Suspension Struts Link Arms Radius Arms Shock Absorbers Shock Absorber Adaptor & Protection Kits Sports Kits Stabilisers Suspension Kits Suspension Spheres Tailgate & Bonnet Struts Top Mounts Wishbones

Filtration Air Filters

Tools

ACCESSORIES Cleaning Products

Tools Belt Length Finders Brake Tools

Polish

Seat Inserts Tappets & Trust Pads Valve Guides Valve Springs Valves

Exhaust Exhaust Parts Catalytic Converters Catalytic Converter Fitting Kits Diesel Particulate Filters Exhaust Fittings Exhaust Pipes Exhaust Universal Parts Front Pipes Inter-Pipe Silencers

Engine Timing Flexible Couplings Idlers & Pulleys Oil Seals Overrunning Alternator Pulleys Tensioners Tensioner Kits Timing Belts

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CARM)

Rear Silencers

Cabin Air Filters Fuel Filters Oil Filters

TRAVEL & LEISURE ACCESSORIES Bicycle Carriers Bicycle Accessories Domestic Batteries Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Funnels & Measuring Jugs Petrol & Diesel Cans Roof Boxes Roof Racks Tow Bar Fitting Kits Tow Bars Trailer & Towing Accessories

VALETING

Valeting Products

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Designed for cars 10 years and older, the Valeo Classic radiator range offers a cost-effective alternative to original equipment parts, with the reassurance of being supplied by an OE radiator manufacturer.

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Manufactured to Valeo’s high technical specification and quality assurance standards, the Classic range enables motor factors to offer customers who regularly repair older vehicles quality thermal products at an affordable price.

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