On Route Magazine FEBRUARY 2016

FEB’16

LED AUTOLAMPS New lighting catalogues from LED Autolamps

GATES DAF goes the Gates way with heavy duty quality

CORTECO Corteco oil seals pack strong punch for garages

TRW Safety & Performance - it’s all in the pads

MAHLE Victor Reinz - Brought to you by Mahle

TTC 40 Years of servicing you

and much more inside!

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ISSUE 09

CONTENTS The complete line-up for this issue of On Route

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05 INDUSTRY NEWS Next generation testing transition rollout for 2016

09 TRUCKTEC CLUTCH New clutch range from TruckTEC

12 LED AUTOLAMPS New lighting catalogues from LED Autolamps

14 GATES DAF goes the Gates way with heavy duty quality

16 CORTECO Corteco oil seals pack strong punch for garages

07

10

MANN-FILTER A MANN-FILTER makeover for all vehicle lovers!

20 HELLA

BORG & BECK Borg & Beck breaks new ground

BEHR HELLA - A decade of joint venture progress

22 G-TRUCK GROUPAUTO, and G-Truck distribution operation

31 MANBAT What might be round the corner?

32 BTN TURBO BTN Warranty claims thoroughly investigated

34 TRW Safety & Performance - it’s all in the pads

37 PLATINUM BATTERIES CV & PSV Batteries - New demands

24

TRUCKTEC AIR SPRINGS Leading the way on own brand Air Springs

26

G-TRUCK DISTRIBUTOR DPF Filter Cleaning from David Huggett’s

38 MAHLE Victor Reinz - Brought to you by Mahle

43 TTC 40 Years of servicing you

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Did you know...

...Valeo provides the Aftermarket with one of the largest and most complete product and service offerings.

Did you know ... Valeo covers braking systems, lighting systems, thermal systems, A/C systems, transmission systems, electrical systems, security systems and wiper systems.

Did you know ... Valeo’s range consists of over 1000 part numbers covering trucks, coaches, buses, agricultural vehicles and LCVs.

Did you know ... Valeo products are available for the most popular vehicle manufacturers in the UK including Mercedes, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, MAN and Renault.

Did you know ... Valeo will be exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Vehicle show at the NEC, Birmingham from 26-28 April.

Visit us on Stand No. 4F55 to see our extensive range.

Valeo, your commercial vehicle multi-specialist www.valeoservice.co.uk

Next Generation Testing transition rollout for 2016

In geographic locations where Next

during specific time bands, 24 hours a

present any vehicle for our examiner to

Generation Testing (NGT) has yet to be

day, 7 days a week. Exceptions to this

test. This will allow you to manage your

released, ATFs will be managed locally

will be Christmas Day, Boxing Day and

test lane efficiently and effectively and

by custodian Station Managers.

New Years Day.

your customers appropriately.

We’ll be accelerating the rollout of NGT

ATFs should make sure that DVSA staff

All scheduling will be undertaken

staff, to provide an early opportunity

are fully utilised for any booked and

through the Swansea-based scheduling

for DVSA to offer a flexible, versatile

requested testing period. NBMs will

team. Any amendments or additional

service to ATFs. Early indications

monitor the utilisation of our staff and

time will have to be requested from

suggest that we will have all areas

advise and guide ATFs on effective

the scheduling team. Testing network

staffed under NGT terms and conditions

utilisation and test lane loading as

managers, or the examiners themselves,

by summer 2016.

necessary.

won’t have the jurisdiction to make these

amendments

because

the

Flexible testing times structured around your needs

Present any vehicle during your testing period

scheduling team time-manage the

Once ATFs have signed up to the NGT

You don’t need to give our examiners

ATF sites.

2015 contract, they’ll be able to request

a daily work programme, as we’ll aim

vehicle testing via the scheduling team

to offer a testing period where you can

vehicle standards assessors’ allocation to

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For all vehicle lovers.

The actual conversion of vehicles may differ from those illustrated.

The big MANN-FILTER conversion campaign at we-love-machines.com

Join de Mars and n va Lina nversion.

Jo Scholz for the co

Vote now and win at we-love-machines.com Four unbelievable vehicles. Only one of them will become a reality. You decide which. Vote for your favourite and win fantastic prizes at we-love-machines.com! MANN-FILTER – the right choice for those who love vehicles.

MANN-FILTER – Perfect parts. Perfect service. www.mann-filter.com

A MANN-FILTER makeover for all vehicle lovers!

At the end of the voting, the most popular machine will be sourced and put into the experienced hands of TV presenter

and

automotive

mechatronics technician Lina van de Mars and automotive expert Jo Scholz at Jo’s KFZ Service in Berlin, to begin the conversion process.

"For all vehicle lovers" - is a MANN-FILTER campaign in which participants

"Lina and Jo are enthusiastic about

will decide whether a tractor, a bus, a

everything on four wheels and are

Incentives to participate in the

wheel loader or a truck will receive a

therefore perfectly suited to our new

campaign voting include 20 trips to

unique makeover.

campaign, which is aimed at everyone

Berlin for the campaign finale in June

who loves machines," says Jörg Engels,

2016 and 20 Bose® SoundLink®

A vehicle of the chosen type will be

MANN+HUMMEL's

Director

Bluetooth® Speaker III.

professionally converted at the end of

Management

the

the

aftermarket.

Europe-wide

campaign. The

in

Brand

automotive For full details on the campaign visit www.we-love-machines.com

machine will then be auctioned for a The conversion of the vehicle and the

good cause.

progress of the campaign can be Between January 11th and February

followed and commented on by

21st 2016, UK participants can vote for

participants and interested parties via

their favourite among the four

MANN-FILTER on social network sites

available vehicle types, on the website

facebook.com/mannfilter

www.we-love-machines.com.

youtube.com/user/MANNFILTERde.

or

The big MANN-FILTER conversion campaign at we-love-machines.com

?

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Commercial Vehicle Clutch Kits

Available only from your G-Truck distributor • No Surcharge • 2 year/200,000 mile warranty • Quality you can rely on • Manufactured to OE specifications

The choice for CV Clutch

New Clutch Range From TruckTEC Exclusively available from G-Truck Distributors TruckTEC now offers an exclusive range of CV aftermarket clutches, developed specifically for GROUPAUTO G-Truck members by a major UK based manufacturer. This comprehensive range of LCV and CV clutch components includes: > Over 200 CV part numbers

> No surcharge for hassle free handling and processing

> Sizes from 229mm to 420mm

> Covers Japanese and European applications

> 2 year/ 200,000 mile warranty

> Range includes push, pull, twin plate and hydraulic bearing type clutches.

Every unit is manufactured to exacting

all aspects of the operation from R&D

pressures that are present in today fast

OE levels of quality and specifications

to warranties and testing. All new

moving

and follow the strict system specifica-

additions to the range also have to

environment. Their mission statement

tions set out in the ISO9001 Quality

undertake these stringent approval

is clear “The group’s aim is to use its

Standard. These standards ensure that

procedures to guarantee consistency

expertise to supply customers with

the TruckTEC range is manufactured to

of product. The supplier has in fact

value-added

the same Level 3 requirements used by

been supplying clutches and clutch

ensuring the offer provides additional

all first tier automotive suppliers.

components for over 30 years' and their

value to the customer’s business, there-

Additional product tests are carried

core business lies overseas, supplying

fore remaining the customer’s supplier

out in-house with specialist test

clutches and clutch components to the

of choice.” They understand the need to

machinery for bearing load, pressure

automotive aftermarkets in North and

supply a quality component against

plate lift, bearing travel, clamp load

South America, Africa, Australasia, and

strict commercial constraints, and have

and drive plate run-out testing; to

across Europe, with around 80,000

specially adapted their own business

further ensure the integrity of our

components

operations to be able to offer GROU-

products.

month.

being

shipped

each

commercial

components

engineered

products;

PAUTO a complete range of clutch solutions from a single supplier.

GROUPAUTO’s clutch supplier have

The clutch supplier excels in delivering

comprehensive testing facilities in

the highest level of service to GROU-

their UK based engineering and

PAUTO, does so in a highly professional

testing facilities site in the Midlands,

manner, and can supply and react

with dedicated personnel looking after

rapidly to counter the commercial

Contact your local G-Truck distributor for more information and stock. Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor to find your local part distributor.

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BORG & BECK

BREAKS NEW GROUND During its illustrious 100-year plus history, the Borg &Beck

In addition, the CV range has been designed to

brand, which is a byword for engineering excellence and

incorporate a number of key features that will benefit

renowned for its original equipment (OE) pedigree, has

both GROUPAUTO members and the technicians they

been a prominent OE supplier to many CV manufacturers,

supply to. These include the fact that they are new and not

so its return to the heavy duty sector, is a logical

remanufactured components, which are manufactured to

development.

match or exceed OE specification, and Borg & Beck’s headquarters and distribution centre operates under

As would be expected from such a respected supplier, the

stringent quality control and inspection procedures that

Borg & Beck CV range, which initially consists of Clutch,

ensures the products are fully aftermarket compliant.

Steering, Braking and Rotating components, adheres to the company’s universal principles of offering premium

Another benefit is the packaging, which is strong and

quality replacement components, with the depth of range

robust, so ensures that workshops will receive the

and product availability the trade requires, backed up

components in first class condition and is consistent in its

with excellent customer service.

design and presentation, which demonstrates an attention to detail that is important to members with an eye on their marketing, as well as the quality of the components they supply.

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These clearly branded CV Drums provide factors and workshops with the assurance of premium quality and instant recognition, which why they too come with a 12-month warranty against any manufacturing defects.

CV Steering Components Steering & Suspension is a core product group for FLG, in fact under its First Line brand, it is the UK’s leading aftermarket supplier for passenger cars and light

CV Clutch Programme

commercial vehicles. The Borg & Beck CV Steering range

To emphasise its total commitment to quality, Borg & Beck

builds on these firm foundations to provide the CV

and Eaton, one of the world’s most recognised medium and

sector with a 380 reference-strong solution for all

heavy-duty clutch suppliers, have agreed a strategic

popular drag links, tie rods, torque rods, stabiliser links,

partnership that underpins the entire Borg & Beck CV Clutch

V-stays and associated tie rod ends (ball joints), the

programme.

majority of which are E-coat painted to ensure excellent corrosion resistance for up to 10 years.

Eaton’s unsurpassed reputation for product reliability, durability and performance has now been combined with

All of these components are manufactured to exacting

the product development and warranty management

OE specifications at production facilities that operate

capabilities of the Borg & Beck in-house clutch testing and

under ISO TS16949, as well as ISO9001:2000 standards,

research facility, to provide an OE engineered clutch solution

and for added traceability, Borg & Beck branding

for the CV aftermarket.

features on all end caps.

The initial range consists of 52 part numbers, covering

CV Rotating Electrics

430mm diameter applications, with 395mm and 362mm

These new, outright purchase CV Starters and Alterna-

diameter additions coming soon. This consolidated offering

tors are manufactured to OE specification and are fully

maximises coverage and investment and comes with a

product tested to provide a range that comes without

24-month,

the inconvenience of having to exchange core or the

unlimited

mileage

warranty

against

any

manufacturing defects.

cost of having to pay a surcharge.

CV Brake Drums

The initial range of 60 references covers the majority of

As one of the UK’s fastest growing aftermarket braking

popular applications and comes with a 24-month,

suppliers, Borg & Beck knows a thing or two about the

unlimited mileage warranty against manufacturing

subject, which is why its range of CV Brake Drums demand to

defects.

be taken seriously.

Manufactured in Europe to exacting OE specifications that

For more information about the Bor CV range,

match all the original item’s weights and dimensions, the

contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit

range of more than 110 references covers all popular truck,

www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

trailer, bus and coach applications.

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New Lighting Catalogues from LED Autolamps LED Autolamps have released a series of new catalogues for 2016, in support of their huge range of commercial vehicle lighting.

With one of the most comprehensive choices of LED vehicle lighting in Europe, the LED Autolamps product range provides complete lighting solutions, including; rear lamps, marker lamps, interior lighting, work lamps, warning lamps and harness systems – fully catering for all types of commercial

The launch of the specialist Interior Lamps catalogue

and heavy-duty vehicles.

introduces a brand new aluminium strip lamps series; totalling fifteen part numbers, ranging from 260mm to

A big expansion of all areas of their product range

770mm, and available in three different colour variants.

has seen this year’s catalogue release split into three

These interior strips feature an optional touch sensitive

separate brochures; Rear Lamps & Marker Lamps,

on/off button, highly durable aluminium housings and

Interior Lighting and Work Lamps. Designed to give

effective light outputs of up to 800 lumens.

improved category distinction and create a clear and simple means of finding the lamps you need for

For more information on any of the LED Autolamps exclusive

each specific application.

product ranges, or to request a new catalogue, please contact your local G-Truck distributor.

The new Rear Lamps & Marker Lamps catalogue

www.gtruck.co.uk/distributors

introduces a number of brand new and exclusive lamp releases - including the 280 and 460 series rear lamps; suitable for a wide range of vehicle and trailer applications, these lamps are available in single modules or combination units. Featuring 12/24V versatility and an extended warranty of 5 years, these lamps are designed and manufactured to LED Autolamps’ strict quality standards, and are available through no other supplier.

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You are on the right road

Japanese ingenuity?

German solidity?

Swiss precision? no need to look further Lumag is the right reliable road to success.

www.lumagltd.co.uk

DAF goes the Gates way with heavy duty quality

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With fleet engineers increasingly looking to the

truck/bus manufacturer and cross referenced according

aftermarket

and

to OE part numbers, which guarantees precise product

maintenance costs, it’s the suppliers with an OE pedigree

identification and ease of part selection by their local

that are the ones taking the lead in sales of replacement

parts distributor.

to

help

control

their

service

parts.

The Gates catalogue gives detailed product information Gates, already a preferred supplier for most of Europe’s

on Gates Extra Service belts, tensioners, idlers and kits. For

major heavy duty vehicle manufacturers, has recently

convenience, the most common makes/models are

become the OE choice for Auxiliary Belt Drive Systems on

clearly indicated. Installer support is provided through

a range of DAF trucks. The superior performance and

the

longer operational lifetimes of Gates parts were among

(www.GatesTechZone.com). Installers find that regular

the reasons specified for the switch from the original

consultation helps to ensure a first time fit on trucks and

brand in each particular case.

buses, increases efficiency and keeps downtime to a

online

technical

tool,

Gates

TechZone

minimum - eliminating the need for unnecessary CV distributors will be pleased to note that DriveAlign

rectification work.

Tensioners and Micro-V Belts are already available in kits as replacement parts for these DAF applications, which

Distributors are experiencing the benefits, too, in terms of

includes models in the DAF XF 105 (nine) XF 95 (two) and

increased satisfaction amongst customers and less time

CF 85 (ten) range. This switch by DAF supports a

lost on administration.

developing

trend

among

the

leading

vehicle

manufacturers and is a clear demonstration to workshop

For the record, Gates Heavy Duty Kits are available for

managers that Gates products are the parts that they can

with a range of engine codes for DAF XF 105 models (410,

trust in order to protect their investments.

460, 510), DAF XF 95 (560) and CF 85 (360, 410, 460 and 510).

Installers who prefer to work with OE part numbers rather than applications will find that the latest Gates Heavy

For stock & pricing contact your local G-TRUCK

Duty Catalogue satisfies that desire. It includes a

Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

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CORTECO OIL SEALS PACK STRONG PUNCH FOR GARAGE BUSINESS A new approach to CV oil seal distribution by Corteco

Corteco, the automotive aftermarket distribution arm of

means that commercial vehicle workshops could soon

Freudenberg, is on one hand one of the world’s largest

be making fewer orders from dealerships, while

manufacturers of sealing solutions for OE fit, while on

continuing to have access to the same OE quality oil

the other, it is a supplier with a reputation for

seals for their truck and trailer fleets.

developing innovative OE sealing solutions for truck and trailer manufacturers.

It’s a change that offers fleet engineers significant savings in maintenance costs across a wide range of

For example, heavy duty vehicles that operate in

vehicle applications and is one that also provides a new

quarries operate around the clock are continually

revenue stream for G-Logix customers at healthy

exposed to much greater amounts of dust, moisture and

margins.

general physical debris than are any vehicles that use the roads. So, when OE manufacturers were looking for

Sales and marketing manager Steve Jarnet explains that

a sealing solution that could continue to ensure vehicle

Corteco’s OE connections plus the market intelligence

reliability over the long term, cope with the

supplied by its sister companies throughout Europe has

circumferential speeds involved and provide greater

allowed development of a substantial database,

resistance to conditions that generate heavy soiling and

highlighting the oil seals most likely to require

contamination, Freudenberg engineers responded by

replacement throughout the European truck and trailer

developing the K7 Sealing System.

parc.

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The K7 Sealing System is a self-contained wheel hub seal that’s supplied in cassette form. It has since been widely adapted for use in commercial vehicles and bus fleets.

The K7 Sealing System incorporates labyrinth seal protection, which helps prevent seal contamination that could otherwise compromise performance and affect vehicle reliability.

Now Corteco has used the strength of its product innovation programmes and its OE pedigree to develop an extensive range of OE quality replacement wheel hub seals.

The most popular wheel hub seal applications are now

Source the Corteco wheel hub sealing solution from

available

of

G-Logix. They are a perfect fit for customers with mixed

Freudenberg OE quality know-how, but do so at

fleets to maintain and one OE quality standard to

aftermarket prices.

deliver.

through

G-Logix. Take

advantage

For stock & pricing contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

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Trust Corteco the expert in

SEALING FOR TRUCKS CSWS® Composite seals with integrated sensor.

Advantages: Evolution of the C-SEAL Integrated encoder and sensor to communicate with electronic devices

C-SEALS® &RPSRVLWH VHDOV ZLWK LQWHJUDWHG ÁDQJH Advantages: Easy and precise mounting to avoid axial misalignment

RWDS® Seal with integrated sensor.

Advantages: More compact than CSWS Lightweight design Easy and precise mounting

ESS® Energy Saving Seal Combines PTFE design with FKM (Viton) compound, improving performance and OHDGLQJ WR D VLJQLÀFDQW IULFWLRQ UHGXFWLRQ Advantages: Reduction in fuel and oil consumption, as well as CO2 emissions ,PSURYHG G\QDPLF VHDOLQJ HIÀFLency (visco pump principle)

CASCO® Seal with ESS technology integrated into a cassette. CASCO seals generate less friction thanks to the advanced “axial” sealing lip design. Advantages: Greater control of CO2 - Lower emission levels Longer lasting, despite extreme working conditions

GAS-LIP® Valve stem seal with gas-lip technology to reduce the "blow-by-effect".

Advantages: Optimization of oil consumption 6LJQLÀFDQW UHGXFWLRQ LQ H[KDXVW JDV emissions

BEHR HELLA SERVICE A DECADE OF JOINT VENTURE PROGRESS Behr Hella Service is celebrating a successful decade of a joint venture partnership which brought together the OE expertise of Behr, vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling parts, and

HELLA’s

organisation,

worldwide creating

a

sales vibrant

partnership that has expanded and extended its global reach. In the UK, over the past three years, the company has more than doubled its sales turnover.

The Behr Hella Service joint venture product range now encompasses over 7,000

separate

parts,

for

vehicle

air-conditioning and engine cooling with the company becoming the partner of choice for the independent automotive aftermarket globally. The products

are

ideally

suited

for

passenger cars, commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles and also agricultural and construction vehicles.

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“We are a genuine one-stop shop for the independent

car market across Western Europe as well as establishing

aftermarket”, said Head of Business Development – Behr

itself around the globe in Asia Pacific, North and South

Hella Service, Steve Hudson at HELLA Limited. ”Our

America and South Africa.

success in doubling sales turnover is testament to having the right product, at the right time, at the right price and we will continue to expand our product portfolio. Our products are of OE quality and deliver an alternative range to customers.”

For more information about the products available from HELLA or Behr Hella Service visit hella.co.uk.

Class leading logistics delivering non-stop availability is

For stock & pricing contact your local G-TRUCK

complimented by attractive sales support and practical

Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

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GROUPAUTO, and the G-Truck distribution operation.

The G-Truck brand is going from strength to strength in the CV parts market. What is G-Truck all about, how does it help CV workshops and how can it help commercial vehicle fleets and owner drivers?

Top Truck CV workshops. This makes our network an ideal source of parts and service right across the country ideal for fleet operators who could benefit providing

from an

national

contracts

‘aftermarket

OE

equivalent’ - an alternative parts source but offering the same quality as the OE manufacturers. In fact Top Truck

“We have around 100 G-Truck CV parts

UK is part of our European workshops

distributors around the UK and they

programme which has over 500

supply parts to our national network of

members.

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There is also the added bonus of

“A G-Truck distributor can supply parts

buying quality parts for different

for all makes of commercial vehicles so

makes of CV’s all from one source

if a customer has a mixed fleet it makes

“First and foremost we insist that

rather than having to shop around. A

life easier to get all the parts needed

GROUPAUTO distributors supply OE

vehicle main dealer for example, may

from one outlet. Not only that, but

quality CV parts and accessories. The

know little if anything about trailer

G-Truck will have the expertise to

reason being is that we believe that CV

parts whereas a GROUPAUTO member

supply for trailers as well as trucks. So if

operators should have peace of mind

will – everything from trailer brake

you need brake shoes, brake chambers

when it comes to product reliability

chambers, slack adjusters, brake shoes

and slack adjusters for a trailer or a

and vehicle safety. We firmly believe

and susies right through to reflectors

lightbar, directional LEDs and beacons

that all parts supplied through G-Truck

and

for a tractor unit, you can get them all

should be of equivalent quality to O.E.

distributors

manufactured versions. There are

warranty packages. Don’t forget, we

several reasons for this. Although our

have nationwide coverage too, so

parts are very competitively priced we

there will always be a GROUPAUTO

might not always be the cheapest, but

distributor nearby.”

Why O.E. quality parts, what about cheaper options?

lighting

requirements.

also

offer

Our

excellent

service life possible and to be reliable,

Does GROUPAUTO have its own brand of products?

“Yes, we are actively developing our

we expect parts supplied through G-Truck to provide the very best

from one place.”

own brands - for example we have What about the smaller fleets and owner operators?

recently

introduced

our TruckTEC

brand of air springs manufactured for

helping to avoid VOR situations and

These groups are a very important and

us by Tiptopol who have twenty years’

helping to maintain a vehicle in its

a large part of our customer base. They

experience of air spring production.

safest operating condition.”

can often run slightly older vehicles,

We worked with them to develop the

say three years old or more and

range and to ensure only the best

therefore

additional

quality springs are supplied. The range

maintenance compared to newer

currently covers 400 popular makes,

vehicles. Supplying these operators

including Volvo, Scania, MAN, and BPW

“Yes, that’s one of our big advantages.

with OE quality parts and warranties to

to name just a few.”

Unlike

suit is a bonus.”

Do GROUPAUTO distributors cater for mixed fleets and trailers?

most

main

dealers

a

may

require

GROUPAUTO distributor can provide

For more information visit www.gtruck.co.uk

parts and advice for trailers as well as

Why choose a G-Truck

tractor units, drawbar units and rigids.

distributor over a dealer?

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LEADING THE WAY ON OWN BRAND AIR SPRINGS Tiptopol is one of the leading European manufacturers of pneumatic suspension components for truck and bus. Their twenty years’ experience in air spring production, supported by excellent

results

in

international

endurance tests, has allowed them to create a family of air springs which meet the highest European standards.

Components which now form part of the international product range from GROUPAUTO

as

part

of

their

components Brand - TruckTEC. All

TruckTEC

products

are

characterised by increased durability and endurance, due to the use of specially

modified

materials

and

manufacturing processes, all delivered by leading European manufacturers.

The results of tests on the TruckTEC range

of

pneumatic

suspension

solutions, performed in the company’s laboratories, confirm the excellent properties of these offerings. Ongoing research proves that TruckTEC air springs

meet

specifications

all and

technical performance

requirements, even after 7,000,000 cycles.

Tiptopol’s

advanced

research

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> > > > > > >

public transport depots and private

robustness of all of their component

transport companies across Europe.

parts, all of which is designed to

Regular inspection of production

deliver;

processes, constant re-qualification of

> Very high strength systems with

products, and acceptance testing on

excellent resistance to wear

all raw materials and components,

> Very good operating characteristics

assure the best quality results in the

across a wide temperature range

market. All new component design

> High resistance to other external

work is based on the APQP system

factors (including ozone, salt, and

supported by the ISO TS 16949:2009.

sunlight) > Very long-life - Failure free in

Matched OE Quality Air Springs Free fitting kit

Every single TruckTEC air spring

3 Year Guarantee

leaving the production department

More than 400 References

undergoes a full pressure test, with any

Over 25 years experience

faulty product being rejected and

Neoprene technology

normal use > Excellent resistivity and flexibility with full gas-tight performance

scrapped. Moreover, randomly chosen

The TruckTEC

air

destruction

includes more than 400 of the most

testing, which enables the engineers

popular references on the market –

and fibre composites used as part of

to ensure the components easily meet

including Volvo, Scania, BPW, Freight-

the TruckTEC pneumatic systems.

all performance demands. This process

liner, SAF, RVI, MAN and many others.

Detailed analysis is also conducted at

ensures

Air

TruckTEC Air Springs are exclusively

the plant of all metal and plastic

suspension components are fully up to

available from your local G-Truck

components which form part of the

specification, fully tested, and 100%

Distributor. To find your local distribu-

final

reliable.

tor visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distribu-

100% pressure control

assembly,

which

is

also

springs

undergo

that

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exhaustively tested. The high demand for strength in the rubber components

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very high level technical support. This is based on their detailed knowledge of all components, derived from both

TruckTEC air springs are supplied for

production and from pre and post

use in both truck and bus suspensions

testing, both in the labs and in

and are characterised by the very high

working client vehicles deployed in

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Does your vehicle comply with Low Emission Zone standards?

The Low Emission Zone

How does it operate?

(LEZ)

of

There are no barriers or

information

and

toll booths within the LEZ.

Driver

operates 24 hours a day,

Instead, cameras will read

Licensing Agency (DVLA),

tells

every day of the year. It

your number plate as you

the Driver and Vehicles

whether

was introduced in 2008 to

drive within the LEZ and

Standards Agency (DVSA -

meets the LEZ emissions

encourage

check

formerly VOSA), generic

standards, is exempt, is

vehicle

data

registered for a discount,

covers

Greater

polluting

most

London

the

most

heavy

diesel

it

database

against of

our

registered

from

and

weight

the

Vehicle

operators

who

have

registered with us. This us

automatically your

vehicle

vehicles driving in the

vehicles. This database is

typical of the make and

or if you've already paid

Capital to become cleaner.

compiled

model, and drivers and

the daily charge.

using

DPF comes clean with David Huggett Motor Factors

All filter installations must be serviced at reasonable intervals and service levels vary, but once or twice annually are expected or whenever indicated by a vehicles exhaust monitoring system. Our in-house DPF Filter Cleaning service for all sizes of filters uses the latest FSX American DPF Pneumatic Bi directional air scanning technology that cleans all sizes of DPF from both ends simultaneously.

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Using

cutting

edge

Diesel Particulate Filter to

To obtain the best life for your DPF check the following;

nearly

1. Is the warning light illuminated?

technology,

we

can

restore and maintain your new

condition.

With a quick turnaround

2. Does the driver check the warning light?

of 24hrs or SAMEDAY if

3. Is there a loss of power?

collected early morning.

4. Is there excessive fuel consumption?

This enables a Diesel

5. Can you see ‘dirty smoke’ from your

Particulate Filter to be cleaned and kilned whilst a

vehicle

is

exhaust tailpipe?

6. Is there a ‘back pressure’ build up?

being

serviced. We will collect

If any of the above problems occur, your

your DPF filter within a 50 mile radius or you

filter definitely requires cleaning – all

can send your filter to us by courier for the rest

filters have a finite life – let us extend the

of Uk. We will deliver your back in nearly new

filter life and save you money.

condition and guarantee the job will be completed more thoroughly, professionally, efficiently and quicker than any other company offering this service in the South East

There is a complete audit trail from collection

of England.

of the filter to delivering the same filter back to you. If we find your DPF can not be

We have the full range of diagnostic fault

refurbished, as a main distributor of Dinex

finding equipment to analyse any problems

Limited emission exhausts and DPF filters we

with DPF. We test your filter for back pressure

can offer you a quote on a replacement.

both before and after cleaning. The pressure cleaned filter is then regenerated in a kiln at 600ºC for 2 hours with a total time in the kiln of 6 hours. We then take it from the kiln and

Call today for more information

pressure clean the filter again.

or to receive a quotation call 01992 762519.

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Peace of mind this far from home comes naturally with Gates heavy duty systems.

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By using six large damping springs (instead of eight small ones) plus a first stage damping device, our latest commercial vehicle clutch discs are designed to absorb more torsional vibration than ever before, increasing drive and comfort whilst improving economy and emissions.

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What might be round the corner?

Although workshops that deal with

Modern batteries such as the Lucas

the service and repair of passenger

and

cars will be becoming more familiar

designed with a high cyclic capacity

with micro hybrid vehicles (those

and are therefore ideal for the

fitted with a stop-start system), to

demands

of

date the technology has not really

vehicles

with

been relevant in the heavy duty

requirements, as well as for those that

sector.

feature a stop-start engine, like the

Numax

Supreme

high

CV

are

performance

large

power

new Cummins unit.

Granted, some light commercial vehicles (LCV), such as the Mercedes

High output capacity and cyclic

Sprinter and the Ford’s Transit

performance

ECOnetic, incorporate a stop-start

through the design of the lead plates

system, but beyond these and

and their number. The Lucas and

similar LCV examples, the typical CV

Numax Supreme CV features multiple

workshop has had little exposure to

plates that have been punched out of

For stock & pricing contact your

the technology. However, with the

solid lead sheet to provide the most

local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit

launch of Cummins’ new stop-start

efficient method of power transfer, to

www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

system for its ISB engines, things

allow workshops to fit these batteries

could be about to change.

with confidence.

are

linked,

both For further details of the products in its range or for general battery advice, visit www.manbat.co.uk.

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BTN warranty claims thoroughly investigated BTN Turbo only supplies turbos that are 100% OE, so you can be confident they’ll perform correctly and work reliably. Every turbo

supplied

by

BTN,

new

or

remanufactured, is 100% OE – your assurance

of

reliable,

on-spec

performance.

That’s backed by a two-year guarantee against manufacturing defects, plus BTN’s No Quibble guarantee for diesel heavy

The majority of failures are oil-related, and

commercials. If a unit supplied by BTN fails

diagnosis usually requires BTN’s specialist

for whatever reason within 12 months of

test equipment. They take photos to show

purchase, they’ll replace it free of charge –

how the parts are damaged, and their

no arguments.

report explains the cause – typically oil contamination, starvation or leaks.

So when they receive a warranty claim, how does BTN resolve it? To ensure the

When external issues such as oil problems

process is scrupulously fair and accurate,

caused the failure, their report will help

they start by checking the part number, to

you find the fault, so you can rectify it

ensure it’s a BTN-supplied turbo and not a

before fitting another turbo.

counterfeit unit. Sometimes the fault is obvious, such as damaged turbine blades

To make sure you benefit from this

and vanes. With the blades rotating at up

award-winning standard of service, make

to 360,000 rpm, even a tiny part sucked

sure you order a turbo supplied by BTN

into the turbo can cause terminal damage.

Turbo.

www.btnturbo.com. For stock & pricing contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

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QUALITY COUNTS

Safety and performance – it’s all in the pads

fade caused by the overheating of brake components, and are able to recover quickly from immersion (wet brakes are less effective). Unlike a drum brake, the disc brake has no self-servo effect and the braking force is always proportional to the pressure placed on the braking pedal or lever.

Due to the very nature of commercial vehicles, as well as the weight they carry, they demand a greater braking performance and the disc brake system fits the bill. And last but certainly not least is the fact that vehicles using this combination can utilise pioneering anti lock braking technology.

Disc-style brakes began in England in the1890’s with the

The brake pads are designed for high friction with brake

first ever automobile disc brakes patented in Birmingham

pad material embedded in the disc in the process of

in 1902. It took another half century for this innovation to

bedding while wearing evenly. The pads work with a very

be widely adopted and another 80 years or so before the

thin layer of their own material and generate a

disc brake was fitted to a commercial vehicle, with Renault

uid friction boundary that creates the actual braking force.

introducing the first at OE level in c.1983. The product

So the quality and composition of the compound used is

followed into the aftermarket soon after.

pivotal.

This was a major breakthrough in the commercial vehicle

The higher the quality of the pad used, the less it should

world because it meant that for the first time there was an

have to be changed, therefore reducing downtime of the

alternative to the traditional drum and shoe braking

vehicle. And when it comes to brake pads, the most impor-

system – and this opened up a whole host of

tant part is the friction material that’s used, so it pays

opportunities for vehicle and parts manufacturers alike.

dividends to use a quality pad from a leading braking

semi-liq-

manufacturer, such as those from braking systems These brakes offer better stopping performance than

pioneer, TRW Automotive Aftermarket. The company has

comparable drum brakes, including resistance to brake

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research and development to finding the perfect mix for

by the independent authorities in the Netherlands (RDW).

its HCV friction material, exceeding the high quality

Results of tests show that performance of materials is of

expectations for commercial vehicles. All the HCV friction

matching OE quality.

materials are manufactured in house and are heavy metal free, based on the company’s environmental policy and

With a range of 70 brake pads and 28 corresponding warn-

already ahead of pending legislation. Moulds and backing

ing sensors providing 93 per cent European parc coverage,

plates are also internally processed and are adjusted to

the company is committed to introducing further

perfectly match the friction material.

references for new trucks and brake systems to the market.

Fading is the most critical characteristic for HCV friction

For stock & pricing contact your local G-TRUCK

material, so many of the tests focus on this area. The

Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

company subjects its pads to extensive testing evaluated

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Delivering Bosch CV Batteries

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passenger sits down. The charging of

Trojan dual purpose batteries are

supplied, or charged, with energy

one of these devices may not sound

recommended. They will last much

from an external source.

It then

much, but when there are over 50 of

longer and keep vehicle downtime to

stores the energy and supplies it on

these in use, combined with the

a bare minimum.

demand.

coaches’

other

equipment,

the

electrical drain on the vehicle’s If it is not charged with sufficient

batteries is significant.

energy, or the electrical demands exceed its capacity, then the battery

When the engine is running, the

will not perform adequately.

vehicle’s charging system takes care

This

could cause premature failure.

of these requirements.

The issue

comes when the vehicle is parked up, Many newer coaches and buses are

before or after a journey with

The Bosch EFB CV is a direct

highly passenger focused. They have

passengers on board.

In these

replacement for the 629 and 632 in

many

fitted,

circumstances, the engine will not be

the same box size. But some battery

similarly to the modern Commercial

running, so all the electrical drains

carrier modifications are required to

Vehicles, to maximise passenger

mentioned above are being supplied

fit the Trojan products, as they have

comfort during the journey. These

by the vehicle’s battery alone.

different physical sizes to the 629 and

electrical

devices

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632.

lights, fridges, microwaves, coffee

It is not simply having the best

machines, and many more.

possible Cold Cranking Amps or

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Most people own either mobile

Cyclic Capability which is more

commercial-vehicle

phones, tablets, iPads, iPods, laptops

important. Even the highest rated Ah

and many other modern electrical

product may suffer service failures

For stock & pricing contact your

devices. We all know how quickly

within 6-12 months, as it’s not

local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit

their charge runs out. These devices

specifically

www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

are charged wherever and whenever

manufactured for excessive Cycling.

designed

or

possible. Quite often there is a 3 pin mains plug by every coach seat which

For these high end applications,

tends to be in use as soon as a

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VICTOR REINZ

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replacement is usually associated

cylinder head bolts, which are a

products, but in terms of their

with the more expensive side of

prerequisite to replace if the cylinder

importance within the engine and

workshop repairs, so for both those

head is removed.

the fact that when they are replaced,

undertaking the work and the

it’s crucial that the job is done right,

operators footing the bill, it is

To ensure maximum engine perfor-

using a quality product is paramount.

particularly important that it’s done

mance and the longest possible

correctly and in the most efficient

service life, the correct cylinder head

In common with all the aftermarket

manner

refitting procedure must be followed

products in its portfolio, the Victor

GROUPAUTO G-Truck members can

and the manufacturers

Reinz gaskets and sealing products

really help their customers.

tightening, or torqueing, process

moving

of

its

very

and

nature,

this

is

where

that MAHLE Aftermarket supplies to

specified

strictly adhered to.

GROUPAUTO members, are of the

So in addition to supplying the high

very highest quality and provide

quality components they require,

Naturally,

technicians

original

members can also remind workshops

bringing NTR (new-to-range) Victor

equipment (OE) solution for all their

that an important element in the

Reinz additions into range on a

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process of gasket replacement is the

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thorough removal of all traces of the

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While members may generally not

gasket

and

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MAHLE

Aftermarket

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preparation for its replacement.

need to carry as much stock as they

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cylinder head bolts within the branch

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sealing surface for the new gasket.

MAHLE Aftermarket. Contact your local G-Truck Distributor.

Alongside its OE gaskets, oil seals,

www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.

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You need reliable parts As the heavyweight in safety, TRW Proequip is the brand to trust for OE matching quality HCV brake pads. Our brake pads are manufactured in-house using an optimised mineral-ceramic formula and an advanced scorching process, delivering optimal braking performance under the harshest of driving conditions. And with testing that includes a twelve-minute downhill alpine slope involving constant braking, it’s clear to see that no road is too tough for TRW Proequip brake pads.

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testing,

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and this still remains today with many

performing finished product, of equal

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referring to it as the ‘industry bible’.

quality to the Original Equipment

product availability. This heritage is

Edition 19, TTC’s 40th Anniversary

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something the team pride themselves

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