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INDUSTRY NEWS
Talking ‘bout a revolution - Truck Platooning
TRW
True Originals Campaign
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ISSUE 09
CONTENTS
View On Route Magazine on the go on your electronic divices by visiting www.gtruck.co.uk/onroute
The complete line-up for this issue of On Route
08 INDUSTRY NEWS
Talking ‘bout a revolution - Truck Platooning
14 TRW
True Originals Campaign
16 BORG & BECK
Adds CV Brake Discs & Water Pumps
28 MANN FILTERS
Tough performers - in OE Quality
10
GATES
20
Drive Systems, Hoses & Customer Testimonials
TRUCKTECPARTS.CO.UK
Quality range of parts from TruckTEC
31 VARTA
CV Technology
32 BTN TURBO
Commercial 100% OE
LUKE TAYLOR
34 DAYCO
LUKE TAYLOR
Quality comes as standard with Dayco
GTRUCK.CO.UK/RACING GTRUCK.CO.UK/RACING
37 WIX FILTERS
Innovator in filtration products
41 LUK 22
G-TRUCK RACING
G-Truck sponsor Rooster in the BTRC 2016
26
LED AUTOLAMPS
SmarTAC from LUK. Longevity through innovation
New LED lighting catalogues now released
43 BEHR HELLA
Extends it’s thermal programme
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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.
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Talking 窶話out a
revolution With apologies to Tracy Chapman ADAS technology will allow drivers to become Transport Managers as well, being on-line all the time they are not physically driving, contributing commercial value to the operator.
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The
European
Platooning
the car industry. It is now relatively
time they are not physically driving,
Challenge held in Rotterdam on
straightforward to enable a truck to
contributing commercial value to
April 6 was judged a big success by
automatically follow the truck ahead.
the operator. This is a laudable aim
truck manufacturers and politicians
The systems which will allow cars to
perhaps, though it is not clear what
alike. The event attracted convoys
self-park and even to go off and find
the drivers think of it. But it is clear that
of semi-autonomous, electronically
a parking space in a crowded car-
what lies behind Daimler’s suggestion
linked trucks from all six commercial
park, were easily modified to enable
is an attempt to bolster the apparent
vehicle
Association
a truck to stay in lane, to adjust its
commercial advantage of rolling
Européens
distance from the vehicle in front, to
out (and paying for) the technology
d’Automobiles (ACEA). Platoons were
stay within the traffic flow, and to stop
required to deliver this
sent to the port of Rotterdam from
very quickly indeed when necessary.
autonomous platooning capability;
various European cities by DAF Trucks,
But how do we make this workable,
because the financial benefits for
Daimler, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus,
usable and profitable in the real
operators are likely to be, at the very
Scania and Volvo Group.
world?
best, razor thin.
Speaking in Rotterdam on behalf
ADAS
of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle
Systems) is first and foremost aimed
that the European Truck Platooning
Board, DAF Trucks President Harrie
at safety, and so the default solution
Challenge had demonstrated how the
Schippers pointed out the challenge
is always to slow down or stop. Every
only barriers now standing in the way
had demonstrated how the only
motorway junction can create a
of platooning were not technical but
barriers now standing in the way of
situation where platoons will tend
all to do with disparities in legislation.
widespread adoption of platooning
to break-up, or slow to a crawl and
But he neglected to mention the
and its fuel efficiency and safety
thus be inefficient and impractical.
commercial issues - how much will it
benefits were not technical but all
The average distance between road
save, and how much will it cost?
to do with disparities in legislation
junctions in the UK is significantly less
between EU member states.
than 10 miles, so this kind of traffic
In a future where there are dedicated
flow issue is going to arise on a very
long distance truck lanes on our
regular basis.
motorways , and full tidal control of
des
Truck
members
of
Constructeurs
“Harmonisation is needed if we want
a
wide-scale
(Advanced
Driving
Assist
introduction
DAF’s
Harrie
Schippers
semi-
claimed
on and off access systems, and a full
of platooning,” he said. “More and
On an empty highway, at three o’clock
ITS system to police the whole thing,
more national governments in the
in the morning, on a long haul down
then platooning will probably have
EU, including the UK are preparing
one of our longer UK motorways,
its uses, on a few roads, even here in
to allow on-road tests of platoons
it might just be possible to travel
the UK. But just because the on-truck
of semi-autonomous trucks, and
a hundred miles in platoon, save a
technology is ready to be deployed
this is expected to help public
few percentage points in fuel, and
now, does not mean it makes sense to
understanding and acceptance. But
allow one or two drivers some down
do so: for businesses, for governments,
pan-European adoption of platoons is
time, though clearly not sleep time!
and even for the drivers.
needed to deliver substantial benefits,
(Whether unpiloted trucks will ever
not least in reductions in carbon
become acceptable is a question for a
Will ACEA’s dream ever become
dioxide emissions.”
very distant future). But where is the
reality?
commercial advantage?
version of it will, but not anytime
It is clear that the technology to
Yes,
undoubtedly
some
soon. GROUPAUTO agree that this
make trucks autonomous is already
Daimler argues that ADAS technology
is not a technology issue. It is about
with us, spun out of the investment
will allow drivers to become Transport
profit, resources, and commercial
in
Managers as well, being on-line all the
advantage - as it always is.
technology
development
for
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FACTS Magazine
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN DRIVE SYSTEMS CV parts distributors set to benefit
a truck broke down, it would be left
manufacturers of belts and tensioners -
from further investment by Gates
standing at the side of the road. Dealer
at aftermarket prices. Investment in the
maintenance contracts were more like
Gates Heavy Duty Micro-V Belt Kit range
A recent extension of the Gates Heavy
insurance contracts. Operators more or
is evidence that, when it comes to the
Duty Micro-V Belt Kit range for trucks and
less had to have them.”
most popular fleet vehicles, distributors
buses means that CV parts distributors
can supply workshops with a brand that
now have access to replacement parts
Increased
for Auxiliary Belt Drive Systems (ABDS)
those contracts no longer dominate.
covering 94% of the UK vehicle parc.
Fleet engineers are able to look more
vehicle
reliability
means
engineers trust, from stock and usually within the hour.”
closely at parts supply in order to
From
Regional Sales Manager Darren Spooner
improve margins. Gates is giving CV
perspective,
says opportunities in drive system
parts distributors the chance to take
way on drive systems. The website
maintenance are on the increase:
advantage.
GatesTechZone.com
a
preventive Gates
is
maintenance leading
the
provides
catalogue information as well as free programmes
He says: “They are already supplying
online technical support and access to
used to be driven by the fear that if
parts from one of the world’s largest OE
technical tips.
“Vehicle
maintenance
GATES MAKES TURBOCHARGED MOVE UP THE STRAIGHT Gates has responded to industry reports
replacement part far easier because the
maximum working pressure so the
about oil-soaked turbocharger hoses
hoses are catalogued by Gates according
initial range of 27 different references
that have subsequently failed and led
to OE reference numbers.
provides almost universal coverage for
to VOR situations, by extending its
Equipped
non-permeable
almost every truck and bus application
OE quality heavy duty truck and bus
FKM liner that contains the oil under
that requires a straight connecting hose
replacement hose portfolio.
extremely
replacement.
with
a
hostile
vehicle
engine
Gates
Silicone
“As the hose can be cut to suit the
were
Turbocharger Hoses are a fast solution in
required length, it is suitable for a wider
added to the Gates Extra Service range
either a VOR situation or as a preventive
range of applications, which translates
at the end of 2015. It’s a move that takes
maintenance measure.
into significant time savings for installers
environments, Silicone
Turbocharger
Hoses
the
turbocharger hoses out of the ‘OE dealer
as well as significant savings in cost over
replacement only’ bracket and makes
References vary according to internal
dealer prices,” says Gates Regional Sales
finding and installing the appropriate
diameter,
manager Darren Spooner.
external
diameter
and
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ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP OPENS GATES ON NEW REVENUE STREAM A new supply agreement between Gates
England up into Wales and across the
drive system designs among most of
and the Alliance Automotive Group
North West of England. Coverage is also
Europe’s major truck manufacturers and
has given operators and independent
provided from branches in Lincolnshire,
it has recently become the OE choice for
workshops across the UK opportunities
Essex and Norfolk.
Auxiliary Belt Drive Systems on a range
to exert greater control over their vehicle maintenance costs.
of DAF trucks. Superior performance Alan Brotherton, Operations Manager
and longer operational lifetimes were
Commercial
among the reasons specified for that
Vehicles
says,
the
The Alliance Automotive Group own
opportunity to add an OE brand and a
a number of CV parts distribution
new revenue stream at the same time
businesses. Gates is one of the world’s
is good for the individual branches,
A recent extension of the Gates
leading manufacturers of belts and
benefits the group as a whole and offers
Heavy Duty Micro-V Belt Kit range for
tensioners.
cost control advantages to customers:
trucks and buses means that CV parts
particular OE success.
distributors have access to replacement Five AAG subsidiaries across fifteen
“Historically, potential customers have
parts for Auxiliary Belt Drive Systems
branches have added Gates Heavy Duty
been sourcing these products as OE
(ABDS) covering 94% of the UK vehicle
Belt Kits, as well as the individual belts
replacement distress purchases through
parc.
and tensioners to their inventories.
the main dealer networks. That kind of
The branches involved are from Big
service doesn’t always come cheap. Our
Gates catalogues parts according to
Wheel Services; Frenco; HGV Truck &
branches will be able to supply the same
OE references, then by make/model,
Trailer Parts; Hydrair; Industrial Friction
OE quality from stock, within the hour
which greatly simplifies the component
Services.
at an aftermarket price. It won’t be a
identification and ordering processes.
difficult decision for customers to make.”
Stocks are now in place across all of the
It’s a move that gives cost saving benefits
AAG subsidiary branches and available
to fleets and independent workshops in
for sale with immediate effect.
a band that runs from the South West of
Gates is already a preferred supplier for
For more information about the Gates CV range, contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
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TRUCK & TRAILER COMPONENTS 1975 -- 2016 Over 40 Years of delivering service and quality
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TRW-Safety
Safety - No compromises HCV Brake Discs are the latest addition to the Proequip range; •
Manufactured to OE specification
•
ECE R90 approved
•
Edgemarked with a unique ECE R90 reference
•
Packaged in TRW Proequip’s robust boxes
All our parts meet the most demanding international automotive legislation, so you can be sure that everything you supply and fit will function safely, efficiently and consistently.
THE HEAVYWEIGHT IN SAFETY
TRUE ORIGINALS CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF LINKAGE & SUSPENSION LEADERSHIP TRW Aftermarket has announced that the next phase of its ‘True Originals’ multi-media campaign is now live. Focusing this time on its world leading Linkage & Suspension product programme, the campaign material conveys the brand’s 100 years plus experience as an Original Equipment (OE) supplier and how this is directly translated into the aftermarket offer. Using bespoke and focussed messaging; the campaign material is aimed at all levels of the European supply chain: distributors, garages and the end user. Continuing the theme of featuring a TRW ‘True Original’, this phase is brought to life by UK Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mike Bellaby, who is a committed competitive side car racer and pre-race vehicle scrutineer in his spare time. - 14 ISSUE 10 - MAY 2016
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Bahar Sabet, communications manager,
“We employ more than 4000 True
TRW Aftermarket, commented: “The
Original
campaign material is dynamic and fresh
product experts who are skilled at
and reinvigorates our key messages of
producing parts which work together
OE quality, in-depth testing, breadth and
in perfect harmony, giving the best
depth of range, and all round technical
possible protection to the passengers
expertise.
inside,” Bahar added.
“It not only reiterates our expert status
“Confidence in our offer is conveyed
with regards to safety solutions, but
throughout the material in the message
reminds the market that we offer the
that we test all TRW steering linkage
highest calibre of added value services
parts to international standards for
as well.”
performance and safety; and then we
designers,
engineers
and
test them to ours. As True Originals and With one of the simplest part number
with over 100 years’ OE experience, TRW
lists on the market, backed by fast
really does write the standards for safety
and comprehensive digital support,
and quality.”
components can be sourced quickly and easily via TRW’s online integrated
The campaign is live across: France;
catalogue or TRW App. In addition, by
Germany; Italy; Poland; Portugal; Russia;
using OE analysis to make sure there
Spain; Turkey and the UK.
are no significant differences between TRW steering linkage parts and OE equivalents, the parts can then be fitted
To watch Mike’s story, please go to: www.trwaftermarket.com/steeringlinkages
faster and more accurately.
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BORG & BECK
ADDS CV BRAKE DISCS & WATER PUMPS Premium Quality Disc & Drum Programme Borg & Beck, has been a reputable
To accompany the existing CV Drum
Discs has become a legal requirement.
worldwide brand in the automotive and
range, Borg & Beck has now introduced
Therefore, as a leader in the roll out of
commercial vehicle (CV) sector for more
Brake Discs into its comprehensive CV
the approval process, all Borg & Beck
than 100 years. Due to its engineering
programme, which, in keeping with the
Brake Discs are supplied with ECE R90
history, knowledge and expertise, Borg
company’s strict brand values, provide
approval where applicable.
& Beck has always been associated with
technicians and operators with premium
to ensure complete customer peace-
OE quality products, which means it’s a
quality replacement components that
of-mind and provide full product
brand that can be truly depended upon.
deliver when it comes to safety and
traceability and quality control, all are
performance.
also fully marked with the part number,
Finally,
minimum and maximum thickness, To ensure these standards, the company
batch code and where necessary, the
works hand-in-glove with its ISO TS16949
ECE R90 number.
accredited
manufacturing
partners
throughout the product specification,
In addition, where applicable, the brake
manufacturing and testing processes to
discs are supplied with fitting kits and
guarantee the premium quality of each
benefit from an easy identification
and every component.
process through the Borg & Beck CV website
Since November 2014,
which contains competitor and OE
when the European
cross-references. Finally, the 85 plus
Union
confirmed
references, which cover all the popular
the legislation, the
applications, come with a 24-month,
fitment of ECE R90
unlimited mileage warranty against
approved
manufacturing defects.
Brake
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CV Water Pumps From Borg & Beck Fusing its extensive product knowledge
Due to the premium quality standards
All Borg & Beck CV Water Pumps
and market expertise, the company
demanded
Beck
are supplied in strong and striking
has now introduced a highly requested
components, these new CV Water Pumps
packaging, which ensures the product
new range of CV Water Pumps, which
are manufactured in ISO / TS certified
gets to its destination safely and
will provide both CV factors and their
factories and undergo extensive testing
undamaged and provides a welcome
workshop customers with the ideal
and quality during production. This level
alternative to many other aftermarket
replacement solution.
of quality control is standard procedure
programmes.
of
all
Borg
&
for the company as it prides itself on The Borg & Beck CV Water Pump
the quality of its components, depth
The range also benefits from a 24-month
programme is launched offering over
of range and excellent availability.
unlimited mileage warranty against
65 references, which cover a wide range
Naturally, gaskets and seals are also
manufacturing defects, giving Borg &
of the UK’s CV applications, catering for
included when supplied with the
Beck customers total peace-of-mind
all the general day-to-day aftermarket
equivalent OES Water Pump.
that they are installing a trusted product,
requirements.
which is backed up with excellent availability and customer service.
For more information about the Borg & Beck CV range, contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
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Trust Corteco the expert in
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C-SEALS® Composite seals with integrated flange. 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 leading to a significant friction reduction. Advantages: Reduction in fuel and oil consumption, as well as CO2 emissions Improved dynamic sealing efficiency (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 Significant reduction in exhaust gas emissions
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Lubricants The TruckTEC branded lubricants
applications, including DAF, MAN,
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and Iveco, and all products meet the
As a result, lubricants offer superior
quality requirements for “parts of
performance, meeting or surpassing
matching quality” as described by the
the latest manufacturers’ performance
EC Block Exemption Regulations.
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TruckTEC range of fully synthetic,
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Euro 5 & 6, and many Euro 4 vehicles.
many
The
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Air Springs TruckTEC air springs are supplied for
The TruckTEC Air Spring range includes
use in both truck and bus suspensions
more than 400 of the most popular
and are characterised by the very
references on the market – including
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robustness of all of their component
MAN and many others.
parts, all of which is designed to deliver High strength systems with excellent resistance
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able from your local G-Truck Distributor.
Clutch Kit The TruckTEC clutch range is a new and
Every unit is manufactured to exacting
of TruckTEC clutches deliver quality,
comprehensive range of commercial
OES specifications and quality standards
performance and value to make a
and light commercial vehicle clutch kits
and follow the strict systems set out
winning range.
for the aftermarket.
in ISO9001 Quality Standard. Further product tests are carried out in-house
Over 200 CV part numbers. Sizes from
with specialist test machinery for
229mm to 430mm. 2 year / 200,000 mile
bearing load, pressure plate lift, bearing
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current and new additions to the range
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have to undertake a stringent approval
push type, pull type, twin plate and
procedure to guarantee consistency
hydraulic bearing type clutch’s.
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vehicles. We have more than 3,000 references. Offering you access to high quality and successfully passed all resistance testing. Our products are made from the materials delivered by the leading suppliers in Europe, which guarantees their great strength and long life. As part of moves to constantly improve our range, following the most advanced technological processes. The successfully
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G-Truck sponsor R Racing in the BTRC
G-Truck are delighted to announce that we will be partnering Rooster R
Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) 2016, which runs from March to Nov
LUKE TAYLOR
GTRUCK.CO.UK/RACING
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Rooster C 2016
G-Truck in the pit lane with The Rooster Racing Team for a thrilling 2016 season of top level truck racing
Racing in this year’s British
vember. The trucks are limited to 100mph but the Renault showed an impressive acceleration on straights and was noticeably nippy out of turns like the famous Druids hairpin at Brands Hatch. Luke was pleased with his own performance but knew there was more to come.
The G-Truck backed truck, is a five-tonne MKR Renault beast; possessing over 1,160 BHP, it will out run a standard Porsche 911 at 40-100 MPH. The truck is a hightech monster; one of the elite Czech-built MKR Renaults that once dominated the FIA European Championships. Rooster Racing Team driver Luke Taylor is a fully trained Renault technician and knows the truck inside out; when he’s not fixing up the truck or racing, he’s at the TTX warehouse and distribution centre maintaining their fleet of trucks & trailers. The G-Truck sponsored truck was fired up and raring to hit the track at the Brands Hatch race meeting on Easter weekend, when it was unveiled for the very first time to thousands of racing fans. Krysty Sheard, Marketing Executive for G-Truck says, “We are delighted to announce the partnership with the Rooster Racing Team during the BTRC. Truck racing in the UK has in the last few years become a major spectator sport and this presents a great opportunity to market the G-Truck and Top Truck brands. Continued...
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“It’s great for Truck racing fans too, who
independent truck parts distributor will
could make all the difference, “Having
will have access to some great content
be highlighted at every race around the
G-Truck as a partner is awesome. Having
and competitions, and it’s positive for
country.”
the same values and being a forward
our brand exposure. 200,000 spectators
thinking company as we are is just
get to see the events as well as the
The Rooster Team are extremely excited
fantastic. Because of it the team have all
racing being covered on TV. G-Truck’s
with the partnership too, team manager
they need to ensure the race truck runs
reputation as the trusted nationwide
David Taylor thinks the partnership
at optimum throughout the season.”
SPONSORING PARTNERS
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The Brands Hatch event was the first
lap red flag stoppages, Luke fought his
are limited to 100mph but the Renault
weekend of BTRC racing in 2016 and
way skillfully through the pack, coming
showed an impressive acceleration on
it was also the first chance for the
from 11th to register a highly creditable
straights and was noticeably nippy out
Rooster Racing team and driver Luke
fifth place finish. It was an impressive
of turns like the famous Druids hairpin at
Taylor - the youngest driver in this year’s
debut for the team, driver and vehicle.
Brands Hatch. Luke was pleased with his
championship - to get a feel for the new
“One thing we’ve learnt already is that
own performance but knew there was
truck. After two nerve-wracking first
the truck is fast,” said David. The trucks
more to come.
Follow the team on social media and visit
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REAR LAMPS & MARKER LAMPS 282 Series Multifunction Rear Combination Lamp Available in stop/tail/indicator/reverse (282WARM) and stop/tail/indicator/fog (282FARM), the 282 series is LED
NEW LED LIGHTING CATALOGUES! GROUPAUTO
approved
Autolamps new generation rear combination lamp. Featuring domed lenses with LED Autolamps’ signature diamond pattern - these lamps are clean, modern and aesthetically striking. Secure two-bolt fixings, vertical or horizontal mounting,
lighting
and a footprint of 284 x 100mm makes this lamp range
supplier, LED Autolamps, have extended
suitable for a wide range of trailer and vehicle applications.
their comprehensive LED lighting range even further with the introduction of
High-brightness LEDs provide a fast and effective rise to full
80+ new part numbers across three new
illumination, whilst drawing very little power – resulting in
catalogues; Rear Lamps & Markers, Work
a highly efficient rear lamp solution.
Lamps and Interior Lamps – all available from your local G-Truck distributor! Proud to offer the most comprehensive LED lighting range available in Europe, LED
Autolamps
provide
complete
lighting solutions for all commercial vehicle applications. We asked LED to give us closer look at a select few lamps from their new product releases…
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WORK LAMPS 7312BM Reverse / Work Lamp
INTERIOR LAMPS & SCENE LIGHTS
A new and exclusive addition to
40 Series
the LED work lamps range is the
Interior Strip Lamps
7312BM compact square work lamp,
The new 40 series interior strip lamp range features 5
featuring full ECE R23 certification
different sizes (from 260mm to 770mm) and 3 different
– designed and approved for a
colour options (black, silver and graphite grey). These
reverse lamp application.
lamps are made from a solid extrusion of electro-coated aluminium, and feature an optional touch sensitive on/off
It is often essential for large trailers to fit work lamps
switch.
into their reverse lamp circuit, allowing for vehicles to manoeuvre more easily in poorly lit environments.
As always, LED Autolamps have utilised the latest LED
However, fitting a standard, non-approved, work lamp in
technology to produce a light-output designed to
this function is a violation of legal lighting requirements.
effectively illuminate your vehicle interior without putting a strain on the power supply.
Fortunately LED Autolamps offer a solution with this new reverse/work lamp - designed specifically for this application - and with a compact size of only 73 x 73 x 31mm, this lightweight lamp is ideal for a wide-range of vehicles. To view the new LED Autolamps catalogues in full please visit www.ledautolamps-uk.com, or contact your local G-Truck Distributor for more information on all the new LED Autolamps product releases - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
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Tough Performers - in OE Quality For over 70 years, research and development engineers at MANN+HUMMEL have been continuously striving to improve the efficiency of commercial vehicle filters. A major innovation has been the development and introduction of a 3-tiered range of CV air dryer filters. The MANN-FILTER range of TB air dryers provide optimum protection on 3 levels.
Level 1 (White)
Dependable compressed air conditioning with the tried and tested air dryer cartridge from MANN-FILTER MANN-FILTER standard air dryer cartridges maintain optimum operational reliability in the air brake systems of commercial vehicles. Through effectively removing moisture in the compressed air system, they help to prevent corrosion and freezing. As well as the drying function, MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges also separate dirt and soot particles from the compressed air. Additionally, they can be fitted in virtually all current compressed-air brake systems.
A further development for enhanced system protection Level 2 (Silver)
Air dryer cartridges with an integrated coalescence filter efficiently retain particles, dry the air and effectively separate fine oil droplets in the compressed-air brake system. The coalescence effect combines oil droplets (aerosols) which can damage the system components into larger droplets, thus ensuring reliable system protection. MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges contain an extremely high quality drying agent demonstrating high water resistance mobility and mechanical stability.
Optimum protection to an advanced performance level Level 3 (Gold)
MANN-FILTER add another level of performance to the range of drying agents boxes for compressed air systems in commercial vehicles with the TB 1396 series. Two top-quality, two-stage drying agents are used to deliver the highest drying performance preventing damp air in the system, even in the toughest operating conditions. Internally, the filter is completely utilised through the patented high capacity cap which has more drying agent than comparable products and gives added protection against corrosion damage and freezing. A unique combination of an oil separator before and a coalescence filter after the drying agent, gives optimum protection against contamination and damage to the brake system. - 28 ISSUE 10 - MAY 2016
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MANN-FILTER TB Air Dryer Cartridges Level 1 - TB 1374 x
Model
Level 2 - TB 1394/1 x
Level 3 - TB 1396 x
Filter
• • •
Features
•
•
• • •
Benefits
• •
APU (Air Processing Unit). Dependable compressed air conditioning Through effectively removing moisture in the compressed air system, helps to prevent corrosion and freezing. As well as the drying function, MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges also separate dirt and soot particles from the compressed air. Service interval: 50, 000km or a year. Operating pressure: 13BAR.
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Lower repair costs. Longer service intervals. Lower maintenance requirements. Easy servicing. Longer service life for the vehicle’s compressed-air system.
•
• • • •
ASP (Air System Protector). Air dryer cartridge with coalescence filter. Effectively separate fine oil droplets. High water resistance and mechanical stability. Operating pressure: 13BAR.
• •
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Improved protection for the compressed and brake system of commercial vehicles. Easy to retrofit to replace standard air dryer cartridges. Ensuring reliable system protection.
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Compatible with TB 1374 x.
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ASP Plus (Air System Protector Plus). Air dryer cartridge with oil separator and coalescence filter. Maximum protection with electronic and mechanical dryers. Suitable for the toughest operating conditions. High capacity cap which gives added protection against corrosion damage and freezing.
Optimum protection of the brake system. Extended service life of the compressed air system. Increased service interval up to 3 years. Reduced maintenance costs = less down time. For all commercial vehicles with M 39 x 1.5 thread.
Level 3 (Gold)
High capacity cap Drying agent combination For
Oil separator & coalescence filter
more
information
about the MANN FILTER CV range,
contact
your
local
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE It all starts with
Factory fitted to more than 85% of all new vehicles built in Europe. Scania Man Volkswagen Leyland Paccar Mercedes-Benz Ford Vauxhall Volkswagen Nissan Peugeot Fiat Toyota Renault Landrover CitroĂŤn
www.manbat.co.uk
VARTA
®
CV Technology Manbat, the UK’s largest automotive
The design also includes vibration
vehicles that the Promotive Black can be
battery distributor, has had a long and
resistance properties that ensure that its
used in.
successful
relationship
performance remains unaffected even
with premium brand, VARTA®, for more
when on uneven roads and contains
The Promotive Blue and Silver options
than 30 years. With a century’s worth
additional
that
both include Labyrinth lid technology,
of knowledge and expertise behind
hold the plates securely in place. This
which provides safe gas discharge,
the brand, VARTA batteries provide the
reduces the likelihood of the connectors
integral flame arrestors to protect the
ideal solution for every conceivable
breaking and means the battery can be
battery from sparks or flames, terminal
battery need, all of which are available
used in the toughest environment.
guards and special caps that protect
distribution
connector
fixtures
through GROUPAUTO G-Truck members,
against spillage, making the batteries
including the top of the range VARTA
Finally, the Promotive EFB includes an
extremely safe. Utilising Calcium-silver
Promotive EFB.
additional polyester element between
technology grid alloys in its plate
the plate and separator called a scrim,
structure, they deliver increased cyclic
This battery is specifically designed for
which holds the active material in place
stability, consistent performance, with
high performance commercial vehicles
and avoids erosion of the plate; as a
minimal self-discharge.
(CVs) and can endure a high number of
result this provides a greater resistance
charge, discharge, charge ‘cycles’ during
to deep discharge and superior charge
The Promotive Blue is designed for high
its lifetime. Its construction overcomes
acceptance.
performance CV’s with standard power
a common problem associated with
demands and comes in 140Ah, 170Ah
deep cycle applications, as it includes
The remaining Promotive Range
and 215Ah capacities, to provide the
an acid circulator that counteracts acid
The core VARTA Promotive range caters
best cold starting performance.
stratification and keeps the acid density
for the battery requirements for all
consistent, which enhances charge
sectors of the CV market, whether it’s a
The
acceptance and ultimately, increases the
smaller vehicle only used locally, right
available in 145Ah, 180Ah and 225Ah
longevity of the battery.
through to the largest trans-European
capacities, incorporates advanced, zero
vehicle
internationally.
maintenance features, delivers high
One of the primary benefits of this
Designed to reliably power such diverse
cyclic stability and provides a long
technology to fleet managers, is a
fleets, while also reducing on-going
service life. In addition, it exceeds EN
significant reduction in the potential
overheads, the range is therefore
Super Heavy Duty requirements (EN4)
down time of their fleets, as the VARTA
comprehensive.
standard and vibration resistance (V3),
that
travels
Promotive EFB will reliably power the
Promotive
Silver,
which
is
making this battery perfect for fleet
vehicle, even under the most arduous
The Promotive Black battery is ideal
managers that rely on high energy using
conditions, so they will not encounter
for vehicles that have lower energy
vehicles.
battery problems when in service. In
requirements, providing a simple, but
addition, its construction will provide
effective battery solution with low
a longer life cycle when compared to a
maintenance needs. The battery has a
conventional battery.
range of power capacities from 45Ah to 220Ah, representing the wide choice of
For more information about the Varta CV range, contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/ distributor.
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Commercial
100% OE and critical settings, which makes it difficult to rebuild them to their exact original specification. 100% OE options from BTN Turbo All turbos from BTN Turbo are 100% OE – conforming precisely to original specifications, providing the correct performance and totally compatible with the vehicle’s engine management system. Does OE matter?
As Europe’s largest independent turbo
It could well do, if you fit a non-OE turbo.
distributor, BTN supplies brand new
A non-original turbo can generate fault
turbos from all the major manufacturers:
codes with the engine management
Garrett, BorgWarner, Holset, Mitsubishi,
system – indicating reduced power,
Schwitzer and IHI. They are:
higher fuel consumption or excessive emissions; prompting your customer to
> first fit, straight from the original
come back and complain.
> manufacturer’s production line > balanced and calibrated to precise,
Then there’s the risk of premature failure
> correct tolerances
with a non-OE turbo. Modern turbos are
> flow bench tested to provide correct
highly complex, with tight tolerances
> performance.
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Two year warranty - The BTN standard
Protecting a new installation
BTN Turbo’s fact sheets, free to download
Whether it’s a brand new unit or Original
BTN always advises that in order to
from the website at www.btnturbo.com,
Manufacturer Remanufactured, every
ensure a successful replacement turbo
explain how to diagnose a turbo failure,
turbo supplied by BTN is covered by a two
installation, it’s essential to find out
so you can rectify the fault before fitting
year warranty against manufacturing
what caused the old turbo to fail and
the replacement.
defects. Its further assurance that
eliminate the fault.
heavy diesel commercial applications are covered with the famous BTN No
For more information about the BTN Turbo CV range, contact your
Quibble warranty for the first 12 months.
local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
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Quality comes as Standard with Dayco. In addition to its dominant position within the automotive sector, Dayco is a major player when it comes to the design and manufacture of original equipment (OE) power transmission components, which it supplies to commercial
vehicle
manufacturers
(VMs) across the globe, some of them even on the coveted, ‘sole supplier’ basis.
Although
historically
the
company
associated
with
is
high
quality belts, it is now actually one of the world’s largest OE auxiliary tensioner supplier for the CV sector, an area of specialism it has developed due to its practical application of advanced technology
and
its
considerable
research expertise.
Although it is a well versed statement,
installing its replacement components
with a high level of customer support,
there is nothing more important to
during a vehicle service or repair.
which
operators than to minimise vehicle
ensures
its
partners
have
access to expert technical knowledge
downtime, because it remains a fact
In addition to its inherent quality,
and through its centrally located UK
that a vehicle intended for commercial
the Dayco CV range, which includes
warehouse, superb product availability.
purposes is purely a cost when it isn’t
belts, tensioners, pulleys and idlers,
actually working.
has been finely honed to provide the
Further to the reference data, Dayco
independent sector with both the depth
has just released its 2016 Heavy
Therefore, the fact that Dayco is relied
of range to cater for every conceivable
Duty catalogue, its largest and most
upon by VMs, whose need to incorporate
requirement and the product reference
comprehensive
high quality components into every
data to ensure the correct replacement
which contains more than 700 part
aspect of their vehicle design, should
is identified for the specific application.
numbers, covering in excess of 350,000
give fleet operators and CV workshops complete reassurance when it come to
version
to
date,
applications to provide the solution for The Dayco package is made complete
97% of the European vehicle parc.
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To be the first in Europe requires an heavy duty.
All our experience and the continuous improvement made us first in Europe. That’s a great achievement and makes us proud; moreover it gives you the confidence of a well made choice.
The original power in motion
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and the Dayco catalogue, which is
for each specific application, as well
considered a benchmark for the entire
as access to the supporting diagnosis
industry, is available both in printed and
information for inspecting and replacing
digital form, with specific apps for Apple,
essential engine components. Users can
Android and Windows smartphones and
search for replacement parts by entering
tablets.
the vehicle model and engine type, or by entering the Dayco part number directly.
Among the wealth of new content to be found in the 1,300-page publication is
With print, web and app-based formats,
the expansion of both applications and
the new edition provides Dayco’s
part numbers, with a particular focus
customers with access in multiple
on poly-v belt kits (KPVs) and tensioners
mediums
(APVs). Although not common in the
easy-to-use
UK, the comprehensive nature of the
parts information.
and and
ensures
they
have
easy-to-understand
updated catalogue can be seen with the inclusion of Russian VMs, such as Kamaz, For more information about the
Gaz, Kavz and Nefaz. The online catalogue, which can be
Dayco CV range, contact your
90 per cent of the parts listed within
accessed at www.daycogarage.com
local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit
the range are made at Dayco’s factories
allows users to simply identify product
www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
in San Bernardo, Ivrea, and Chieti, Italy
characteristics, view fitting instructions - 35 -
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INNOVATOR IN FILTRATION PRODUCTS Since 1939, WIX has been an innovator
filters, which protect engines all over the
in filtration products. Wix designs,
world. WIX brand filters are available in
manufactures and distributes products
over 100 countries and the characteristic
for automotive, diesel, agricultural,
logo of the company soon became the
industrial and specialty filter markets.
synonym of quality in the aftermarket.
The WIX product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission
WIX UK are working very hard to raise
and hydraulic filters for cars, trucks and
the profile of the brand in the UK market
off-road equipment.
and one of the ways this is happening is to highlight the Original Equipment,
The history of WIX Filters consists of 77
(O.E.) pedigree of the company. In
years of continuous development of
the filter industry, there is no better
filtration solutions. The company, which
quality guarantee than the fact that
was established by Jack Wicks in North
components produced by an original
Carolina in the USA, soon started to
equipment manufacturer.
by the manufacturer. WIX are an innovative and modern company and together with vehicle and machine manufacturers create solutions for the future. With a highly qualified team of engineers and in-house design
develop dynamically. WIX also made its unique contribution to the development
WIX filters were for the first time installed
of the entire filtration industry when
in the brand new engines leaving the
in 1954 their engineers developed and
production line in the middle of the
patented the spin-on oil filter, which
1950’s in the USA. The first WIX client
shortly became a worldwide standard in
then was Ford Motor Company, and
the filtration of lubricants.
the company has been a client ever since. Today WIX manufacture filters
Today WIX is a global corporation,
for companies such as MERCEDES,
which manufactures products in 15
CATERPILLAR,
manufacturing plants located in 4
DEERE, PEUGEOT, MASSEY FERGUSON,
continents. Every year, over 4000
VOLKSWAGEN. With WIX you can be sure
employees manufacture 256 million
that every filter produced under the WIX
BMW,
brand name meets the requirements set
FORD,
JOHN
and research center, WIX are ready to meet the most recent trends in the industry. On Facebook? Like our page Facebook page facebook. com/wixeurope. For more information about the WIX CV range, contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/ distributor.
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IT’S BIG.
IT’S BACK . IT’S BORG & BECK. Make Borg & Beck Your First Choice For CV Parts!
With over 100 years history of engineering excellence and OE pedigree the Borg & Beck brand, which in the past was originally fitted to truck and bus, is proud to offer the aftermarket a comprehensive range of Clutch, Steering, Water Pumps, Rotating Electrics and Brake Discs and Drums, offering a credible alternative to OES.
Heritage Reborn www.borgandbeck.com/cv
SAY “YES” TO THE BEST. Choose the Repair Insert Unit from FAG. Introducing the revolutionary Repair Insert Unit (RIU) from FAG, a breakthrough for economy and convenience. Each RIU comes as a pre-assembled and lubricated hub repair solution to service a multitude of DAF, SAF, Schmitz-Cargobull, Renault and Volvo applications. • Avoid the cost of a new hub • Time and cost efficient replacement • Easy to mount with included fitting tool Keeping fleets on the road and out of the workshop.
SmarTAC from LuK. Longevity through innovation. SmarTAC from LuK. Longevity through innovation. Clutch systems for commercial vehicles are designed for high mileage and long life.
It’s not rare to see delivery trucks achieve a mileage of 600,000 km, and long haulers Clutch systems for commercial vehicles are over 1,000,000 km. Stop and go driving designed for high mileage and long life. plus a lot of parking manoeuvres,such It’s as notthose rare to see by delivery trucks achieve made construction vehicles,a mileage of 600,000 and long challenge the wearkm, resistance ofhaulers over 1,000,000 km. Stop and go driving commercial vehicle clutches. plus a lot of parking manoeuvres,such Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket can as those made by construction vehicles, now offer long-life clutch comfort for challenge the wear resistance of commercial vehicles with its LuK Travel Adjusted commercial vehicle clutches. Clutch (TAC), with a wear reserve as much as Automotiveclutch Aftermarket can doubleSchaeffler that of conventional systems. now offer long-life clutch comfort for Besides extreme demands on wear resistance, commercial vehicles with its LuK Travel Adjusted commercial vehicles often have automatic-shift gearboxes Clutch (TAC), with a wear reserve as much as with clutch boost controllers that use a flat clutch-pressure curve for double that of conventional clutch systems. clutch control - and it’s precisely here that the LuK Travel Adjusted Clutch (TAC) comes into its own. Besides extreme demands on wear resistance, The adjustment process is initiated by the TAC measuring the distance during clutch engagement commercial vehicles often have automatic-shift gearboxes and disengagement. When the distance between the pressure plate and flywheel changes, the with clutch boost controllers that use a flat clutch-pressure curve for axial amount of change is translated to the adjusting ring by a spindle with a directly coupled clutch control - and it’s precisely here that the LuK Travel Adjusted Clutch (TAC) comes into its own. pinion gear. Compensation follows with constant finger height between the pressure plate and The adjustmentspring. process is initiated TAC measuring distance during clutch engagement the diaphragm And becauseby thethe entire adjustmentthe mechanism is located on the pressure and disengagement. When theforces distance between the pressure plate and flywheel changes, the plate, distortion and torsional have no influence on the quality of adjustment. axial amount of change is translated to the adjusting ring by a spindle with a directly coupled This gives the TAC a minimum wear-range of 6mm, a true benefit as it is nearly twice as large as that pinion gear. Compensation follows with constant finger height between the pressure plate and of conventional clutch systems. the diaphragm spring. And because the entire adjustment mechanism is located on the pressure plate, distortion and torsional forces have no influence on the quality of adjustment.
With the LuK RepSet SmarTAC, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is making a high performance and long-life repair solution available in just one box. With the LuK RepSet SmarTAC, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is making a high performance and long-life repair solution available in just one box.
It consists of a clutch disc, pressure plate and conventional release bearings, all of them tuned to work precisely together and in proven Original Equipment quality. It consists of®a clutch disc, pressure plate Each RepSet SmarTAC has a long-life and conventional release bearings, all of design, a precise adjustment mechanism them tuned to work precisely together and and the latest generation HD 30 Plus in proven Original Equipment quality. clutch lining that also allows a dramatic ® Each RepSet SmarTAC has afriction long-lifevalues increase in mileage, optimal design, precise adjustment mechanism and top acomfort. and the latest generation HD 30 Plus SmarTAC technology has been originally clutch lining that also allows a dramatic fitted to new vehicles since 2012, and is increase in mileage, optimal friction values now available to you in the familiar yellow and top comfort. and black LuK RepSet carton. SmarTAC technology has been originally fitted to new vehicles since 2012, and is The benefits of LuK SmarTAC clutch systems at a glance: This gives the TAC a minimum wear-range of 6mm, a true benefit as it is nearly twice as large as that now available to you in the familiar yellow Benefit and black LuK RepSet carton. ofCategory conventional clutch systems. • Maintains gear change consistency for the lifetime of the clutch
Performance The benefits of LuK clutch systems at a glance: • SmarTAC Lasts twice as long as a conventional clutch during OE testing Category
Performance Product & installation
Product & installation
Benefit • Maintains original levels of comfort and driveability • HD 30 Plus friction lining for optimum durability • Maintains gear change consistency for the lifetime of the clutch • twiceOE as approved. long as a conventional clutch during OE testing • Lasts OE tested. • Maintains original levels of-comfort and driveability • LuK RepSet repair solution all the parts you need in one box • HD 30 Plus friction lining for optimum durability • Engineered for original fitment - fits first time every time • • • • •
Matched components in proven Original Equipment quality OE tested. OE approved. LuK RepSet repair solution - all the parts you need in one box Engineered for original fitment - fits first time every time Matched components in proven Original Equipment quality
Need more? We can help! Please visit: www.schaeffler-aftermarket.co.uk or www.repxpert.co.uk for more information. Need more? We can help! Please visit: www.schaeffler-aftermarket.co.uk or www.repxpert.co.uk for more information.
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Peace of mind this far from home comes naturally with Gates heavy duty systems.
GATES HEAVY DUTY SYSTEMS THAT GO THE DISTANCE Check out Gates expertise for yourself at www.gatestechzone.com
BETTER WHERE IT COUNTS THE MOST
BEHR HELLA SERVICE EXTENDS ITS THERMAL PROGRAMME BEHR HELLA SERVICE, Europe’s largest
first-fit repair process, as well as giving
directly to the customer from our parent
original equipment (OE) air conditioning
them and fleet operators assurance and
company in Germany, meaning any
and
peace-of-mind.
potential delay is kept to an absolute
engine
cooling
supplier,
has
introduced a comprehensive range
minimum.
of water pumps for both commercial
Commenting on the introduction, Steve
vehicle (CV) and automotive applications
Hudson, head of business development,
“Understandably
into its extensive portfolio.
said: “The addition of water pumps
climate, pricing is always an issue, so
alongside the other OE quality thermal
we have carefully positioned the range
The CV range consists of more than
management
the
to allow our customers to offer the
100 individual part numbers, which
existing programme is an obvious step
best in quality, while remaining highly
represents almost 90% of the UK market,
for us, not only because it is consistent
competitive within the market when
with further application references to be
with our policy of continuous growth,
it comes to the unit cost. As a result,
introduced on demand. When it comes
reflected by the addition of 1,200 part
we are now able to offer the complete
to the automotive sector, our range of
numbers in 2015 and the anticipation of
thermal management solution from
more than 900 part numbers provides
another 700 during 2016, but because it
radiators,
over 85% UK car parc coverage, a
fits so well within our area of specialism.
and intercoolers, through oils and
figure that will shortly rise to 90% with
“Although product quality is paramount,
refrigerants, to water pumps, which is
subsequent planned additions.
their availability is also of the utmost
the beating heart of the entire system,
importance and here too the BEHR
from a highly reputable single source.”
components
in
In keeping with its commitment to
HELLA SERVICE package ticks the boxes
only offer products of the highest
as our centrally located distribution
standard, these BEHR HELLA SERVICE
centre allows us to provide next day
water pumps are manufactured to OE
delivery across the UK. Further, in the
equivalent
providing
unlikely event that we do not have
the technician with confidence of a
the item in the UK, it will be shipped
specifications
today’s
compressors,
tough
condensers
For more information about the BEHR HELLA CV range, contact your local G-TRUCK Distributor - Visit www.gtruck.co.uk/distributor.
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