In response to customer feedback, febi has introduced new brake calipers for the Tesla Model S and X to its range. Focusing on the parts that “matter most for ongoing repair and maintenance” is one of the key messages from this latest launch – PMF put some questions to Matthew Bradfield, the category procurement manager ...

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In September, the bilstein group opened its second competence centre in Germany. The first was designed for the clutch technology product group in Durmersheim in 2017 – now –, near Cologne, has been put into operation. Production and remanufacturing are being reorganised and expanded, with Andreas Solibieda, long-standing managing director of the turbocharger specialist, Motair ...

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A total of 862 new part numbers were added to stock in febi and Blue Print’s car and LCV ranges in August. Highlights within febi’s car and LCV include 61 new electric components, such as NOx sensors for popular models, like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2006-2020) and Renault Master and Vauxhall Movano (2010-onwards). An additional 60 ...

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Charles Figgins, bilstein group’s product and technical information manager, highlights “one of the most commonly affected components” on a fourth generation Ford Mondeo (2007-2014) and febi’s solution. The Mondeo was a strong player in the family and fleet car market, lauded for its refined ride, ample load capacity and all-round practicality. Its popularity among private ...

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Precise engine control is paramount for optimising performance, emissions and fuel economy, according to bilstein group. A component that plays a key role in this balance is the 5-wire wide-band oxygen sensor – here’s Charles Figgins, technical marketing manager, to explain. Found in modern diesel and direct-injection petrol engines, these sensors offer a range of ...

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febi is offering a new range of driveshafts, with over 275 articles for popular vehicles, like the BMW i3, VW e-Golf, and Ford Transit, with the promise of more to come in the future. These articles cover more than 20,000 applications. febi replacement driveshafts are manufactured and engineered to meet or exceed the OEM specifications ...

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In modern vehicles, the convenience of keyless entry systems has revolutionised the way drivers interact with their cars. With just a key fob in hand, the doors unlock automatically upon approach. Yet, lurking beneath this convenience lies a vulnerability, according to febi. Door locks are responsible for locking doors after leaving a vehicle; actuators are ...

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Is finding the right spare part like searching for a needle in a haystack? Well, the bilstein group, responsible for the febi and Blue Print ranges, believes Partsfinder, the online parts search engine, makes this potentially daunting task a simple and accurate one. Linda Evans, head of product, pricing and marketing, reveals how: Gone are ...

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Pedal pad? Ignition switch? Fuel filler cap? febi has it! It boasts a range of more than 34,000 spare parts, and not only does it cover the “typical” replacement parts, febi also carries products in its febiPLUS range that are “generally only associated” with OEMs. This febiPLUS range combines more than 2,200 specially selected articles ...

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When it comes to umbrella brands in the independent aftermarket, the bilstein group, with 21 international subsidiaries, is one that stands out. The company sheds light on Blue Print and febi, as well as a tool it says makes finding parts much easier. In 2017, Ferdinand Bilstein UK opened a 205,000sqft logistics centre, which houses ...

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