For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ‘premium additive’ message. Its managing director, Mike Schlup, reveals if that ethos has made an impression. Do you remember when Gerald Ratner made his now-infamous comment about a pair of earrings in one of his stores, supposedly selling ...

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Valeo Service UK has launched its new NOx sensor range, introducing 71 new references to the market and providing coverage for more than 40 million passenger cars. By matching European fleet composition across a wide range of makes and models, Valeo says the new range helps reduce catalogue gaps and should give the trade “greater ...

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HELLA has introduced 184 new Hengst filter references. The latest update includes new applications for electric and hybrid vehicles, plus HELLA’s premium activated carbon and Blue.care+ filters. Hengst filters are now available for the likes of the BYD Dolphin EV, ATTO 3 EV, SEAL EV, HAN EV, and TANG, alongside hybrid models, such as the ...

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After launching the Schaeffler Vitesco brand with a range of NOx sensors last year, the company has expanded the portfolio. Sensors, actuators, purge valves, reductant dosing units, high-pressure pumps, transmission control units (TCUs), plus diesel and petrol injectors, are all included in the update. Transmissions, like DSG and PowerShift, use a TCU to control gear ...

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Carwood has added BMTS (formally Bosch MAHLE Turbo Systems) to its portfolio of boosting solutions. The company already remanufactures a range of OE-equivalent turbochargers and is an authorised distributor for BorgWarner and Mitsubishi. Carwood is confident the Bosch and MAHLE combination will allow it to deliver a “more comprehensive” turbo solution. “With OE and OE-quality ...

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Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Bonus Shop has been updated – with new features and products at the headlines – but what’s in it for motor factors? PMF quizzes Kian Patel, Schaeffler’s marketing executive, to find out. For free, REPXPERT members are now able to personalise selected clothing and accessories in the REPXPERT Bonus Shop. Schaeffler says members ...

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With fuel prices and supply pressures continuing to make an impact, Cataclean has emphasised the importance of practical, preventative maintenance solutions that help protect fuel economy, reduce emissions, and improve MOT pass rates. Cataclean’s 8-in-1 fuel and exhaust system cleaner is designed to tackle one of the most common causes of poor fuel economy and ...

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Power-TEC reports its new cordless push-pull kit offers portability and convenience for push-and-pull straightening tasks. It delivers up to 5 tonnes of controlled force from a rechargeable 21V battery, eliminating the need for external pumps or cables. The kit’s 130mm travel length and compact design make it ideal for confined spaces, like wheel arches, inner ...

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Frasle Mobility brand, Nakata, has launched a range of steering and suspension components. After launching a portfolio of wheel bearings into the UK last year, Nakata has now switched focus to steering and suspension. The category includes ball joints, control arms, inner tie rods, tie rod ends, stabiliser links, and suspension bushes across an initial ...

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Delphi has added 191 new parts to its portfolio, including 55 new references in braking, 100 for steering and suspension, 35 in engine management and one in fuel management. Delphi’s braking product group has highlighted a new coated brake disc (single) for premium Mercedes-Benz models, and a new EV brake pad axle set for electric ...

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