First Line says the wounds of harsh winter conditions are showing in workshops. Successive years of heavy rainfall, combined with repeated freeze-thaw cycles, have accelerated road surface deterioration, leading to a rise in pothole-related damage. PMF asks Kevin Olds what the challenges are when cold and wet weather makes way for hotter and drier conditions. ...

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Comline believes there will be a rise in EV steering and suspension work, not just because the EV car park continues to grow at record rates, but because they place more demand on components. Comline says the rise in vehicle weight, primarily due to the substantial battery packs in EVs, is a significant contributing factor. ...

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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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FAI has expanded its product offerings with over 80 new parts. These include 65 new steering and suspension components – which, FAI reports, meet the current demand from workshops after the winter season – and 15 additions to its internal engine, engine sealing, bolts and valve train, pumps and pulleys and water pump categories. FAI’s steering ...

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The lasting effects of winter weather are making themselves felt this spring. Successive periods of heavy rainfall, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and worsening road degradation have accelerated pothole formation, according to First Line, contributing to more repair work. With steering and suspension systems bearing the brunt of this damage, First Line believes workshops are seeing an ...

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