New supplier to FPS CCA, Autotek professional is a high quality paint supplied exclusively to FPS by the manufacturer of prestigious brands including Hycote. The majority of specialist paint applications are covered by the product range including primers, satin, matt and gloss top coats, very high temperature paint, wheel paint, lacquer and bumper,trim paints.

‘MAX’ paint is also part of the Autotek range. Read More..

Car magazine Auto Express has launched a campaign calling for manufacturers to publish the details of known problems with their vehicles (issue 1130).



Currently, firms only have to publicly acknowledge registered safety recalls. “For all other faults,” their leading article read, “such as reliability issues, they are able to keep owners in the dark!”



The magazine’s investigation into the secret world of technical service bulletins – documents that details the symptoms, causes and fixes for known car problems – brought to light what Auto Express describes as ‘shocking flaws in the system’, such as the Jaguar owner who had to find out from an Internet forum about a fault with his XJ8 that could lead to the engine cutting out at high speeds. Read More..

Comline's Malcolm Rosher and Jonathan Ward will be cycling the 800km from Comline headquarters in Luton to join their aftermarket colleagues in Frankfurt for Automechanika in September.



Malcolm and Jonathan hope to raise £5,000 for BEN. Malcolm, 54, is representing Comline while Jonathan, 62, will be representing Allied Nippon- Comline's associated braking brand. Read More..

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Universal Components has published its new Edition 7 catalogue, which the company says is its most comprehensive yet.



The new publication comprises an additional 1900 products added to the range, extended contents page for ease of use, improved buyers guide and, a full comprehensive index.



New product sections in the catalogue include: Starters & alternators, clutches, mirrors, roller shutter door spare parts, wing tops, personal protection equipment, cleaning supplies and wiper blades. Read More..

Wiper Technik is increasing its brand profile to both motor factors and garages.

 

The company is running adverts in CAT Magazine that depict its expanding product range including: Wiper blades, fuel caps, washer pumps, washer bottles, washer nozzels, non-return valves and tube connectors.



The Wiper Technik wiper blade range features 320 part numbers, incorporating 98 specific pairs. Read More..

Joint action between the Police and DVLA is taking place to tackle misrepresented numberplates and crack down on those who sell them.



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Baldwin has launched a ‘web portal’ online ordering facility.  The site boasts live availability checking, automated cross reference, pricing, quotation option, multiple user option, news,product information and, of course, order submission.

 

Customers should contact their Baldwin representative as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the web portal. Read More..