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GARAGE SUPPORT Supporting you and your business 2022 Edition 4

What’s inside? ⊲ Cabin filtration are you checking customers cabin filters? ⊲ Air con there’s more to it than re-gassing ⊲ Quick guide to electric vehicles ⊲ Plus much more.

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Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Air con is so much more than just basic re-gassing.

Air con is not part of the routine service, it is surprisingly common for garages to overlook it in their quest to get the vehicle out the door as quickly as possible. Whilst this increases the turnover of vehicles in and out, you could be missing out on a strong source of revenue by not offering it as part of your services.

Do you know what to do... ■ When a car comes in with no refrigerant present in the system? ■ When it is evident there is a leak on the system and a component replacement is required?

Did you know? Air con checks and gas top ups are recommended to be done annually, allowing you to coincide this with regular 12-month services. In the UK and Ireland over 18 million vehicles have air con systems installed, and 95% of new registrations include it as standard – so there’s a big opportunity to be had.

Leak testing and performance tooling should be used at the initial stage of inspection helping save time and cost at a later date. Remember due diligence is vital – a vacuum leak check is not definitive. The last thing anyone wants is a car returning to the workshop with the same fault. At LKQ Euro Car Parts, we have the have the tools for you to get the job done.

The benefits of offering annual checks include: ■ Increased revenue streams for your workshop ■ Minimal technician hands on time ■ Avoids subcontracting the work out to another garage ■ Increased customer satisfaction and retention.

Handheld Waterproof Thermometer 253770290

Atom Machine Ultrasonic Nebulizer (with 48 bottles x 120ml) 244770250

Return on investment example:

What You Can Earn Services per week Services per month

A small purchase for a significant return in revenue. Purchasing this mastercool thermometer could lead to opportunities for re- gasing your customers air conditioning system.

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Your opportunity is based on 3 services per week Services per week x 4 working weeks per month

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€150 .00

Retail price

Per job

What will it cost Overhead cost Consumable cost

€15 .00 €60 .00 €75 .00

Per job (minimal hands-on time)

Per vehicle – based on an entirely empty system!

Total cost

How long to cover the cost of the equipment Monthly profit (revenue minus costs) €75 per job minimum

D-440 R134a/ HFO1234yf Leak Detector 254770180

D-640 Hydrogen Leak Detector 254770640

PAYS BACK IN 3 MONTHS

€900 .00

3 months

Pay back

Return on investment based on €2,700 equipment

ECK NEXT 251774070 R134a Model 251774080 1234yf Model

ECK FLAG 251774090 R134a Model 251774100 1234yf Model

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R134a 1234yf

R134a 1234yf

12 Ltr

12 Ltr

4,3" TFT

7" TFT

3 m

3 m

With printer

With printer

WHY BUY ME? ■ FULLY AUTOMATIC: Easier than ever to use, simple and quick to perform with a full service time of sub 40 mins. Our best value vs performance machine, quick and simple to use, really stands out from the crowd

Working on Hybrids as standard this is the premier machine within the Ecotechnics range

R134A 241770010

R1234YF 241770130 ■ Returnable Cylinder.

WHY BUY ME? ■ HYBRID READY:

The machine comes ready to work on hybrid vehicles as standard – a growing market.

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Cabin Filtration

LKQ Academy

Checking customers cabin filters? If not, you should be. Cabin filters need changing annually, or at 12,000 miles, yet many motorists aren’t aware that their vehicle is fitted with a cabin filter. More importantly they remove virtually 100% of dust, pollen and gases before entering the passenger compartment, creating a pleasant and healthy atmosphere inside the car.

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Health and wellbeing is at the top of everyone’s agenda right now particularly for children, people with allergies and asthmatics and rightly so. Thinking about the air we breathe in our vehicles shouldn’t be taken for granted. Why not remind your customers as part of their next service?

LEVEL 2 & 3 IMI AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID 263773020 ■ Routine maintenance activities, vehicle system repair and replacement.

LEVEL 4 IMI AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID 263773040 ■ The diagnosis, testing and repair of electric/hybrid vehicles and components. € 449 .00 PER CANDIDATE 2 DAY COURSE LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS

There are three types of cabin filters which can be fitted depending on the customer’s specific vehicle and requirements.

Active Carbon Have the same function as pollen filters, as well as the ability to separate foul smells and harmful gases such as ozone, snog and exhaust gases.

Anti Bacteria In addition to the functions of the carbon filters, these filters neutralise allergens and bacteria.

Pollen Protect the vehicle occupants from contaminants such as pollen and fine dust and helping to protect the air conditioning system. The pollen filter filters out more than just pollen – it stops all kinds of debris, pollution and odours from entering the cabin and clogging up the heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

€ 449 .00 PER CANDIDATE 2 DAY COURSE LEVEL 2 & 3 = 14 IMI CREDITS

LKQ Academy Technical Helpline

FROM ONLY € 119 PER MONTH

■ Repair manuals ■ Circuit diagrams ■ Parts catalogues ■ Component locations ■ Real OEM portals

Did you know? Allergies are on the rise. In the UK, approx. 16 million people suffer from allergies to airborne particles. That’s around every one in four people. Source: https://www.narf.org.uk/the-allergy-explosion ©2019 The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation Allergies are on the rise. In the UK and Ireland, approx.

■ Diagnostic assistance ■ Technical information ■ General troubleshooting and repairs ■ Master technicians at the end of the phone.

The LKQ Academy Helpline is an online diagnostic database and reference library that gives you access to over half a million technical queries resolved over the last 10 years.

Go to www.lkqacademy.ie for all courses details.

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Starline

Starline

SHOCK ABSORBERS NEW TO RANGE Growing range! A few years back we introduced a comprehensive range of linkages under the Starline brand. Over time this range of products has been fitted to hundreds and thousands of your customers vehicles. To enhance our range, we are starting to add new products that you will no doubt hear our branch colleagues discuss with you. Our Starline range is quality product, produced to the strictest of standards and price conscious. So what’s new to range:

AIR SUSPENSION NEW TO RANGE Range overview Starline has over 200 references for air suspension available from stock. Covering practically all applications in the EU aftermarket. The range covers all fast-moving items and frequently replaced items for BMW, Mercedes, JLR and VAG. Starline has also gone further to stock slower moving but equally important parts for brands such as Jeep, Tesla, PSA and more. The range includes everything required for repairs to the air suspension systems. Air springs, air struts, air compressors, valve blocks and fitting pipes and fitting cage.

YEARS 3 WARRANTY

YEARS 3 WARRANTY

Specifications ■ Strict process piston rod alone through 20 procedures of precision processing ■ Starline shock absorbers are GAS as standard – low pressure nitrogen gas is added to provide enhanced comfort and noise reduction ■ High quality materials used ■ Great quality: OEM standard, original quality ■ Salt spray tested ■ Quality control assurance with rigorous testing lab procedures.

■ Complete, pre-assembled and ready to fit compressors with fitting cages. ■ Starline has a range of plug and play air compressors

BATTERIES

COIL SPRINGS

NEW TO RANGE

Longer service life

Improved starting performance

Leak proof

Excellent charge acceptance

Greater deep cycle resistance

Maintenance free

NEW TO RANGE We are proud to introduce our new extensive Starline battery range which covers not only the automotive market, but also batteries specifically designed for a number of applications including standard automotive, commercial, marine and leisure. Starline batteries are designed for maximum starting power, completely maintenance free and meet the highest quality standards. Manufactured using the latest calcium technology to withstand higher temperatures with improved shelf life and overall performance.

YEARS 3 WARRANTY

YEARS 3 WARRANTY

Specifications ■ Springs are manufactured using only high-quality spring steel 55CrSi ■ Life cycle test: 600,000 cycles with 50% pre-load condition life test of loaded strut to combine coil spring with bare strut ■ 100% coil spring compression test ■ Every batch receives a raw material tensile strength test ■ Analysis of salt spray test of surface coating.

Available in: ■ Standard automotive ■ Start-Stop, AGM and EFB ■ Commercial* ■ Leisure*.

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*2 Years Warranty.

MPM and ERA

OPTIMAL – EV & Hybrid parts

MPM brand offers complete availability for servicing a mixed car fleet according to manufacturer specifications, regardless of brand, make, model or car age. All you need to know about our MPM offering ■ MPM offers 99% car parc coverage ■ The UK and ROI have a huge product offering to service 1.5 million unique car components ■ Our range consists of engine oils, gear oils, Automatic Transmission Fluid. MPM is the lubricants business partner to the universal workshop. Every MPM product is available in large and small pack sizes, to ensure a workshop can use the right product for each car without tying up capital or space unnecessarily. MPM provides the right products, but also the right information to the workshop to increase their lubricants revenue. Easy step- by-step manuals for ATF fluid changes available for download with ATF product recommendations on www.mpmoil.ie.

This is why the OPTIMAL range is covered with a 3-year warranty: ■ The OPTIMAL Steering and Suspension range is accredited to ISO/TS 16949 ■ Manufactured to exacting standards using the same processes to those used for OE components ■ Tested to withstand temperatures of 120°C to -40°C ■ Salt spray testing for 1,000 hours. Our constantly extended range is currently over 2,000 items, covers the very latest electric and hybrid models: Wide assortment of wearing parts for electric and hybrid cars Over the last decade, modern cars have been getting bigger and heavier, which puts steering and suspension components under ever higher stress. This is recognised with the charging elements for hybrid and electric vehicles. For over 30 years the OPTIMAL range has gained a reputation for uncompromising engineering, with all parts are manufactured in line with OE methods, using quality materials and equipment. These technical standards prevent spare parts from failing prematurely. OPTIMAL steering and suspension components, includes control arms, tie rods, ball joints, stabiliser links and steering knuckles, have been engineered to be the optimal choice for replacement parts.

MPM only develops products according to exact specifications from the car manufacturers. MPM has all relevant OEM approvals to cover the majority of the car park. This is achieved by close cooperation with all major car manufacturers.

THE ELECTRIC

SPARE PARTS

ERA is well known as one of the leading Italian brands of electrical and electronic products. Its goal is to provide the widest range, ensuring high standard quality level to the aftermarket specialist workshop. ERA satisfies even the most demanding customers with a complete and competitive pricing range of products. It guarantees a perfect mix among quality, technology and innovation.

LEADER

Saloon cars ■ Renault Zoe ■ Tesla Model S ■ BMW i8 ■ VW e-Golf ■ Mercedes GLC range ■ Nissan Leaf ■ Porsche Cayenne

Commercial vehicles ■ Peugeot Expert ■ Citroen Berlingo ■ Mercedes eVITO ■ Renault Master III

The ERA range covers a wide range of: ■ Start stop batteries in AGM and EFB ■ Engine Management System products (Sensors / Switches / Coils / Valves)

The OPTIMAL range of parts covers over 200 electric and hybrid vehicle models for 45 manufacturers. For further information contact your local branch.

Find out more about this professional range at Omnihub.

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Get to know your electric vehicles

Parts to power your LCV business

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs)

Electric Traction Motor

Charge Port

Battery (Auxiliary)

Van sales are soaring, are you equipped to deal with the extra demand? The huge growth in 2020 and 2021 have meant that many LCV vehicles will soon be coming out of service plans due to age or mileage. Many of these vehicles will likely start to use the independent aftermarket for service, maintenance and repair work. This is where LKQ Euro Car Parts can help you take advantage of this extra work if you aren’t already. Superior stock holding and all the parts you need to get your customers back out on the road.

Are powered solely by an electric motor/battery, and charged from an external source of electric power. These cars have no tailpipe, and therefore no emissions.

DC/DC Converter

Traction Battery Pack

Power Electronic Controller

Thermal System

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)

2021 97k +43.4%

Fuel Filler

Charge Port

Power Electronic Controller

Download our latest brochure Our latest brochure highlights the top LCV vehicles in operation, most requested parts, make the most of the growing opportunities.

Combustion Engine

68k 2020

Are equipped with both a petrol or diesel engine, as well as a battery that can be charged up by plugging in. These vehicles can be driven from either power source, and only ‘zero emissions’ when driven in electric-only mode. They are joined by Range- Extended Electric Vehicles (RE-EVs), which use engines or fuel cells to charge up the batteries.

Year on year new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market figures showed registrations grew 43.4% to 97k in March 2021 from 68k over the same period in 2020.

Thermal System

Exhaust System

Electric Traction Motor

Fuel Tank

Battery (Auxiliary)

Electric Generator

Transmission

Traction Battery Pack

Engine and DPF carbon cleaning

Fuel Filler

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)

Battery (Auxiliary)

Power Electronic Controller

Combustion Engine

Are similar to PHEVs, but the electric motor/battery is smaller and charged by braking/cruising – it can’t be plugged in and charged. They’re sometimes referred to as ‘self- charging hybrids’ for this reason. These cars have very limited ‘zero emissions’ electric-only modes.

Exhaust System

Thermal System

Electric Traction Motor

Fuel Tank

Traction Battery Pack

Electric Generator

Transmission

WHY CARBON CLEANING

Fuel Filler

Mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV)

Mild Hybrid Starter and Generator

Removing carbon deposit build up will help prevent costly engine repairs as well as expensive emission control system replacements. There are millions of vehicles on the road with DPFs and up to 70% of clogged DPFs are unnecessarily scrapped which means large numbers of vehicle owners are paying more money for replacements when cleaning will restore the part to perfect working condition.

People are keeping their vehicles longer and are looking to reduce cost of vehicle ownership. Investing in and being able to offer Carbon Cleaning as a service will: BENEFITS ■ Increase the service you offer to your customers ■ Increase revenue streams for your workshop ■ Avoid losing your customer to another garage ■ Increase customer satisfaction and retention.

Combustion Engine

Are powered by petrol and diesel engines and assisted by a secondary electric battery. But importantly, these cars cannot be driven in a zero-emissions mode.

■ Reduces emissions ■ Clean blocked DPF’s ■ Improves fuel efficiency ■ Restores engine performance.

Exhaust System

Thermal System

Fuel Tank

Traction Battery Pack

Battery (Auxiliary)

Transmission

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ENGINE OIL, GEAR OIL & TRANSMISSION FLUID

• Premium quality, approved products at highly competitive prices • Best in class cataloguing and technical support from passenger car specialists • Designed for and exclusive to the Independent Workshop - trade only.

Choose MPM products because MPM is the specialist in original lubricants, oils and uids recommended for your car. MPM supplies the recommended and approved products as speci ed by your car manufacturer, so you are always assured of the correct product with the highest quality. Choose MPM products because Rapid technological developments require the use of the correct lubricants, oils and liquids for your speci c car. This o ers you: best preservation, the least amount of wear, best performance, minimal fuel consumption, and you are protecting the environment. Choose MPM products because Through its international partners, MPM works closely with various reputable brands such as: Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Renault, Peugeot, Ford, GM/Opel, KIA and Toyota.

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