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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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Cabin Filtration

Air Conditioning

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

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.

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?

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.

D-440 R134a/ HFO1234yf Leak Detector 254770180

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A small purchase for a significant return in revenue. Purchasing this mastercool thermometer could lead to opportunities for re-gassing your customers air conditioning system. Handheld Waterproof Thermometer 253770290

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

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?

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

D-640 Hydrogen Leak Detector 254770640

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.

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COOLING & CLIMATE SYSTEMS | LEVEL 1 & 2 263778940

L3 REFRIGERANT HANDLING VRQ (F-GAS) 263771230

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

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LKQ Academy

Diversity Task Force Committed to making positive change The IMI is the only professional body for people in the automotive industry. We offer vocational qualifications, a global membership community, and help to maintain and elevate standards and drive the success of the motor industry. Part of this is creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Our research showed that industries with greater diversity outperform those without. Businesses with greater workforce diversity are likely to: • Be more efficient • Have higher work place satisfaction • Be more profitable To achieve a more diverse workforce, and have a sector that is perceived as a positive career choice we need to: • Understand the lack of diversity in automotive • Broaden the diversity discussion beyond gender • Understand barriers faced by individuals from some groups in society • Demonstrate the economic benefits of a diverse workforce • Understand young peoples’ perception of the sector • Draw up actions that will make a difference The IMI Diversity Task Force has collaborated with businesses and employees across the sector to create an Expert Panel, formulate case studies on lived experiences, collected crucial research and collated all information in a report of recommendations and findings. DIVERSITY | EQUITY | INCLUSION

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The Diversity Task Force report includes key recommendations from each of the working groups:

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. £ 349 .00 PER CANDIDATE 2 DAY COURSE LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS

PHYSICAL AND NON- VISIBLE DISABILITIES Working Group Chair Sarah Sillars OBE Subject Matter Experts Andy Kent FIMI, Published author Tony McKillop, Regional Office and Claims Manager, Autoguard Warranties RACE AND ETHNICITY Working Group Chair Kevin Finn Subject Matter Experts Nathan Sawbridge, MIMI Dealer Principal - Lexus and Toyota Nottingham

£ 349 .00 PER CANDIDATE 2 DAY COURSE LEVEL 2 & 3 = 14 IMI CREDITS

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

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Scan the QR code to read the full report The Institute of the Motor Industry Fanshaws, Brickendon, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PQ theimi.org.uk

■ 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.

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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.co.uk.

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

Combustion Engine

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

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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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Take control of your workshop

The CarSys Garage Management Software is your new perfect partner for managing all aspects of your workshop. From organising jobs and invoicing customers CarSys allows you to do it all – anytime, anywhere!

EFFICIENT GARAGE MANAGEMENT

CLOUD BASED

No installation is required and access is possible from any device

No installation is required and access is possible from any device

SIMPLE QUOTE AND INVOICING

Quick accurate quotes using integrated Repair Times and LKQ Euro Car Parts catalogue

ONLINE PARTS ORDERING

SIMPLE STOCK CONTROL

CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION

ORDER

Order any required parts digitally quicker than ever before

Don’t run out of the key workshop essentials, you can keep on top of stock levels

The CRM manager enables you to send service and MOT reminders via email or SMS

ACCOUNTING INTEGRATION

DYNAMIC VEHICLE SALES MODULE

DEDICATED MOBILE APP

Manage your vehicle inventory. Purchase and sell new and used vehicles, whilst accounting for additional costs

Integrates with your online book-keeping software

Accelerate your digital workshop journey

Get in touch For more information contact your nearest LKQ Euro Car Parts branch today or use the QR code provided.

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