ROI SMR Mar-Apr 2023

Service, Maintenance and Repair

March – April 2023

Air Conditioning Are you ready to make money in the 2023 season?

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Helping your customer in turn helps you

Bosch Aerotwin J.E.T Blade with Jet Evolution Technology

How you can help your customers with the cost of keeping their vehicle on the road

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Shhhhhhh… Braking’s best kept secret… Page 8

Mann Filters Providing optimum performance all year round

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Call your local branch now!

Welcome to the first Service, Maintenance and Repair brochure for 2023 – giving you the latest news, product updates and trends. Make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed from products to services. If you need any help, then give us a call and we’ll go the extra mile to give your business that kick start. Welcome Take a look at what’s inside...

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Car BatteryTesting

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VEGE Engines

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Air Conditioning season 2023

Exhaust and Emission Exhaust Products

Develop your garage Help you customer

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LKQ Academy Hybrid and EV Courses

Fuel Filters

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Around the Wheel Pagid Braking

Serviceable Items Starline Automotive Bulbs

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Eicher Braking Brembo Braking

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Starline Wiper Blades

Bosch J.E.T. Aerotwin Wiper Blades

B-Car Caliper Actuators Steering Suspension Parts

MPM Coolants

Normfest Fuel Saver

Air Suspension

Road Hero

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Shock and Springs Starline Subframes

Mann Cabin Filters Bosch Filter+Pro

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Wheel Bearings

Around the Workshop Teng Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CTEK 29 LKQ Academy Memberships 30

Around the Engine Continental Products

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Febi Filters EV Charging

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Denso Engine Management

NGK – NTK

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VEGE offer a massive range of aftermarket exchange petrol and diesel engines for all makes and models.

Wherever possible we supply from stock to avoid valuable downtime of the vehicle. VEGE remanufactured petrol engines are usually sold complete from sump to rocker cover and in all cases arrive without ancillary items, these are simply transferred from the original engine to the new replacement VEGE engine before fitting into the vehicle. Where possible VEGE remanufactured diesel engines are offered in three dress levels: • Complete – an engine supplied with diesel pump and injectors • With injection – an engine supplied with diesel injectors • Bare – engine without diesel pump and injectors but complete in every other way.

Offer Your Customer

Air Conditioning

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Are you ready to make money in the 2023 season? It’s not part of a routine vehicle service, so your workshop might be missing out on this revenue stream in the rush to get vehicles out the door as quickly as possible. Not only does this great value added service require minimal ‘hands on’ time from a technician, but, it can also pay back your investment in a matter of months.

Offer Your Customer

No matter what your Air con needs – we have something for you.

Not sure where to start? We’ve built a three step approach with you in mind.

Step 1

Choose your After Sales pack Step 2

Choose your machine

€ 1,499 .00 € 1,199 .00 € 999 .00 € 419 .00 PRICES FROM

€ 2,399 .00 € 2,599 .00 € 3,399 .00 € 4,399 .00 € 6,499 .00 € 2,299 .00 € 2,799 .00

ECK NEXT PRO R134a ECK NEXT PRO HFO

251775070

5 year service package 4 year service package 3 year service package 2 year service package 1 year service package

251775080

251774090 € 2,999 .00

ECK FLAG R134a ECK FLAG HFO

251774100

€ 280 .00 5 year service and warranty package € 1,349 .00 4 year service and warranty package € 1,199 .00 3 year service and warranty package € 999 .00 2 year service and warranty package € 699 .00

ECK TWIN 12

251770820

780R BI-GAS TOUCH

251770105

705R 134a

251772060

707R

251770790

Choose your Value Add pack Step 3 Basic pack

Starter pack • Refrigerant Gloves • Refrigerant Goggles • 1 Litre POE 68 oil

Full pack Starter Pack +

Master pack Full Pack + • Saniflux (Anti Bac) • Saniflux Fluid • O Ring Set.

• Refrigerant Gloves • Refrigerant Goggles • 1 Litres PO68 oil with Dye • Digital Thermometer • UV Torch.

• Nitrogen Testing Kit • Cylinders of Nitrogen • Schrader Valve Core Assortment.

• 1 Litre PAG46 • 250ml UV Dye • Digital Thermometer • UV Torch • Electronic Leak Detector.

€ 90 .00

€ 349 .00

€ 699 .00

€ 1,199 .00

Return on investment example

3 Air Con services per week

Return on investment in 3 months Based on €2,500 equipment

Total cost per job including labour and consumables € 80

Invoice price per job € 150

Profit per job € 70

Want to know more? Want to see the rest of our range? Contact your local branch or visit OmniHub today

Develop your garage

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Develop your garage service and grow your business

These days keeping customers and finding new ones is tough. With fierce competition, you shouldn’t have to decline work because you’re unable to offer services in-house. Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

Consider an added value service to keep their vehicles running smoothly and saving them money during this ‘cost of living crisis’, providing you: • Additional revenue streams for your workshop • Increased satisfaction and retention • Avoiding losing a customer or work to a competitor.

With tighter NCT rules and limits linked to vehicle emissions, it’s vital that emission control devices such as catalysts and diesel particulate filters are functioning correctly.

The opportunity fo

Before the vehicles are on ramps

Timing belts Are you checking when the timing belt was last changed? When a customer calls to it is advised that the person accepting the booking – whether that be machanic tester or receptionist – checks to see if the timing belt has been changed, as this could impact their NCT result.

Following up on advisories How many NCT advisories did your customers get last year? With this figure in mind, you’re sitting on a lot of potential new business for your workshop. Depending on the severity, the vehicle could need to return to the workshop soon for repairs.

Making the most

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Making the most out of every vehicle entering your workshop

Use your data Customers prefer to choose a garage they have used before, so work through your customer database to identify customers who may be in need of repairs.

Use your GMS If you have a GMS, really get the best out of it, ensure automated emails and text messages go out to customers in time so you can start to fill up your diary.

Test to earn Testing the health of a customer’s battery is paramount to keeping their vehicle on the road. By automatically testing every vehicle that comes into your workshop, you’ll be taking your customer service to the ‘next level’.

Find new business

Get social Use your social media pages to let customers know you’re open. Doing so might help them prepare for the upcoming NCT.

Be searchable Make sure you’re listed on relevant online directories and local lists, so when potential new customers are searching for a garage, you’re in the mix.

Pick up the phone Contact your customers by phone rather than blanket email or text. One garage owner reported a 43% uptake on bookings in a single day after switching to making phone calls to his customers.

or your workshop

Whilst the vehicles are on the ramps

One in three vehicles entering your workshop could require a new battery?

Testing batteries Whether you’re informing customers that they can rest easy that their battery is in good health, or giving them the opportunity to update their failing battery before they leave your workshop – both outcomes will have a positive impact on our workshop’s reputation, and increase your chances of repeat custom.

Shocks and springs

March always coincides with higher failure for shocks and springs on an NCT. Salt on the roads and potholes after a hard winter will always play a part in failure. It’s recommended that you should always fit these products in pairs; if not it can be detrimental to the ride of the car and the handling. This will probably mean a disgruntled customer returning the vehicle, or even worse, going elsewhere.

Help your customer

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How you can help your customers with the cost of keeping their vehicle on the road

The cost of living has been increasing across the UK and ROI since early 2021. The annual rate of inflation reached 11.1% in October 2022 – a 41-year high – before easing to 10.7% in November and 10.5% in December 2022. High inflation rates affect the affordability of goods and services customers can afford.

Offer customers a convenient way to pay their bills

However there are services that you can offer your customers which will help with payment, Payment Assist. This clever system allows a customer to get the work done and then spread the cost over 4 monthly payments with no interest. The best bit for a workshop is that the invoice will get paid in full upfront so you don’t have to worry about cashflow.

How it works:

Susan has an unexpected bill for €400, but doesn’t have available funds to cover it.

She pays just €100 today as a deposit to take out the finance plan while we pay the merchant’s invoice in full.

Susan pays us a further €100 per month for three more months, and then she’s all done. Simple!

Soft credit check 98% acceptance.

No interest, no catch for you or your customer.

Scan for more on Payment Assist

Training

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Boost Your Business with Learning and Development

Hybrid and electric vehicle sales are rising fast Don’t get left behind when it comes to servicing and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). With government plans to cut emissions by stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and multiple car manufacturers such as Volvo and Ford committing to a 100% electric range by 2030, the change is inevitable. There is no doubt that hybrid and EV’s will become the vehicle of choice over the coming years and beyond.

The switch to EV’s continues to gather pace, with a record one in five new car registrations now plug-ins

Big opportunity for your business! Only 16% of UK and ROI technicians are training to work on hybrid and EV’s safely. That is a very small number considering the volume of technicians needed by 2030.

Did you know? …LKQ Euro Car Parts has already trained more than

Did you know? ...90,000 automotive

technicians will be required to provide sufficient workforce to service the volume of zero emissions vehicles predicted to be on UK and ROI roads by 2023.

4,000 technicians on Hybrid and EV’s.

Don’t miss out, join them today.

Our most popular Hybrid and EV courses

Level 2 & 3 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid 263773020

Level 4 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid 263773040

Included in our training packages

Included in our training packages

• Routine maintenance activities, vehicle system repair and replacement.

• The diagnosis, testing and repair of electric/hybrid vehicles and components.

Two day course LEVEL 2 & 3 = 14 IMI CREDITS € 649 .00

Two day course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS € 649 .00

PER CANDIDATE

PER CANDIDATE

www.lkqacademy.ie To find out more about our EV and Hybrid courses visit

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Shhhhhhh… Braking’s best kept secret… Pads and discs that go the distance At Pagid, we’re so confident in our product quality that you get 25 months, 25,000 miles warranty. Not only that, we also cover manufacturer defects and more importantly “Wear and Tear” as standard! What other suppliers can offer this confidence!

OEM for you, Quality as Standard OE Manufacturer 99% Market coverage A range of OE identical products 1 million more vehicles coverage ECE R90 Approved

Join the UK’s leading braking brand network

Look out for brake caliper work this March With the cold weather experienced over the last fewmonths, and salt being repeatedly put down on the road there is a potential increase in wear that can happen with calipers. When your customers are in for NCTs and services in March, why not keep an eye out for any potential brake caliper work?

Corroded Bleeder Screw

Corroded Inlet Screw and Pipe

Damaged Guide Pin Rubber

Blocked Hub Lever

Damaged Rubber Boot

Effect: Bleeder screw may break off and remain in the caliper housing.

Effect: Inlet screw may break off and remain in the caliper housing.

Effect: Caliper could be blocked.

Effect: Blocked hand brake lever and in consequence reduction of brake performance.

Effect: Water/salt between piston and rubber in consequence blocked piston.

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NEW TO RANGE

The Latest Products from Pagid

Front Brake Calipers Mercedes A-Class (18-) 133224791 / 133224801

LH/RH Rear ABS Sensor

Front Wear Sensor BMW X5 (18-) 106111218

Front Brake Calipers Kia Rio/Stonic (18-)

Rear Brake Discs 280mm Solid Volvo XC40 (18-) 104668258

BMW 3 Series/ 4 Series (20-) 417119258

133901071 / 133901081

Rear Brake Pads Hyundai Tucson (20-) 101850988

Front Brake Pads Ford Puma (19-) 101592118

Front Brake Pads Toyota Yaris GR (20-) 101821298

Rear Brake Shoes 203x38mm Skoda Fabia (21-) 102440368

Front Brake Pad Audi Q5 (20-) 101444478

* Our braking warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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Quality without Compromise

97% Market coverage

ECE R90 Approved

AFTER MARKET

Covering nearly every popular make and model, and with a warrantywithout compromise. Eicher offers a wide range of brake pads and discs that you and your customers can completely depend on.

Eicher brake pads and discs are exclusively manufactured in quality-controlled production facilities. We use carefully selected materials and formulations to meet the performance and comfort standards of leading vehicle manufacturers.

NEW TO RANGE

The Latest Products from Eicher

Rear Brake Pads BMW 2/3/4 Series (19-) 101825009

Front Brake Pads Audi Q5 Sportback (20-) 101444469

Rear Brake Discs 271mm Solid Ford Focus (18-) 104592559

Front Brake Discs 262mm Vented Ford Fiesta (20-) 104592509

Brake Discs 265mm Vented VW Up (20-) 104442459

* Our braking warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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The perfect spare part for every vehicle

​Brembo offers every vehicle the quality and performance of a global leader in braking systems. The high level of technology and the company’s vast experience producing systems for major car manufacturers, combined with complete control of the production process, allows Brembo to provide the widest and most reliable range of spare parts.

Exclusively backed up with LKQ Euro Car Parts industry leading “Wear and Tear” warranty for customer peace of mind.

99% Market coverage

OE Manufacturer

1 million more vehicles coverage

A range of OE identical products

ECE R90 Approved

NEW TO RANGE

The Latest Products from Brembo

Front Brake Pads Ford Focus (20-) 10159054A

Front Brake Pads Dacia Sandero (21-) 10174603A

Front Brake Pads Toyota Yaris (20-) 10182131A

Rear Brake Discs 272mm Solid Hyundai i30 (17-) 10485075A

Rear Brake Discs 302mm Solid Ford Focus (18-) 10459244A

* Our braking warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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Defective steering and suspension parts Did you know… a fifth of all NCT failures are due to worn or failed linkage parts.

Offer Your Customer

Common failures *

Body structure failure 6%

EV and Hybrid Applications

Driver view of the road 9%

EV’s require better quality parts and Optimal have been engineered to be the professional’s choice for replacement parts. With over 650 parts now available for EV and hybrid applications, this figure is set to grow as more parts continue to be added.

Seat belt failures 3%

Light signal failure 26%

Tyre and wheel failure 13%

Brake failure 16%

Suspension failure 19%

* Source DVSA. Stats based on UK MOT failure rates.

Need Support with Air Suspension? During the winter period, driving conditions tend to become more difficult and customers will be more prone to hitting potholes, kerbs, puddles and leaves – especially when we’ve had some snowfall. Even hitting loose stones and fallen branches can impact the underside of a vehicle and dirt, salt, snow and ice can cause corrosive damage. Worn or damaged parts can cause serious instability when driving and increase the potential of a road accident.

We have a vast range of parts from control arms and wishbones, to stabiliser links, tie rods, ball joints and steering knuckles – or just simple replacement bushes.

Access technical support, step-by-step guides, and YouTube videos to easily replace air suspension through Arnott. 0203 3186124

Starline air suspension comes with extensive fitting instructions inside the box – can’t find what your looking for? Contact your local branch for technical support.

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NCT price support!

Not only do we have one of the largest automotive range, but we now have one of the most competitive. Our range of Steering, Suspension, Linkages and Bearings are all keyNCT products and what’s more they’re premium product at no extra cost.

Coil Springs

Shock Absorbers

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 • Salt spray tester • 3 years unlimited mileage warranty.

Specifications: • Strict process, piston rod alone goes 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 replicating the OE design • High quality materials used • Great quality • Quality control assurance with rigorous testing lab procedure • 3 years unlimited mileage warranty.

Sachs Shocks and Springs SACHS car shock absorbers are of the highest quality, which is one reason why numerous well-known automotive manufacturers fit them as standard in new vehicles. Every year, over 10 million new cars roll off the assembly line fitted with SACHS auto shocks. Equally, SACHS applies its OE expertise to spare parts production, so its aftermarket shock absorbers are always state-of-the-art, which means a safer, more comfortable and contemporary drive. No matter what challenges the road presents, the chassis performance and dynamics Sachs aftermarket shocks provide ensure perfect road grip and cornering.​ Exclusive to LKQ Euro Car Parts

Why choose SACHS parts? • Made to OE standards • Premium quality • Manufactured from high-qualitymaterials • State-of-the-art technology and processes. ​

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Subframes

There are generally three basic forms of the subframe. 1. A simple "axle" type which usually carries the lower control arms and steering rack.

The purposes of a subframe are to spread high chassis loads over a wide area of relatively thin sheet metal of a monocoque body shell and to isolate vibrations and harshness from the rest of the body. In a car, with its powertrain contained in a subframe, forces generated by the engine and transmission can be dampened enough that they will not disturb passengers. As a natural development from a car with a full chassis, separate front and rear subframes are used in modern vehicles to reduce the overall weight and cost.

What causes subframes to fail?

2. A perimeter frame which carries the components in box 1 but in addition supports the engine.

In a word – corrosion. 99% of subframe components are made from pressed streel plates welded together. All subframes have drain holes, however this doesn’t allow for any form of effective cleaning and leads to a heavy build up of dirt, road grime and salt. This material can rot the frame from the inside.

All the corrosion shown in the image has happened due to the road and weather conditions. The best way to check is round the drain holes in the frame, taking special attention to the areas of the frame where multiple layers of the steel meet and are welded together.

3. A perimeter frame which carries the components in box 1 and 2 but in addition supports the engine, transmission. (Front wheel drive cars)

When found the corroded part needs to be replaced and the only option is a new replacement. The average cost from a main dealer can be in excess of £700, and then other fitting costs can easily raise the cost of completing the job to over £1000. The subframe cannot normally be welded or repaired as they subframes are high stress components.

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“A highly stressed component should be rejected if corrosion has resulted in serious reduction in the overall thickness of the material or has caused a hole or split. Welded repairs to highly stressed components are not normally acceptable. To pass, the repair should appear to be as strong as the original design.” A welded repair would only be acceptable according to the guide is: • Repairs to structural components must be properly carried out and appear to be as strong as the original structure. This requires the use of suitable materials and any plating or welding extends to a sound part of a load- bearing member. • You can only pass spot welded repairs if the original panel was spot welded and the original panel or section has been removed. • Stitch or plug welding can be used instead of spot welding. In all other circumstances, patch repairs must be continuously seam welded. • Some vehicle manufacturers have recommended repair methods that use MIG brazing, a combination of adhesive bonding and riveting, or amalgamations of these with other joining methods.

To fix the problem would normally require the frame to be removed and then repaired so an aftermarket product here would be beneficial plus it will be the considerably cheaper and longer lasting option to a repair of an already heavily corroded frame.

Our Starline products use OE spec or better material and, in cases where the possibility of corrosion is extreme, we increase the thickness of the plating and add additional drain holes and points. Starline offers a range of over 150 front and rear subframes for popular vehicle marques such as BMW, Citroen, Ford, Mercedes, VW and many more available on demand.

Beam Axles

Offer Your Customer

A beam axle, rigid axle or solid axle is a dependent suspension design in which a set of wheels is connected laterally by a single beam or shaft. Historically they have also been used as front axles in four-wheel-drive vehicles. In most cars, beam axles have been replaced with front and rear independent suspensions. Starline offer a range of over 100 rear axles which offer a solution where changing the complete axle is a much better than changing a worn bush. For PSA vehicles, changing the internal axle shafts and bearings requires specialist tools and a complete disassembly and rebuild of the axle. There is also no guarantee the repair will last, so changing the entire item is a much better way to go.

• Corrosion is the biggest cause of subframe failure (And NCT Failure) • Replacing the subframe is often the cheaper and safer option than repair • Starline offers a range of over 150 subframes and 100 rear axles.

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Possible degradation of strut bearings For a strut bearing to operate correctly, it not only depends on the bearing being fitted correctly (follow the manufacturer’s instructions) it also relies on the quality of the components used to manufacture the bearing.

Corrosion

Tearing of the strut damping block Replacement of the two complete strut mount kits.

Locate contaminant water ingress and replace corroded strut bearing and probably the boot as well.

Fracture

Material damage

Determination of the cause and repair by replacement of the complete strut mount on both sides.

Determination of the cause and repair by replacement of damaged strut damping block.

General recommendations: • Use original quality parts

• Never reinstall a damaged part • Replace the strut bearing and the strut damping block when replacing the shock absorber • Replace in pairs • Make sure to install all parts in the correct order and in the correct orientation.

False Brinell Effect Replacement of strut bearings or complete Strut mount in pairs.

Inverted Instalation

Carefully follow the correct order and orientation of each component make and make ensure no parts are missing.

Scan here to learn about the driving impressions, causes and effects for each and SNR’s recommendations.

A damaged strut bearing extends braking distance by 15%. Don’t forget to change the struts bearing and the strut mounts each time you change the shock absorbers (always in pairs).

Look for Starline inside

NCT Essentials NCT transmission essentials from Starline, check out our Essentials leaflet for more pricing information

• CV Joints and Driveshafts • Uni Rack Boot Kit • Universal Stretchable CV Boot Kit – Passenger & LCV Vehicles.

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Repxpert ABS Sensor Card An invaluable free* tool for LKQ Euro Car Parts customers The vast majority of wheel bearings currently fitted as Original Equipment (OE) are classed as “Active Sensor Bearings”, which contain a special magnetic sensor ring integrated into the seal.

This sensor ring provides valuable speed data to the ECU which is used to manage the wide range of safety critical electronic assistance devices fitted to a modern vehicles, such as ABS, traction control, and cruise control for example. However, it is not really possible to visually check if the bearing you have been supplied is fitted with an encoder within the seal. As we’ve already said, the sensor ring is magnetic, and it is common place for mechanics to check if the seal contains a sensor ring by holding a screwdriver against it. However – a word of warning!… Many screwdrivers are magnetic and can cause damage to the sensor if it comes into contact.

For a more accurate way of testing a bearing seal for a sensor, or to check the sensor for damage when diagnosing wheel bearing issues, place the FAG encoder reader card across the face of the seal. You will quickly see if it contains the magnetic sensor ring, and more importantly, if there are any signs of damage to the sensor ring.

Note: Damage can also occur in new bearings during transportation or due to rough handling.

You can now claim your a Schaeffler REPXPERT ASB detector card for FREE by scanning the QR code opposite and registering online. Numbers are limited, so be quick! Don’t worry if you miss out, you can also order a pack of two detector cards from the Schaeffler REPXPERT bonus shop using your collected bonus points that you can claim by scanning the OneCode on Schaeffler product packaging.

* Scan the QR code to claim your FREE ABS detector card cards will be sent to those that register online – whilst stocks last.

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Who is Continental?

Offer Your Customer

Development partner and manufacturer of power transmission belts and matching components right up to complete belt drive systems for the automotive and many other industries. • High standard of product quality • High customer orientation • Permanent ability to supply • One of the leading global market positions.

Continental available NOW from your local branch!

Power transmission belts and matching components

Products & Services

Multi V-Belts • Multi V-belts for conventional accessory drives • Multi V-belts for 48V mild hybrid systems. Timing Belts • Dry running timing belts • Timing belt running in oil • Timing belts for non-ICE applications • Kits for timing belts (optional with water pump). Further components • Thermomanagement, water pumps and e-water pumps • Torsional vibration dampers and mounting sets.

Timing Belt

Water Pump

Overrunning Alternator Pulley

Idler

Services • Workshop training and webinars • Watch and work service videos • Product information centre • 5-year guarantee* • Continental partner programme.

Multi V-Belt

Torsion Vibration Damper

NCT recommendation

All products come with a 5-year guarantee *

Are you checking when the timing belt was last changed? Good practice: When a customer calls to it is advised that the person accepting the booking – whether that be a mechanic or receptionist, checks to see if the timing belt has been changed.

We offer registered workshops a 5-year guarantee* on all belt drive components for the automotive aftermarket and have a range of support information including fitting tips and guidelines.

*5-year guarantee available to registered garages only.

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Automatic Transmission Filters by febi Each febi transmission filter meets the specific requirements of it’s application and intended service life. The filtration efficiency is fine-tuned to match each transmission’s fluid cleanliness requirements in order to help guarantee transmission durability throughout its intended life cycle. The filter media strength is tested to withstand the most extreme “debris” loads under severe wear conditions (i.e. at elevated temperatures) and is engineered to maintain fluid flow rates even as wear debris accumulates. The filter housings are constructed from advanced fibre reinforced temperature-resistant polymers or a combination of polymers and stamped steel. Find the full range on Omnipart.

Offer Your Customer

Media providing fine filtration for long-term wear reduction and coarse filtration for cold temperature driving performance. Filter Housing constructed of glass fibre reinforced, temperature-resistant polymer and/or high- strength stamped steel. Filter O-ring Seals constructed of high quality elastomer for consistent sealing in all temperatures.

EV charging cables Simply’s range of EV charging cables are designed to cover all your charging requirements. With all varieties of charging ports covered, this compact range provides coverage for all the electric vehicles on the road today!

Keep your cables organised by choosing Ring accessorises.

Choose from:

For use in public charging points or dedicated wall mounted charge points at home.

459770540

Single Phase Type 1 to Type 2 5m 32 7.2 Black Standard Charger

459770550

Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 5m 32 7.2 Black Standard Charger

459770560

3 Phase Type 2 to Type 2 5m 32 22 Black Rapid Charger

3-Pin UK plug for use at home/office

459770570

Single Phase Type 1 to UK 3 PIN 5m 10 2.2 Black Standard Charger

459770580

Single Phase Type 2 to UK 3 PIN 5m 10 2.2 Black Standard Charger

459770650

2.2 Black Variable Charger

Single Phase Type 1 to UK 3 PIN 5m

Variable

Shop on Omnipart.

459770660

2.2 Black Variable Charger

Single Phase Type 2 to UK 3 PIN 5m

Variable

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Light on the dash? NCT FAIL! Turn off the light with Denso

Dashboard lights such as engine management, ABS, brake fluid and airbag will all result in an automatic NCT fail as the car is indicating there is a problem. DENSO products can help rectify these issues and turn off the warning light, helping your customers get back on the road. With rigorous testing and precision engineering, DENSO is best in class and is trusted byOE manufactures worldwide.

Possible issues causing the engine management light to appear:

Why choose DENSO Mass Air FlowSensors? ​ • ​Integrated, compact design that minimizes air pressure drop • Reduced contamination of the sensing element, increasing reliability • More accurate airflow detection • Small size passage structure that is easy to install​.

Mass airflow sensor fault​ ​The mass airflow sensor (MAF) is vital for the efficient running of an engine. In its combustion chambers, an engine burns a mixture of fuel and air. The ECU (Electronic Control Unit) uses data from the mass airflow sensor to calculate how much fuel to add to the combustion chambers to match the amount of air flowing into the engine without this information, all it can do is guess.​

Engine Overheating​ ​To avoid overheating of the engine when the engine gets extremely hot, the cooling fans keeps the engine within a safe temperature range by forcing air through the radiator.​ DENSO’s cooling fans can have solenoids fitted with sensors to ensure they only operate when needed in either low- or high- speed rotation, supporting reliable and efficient operation​. Ignition System Fault​ ​Although many people refer to the starter button or key as their car’s ignition – it’s short for ‘ignition switch’ – a car’s ignition system is far more than just how it switches on and off. The ignition system is responsible for burning or ‘igniting’ the fuel that makes an engine work.​ In a petrol car, a mixture of fuel and air, in the form of vapour, are forced into the combustion chambers, where it’s rapidly burnt in a small, controlled explosion, started by a spark. This spark is provided by a spark plug, which is a component of the ignition system.

Why choose DENSO Spark Plugs? ​

• ​Optimum performance in a compact design • Built by DENSO in-house, with ‘zero defects’ as standard​ • Designs suitable for 90% of car models • Developed in-house for a wide range of applications.​

Why choose DENSO Cooling Fans?​

• ​Developed for specific applications. • Manufactured to OE quality standards • Rigorously tested and precision-engineered​ • Designed for maximum efficiency.​

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• Unique design to

guarantee the best possible performance • Wide range of different heat ratings for high thermal endurance • High-performance spark

Workshops need components they can trust... ones they can ‘fit and forget’.

NGK

NTK

plugs for the newest engine technologies.

NGK is a leading supplier of engine management sensors under its NTK brand. The company has a variety of sensors to satisfy workshop requirements including: • NTK LAMBDA SENSORS – the No.1 choice of VMs providing exactly the right sensor for every vehicle application.

NGK is the world’s No.1 spark plug with drivers benefitting from improved on-the-road performance and fuel economy coupled with lower emissions. NGK iridium spark plugs feature an iridium-alloy on the middle electrode. One of the world’s hardest metals, iridium starts melting at a temperature of 2,450°C and is therefore very resistant to spark erosion. Consequently, the service life is doubled on average in comparison to standard nickel spark plugs. While platinum spark plugs have a platinum plate on the middle electrode ensuring a more constant output of the spark plug over the entire service life, even under difficult conditions. Precious metal spark plugs may be more expensive, but when specified by vehicle manufacturers (VMs) and used during service and repair they will prevent possible problems due to:

They give: • Improved engine efficiency

• Reduced emissions • Increased economy.

The experience NGK has in supplying the VMs worldwide allows it to offer exactly the right sensor for every vehicle application with 986 part numbers giving 76 percent coverage of European vehicles. Other sensors include: • NTK CAMSHAFT & CRANKSHAFT SENSORS – comprising more than 200 UK-specific part numbers with excellent UK vehicle parc coverage. • NTK MAF & MAP SENSORS – a range of 87 NTK Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors and 69 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors. • NTK EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE (EGT) SENSORS – with 38 part numbers covering 33 million cars.

• Poor ignition performances • Poor tolerance to fouling • Higher ignition coil loads • And increasing unwanted emissions.

NGK has been developing spark plug technology since the 1930s and manufactures spark plugs for every type of automotive engine. This is why the NGK product range has the right product for nearly every engine and every demand.

Ignition Parts

Vehicle Electronics

For more information, visit www.ngkntk.com/uk

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Are you testing every battery that enters your workshop?

If not, then you’re missing out on a huge profit opportunity…

Testing the health of a customer’s battery is paramount to keeping their vehicle on the road. By automatically testing every vehicle you see, you’ll be taking your customer service to the ‘next level’. Whether you’re informing customers that they can rest easy that their battery is in good health, or giving them the opportunity to update their failing battery before they leave your workshop – both outcomes will have a positive impact on our workshop’s reputation, and increase your chances of repeat custom. Testing batteries can give you the opportunity of an additional revenue stream

Why not test customers’ batteries when they are booked in for a service?

One in three vehicles entering your workshop could require a new battery.

Three out of four customers would purchase and replace a battery the same day.

It should take no longer than 10 minutes to check a standard lead battery.

40% of national breakdowns occur from a direct result of battery failure.

Start-Stop technology Going back only a couple of years, the majority of vehicles on the road were fitted with a standard lead acid battery. Fast forward to next year, it is expected that 61% of vehicles in the car parc will feature a Start-Stop system. In just 15 years, the number of cars with start-stop systems is expected to rise from 1% to 61%.

Start Stop

Varta Battery Fitting Instruction Exclusive to Omnipart Customers

• Log into Omnipart or create an account • Enter vehicle registration in the VRM search on Omnipart home page • This will then load the page with the product selection • The vehicle registration must be used as the fitting instructions are vehicle specific.

Download the fitting instructions

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Supporting your customers with emission failures

Exhausts Klarius has the widest range of type-approved exhausts in the UK. • First-time fit, less ramp time • Manufactured to OE specification in terms of fit, noise and back pressure. • 3 year warranty • Full range of gaskets, clamps and mountings are also

Catalytic converter With the strict guidelines in place around emissions, catalytic converters can often be the cause of an NCT failure. Whether it is damaged, blocked, or has been removed – LKQ Euro Car Parts supply an extensive range of catalytic converters, DPFs and SCRs to help you get the job done. DPF cleaning If a DPF is not available in the aftermarket, we can offer a cost- effective alternative – a DPF clean on the customer’s existing unit. The cleaning process returns the DPF to its original ‘new’ state and has the benefit of fitting directly back onto the vehicle.

Turbo Failure When replacing a turbo, it is incredibly important to find out ‘why’ the turbo has failed. Not getting to the root cause beforehand could potential be a very expensive learning curve. Replacement turbochargers The UK turbocharger market has significantly grown in recent years due to the global initiative to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. With cars now being fitted with a turbo as standard, this presents an opportunity for all workshops to get into the replacement market.

available and should also be replaced when replacing the exhaust system.

Fuel filters help systems fire on clean, pure fuel An engine is only as powerful as its energy source. When your customer refills their fuel tank, they want every drop to go where it’s most needed to save both time and money. But when dirt or water gets into the fuel it affects the injection system’s performance which can lead to corrosion and component damage. Help keep customer’s fuel contaminant-free with an efficient, expertly engineered fuel filter by MANN-FILTERS. Choose from a wide range of cutting-edge fuel filter types that meet the demands of both modern and older vehicles. In order work efficiently, fuel filters need to be changed regularly to fulfill their job in capturing unwanted particles and water circulating to the fuel. Speak to your customers, have they experienced any of the following signs that indicate a fuel filter replacement? • Complete failure to start • Poor acceleration or a decrease in power

• Sputtering or stalling at low speeds • Fuel efficiency is noticeably worse • System warning light comes on, indicating there’s a problem.

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NEW TO RANGE

Special metal or black coating, high temperature resistance

Quartz glass tube with UV

Automotive Bulbs 2023 will see more product ranges expanding into our Starline brand. We want to make sure that as we continue to grow the Starline brand we have a rounded offering that we can promote to our customers, adding bulbs is the next logical step.

block high pressured

Xe/Kr 15 bar gas filling for extreme life

Nippon tungsten filament with VR mounting and exact geometric position

We have kept it simple to start with and we have a range of bulbs that cater for 90%+ of the market needs. In the first range there are: • Standard bulbs • 24V Bulbs • Xenon Bulbs.

Bulb base, four-pointed

laser welding for optimal stability and geometric

Common base for optimal fitting in every car

• Signalling bulbs: wires welded bulbs with coated glass • Xenon bulbs: D1-D3 with a built-in igniter, D2 has external ballast igniter, ECE R99 approved

• Environment specs: D3 is completely mercury free • ECE (European standard for public road traffic circulation) • ISO 9001 (Quality management international standard).

• Glass: Qsil quartz glass with UV block for protecting headlight reflector and glass • Filament: Nippon Tungsten • Base: Universal for Starline with materials according IEC Wiper Blades What’s in the range? • Flat Kits / Sets • Front Conventional • Front Flat • Rear Conventional • Rear Flat.

We’ve made sure that we have all the fast movers in the range for our customers (501s, H7, 380, 382, 581, H4, 239)

Universal Wiper Blades Range • Range – 99% EU vehicle parc coverage • Quality – thick A-grade coated rubber to ensure a unique combination of result (clean sweep) and durability (up to 500.000 cycles/12 months) • Design – 4 brackets (8 pressure points) ensure good wiping result and less noise • Convenience – fitting instructions and videos for both hook, bayonet and side pin wiper arms.

Flat Wiper Blade Range • Range – 15 items adopted giving 91% coverage • 5 simple adapters + 1 sledge fit nearly any car

• Quality – thick A-grade coated rubber to ensure a clean sweep and durability (up to 500.000 cycles/12 months) • Design – unique adapters fit both LHD/RHD cars and replace conventional and hybrid blades. Slim (low width and height), visually attractive blade and adapters • Convenience – fitting instructions and videos available for any wiper arm type.

All the benefits of a premium wiper blade at an aftermarket price.

For maximum visibility, we recommend wiper blades be changed every 12 months

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Aerotwin J.E.T Blade with Jet Evolution Technology Clearer view, improved safety

NEW TO RANGE

Introducing the Bosch Aerotwin J.E.T Blade, which ensures a more targeted clean of the windshield – improving the view and safety of customers. With spray nozzles integrated in the wiper, it provides quiet wiping and outstanding performance.

Only available for vehicles that are already equipped with a wiper with spray function.

Power Protection Plus wiper rubber and patented coating: • For an increased service life, outstanding wiping performance and quiet wiping under extreme weather conditions. • Long-Life wiper rubber formula with innovative additive to the wiper rubber and Evodium spring strips: for an increased service life • Pre-assembled vehicle-specific adapter: enables quick and easy installation when replacing original equipment wiper blades. Thanks to the Jet Evolution Technology the J.E.T Blade provides greater efficiency in wiping leading to a safer drive: spray nozzles, which are integrated in the wiper, direct the washer fluid exactly in front of the wiper blade without disruptive spraymist.

100% plastic-free packaging

For maximum visibility, we recommend wiper blades be changed every 12 months

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Introducing new MPM Coolants New! MPM 87000CEVO and 87000CBV Coolant Premium Longlife -40°C

NEW TO RANGE

Modern hybrid cars and EVs also have their own specific requirements for cooling system operation and performance.

Modern internal combustion engines and engine compartments are becoming increasingly compact, leading to more heat generation. In order to remove this heat efficiently, car manufacturers are developing increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. The full MPM range includes G11, G12+, G12++, G13 variants as well as Citroen, Peugeot, Renault & Nissan specific coolant, and is available in 1, 5 and 20 litre bottles. MPM is continuously working on a complete package of oils and fluids for the vehicle fleet and is now extending its range with two new types of coolant.

Oil Finder App Simply scan the registration plate to find the recommended oil for that particular vehicle.

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Fuel Saver High-quality petrol and diesel treatments. Designed to enhance the performance on vehicles, this item is a must-have the next time your customers get a full tank of fuel.

OT 100 Petrol Additive 300ml NOR2897371 CT 60 Diesel Additive 300ml NOR2897370

• Cleans carbon deposits from injection systems

• Removes coking and deposits from fuel distributors, injection valves, intake valves and other components of the fuel system • Ensures optimum performance and fuel economy through accurate injection and atomisation • Guarantees low exhaust emissions.

Find out more on Omnipart

We are excited to announce the arrival of Road Hero

What is it? Road Hero is a space-

What’s included? • A full breakdown kit ​ • A storage bag that hold the breakdown kit and spare wheel.

saver wheel kit designed to eliminate the danger of being stranded at the side of the road. Since 2012, it has no longer been a requirement for spare wheels to be provided due to regulation change and in 2016, the AA and RAC are reported to have attended around 180,000 breakdowns which were due to a flat tyre and the lack of a spare.

NEW TO RANGE

Help your customers get home safely with Road Hero.

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Filters – providing optimum performance all year round Throughout winter, customers will have had to spend a little extra time clearing those frosted windscreens – which often includes the use of A/C. Switch to best possible air quality inside the vehicle cabin using Filter+ Pro A cabin air filter may need changing if: • Strange noises occur • The customer is experiencing unpleasant smells • Poor airflow is a sign of a clogged cabin air filter • Windows that fog up frequently and are hard to clear. It is important to ensure a vehicle’s A/C system is at it’s best year- round and regular changing of a vehicle’s cabin filter is a must. A clear cabin filter will ensure optimum performance and where carbon-activated or anti-allergen filters are used further benefits can be had. Year-round use of the A/C system keeps seals lubricated and prevents premature loss of refrigerant.

15,000km

10,000km

Provide your customers with healthier, cleaner air, mile after mile with MANN FILTER.

5,000km

Workshop tip

Bosch recommends to change cabin filters every 15,000 km or once a year. Possible consequences of clogged filters: • Poor vision due to misted windows, and thus reduced safety • Increased concentration of pollutants inside the vehicle

• Allergic reactions, e.g. sneezing • Restricted operation of the air

conditioning system due to deposits on the evaporator.

The latest generation of cabin filters: The new Bosch FILTER+pro is an advancement based on Bosch FILTER+. It’s new and antimicrobial layer provides effective protection against viruses, bacteria and mould – and against pollen. In addition, the activated carbon layer adsorbs harmful and foul-smelling gases. The ultrafine microfibre layer efficiently filters more than 98% of all fine dust particles which are at least 2.5 micrometres. Broad range of Bosch cabin filters Annual cabin filter replacement generates important revenues at automotive workshops. Bosch offers filters for vehicles with combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles.