Service Maintenance and Repair ROI_July 2021

SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

In this edition:

Around the Wheel ■ The complete range with Starline ■ Don’t risk it, FAG it ■ Propshafts, straight to you next day

Around the Engine ■ Batteries test to earn - you could be missing out ■ Five reasons to upgrade to NGK

Exhaust and Emissions ■ Catalytic Converters and DPFS – common failures ■ Don’t forget about the fuel filter

Serviceable Items ■ Change cabin filters regularly ■ Leisure batteries ■ Starline wiper blades – adaptable to any situation

July - August Edition

AROUND THE WHEEL

KEEP YOUR STAYCATION VEHICLE DRIVEABLE WITH AUXILIARY SPRINGS

DON’T RISK IT, FAG IT

Despite maximum robustness, premature wheel bearing failures or damage due to disruptive influences cannot be ruled out. Characteristic indications: ■ Overheating of the bearing ■ Unusual running noise ■ Rough running ■ Illumination of ABS or ESP warning lamp ■ Jerking of the steering wheel ■ Vibration in the brake pedal ■ Vehicle instability during straight-line driving ■ Brief, loud noise when parking or driving through tight bends at low speeds.

Meet the powerful helper springs from MAD. Known in the trade as auxiliary springs, these are fitted in or next to the existing main spring. They only come into action when the load reaches a certain load level. In other words, when the main spring is no longer capable of handling the increased load. The auxiliary spring provides the required extra capacity when this happens. How can vehicle users identify when they’d benefit from this product?

Does your car, van or pickup sit low?

Is your steering light?

What puts FAG wheel bearings above the rest? Their experience throughout the industry. The practical orientation and safety of their products to ensure every set includes precisely what the workshop needs with manufacturing at the highest standard. Also, what’s not to like about FAG being an OE supplier under the Schaeffler group? Quality, guaranteed. An ideal repair solution is only as effective as its individual parts, which is why these parts must be of the highest quality and be provided together with the relevant services. Schaeffler's repair solution ensures that the wheel bearing:

Do you have reduced traction and grip?

■ Runs as true as possible ■ All components required for safe assembly are contained ■ Is protected from unnecessary wear and potential failure.

■ Sits securely in the steering knuckle ■ Remains tensioned throughout the duration of its service life

Is your stability affected?

Does it bottom out over sleeping policemen?

Problems with potholes?

PROPSHAFTS, STRAIGHT TO YOU, NEXT DAY

Jockey wheel keep catching?

Your customer might notice vibrations, difficulty turning, clunking noises or even shuddering. When you put it on a ramp you diagnose a propshaft failure. Big, bulky and not something you want to be storing in your workshop. Don’t worry, we have the solution for you to get your customer back on the road quicker. We can supply a complete range of replacement propshafts - plus some repair components such as Universal Joints and propshaft couplings. Covering cars, 4x4s and LCV our extensive stock range is held across our network of branches. We also have an additional full range of complete propshafts which are available for next day delivery (order before 4.30pm). All brand new – no surcharge and no need to return the old part so you can have confidence in the solution.

Car manufacturers do not count on you to regularly load your car to its maximum payload, be it with passengers, luggage or bike and rack. Trailers and caravans can also cause problems. With this year being the year of the staycation, your customers vehicle can benefit from MAD's auxiliary spring. There are 150 part numbers in the range, which is set to continue growing.

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Drive Shaft Extractor Tools LAS8104

Pneumatic Spring Compressor

Propshaft Impact Socket Land Rover Discovery Defender Range Rover SEASX0110

Brake Disc Run Out Gauge - Clamp Type 538774400

Fork Ball Joint Separator - Medium LAS5496

Shock Absorber & MacPherson Strut Tool Kit 15pc LAS7360

Station 2452Kg With Additional Clamps FOC SYK385800SP

AROUND THE WHEEL

THE COMPLETE LINKAGES RANGE FROM STARLINE

Whether it’s a tie rod end, idler arm or coupling rod, the Starline range has it all. We’ve got a comprehensive selection of linkage components which is backed up Starline's history. Since 1999, the Starline brand has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, supplying high quality products at affordable prices for workshops. Distributed throughout the UK and Europe for over 20 years, Starline has gained a reputation as the go-to product for the workshop. With more than 35,000 products within its range, it covers over 90% of spare parts for passenger vehicles. And with millions of products supplied every year – production of Starline parts are manufactured to the highest of standards, in line with OE processes and using the best materials and equipment.

Propshaft Centre Bearings

Gearbox Mounting

Shock Dust Cover

Wishbone Bush

Stabiliser Link - Plastic

Pinch Bolt Wishbone

Complete Rear Axles

Anti Roll Bar Repair Kit

Roll Bar Bush

Idler Arm

Suspension Arm Bolt Kit

Front Subframe - Section

Center Rod Assembly

Rear Suspension Arm - Sheet Steel

Stabiliser Link - Aluminium

Engine Mounting

Rear Subframe

Subframe Bush

Front Subframe

Rear Radius Arm

Rear Suspension Arm

Pitman Arm

Ball Joint

Tie Rod Assembly

Wishbone Bush

Trailing Arm Bush

Wishbone - Cast

Stabiliser - Steel

Tie Rod End

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Coupling Rod

Differential Mounting

Top Strut Mount

Wishbone - Aluminium

Control Arm - Aluminium

Wishbone - Pressed

AROUND THE WHEEL

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKING BRAKES THIS SUMMER Due to the multiple lockdowns, our cars have been left parked in our garages or outside our homes for a long time. Being encouraged to “stay home to save lives” has led to less traffic on our main roads, but elongated periods of being stationery can also be quite detrimental the condition of your car. Here’s what our partners at Brembo advise:

Ready, steady, go: time to drive! With restrictions on travelling still in place, staycations will be very popular and most of us will be using our cars to get to our destinations. This is exactly why we need our cars to be reliable and run like clockwork, especially when we are hundreds of miles away from home. The braking system is a safety critical part of the car and not something that can be neglected, particularly after the car has been left stationery for a substantial amount of time.

Get customers into your garage We highly recommend that before your customers depart for a long trip they have a thorough and complete vehicle check-up. The following checks are recommended: ■ the fluid levels (coolant, brake fluid and windscreen-washer fluid) and their condition ■ the thickness of the brake discs and pads ■ the presence of any grooves or cracks on the surface of the brake discs ■ the overall condition of the brake calipers ■ the condition of the car lights (side lights, full beam and dipped beam headlights, fog lights, brake lights, indicator lights, etc.) ■ the car battery ■ the operation of the air conditioning system ■ tyre wear and pressure. All of these components should be in excellent condition because if just one of them is worn excessively (e.g the brake pad or disc) or does not function correctly (calipers or other hydraulic components of the braking system) or has lost some of its performance (brake fluid), can result in poor braking performance that might seriously affect the safety of a journey.

Issues arising from being stationery Many components of the braking systems are manufactured from metals such as cast iron which is highly susceptible to rusting or corroding when exposed to the atmosphere. During lockdown many of us were still cleaning our cars but without being able to drive, the water and cleaning agents left on the surface of our brakes has accelerated the corrosion process. Corrosion will start to form on the surface of the brake discs and with normal use of the vehicle, this rust is removed by applying the brakes. But if the car has not been driven for a while, this can cause the areas affected by corrosion to expand. Corrosion on the surface of the brakes can cause noise during braking and even more worrying can increase stopping distances due to a reduction in the performance of the braking system. This is not the only issue, as the parking brake is engaged the pads/shoes have been left in contact with brake discs/drums. Corrosion will build up and can cause these components to stick to each other, and this will prevent the wheels from moving the next time that the car will be driven. This is known as brake stiction.

Something else to consider... We strongly advise your customers to get into a workshop a good few weeks before taking the long planned staycation journeys. Should any braking components need to be replaced and as they are mechanical and hydraulic components, a bedding-in period of approximately 100-150 miles is required to make the braking system perfectly operational. During this mileage, we advise against stressing the friction material too intensively. It is best to avoid braking suddenly or leaving brakes applied for a prolonged period and to brake gradually and briefly to allow the brake pads to align with the discs correctly.

Fluid must not be forgotten! Although most car owners are aware of the condition of their brakes, an often-overlooked aspect of the braking systems is the condition of the brake fluid. By nature, brake fluid is highly hygroscopic, meaning it tends to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment through the hoses of the brake circuit. This will lower the brake fluid boiling point which opens the system up to risks associated with ‘Vapour Lock'. This can be frightening and even fatal if you were to experience a total loss of braking power even with full pressure on the brake pedal. So it is crucial to ensure the fluid level is topped, without any leaks to the braking system.

If the type of journey they intend to make involves heavy use of the braking system ( e.g heavy traffic or mountainous areas ) it is best to take their car to have its brakes checked and possibly replace any detrimental components well before the departure, to have enough time to perform the bedding-in process in ideal conditions.

Remember to check tyres Even if a braking system is in an excellent condition, remember that braking time and braking distance are also tied to the set of tyres fitted to the car. Even with the same driver response times and braking system characteristics, you can get very different results depending on the tyre condition. In order to transmit all the braking torque to the road tarmac surface, you need tyres that are in good condition and inflated to the right pressure. If the tyres are under-inflated, it can increase the braking distance, and if they are over-inflated, it makes it harder to control the car during braking. You should also advise your customers that it's a good idea to check the tyre pressure frequently, so as not to be shocked by longer braking distances, which is potentially dangerous.

Although many vehicle manufacturers give a guideline based on mileage or age to check and change brake fluid, the safest way to test the condition is a ‘boil-test’. This test boils the brake fluid to accurately detect the amount of moisture.

AROUND THE ENGINE

BATTERIES TEST TO EARN - YOU COULD BE MISSING OUT

DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY REPLACING LIKE FOR LIKE

Why wait till winter to get engaged with batteries Make sure you are testing every vehicle that enters the workshop

When installing a replacement battery, it is vital the correct type of battery technology is fitted to the vehicle. If you are replacing an old battery, it is important to replace with like-for-like or like-for-better technologies, and not to fit a conventional battery to a vehicle with a start/stop system. The type of vehicle and the amount of electrical power needed to supply starting functions and electricity output determines whether an AGM, EFB or Conventional battery is required. Fitting the correct battery technology type first time will keep your customers happy and mobile, helping them avoid costly repeat repair work. Having the right tester is important If you are looking for ‘the one’ when it comes to battery testers, we recommend looking out for three simple features: ■ Works with both 12v and 24v charging and starting systems ■ Provides a printout that you can add to invoices or use to explain the need for a new battery to the customer ■ Has stop-start testing capability. If you purchase a tester that doesn’t have two stop-start functions, it will give you incorrect readings each time this battery technology is tested. The internal components of a stop-start battery use different technology to normal batteries and requires a separate algorithm to be tested accurately. A standard battery tester cannot read this algorithm and would routinely pass what should be a failing battery as a good battery, meaning you may miss the sales opportunity and have an upset customer who breaks down after visiting your garage.

It should take no more than ten minutes to check a car battery if your equipped with the right battery tester. Testing batteries is a huge profit opportunity. Doing a battery health check will alert you to any underlying battery faults before they become an issue, in turn helping you to build customer confidence because they’ll know where to come back to next time. The stats speak for themselves and an opportunity for your garage could be just round the corner:

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■ One in three vehicles entering a workshop could require a new battery ■ Three out of four customers will purchase and replace a battery the same day if the test accurately shows a weak/bad battery ■ 40% of national breakdowns occur as a direct result from battery failure.

FREE MARKETING MATERIAL TO PROMOTE A BATTERY HEALTH CHECK

LKQ Euro Car Parts is here to support you with this service. On Omnihub we have marketing material available which enables you to advertise battery testing to your customers and when your customers in the garage, we’ve got Varta battery fitting instructions available on Omnipart for nearly every make and model of car. We’re also ready to equip you with the right tester. You could get your hand on a DHC Battery Tester that tests all types of batteries – free of charge . Speak to your local LKQ Euro Car Parts Account Manager to find out more.

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6V/12V Battery Tester 12V/24V Built In Printer 447440250

Battery Terminal Puller Tool 940774880

Digital Start/Stop Battery & Alternator/ Starter

GENIUS1 6V/12V 1-Amp Smart Battery Charger 538778040

GENIUS2 6V/12V 2-Amp Smart Battery Charger 538778050

GENIUS5 6V/12V 5-Amp Smart Battery Charger 538778060

Tester SEABT2011

AROUND THE ENGINE

USE THE SMART SOLUTION – GET A COMPLETE MODULE KIT

FIVE REASONS TO UPGRADE TO NGK

NGK advises garages and road users to go OE as opposed to universal due to the nature of premature failure being very high. It may be the cost-effective solution for the customer, but they may see increased fuel consumption, uneven running, generally poor performance or failure of an emission test as a result. When it comes to spark plugs, why not upgrade to precious metal? Here’s five reasons why:

When replacing a worn dual mass flywheel, it is always advisable to install a new clutch at the same time. This avoids potential further clutch damage and extra follow-on work, resulting in unnecessary costs for the vehicle owner. The module kit is a complete solution for a professional repair of the clutch and dual mass flywheel. The benefit is that all components are vehicle specific, precision matched to work together and all in certified OE quality. This helps eliminate problems that may arise from using a combination of parts from different manufacturers. LKQ Euro Car Parts is expanding its range with an additional 142 3pc and 33 module kits from OE brands alongside the vast range already offered.

1. Reduced fuel costs 2. Longer service life 3. Improved throttle response 4. Smoother running 5. Today’s advance engine designs demand them.

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WHY DO VEHICLES DESERVE PRECIOUS METAL PLUGS?

KEEP IN GEAR WITH THE RIGHT CLUTCH TOOL When the clutch disc wears down, more pedal force is required to release the clutch. A self-adjusting clutch (SAC) provides automatic wear compensation and ensures the force needed to press the clutch pedal remains constant over the entire service life of the clutch.

Vehicles are increasingly being fitted with precious metal spark plugs due to the driver benefits they deliver, including reduced fuel costs and longer service life. Did you know that many standing nickel spark plugs can be upgraded to precious metal alternatives? As designers and manufacturers of the world’s number one OE fitment spark plug range, no one knows better than NGK, that today's highly advanced engine designs require equally advanced components. How does this benefit your customers vehicle? You should be replacing spark plugs according to the vehicle service schedule, as well as conducting a visual inspection when your customer’s vehicle enters the workshop. Recommending precious metal plugs is a win for both you and your customer; by upgrading to precious metal plugs your customer can be assured:

The clutch disc and pressure plate are precision-tuned to work together and should always be replaced together. For installation, the SAC special tool is required. It allows bolting the SAC clutch on without having to apply counterforce. Using this special tool for pre-tensioning prevents twisting of the adjusting ring in the clutch pressure plate. If the special tool is not used, the pressure plate can be damaged which will cause the clutch to malfunction. The self-adjusting clutch technology is available under different names but all carry the same principle functionality: ■ LuK kits are labelled SAC (self-adjusting clutch) ■ ZF Sachs kits are labelled Xtend ■ Valeo kits are labelled SAT (self-adjusting technology).

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There’s improved throttle response and acceleration as well as smoother running.

Their fuel economy will increase.

The plugs could potentially last the cars lifetime.

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BOSCH NOX SENSORS

SAC Clutch Tool & re-setting tool 528770420

Laser Spark Plug Socket - 21mm Bi-Hex LAS0101

Exhaust Gas Temporator

New to the workshop are our Bosch nitrogen-oxide sensors. NOx sensors measure the concentration of nitrogen oxide within the exhaust-gas flow and send current values to the engine control unit via CAN bus. What makes Bosch’s different to other brands? They are installed using a retaining screw which helps the workshop with quick and trouble-free replacement of defective sensors. They also share the same quality as the OE production range.

Sensor Socket Set 6pc SEASX0321

EXHAUST AND EMISSIONS

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND DPFS – COMMON FAILURES

PARTS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Cat Converters are designed to reduce a vehicle’s harmful gas emissions. With strict guidelines now in place with regards to emissions, it’s important that the Catalytic Converter is functioning properly. There are several reasons that can cause a Cat Converter to fail: ■ Incorrect fuel/air mix ■ Cat can become contaminated with unburnt fuel causing the engine to run poorly, this needs to be rectified before fitting a new one ■ Damaged or broken monolith (ceramic substrate inside the Cat casing) ■ Lambda sensor functioning correctly ■ Cat is blocked ■ Incorrect fuel used ■ Unsuitable fuel additives ■ Engine problems.

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A car will fail an NCT if the Cat has been removed, and with a rise thefts from vehicles in the recent months, you will see more of these entering the workshop. Popular targeted vehicles included, Honda Jazz, Toyota Prius and Auris and Lexus CT200h and RX400h.

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DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE FUEL FILTER

Both the petrol injection and diesel engine fuel systems incorporate fuel pump and injectors, which as precision machined components are very costly to repair or replace. It is clearly more cost effective to change these filters on a regular basis with the general rule of thumb being to change them every twelve months or 12,000 miles; whatever comes first. Petrol injection systems are particularly sensitive to dirty fuel, as the contaminants will cause serious wear of some of the components with the injection system. Diesel filters are also very important as they have to protect the fuel pump and injectors not only from abrasive particles but from droplets of water often found in diesel fuel. So, it could be costly for your customer if it’s forgotten.

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With tighterMOT rulesand limits linked tovehicleemissions itsvital thatemissioncontroldevicessuch ascatalystsanddieselparticulatefiltersare functioningcorrectly. Ironicallyadvancements inengineand emissioncontrol technologymeans thatvehiclesarenowmoresusceptible toabuild-upofcarbondeposits thatwillovertimeaffect theperformanceand lifespanof thevehiclesengineandemissionsystem.

There are millions of vehicles on the road with DPFs and up to 70% of clogged DPFs are unnecessarily scrapped - resulting in huge numbers of vehicles owners paying more money for replacements when clearing can restore the part to perfect working condition. With the number of cars on the road starting to increase, miles driven is still lower than before. As vehicles get back on the road this is harming sensitive systems such as DPFs which require regular, high speed, long distance use for optimum performance and avoiding failure. Our Carbon Clean solution offers garages the ability to repair, rather than replace these costly items, and adding an additional revenue stream to your business.

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Removingcarbondepositbuildupwillhelppreventcostlyengine repairsaswellasexpensiveemissioncontrolsystem replacements. Therearemillionsofvehicleson the roadwithDPF’sandup to70%ofcloggedDPFsareunnecessarilyscrappedwhichmeans large numbersofvehicleownersarepayingmoremoney for replacementswhencleaningwill restore thepart toperfectworkingcondition. WHYCARBONCLEANING

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SERVICEABLE ITEMS

WYNN'S PROVIDE THE COMPLETE RANGE OF PRODUCTS TO HELP MEET SERVICE NEEDS

CHANGE CABIN FILTERS REGULARLY

Do you change filters regularly? If not, you should be! Health and wellbeing are a number one priority – but thinking about the air you breath in your vehicle might be something your customers might currently be taking for granted. This presents you with the perfect opportunity to highlight the protection a new cabin air filter can provide against pollen and bacteria for drivers and vehicle occupants. This is a particularly significant point as we start to see warmer weather, and hayfever sufferers feel the effects of the changing seasons and pollen in the air. Common cabin filters include a particulate filter with an activated carbon layer which completely separates coarse particles like dust, pollen and tyre debris as well as the smallest respirable particles such as particulate matter. The layer of activated carbon adsorbs harmful gases, unpleasant odours and ozone almost completely from the air flowing through the vehicle.

With shorter journeys, vehicles have been struggling to reach the temperatures needed to clear and regulate their particulate filters. This is common in both petrol and diesel vehicles and will lead to a lot of DPF and GPF failures. Wynn's offers a complete range of additive solutions to prevent and solve contamination-related issues that affect a vehicle's operation. Cleaning the fuel and oil system at every service is the easiest way to prevent issues from occurring by maintaining the vital engine components. Wynn's additives are a cost-effective alternative to mechanical repairs and can avoid replacing parts. Many vehicle issues can be solved in the workshop using Wynn's professional problem-solving solutions that are safe, effective and easy to use.

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STARLINE WIPER BLADES – ADAPTABLE TO ANY SITUATION

LEISURE BATTERIES Tourist spots reported up to an 340% increase in bookings over 2019, with demand outstripping availability as more people realise they just want some time away. With some international travel restrictions still set to be in place, people are looking forward to taking that all important break with friends and family. But what do they do about power supply, when they're on the move? Whether it's for cooking, heating, recharging phones, iPads, running safety equipment or lighting; a portable power supply is a must. At LKQ Euro Car Parts we stock a comprehensive range of leisure, marine, motorhomes, motorcycle, Jetski, emergency back-up lighting and golf and mobility batteries, from our own trusted aftermarket Lion brand to the globally recognised OE certified brands Bosch and Exide. As the leisure industry bounces back, we are ready to support all your battery requirements.

Starline wind screen wipers offer the most extensive range on the market. So customers can choose flat windscreen wipers with 5 adapters included or a conventional version. This wide range, including sets which cover applications for 96% of passenger and utility vehicles, includes both flat and universal blades. Our range of wipers are comprised of a thick A-grade coated rubber to ensure a clean sweep and durability. The durability is tested up to 500,000 cycles/12 months. Our Starline range is based on the best of two major OE player technologies in the market so it’s the best of both worlds, packaged up to make one superior brand. Starline wiper blades are quality tested and assured, so you can fit them with confidence, using a quality product at the right price every time.

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PACK YOUR BAGS, EVERYONE IS GOING ON STAYCATION!

We want to help you encourage motorists into your garage and get more vehicles onto your ramps to increase revenue.

With the list of countries travel to still very restricted, it isn’t surprising the demand for staycations and road trips are increasing as we ease out of lockdown. Staycation ready!

Have you thought about offering a free health check to your customers? Most of these cars have been sitting on driveways, roads or in garages for prolonged periods over the last year and who knows what issues they’re harbouring. By offering extra checks and making sure cars are staycation ready will be essential in the coming months to get customers back to normal.

Why offer free health checks? A free health check helps customers make sure their vehicle is safe whilst also providing potential revenue to garages from any urgent repairs or maintenance that are identified during the process. The best part is it only takes around 15-20 minutes to complete, so doesn’t eat too much into your working day, and can be easily added to jobs you already have booked in.

Why your customers should have a vehicle health check: ■ Make sure air con is working efficiently ■ Ensure fluid levels are at safe levels ■ Check wipers have clean visibility ■ Test batteries for potential issues ■ Ensure tyres are legal ■ Peace of mind that their vehicle is fit for purpose and won’t let them down before the trip has even started.

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AirConditioning Temperature Refrigerant System Inspection

Suspension Hoses Exhaust FuelCap Horn

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Antifreeze/Coolant BrakeFluid EngineOil Screenwash Transmission PowerSteering Other

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How do I set up a health check service? We’ve created a handy business toolkit that includes posters, website and social media banners, flyers and more, to help you promote a free vehicle health checks.

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