Latest technology in production of spare parts for cars, the latest developments, tests, and more

Ken-Tool Releases New Valve Breaker

Ken-Tool has released a new metric valve breaker designed to remove valve stems from smaller 10 mm valve stem holes – the T38B Metric Valve Breaker.

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20.11.2014

The Gates Corporation Introduces New System Repair Initiative

The Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive and heavy-duty products, introduced Be System Smart, an approach to automotive maintenance that focuses on making complete system repairs.

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19.11.2014

VW remote diagnosis

This TSB applies to all VW vehicles from 1998-2009. Remote control key issues may include inconsistent operation, inoperative remote control, only the lock button is functional and/or DTC 00956 005 (no or incorrect basic settings/adaptation…result of lost synchronization).

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19.11.2014

Charging stations integrated in street lightning system

At EUROCITIES 2014 in Munich (5 to 8 November), where more than 500 delegates from European cities have come together to discuss innovative infrastructure projects, the BMW Group showcases a street lighting system that doubles as a charging station for electric vehicles.

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19.11.2014

EU removes «discriminatory» aftermarket phrase from roadworthiness legislation

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has claimed victory after an obligation to check non-OEM replacement parts was removed from the latest EU legislation on the roadworthiness testing of vehicles (Directive 2014/45/EU), which entered into force in May 2014.

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19.11.2014

SemiSynthetic Active Motor Oil

VENOL SEMISYNTHETIC ACTIVE 10W-40 is ultramodern semisynthetic motor oil based on a special blend of base stocks, formulated with the unique ACTIVE POWER technology.

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19.11.2014

Don’t forget the tube

The Borg & Beck range of clutch products from First Line has reached 2,000 part numbers, covering traditional 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 clutch kits, concentric slave cylinder and solid flywheel kits and a growing range of clutch master and slave cylinders.