October 2021

Fatiha went onto say: “A DENSO wiper blade overview available on YouTube, is available to provide the answers.” The video can be viewed here: www.denso- technic.com/denso-wiper-blades She added: “For more information about DENSO wiper blades, visit: www.denso-am.co.uk/products/automotive- aftermarket/wiper-blade/denso-wiper-blades/, which explains all that is needed to know when choosing Hybrid, Flat, Standard and Rear wiper blades, and the online catalogue: www.denso-am.eu/e-catalogue/ to find the right blade for the vehicle.” Beam blades Meanwhile, TRICO has unveiled beam blade kits for its Exact Fit range. TRICO’s Group Brand & Marketing Manager (Europe), Sam Robinson, said: “The introduction of these beam blade kits is a game changer for TRICO. While OCTOBER 2021 AFTERMARKET 41 www.aftermarketonline.net Left: Wipers from DENSO x2 NEW TW BEAM O BLADES Using the same shelf space. minimizing TRICO’s revolutionary superkit sys Simplify your wiper prog O unde supplied OE t wiper blade technology as of the beam b 95% coverage tem delivers ramme with new Exact Fit SUP NE r all weather conditions. TRICO o European vehicle manufacturers, reducin whilst than 35% fewer SKU’s lade parc with up to twin pack wiper blade kit . ERKIT , Exact Fit guarantees and g stockholding competitor twin s from TRICO Tel: 07967 817414 - For UK Sales E-Mail: Andrew.Taylor@T Enquiries Contact Andy rico-Group.com Taylor: previously, we exclusively sold our OE wipers singularly, now customers will have the benefit of buying a complete kit with everything they need provided for them, With the reassurance that they are buying the exact same quality product that we are trusted to deliver to vehicle manufacturers across Europe. “The range includes 95 references, with 73 direct fit kits for OE beam blade applications, and 22 retrofit kits for hybrid and upgrade applications - in total covering more than 95% of the beam blade vehicle parc. Due to TRICO’s superkit design that comes with an optional alternative connector, this is over 40% less stock than competitor ranges which often require in excess of 150 SKU’s to attain the same coverage.” The new kits contain two of TRICO’s X1 design blades manufactured and packaged in Europe. TRICO supplies this same blade as OE to VAG, for a number of vehicles including VW ID4, Golf VIII, T-Roc, Audi Q4, Q5, Q7, TT, Škoda Citigo, Kodiaq, Superb, Seat Ibiza, Leon, Rapid and Mi. Sam added: “As we’re coming into the winter wiper blade season, this is a perfect opportunity for factors to increase their profit margins while maintaining maximum vehicle coverage, and reducing their inventory commitment. We created this offering with space saving in mind, so it’s clear, compact and comprehensive and delivers a perfect premium direct fit wiper offering.” Right: WAI's LIN2 Smart Wiper Motor