Aftermarket September 2023

Comline EV steering and suspension range widens The EV steering and suspension range at Comline Auto Parts has widened with the release of new components for the Volkswagen ID3 and Hyundai Ioniq. On the ID3 front, the company now offers the ball joint, stabiliser links along with the rack end and tie rod end. Over on the Ioniq side, there are control arms, a rod/strut stabiliser, stabiliser link, tie rod axle joint and tie rod ends. www.comline.uk.com Remanufactured major units from Ivor Searle Ivor Searle runs an allmakes programme of petrol and diesel engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes and turbos for cars and LCVs. The Ivor Searle product range covers over 90% of the UK’s vehicle parc. The company also offers a fast-turnaround DPF cleaning service that improves performance by removing soot and ash deposits. All Ivor Searle engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes are covered by a 12-month unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty, while a two-year warranty covers all turbochargers. DPFs subject to the cleaning process are covered by a 12month unlimited mileage warranty. www.ivorsearle.co.uk BM Catalysts widens SCR range The selective catalyst reduction (SCR) range offered by BM Catalysts has been widened, with 12 new references added that cater to 172 vehicle fitments. The range was first introduced in 2022 via five references, all available with relevant fitting kits and pressure pipes. The need for access to SCR parts will continue to grow, as Euro 6 engine vehicles feature SCR technology as OE. www.bmcatalysts.co.uk Continental: New CD shock absorbers Continental Direct have added 25 new CD shock absorber references to the range, covering a number of vehicles including the Audi A3, BMW 3, 4 and 5 Series, Ford Tourneo, Peugeot 208, Range Rover Evoque and Volkswagen Up. Other products in the CD suspension range include CD coil springs and strut top mounts. www.continentaldirect.com OSRAM: Xenon range Bulbs in the OSRAM Xenon range can generate up to 220% more brightness compared with bulbs that conform to the minimum legal standard, using less energy at the same time, according to the manufacturer. The company says they also have a longer life span than halogen bulbs. One well-known product is the Xenarc Night Breaker Laser (Next Gen). Meanwhile, the Xenarc Cool Blue Intense (Next Gen) offers up to 150% more brightness than the minimum legal standard. There is also the Xenarc Original, which has a four-year guarantee. www.osram.co.uk/am FAI Automotive: Strut mounts FAI Automotive’s range of strut mounts continues to grow, with seven Land Rover and Range Rover kits recently added. There is a new rolling bearing strut mount front for the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, along with a front kit for the same vehicles. This also covers the Freelander 2, as does a rear kit, which also covers the Range Rover III and Range Rover Sport. At the same time, a front kit and rear kit have been made available for the Discovery III and IV. Lastly, a rear kit covers the Range Rover IV and Sport II, while another rear covers the Freelander 2 and Evoque. https://faiauto.com/ecat/ First Line: 49 new parts First Line has added 49 new references across its First Line and Borg & Beck brands. 12 new steering and suspension parts are now available, including front suspension arms for the Ford Puma. There are also new suspension arm parts for the Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID3 and ID4. Looking towards Borg & Beck, there are brake discs for BMW’s 5, 6 and 7 Series, along with brake shoes for the KIA Picanto. There are also gear control cables for a range of Vauxhall models. Lastly, there are nine new air filters and two new fuel filters covering BMW and Volvo models. www.firstlineltd.com New exhausts DPFs and CATs from Klarius With a view to offering garages a taste of la dolce vita, the latest product release from Klarius Products includes a full exhaust system for the Fiat 500 (2007-2010). The rest of the latest additions to the company’ range of exhausts, CATs, DPFs and mountings cover a veritable who’s-who of major automotive names, from Ford to Mercedes-Benz taking in Hyundai, KIA, Volvo, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi and more. This includes an exhaust for the Ford Focus from 2018 onwards, a DPF that covers both the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Koleos, and DPF covering Fiat’s other little giant, the Panda, along with the Alfa Romeo Grande. www.klarius.eu 50 AFTERMARKET SEPTEMBER 2023

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