NEWS www.aftermarketonline.net SEPTEMBER 2023 AFTERMARKET 7 Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Legislation pushes “huge increase” in DPF demand Legislation across Europe is driving up demand for replacement DPFs, and similar measures could soon be seen in the UK according to BM Catalysts. Particle number (PN) counters have been brought into roadworthiness tests in Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany, and all four countries are seeing vehicles failing to meet new Euro 5a, 5b or 6 requirements. This could come to the UK as well, as a result of the recent MOT consultation. Euro 6 vehicles include SCR technology as OE, and the market for SCRs is expected to grow fast as a result. With this in mind, BM Catalysts is already looking to expand its SCR products range. BM Catalysts Commercial Director Mark Blinston added: “These legislative changes are already driving demand for a whole range of hot end emission products, and it’s important that we look ahead and make these key investments to ensure we’re perfectly positioned to help serve the market and reduce emissions where possible. For more information, visit: www.bmcatalysts.co.uk/ The winner of the unique Snap-on Ford Model-T salesman car replica, put up as the main prize in a special prize draw run by Snap-on UK, has been named. David Parr was the lucky winner, who was the customer of franchisee Martin Squires. The first runner-up was Michael Kirkman, with Anthony Lloyd as the franchisee. The final runner-up was Wayne Trowel via franchisee Simon Gates. Both received a scale model of the Model T. Commenting on the draw, Snap-on Diagnostics M.D Mark Ost commented: “The Model T salesman car has been on multiple exhibits and evening events across the UK and Europe. It's had pride of place at Automechanika Birmingham 2023, and it has been part of the UK diagnostics business for a number of years. There is a tear in my eye seeing it go, but I'm delighted that somebody's now going to have it in their life and I genuinely hope they get a lot of fun out of it, because it is a collector's piece.” Every customer that bought a new Snap-on Intelligent Diagnostics platform on software subscription from January to July 2023 was entered into the draw. For more on Snap-on’s Model T prize draw, turn to pages 52-53. Winner of Snap-on Model T named Vehicle recalls added to MOT digital services Real-time vehicle recall information is now being included within MOT Testing Service (MTS), the vehicle’s MOT history, MOT reminders and the MOT certificate, with 47% of the cars on UK roads covered as of now. The service will provide testers and motorists daily recall data in real-time, thanks to the support of VMs, including Toyota, Ford, Honda, Volkswagen Group and Mercedes- Benz. Existing monthly SMMT data will cover vehicles from carmakers not yet taking part, but this will not appear on the MOT certificate. Commenting on the move, DVSA Head of MOT Policy Chris Price said: “We want to improve safety recall rectification rates. Providing ‘live’ recall data, and marking it more available to motorists, will further help everyone to keep vehicles safe to drive on Britain’s roads.”
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