Aftermarket Magazine June 2024

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event — June 5-6, NEC Birmingham 22 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2024 Event organisers have revealed that more than 15 new product unveilings from exhibitors have been preannounced for this year’s event. In addition to companies featured in this special Aftermarket event roundup, garage management system provider TechMan will mark its 10th anniversary by revealing the latest integrations in its system, designed to revolutionise and modernise daily operations for garages and workshops. Other highlights include, Niterra, debuting its exhaust pressure sensor family of products from the NTK portfolio. Garage Hive will demonstrate its new Garage Hive Copilot feature, built around AI and AP Auto, newly appointed as the UK and Ireland distributor for Denso’s CTR airconditioning service machines, will showcase the Kristal Base and Kheos Plus models. Meanwhile On Board Defence will introduce WheelArm, a revolutionary wheel stowing system designed to enhance safety and efficiency. Castrol will launch three products at the event, including FoxRadar for remote oil level monitoring, the Castrol Workshop Hub for streamlined workwear ordering, and Aprimo, a comprehensive platform for accessing Castrol’s digital marketing materials. Sykes-Pickavant will display four new products, while Oetiker’s new range of hose clamp assortment kits will be on display, alongside Launch Tech UK’s latest EV diagnostic devices. Aftermarket and OE components company Dayco will be exhibiting in hall 6 at stand C10. National sales manager Steve Carolan said: “One of the messages we are keen to get across is the need to remain focused on current technology and that of the immediate future associated with combustion engines because, although electric and hybrid vehicles are all the rage, workshops will still be dealing with petrol and diesel engine technology for at least the next decade. “In common with many of the components fitted to the modern vehicle, timing and auxiliary drive system replacement is a highly skilled process that requires attention to detail and the necessity to strictly follow a series of procedures, in order to be completed successfully, particularly for belt-in-oil applications. “This is why we are so committed to providing relevant training, and what we’ll be showcasing at the show.” Maverick Diagnostics will incentivise show visitors by offering exclusive discounts for both tools and technical support. These include a ‘12 months for the price of 10’ deal on its Dealer Tool Support programme. The second promotion available to visitors will be an immediate 10% discount on Maverick Diagnostics’ OEM diagnostic hardware tools, should they buy direct from its stand in hall 6 stand B28. These are specialised devices made for and approved by VMs for use in repairing their vehicles. Maverick Diagnostics MD Laura Hall, said: “We’re not just offering discounts, we’re providing automotive professionals with the tools and support they need to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.” Show puts quality products and services in spotlight Maverick Diagnostics RᎭHULQJ exclusive discounts Dayco to highlight training support

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