News 11 www.aftermarketonline.net September 2024 O A1 Remote Diagnostics has reported a surge in demand for its remote and mobile diagnostic and ADAS services. A1, part of the A1 ADAS Solutions Group, said the increase in demand was due to reduced key-to-key times — which it said is an ongoing problem for technicians, as the complexity of modern vehicles makes diagnosing fault lights and accessing secure gateways increasingly difficult. Managing director Iain Molloy said: “We’re now seeing workshops struggle with something as basic as resetting the service light on a VW ID3. A garage may feel its only option is to take the vehicle to a main dealer, but this can easily add a week or two onto what should be a fiveminute job. “We’re changing the game for garages and bodyshops by working with them to make jobs that once took days, take minutes.” O Global coatings group Axalta has announced a new partnership to boost sustainable refinishing work, with an initial focus on customers in the UK and wider Europe. Axalta said on July 16 it was partnering with Spain’s CESVIMAP centre — an R&D leader in the collision repair industry. Under the partnership, Axalta’s refinish customers will have access to CESVIMAP’s Move2Green programme, which offers online self-assessment aimed at evaluating the environmental impact of work carried out by bodyshops. The assessment analyses factors including energy efficiency, water use, waste management, responsible consumption and carbon footprint. O Cataclean has secured a deal to become the official supplier of fuel and engine additives to the Kwik Fit group. Under the partnership, announced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 11, Cataclean’s additives product range will be distributed via NAPA to more than 700 Kwik Fit retail autocentres across the UK. Cataclean sales director William Jones said: “Our fuel and exhaust system cleaner is an ideal product for Kwik Fit and its customers, offering a comprehensive solution that cleans the entire fuel and exhaust system in one simple treatment.” “This helps to reduce harmful emissions, improve MPG, and keep vehicles running better, cleaner, and longer.” News in brief Find your nearest dealer: rexnordic.uk I 01355 377370 4 in 1 mobile heater cooler for professional use ›› REX NORDIC HP-19 NEW WARRANTY ACTIVATE3YEARSWARRANTYREXNORDIC.COM + YEAR AIR CLEANING • HEPA (MERV8 or H13-grade) filtration (additional equipment) • Improve indoor air quality COOLING ›› Recommended area for heating / cooling (up to 550m3) ›› Spot cooling with ducts DRYING ›› Dehumidification max 118 l/day HEATING ›› Low power consumption – high output (2,1 ¤ 5,6kW) WORKSHOPS I WAREHOUSES I PRODUCTION LINES OFFICES I RESTAURANTS
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