Products focus 26 www.aftermarketonline.net SEPTEMBER 2024 FAG WheelSets released Thinkcar UK’s latest tool release is the Euro Expert 195, which the company expects to become its best-selling and must-have tool for 2024 and beyond. This mid-range tool is a nine-inch professional diagnostic pad offering THINKLINK Lite VCI for £1,350 plus VAT, including two years of software updates. “We expect the Euro Expert 195 will be one of our best-sellers this year,” said Alex Gillbanks, MD of Impact Diagnostics, the specialist supplier behind Thinkcar UK.” Gillbanks said the tool also offers Topology mode and inbuilt TPMS programming. Euro Expert 195 provides comprehensive system functionality and supports DO IP and CAN FD protocols and retains the sleek, functional design of its predecessor. This ensures seamless compatibility with a range of external modules such as printers, battery testers, thermal imager and worklights. Euro Expert 195 is must-have tool https://www.thinkcar.uk/ www.repxpert.co.uk An FAG bearing kit for the Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman, manufactured as OE by Schaeffler, is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket. Schaeffler said on July 16 that kit No.713 6497 70 covers the rear axle for allwheel drive versions of the Countryman and Paceman produced by Mini from August 2010. The kit includes a thirdgeneration hub bearing with multi-pole encoder for ABS, ASR and ESP systems, plus the centring nut for fastening the unit to the drive shaft. Also included are stretch bolts for fixing the unit to the steering knuckle and a protection ring for the encoder. Matthew Selby, sales and marketing director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK, said FAG WheelSets always include all the components necessary to make a replacement in the garage as simple, safe and efficient as possible. First Line has launched 40 new-to-range parts including 12 drive shafts, eight friction components, seven steering gaiter kits, five steering and suspension parts, three filters, two wheel bearings and cooling components, and one cable. The steering gaiter kits are enhanced with the addition of key reference FSG3519, catering to Hyundai i30, Ioniq and Kona models, as well as Kia Ceed, Niro I, Proceed and XCeed. Steering and suspension offerings are bolstered by the introduction of part number FSK8201, a left/right suspension arm bush for the Toyota Rav 4. For wheel bearings, the FBK1619 for the Toyota Yaris is a key addition. In the cooling category, the FTK559 thermostat kit is introduced for a range of Dacia and Renault models. The new cable offering includes a gear cable for the Peugeot 3008 and 5008. Melett has announced an expansion of its product range for the secondquarter of this year. These include a turbocharger suitable for a wide range of Audi and Seat vehicles, plus a biturbocharger assembly kit for Mazda CX5/3/6 2.2D models. Melett said the biturbo kit comprises all the components needed to construct a fully assembled and calibrated Mazda biturbocharger. The portfolio additions are designed to help the aftermarket provide a highquality, cost-effective direct replacement solution for these popular diesel vehicles. Meeting the growing demand for modern smalldisplacement petrol engine passenger cars, Melett launched core assemblies for a range of popular engines including Suzuki Vitara/ SX4 1.4L and Ford Fiesta 1.5L. Expanding its reach in the common pick-up trucks and SUVs market, Melett also launched core assemblies, covering vehicles including Mercedes X-Class. www.melett.com www.firstlineltd.com First Line launches additional parts Melett boosts components, turbochargers range
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