Product focus 27 www.aftermarketonline.net OCTOBER 2024 www.firstlineltd.com www.hella.com www.repxpert.co.uk First Line adds 35 new parts to range First Line has added a further 35 new parts to its product portfolio, including 11 drive shafts, nine new steering and suspension components, seven friction parts, four filters, and two cables and cooling solutions. In the steering and suspension category, the First Line brand has added stand-out references such as part number FCA8023, a left and right suspension arm for Volvo XC40. In the drive shaft portfolio, the Borg & Beck brand enhances its lineup with several new parts including BDS1615, a drive shaft compatible with the Citroën Dispatch III and Spacetourer, Peugeot Expert and Traveller, Toyota Proace, and Vauxhall Vivaro. Latest friction parts include part number BBD5562, a brake disc designed for the Fiat 500L and Tipo Estate. A key addition to cables is part number BKG1370, a gear cable compatible with the Toyota Auris and Avensis. For cooling, First Line has introduced part number FTK558, a thermostat kit compatible with a wide range of vehicles including the Audi A1, A3, and A4. Hella Gutmann mega macs PC update for diagnostics Hella Gutmann has announced the launch of its mega macs PC second edition (SE) giving technicians the very latest diagnostic capabilities – including support for cybersecure vehicles and those using diagnostics over internet protocol or CAN FD protocol. The mega macs PC SE covers more than 40 manufacturers and over 48,000 vehicle models. Workshops simply plug the vehicle communication interface into the OBD port for wireless communication with the vehicle using any Windows tablet, laptop, or PC. Julian Goulding, head of sales at Hella Gutmann, said: “From vehicle servicing to ADAS calibration, mega macs PC SE is incredibly versatile. We offer the tool with a Windows tablet but technicians can also use their own tablet or PC.” For vehicles protected by a cyber security gateway, mega macs PC SE simplifies the diagnostic process by allowing workshops to bypass the hassle of individual manufacturer registrations. 6FKDHᎱHU ODWHVW ,1$ ZDWHU SXPS IRU 9ROYR Schaeffler’s range of INAbranded electric auxiliary water pumps now includes a new reference for the Volvo XC60, the most popular model currently offered by the brand, along with several other models. The range meets OEM standards and offers wide coverage of the European vehicle parc. The launch earlier this year included an initial batch of 11 parts, with more set to be released soon as the portfolio continues to evolve. Electric water pump 538 1018 10 covers Volvo vehicles equipped with the B4204 engine, including various iterations of the S60, S90, V40, V60, V70, V90, XC40, XC70 and XC90. The most popular vehicle covered is the Volvo XC60 Hybrid AWD, in production since 2018. Maik Evers, head of product management powertrain systems at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket, said the new pump is notable for its precise controllability. “As it is powered by the vehicle’s electrical system, not the belt drive, the delivery rate is continuously regulated.
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