Product focus 27 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2026 https://www.faiauto.com https://www.kumhotire.com/uk https://www.auto-supplies.co.uk https://aftermarket.zf.com/uk/ Extended portfolio highlighted by FAI ‘Exemplary’ rating for winter tyre Workshop system is an award winner TRICUT discs join Autosupplies range Kumho has announced its WinterCraft WP52+ finished in third place out of 51 brands in a top European competition. Kumho said the tyre earned the top ‘exemplary’ rating in Auto Bild’s 2025 winter tyre test, which assessed key performance criteria such as handling and braking on snowy, dry, and wet surfaces. WP52+ features a specially formulated rubber compound enriched with natural ingredients to ensure exceptional grip and precise handling, Kumho said. The tyre’s snow-optimised tread pattern and advanced drainage design minimises hydroplaning and provides superior traction and braking performance. In addition, the WP52+ achieved outstanding results in a comparative product test conducted by TÜV SÜD, the respected global testing and certification organisation. ZF Aftermarket has secured an Equip Auto 2025 Award for digital solutions and connectivity for its industryleading [pro]Manager platform. The platform, tailored specifically for workshops, integrates customer communication, and repair management into a single, user-friendly interface. The system helps technicians plan, execute, and document vehicle maintenance and repairs. Key benefits of the system include enhanced efficiency, taking care of routine calls and messages automatically and freeing workshop teams to service more customers. Benoit Dessart, head of digital solutions at ZF Aftermarket, said: “With ZF [pro]Manager, we’re not only closing the digital gap for independent workshops, we’re giving them a competitive edge.” Autosupplies has expanded its product line with TRICUT fine finishing discs from Final Systems, reinforcing its commitment to equipping technicians with high-quality aftermarket tools. The company said the addition reflects its commitment to equipping bodyshop professionals and technicians with the best aftermarket tools available. The discs are engineered to meet the exacting standards of automotive finishing, providing an essential solution for technicians to achieve a flawless surface. The foam discs are specialised for the critical steps of removing and refining sanding scratches before polishing, as well as for blending areas. FAI Automotive has added 40 new parts to its product portfolio, with highlights including a new oil pump, connecting rod suspension arm and a valve stem seal set. Within these new-torange references, FAI has highlighted several as ‘recommended to stock’, including an oil pump suitable for the popular Fiat 500 and a wide range of 1.3D engines across Citroen/ Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Ford, Opel/Vauxhall, Suzuki, Chevrolet and Chrysler/ Lancia. Other stock recommendations include a connecting rod for the Jeep Compass 2.2D and a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. New to FAI’s valve range is a valve stem seal set, to fit 2.0 petrol Audi, VW, Skoda, and Seat/Cupra 2012> engines.
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