Tag: exhausts
21% decrease in MOT fails due to exhaust issues despite stricter diesel tests
New data from Protyre reveals a 21 per cent year-on-year decrease in the proportion of MOT test fails that resulted from failed exhausts in the year since the DVSA introduced one of the largest-ever changes to the test on 20th May 2018 with stricter regulations on emissions from diesel cars. Protyre is the UK’s fastest growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services with 150 nationwide garages.
“Relay” on Klarius for replacement Citroën Van DPFs
Klarius’ latest new-to-range parts release includes new exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in range for popular applications such as the Citroën Relay van. 49 additional parts are now available with the same next morning UK delivery, two-year standard warranty and Fit First Time guarantee offered with the entire Klarius range.
SMPE’s growth continues with NTR EGTS introductions
Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE), one of the UK's largest independently owned automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers, has announced that its range of Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors has increased with the addition of 30 new part numbers.
Tyre dominance in overall aftermarket beginning to diminish
The value of the United Kingdom (UK) automotive aftermarket grew by 4.9 per cent during the course of 2018. According to MarketLine, which produces its data in US-dollars across all markets worldwide, this means the UK automotive aftermarket was and is worth $28.5 billion (£22.53 billion) a year. However, the same research suggests that the value of the UK automotive aftermarket sector is increasing and in 2023 is forecast to be worth $34.4 billion (£27.2 billion), up 20.7 per cent compared with 2018.
Aygo with Klarius for latest exhausts and mountings
Klarius Products has boosted market accessibility for new exhaust and mounting options with the addition of 130 new products to its existing emission control range. New introductions cover everything from crossovers to light commercial vehicles, while new mountings cover a wide range of popular vehicle applications such as the Toyota Aygo.
Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation rally car fits Klarius exhaust
Preparing rounded future professionals for the demands of motorsport is often best achieved through a mixture of education and experience. Hence Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation (OUMF) offers exactly these sorts of opportunities to young people, running a multitude of classic cars in some of the world’s most prestigious racing events. Motorsport isn’t kind to vehicle components though, so when the OUMF required a new racing exhaust for its Mercedes 380 SL rally car project, the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts, Klarius Products Ltd, was ready to offer a solution.
Klarius and PM Training encourage future engineers with factory tour for teenagers
Klarius Products, in conjunction with local training provider PM Training, introduced young learners to the world of work this Autumn with a full factory tour of its Staffordshire-based exhaust manufacturing centre.
Kia Cee’d top of list of new Klarius exhaust models
Klarius Products Ltd has released its latest new-to-range list of exhausts and catalytic converters (CATs), with delivery available from distributors in the UK, Europe and Scandinavia. Popular commercial vehicles and hatchbacks are the focus of the update. The Kia Cee’d 1.6 for model years 2012-2015 gains a new replacement system, among other popular modern contemporaries such as the benchmark Ford Focus 2.0, the spritely Renault Twingo 1.1, Vauxhall’s Astra 1.4, Audi’s A3 1.4, Volvo’s V40 1.6 and the Volkswagen Golf 2.0. Ford’s Transit 2.2 van also gains a new exhaust for model years 2007-2009.
MTS extends exhausts range with Fiat, Alfa Romeo fitments
MTS has introduced two new exhaust systems for Fiat and Alfa Romeo, exclusively to the aftermarket, as it continues to bring ‘in demand’ products to its UK customers. The exhaust systems, for the Fiat Grande Punto 1.9 MJT (2009-) and Alfa Giulietta 1.4 TB (2010-), are available on a next day delivery service from the company’s warehouse in Doncaster.
Klarius launches new exhausts for 2019
Klarius Products has started 2019 with an influx of new high-quality aftermarket exhausts to the range. Supporting the requirements of UK and European garages the new parts are all available across Europe via regional Klarius distribution partners.
MTS brand driving quality to aftermarket, say leading factors
More leading motor factors are reaping the benefits of investing long-term in a superior exhaust product that is helping build customer trust and increase profits.
Aftermarket distributors, make sure you have ‘the list’
Klarius has released a full list of all the most in-demand new exhaust products produced over the last 12 months so distributors can make sure they have the latest parts available. Hundreds of exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and mountings are listed, all available with same or next day delivery via Klarius’s in-house AutoLogistiks distribution service.
BMW privateers select Klarius exhausts for the grid
With solid body control, decent grip, rear wheel drive and 50/50 weight distribution it was only a matter of time before someone took the BMW 1 Series racing. It is no surprise then that champions of affordable motorsport 750 Motorclub and 116 Racing are gearing up for a new endurance championship starring BMW’s entry level model. Thanks to a deal with UK manufacturer Klarius Products, every car on the grid will sport a lightweight Klarius racing exhaust.
Guardians of the Ford Galaxy: New Klarius exhausts available now
Thirty-three new aftermarket exhausts have been introduced to the Klarius Products European emissions control range, covering a multitude of popular vehicle applications. Designed to deliver equivalent performance and efficiency to the OEM component, the entire 10,000+ product range is available from regional European distributors with same or next day delivery.
MTS brand ‘trailblazer for exhaust quality’ – BMG Autoparts
BMG Autoparts has become the latest UK distributor to stock the MTS brand, by adding its OE-quality exhaust parts to its extensive product range. The Leatherhead-based motor factor has added MTS in order to meet increasing demand from independent garages.