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Exhibitors give a glimpse of what’s on offer at inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event

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The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, presented by Automechanika Birmingham, provides the first opportunity for the industry to meet face to face on this scale since 2019, and get hands-on, learn, network and prepare for the fast-evolving landscape of the automotive industry. With just under three months to go until the inaugural event, exhibitors are giving a glimpse of what visitors can expect to see at the show, taking place from 8-9 June at Birmingham’s NEC.

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New Clarke tool chests, cabinets available from Machine Mart

Machine Mart has launched a new range of Clarke-branded professional quality, heavy-duty, lockable tool chests and cabinets. Designed for use in an automotive workshop, the containers are designed to keep tools secure and tidy.

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Machine Mart introduces new Clarke ¾” heavy duty electric impact wrench

Machine Mart has introduced the new Clarke CEW1100; a powerful heavy-duty ¾” corded electric impact wrench, an excellent addition to any worksite or workshop.

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Rema Tip Top exclusive Expel filtration system a Tyre Industry Award winner

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Rema Tip Top was presented with the Tyre Industry Award for product innovation for a product it calls a “revolutionary, innovative and economic solution” designed to preserve workshop tools and equipment. The Expel compressed air filtration device eliminates condensate pervasive in compressed air systems, removing 99.9999 per cent of liquid, oil, water and other contaminants down to one micron when installed at point of use.

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Spring Garage Essentials available now

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The Parts Alliance Spring Garage Essentials tools and equipment brochure is out now. The glossy 68 page publication is already available from branches of The Parts Alliance members Allparts, Bromsgrove Motor Factors, Car Parts & Accessories, CES, GMF, SAS Autoparts, SC Motor Factors, Waterloo and GSF Car Parts.

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Bartec Auto ID launching new TPMS Tools/Systems

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Bartec Auto ID is to launch a new range of TPMS, diagnostic tools and a cloud-based management system at The Tire Cologne between 29 May to 1 June 2018. The company plans to demonstrate how this latest generation of tools (the TECH1000 and TAP300) combined with the new Bartec Service Center can “significantly improve” tyre shop efficiency. According to the company, “valuable management data can be pinpointed and presented, also enabling an all-round enhanced customer experience and ultimately helping to boost sales across tyre shops.”

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Latest products from Machine Mart include Clarke rotary hammer drill

Machine Mart, the specialist supplier of tools and machinery has added to its already extensive product range with a rotary hammer drill and a range of heavy duty, petrol-driven pressure washers.

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Laser launches new dead-blow hammer

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Laser Tools has launched a new soft-faced dead blow hammer (part number 7011). The new hammer has a multitude of uses, but its size and weight make it ideal for use when trying to remove road wheels that are seized solid to the hub through dissimilar metal corrosion (alloy wheels on a steel hub).

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Pro-Align partners TEXA to solve workshops’ ADAS challenges

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Pro-Align will offer TEXA ADAS diagnostic and calibration tools, alongside support in the form of a series of technical seminars, in a move that it states will help workshops overcome one of the biggest challenges in servicing modern cars. The leading automotive aftermarket companies have joined forces to help supply workshops with everything they need to reset Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In addition to communicating information on the subject, Pro-Align, most renowned for its distribution of Hunter wheel alignment, balancing and tyre fitting equipment, has added TEXA’s range to its product portfolio.

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Launch UK introduces new X431 Euro Tab

Launch UK, the supplier of automotive diagnostics equipment, has introduced its latest addition to the acclaimed X-431 range of OE level diagnostic tools, the X-431 Euro Tab.

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The Parts Alliance’s South West Show attracts 500

The Parts Alliance’s South West Garage and Workshop Show has returned for 2017 even ‘bigger and better’. Storm-like conditions failed to deter well over 500 garage owners and mechanics from visiting Sandy Park, home to English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs, on the evening of Thursday 19 October. The event hosted garage customers invited by the nine Parts Alliance branches in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall – including the recently opened Midsomer Norton Branch.

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Martins Industries extends customer service hours 

Martins Industries has opted to extend customer service hours in order to “better meet the need of our customers”. From 7 August this service is available Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm EST and Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm EST.

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New Clarke SDS+ rotary hammer drill available at Machine Mart

Machine Mart has launched the new Clarke CRD1100 is a powerful multi-function SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill perfect for jobs such as drilling concrete lintels. With a powerful 1100W motor, an impact rate of 4200 blows per minute and 3 functions (drilling, drill/hammer and hammer only) the rotary hammer drill simplifies drilling and chiselling brick and block work.

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New diesel particulate filter gun from Launch UK

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Launch UK has added a brand new diesel particulate filter (DPF) gun to its extensive range of diagnostic equipment, and is hoping to raise awareness to the importance of maintaining and cleaning a DPF.

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Rear camera calibration kit from Hella Gutmann

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Hella Gutmann Solutions has added three new extension kits to its camera and radar recalibration tool line-up for the independent aftermarket. The camera and sensor calibration (CSC) tool enables independent garages to calibrate and repair advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The new kits are compatible with rear view and all-round vision cameras, extending CSC’s existing, forward-facing solution.

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