News - CAAR

Lucas Oil Launch New Products

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Additive and Oil specialists, Lucas Oil has launched three new products including a new Fuel System Cleaner guaranteed to improve any fuel system.

Lucas Deep Clean
A Real Fuel System Cleaner blended with an exclusive Lucas additive package and a specific carrier fluid that contains no diesel fuel, kerosene or anything else that can be harmful or useless to an engine.
Deep Clean
Reduces NOx Emissions,
Deep cleans the entire fuel system and combustion chamber
Removes carbon deposits Totally eliminates knocking and pinging.
Raises mpg & performance

Tool Box Buddy Aerosol
A truly superior penetrate designed to dissolve corrosion and rust without drying. A technical formulation with the lubricating qualities of a heavy oil and the penetrating qualities of a solvent.
Provides a microscopic film that rust proofs for up to a year inside or out.
Use on nuts, bolts, hinges, bearings, guns, fishing reels, sliding doors or a
million other home and shop uses where other products just aren’t good enough.
Excellent protection against water, even salt water.

Lucas Chain Lube
A semi synthetic lubricant designed to meet the demand of today’s high performance motorcycle chains and sprockets. Lucas chain lube is designed to penetrate deeply into the pins and bushing of the chains and provides excellent rust and corrosion protection as well as outstanding water resistance.
Lucas chain lube leaves and anti-friction protective film on the chain and sprocket that ensures minimum wear and minimum drag. It does not fling off, even at high speeds. Its thin film formula resists dust, sand and dirt contamination and minimizes gum formulation.
Lucas chain lube is suitable for use on all chains including O-ring types. It keeps O-rings moist and pliable and resists drying.

Lucas products are stocked by selected CAAR members and you can find further details of all Lucas Oil products by visiting www.lucasoil.co.uk.

Comma Oil Commission Hi-Vis Vests

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:53:00 +0000

A class of design students has gone some way to proving that a high-visibilty vest doesn't have to be a fashion faux-pas in an effort to raise awareness of roadside safety among young motorists.
Car care company Comma has been urging motorists to carry a hi-vis vest in their cars as more than 180 people are killed or seriously injured each year by the side of the road.
Research has shown that young people are amongst those most at risk of an accident by the side of the road, with people under 25 accounting for more than 40 percent of the fatalities and injuries over the last 12 months.
Comma commissioned the 18 students at Oaklands College in St. Albans to design hi-vis vests that are cut with a little more panache than the typical roadworker's uniform.
Sporting chic buttons, collars and even feathers, the Oaklands studnets' designs might not meet the British regualtory standards for safety garments but htey are, at least, a range of hi-vis vests that don't sacrifice style.
With accidents at night twice as likely to lead to a fatality, research has shown that wearing a hi-vis vest increases the distance at which drivers can spot a pedestrian by up to 400 percent.
Comma's Mike Bewsey said, "If you break down at night and get out of the car, without hi-vis clothing you're effectively invisible. The traditional hi-vis vest, whilst functional, has been accused of being rather 'unflattering', which got us thinking about how it would look if there was a hi-vis vest that you weren't ashamed to wear."
Sarah Easterby, Fashion Lecturer at Oaklands College said, "It's a fantastic opportunity to work iwth Comma on this safety campaign and for Oaklands fashion students to take part in a live project and gain hands-on experience.
"This brief pushes the boundaries slightly but, I hope it reinforces the message that, however it looks, you should wear a high visibilty vest if you have to get out of your car by the side of the road. This project channels the students' creative energy through a different avenue and will hopefully help to prepare them for the fashion industry."
Comma's advice for any motorist who has the misfortune to break down at the side of the road is to put the visi vest on, vacate the car and move to a safe distance before calling and waiting for assistance. Mike Bewsey adds; "Our message about being safe and seen in the event of an accident or breakdown is a seriouus one but we hope this rather light-hearted approach will help raise awareness."
For further information about the Safe and Seen campaign vist www.safeandseen.co.uk.
To find out more about Comma Oil and Chemicals visit www.commaoil.com.

UK Batteries Opens New Glasgow Depot

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:12:00 +0000

UK Batteries has further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of battery products in Scotland by opening a brand-new distribution depot in Glasgow.
The decision to invest in a dedicated site in Scotland has been driven by UK Batteries’ desire to give its customers easy access to its market-leading battery brands that include the Platinum, Oldham, Crompton, and Tungstone names.
With the addition of Glasgow to its distribution network, UK Batteries now has 7 depots in the UK – giving excellent geographical coverage for customers.
“By opening a new depot in Glasgow, we will be able to give our ever-expanding customer base in Scotland an even stronger overall service package,” UK Batteries’ marketing and communications director, Neil Warren, explained.
“We have invested in our own dedicated fleet of vehicles and drivers to service our customers in the region. This means we can offer a more frequent delivery service, attend to our customers’ needs on site and it will also be much easier for us to collect scrap batteries for our very successful lead recycling programme.
“This is another positive step in the development of UK Batteries and illustrates our commitment to making sure our customers receive only the best products and service – two elements that are vital to the success of their own businesses.”
UK Batteries marked the official opening of its new distribution depot in Glasgow by treating some of its Scottish customers to a golf day at the exclusive St Andrews course – the venue for the 2010 Open Championship.
UKB products are distributed by selected CAAR member stockists. To find out more about UKB please click here.

ACDelco Launch 20 New Clutch Kits

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +0000

Parts giant ACDelco has launched 20 new three-piece clutch kits which come complete with a Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC).
The concentric slave cylinder assembly has been around for over 10 years and is designed to operate directly in front of the clutch cover assembly. By incorporating the hydraulic function (normally carried out by a conventional clutch slave cylinder) into the release bearing carrier, the unique design eliminates the need for complex and sometimes expensive clutch release fork and linkage mechanisms.
Direct hydraulic load applied to the clutch via the master cylinder and concentric slave cylinder provides less pedal effort, and overcomes the possible loss of bearing travel due to wear often associated with conventional linkage or cable type systems.
The new ACDelco kits cover many popular Ford and Vauxhall models including the Mondeo, Focus, Astra and Corsa and compliment the existing, comprehensive ACDelco clutch range for vehicles fitted with conventional release bearings.
Clutch kits are only one of a wide range of ACDelco vehicle components which include Filters (air, oil, fuel and cabin/pollen), Spark Plugs, Glow Plugs, Bulbs, Brake Pads, Shoes and Discs, Wiper Blades, Oils and Drive Belts (including Timing Belts).
ACDelco has been supplying high-quality parts (both OE & Aftermarket) for
over 100 years and is a subsidiary of the giant GM group.
ACDelco components are available from selected CAAR member stores. For more details on ACDelco and its products please click here.

Midbass distribute the big brands

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:25:00 +0000

Midbass Distribution is the sole distributor of all VIBE, FLI, EDGE and ZERO branded ICE products and they have some tremendous deals for CAAR members on their brand-leading, high quality ranges.
VIBE: The most successful and longest established brand of the group. With over 17 years at the forefront the audio market, VIBE boasts innovative design and outstanding quality allowing us to reinforce our position as one of the market leaders. The VIBE brand specialise in bass enhancement and bass enclosure design.
FLI: After VIBE came FLI. FLI car audio produces high quality car audio at an affordable price. FLI’s innovative audio dynamics would outperform even some of the more heavyweights in today’s audio industry.
ZERO: Zero audio is dedicated to bringing you the best car electronic products at affordable prices. Zero’s range of high quality products include component speakers, head units and parking / reversing sensors.
EDGE: Full of attitude and the performance to back it up, is a new breed of car audio for a style conscious generation. Edge has proved to be very popular and is taking the streets by storm.
Find out more by contacting your local CAAR member store (click here) or you can call Midbass on 0121 311 9090 and visit their website by clicking here.

Ring provide portable power

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:59:00 +0000

The explosion in portable electronics such as Blackberrys, mobile phones and lap tops has changed they way we work.
More of us now work away from the office, using cars as an office on wheels. Power adaptors are available for keeping such gadgets charged on the move. However, buying special adaptors for all your electrical equipment is an expensive option.
The best option for keeping gadgets powered while on the move is an inverter. Simply plug an inverter into a cigarette lighter socket and you have 240V AC electricity supply for charging in-car.
New from Ring comes the MP120 compact inverter. Ring Automotive has combined its award winning inverter technology in an ultra slim design that provides 120w power output.
The compact design along with a coiled DC cable allows the inverter to be positioned in a variety of places that are convenient and discreet. To securely fix in position the MP:120 is supplied with hook and eye tape.
The MP120 also comes with a USB charging point to recharge mobile phones and MP3 players while at the same as using the mains power.
Another clever design feature is a spring tension switch on the DC plug to ensure a secure connection for different sized cigarette lighter sockets. The unit is manufactured from scratchproof, shock-resistant ABS to match quality car interiors.
For safety the inverter incorporates overload circuit protection to protect the vehicle, the powered appliance and of course the consumer.
Product Manager David Smith says “The MP120 takes inverter technology to another level. Combining a sleek compact design with a powerful out put makes the MP120 an ideal match for the top-range gadgets being charged.”
MP120 (Part Number RINV120 ) has a Suggested Retail Price of £34.99. It’s available now and makes a great Christmas gift.
For more information speak to your local CAAR member (find them here), call Ring on 0113 213 2389 or visit the Ring website by clicking here

UFI Filters OE Supply to Volkswagen

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:42:00 +0000

Volkswagen, known worldwide for the high quality and reliability of its vehicles, has joined the growing list of automobile manufacturers choosing UFI Filters as OE.
With the complex technology of modern vehicles, an advanced filtering system is essential and the filtering systems, which are installed in the new Polo, expand the range of Volkswagen automobiles fitting UFI as OE and are adaptable for the new generation of vehicles.
UFI manufactures a complete air filter for the 1.6 TDI CR engine on the new Polo. The filters offer high filtering efficiency, stopping even the smallest particles, and a high life span, due to the presence of a pre-filter on the cartridge that increases the filters absorption capacity. The centrifugal effect created also prevents water from entering the filter and separates a greater amount of dust.
The cartridge contains no metal elements (making it environmentally friendly) and is easy to install and maintain. In fact, the filtering elements are equipped with a simple fasten/release system that allow easy servicing and replacement and a washer inserted on the fastening section guarantees a perfect filter seal.
The same vehicle is equipped with an extremely compact and robust, UFI diesel fuel filter, which uses a folded technological paper cartridge onto which a synthetic fibre layer is applied. This combination offers a very high filtering capacity (94% of 3-5 microns pollutant particles) with an average life of 60,000 km, before having to be replaced.
UFI Filters are distributed by Universal Automotive who can be contacted on 01562 512512 or visit their website by clicking here.

Maypole launch new battery chargers

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:36:00 +0000

This Winter, Maypole, has re-launched its Metal Cased Battery Charger range, with one brand new charger added and two new Starter Chargers. In superb retail packaging the entire range is extremely good quality and very competitively priced.
Maypole’s Daniel Walton says, “ We were keen to ensure we had the best range of battery chargers this winter and we believe we’ve achieved it, with a concise range, which offers everything from a 4 amp plastic charger to a 700 amp Starter Charger. In our Metal Cased Chargers our brand new 30 amp charger is out largest yet and will charge either 12 volt or 24 volt and through its built in boost function can charge as fast or slow as required”.
The new charger compliments the existing 12 amp and 20 amp versions, and, says Daniel, “they are all ideal for any car owner”.
“The Metal Battery Chargers have been proven now over the last year and our new 30 amp charger has already been selling extremely well”, he continued.
Also, to add to the existing range of Starter Chargers Maypole have added two new models , the 170 amp and 250 amp chargers, which are ideal for any garage or forecourt where the boost function may be needed on vehicles left to stand or with poorer batteries.
All of this new range also compliments the full range of plastic chargers, to which they have added a new Automatic 7 amp and a 12 amp in plastic.
Full details of Maypole’s range can be obtained from your local CAAR Store (click here) or by calling Maypole on 0121 423 3011. You can also visit the Maypole website by clicking here.

RIng Burn Rubber

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0000

Ring have launched two new three LED Rubber torches.

The new torches are:

RT5148 2 x AA LED Rubber Torch
RT5149 2 X D LED Rubber Torch
Both are powerfully bright LED torches that come at great value prices.
The RT5148 has a suggested retail price of £2.99 and the RT5149 £5.99
Both come packed with features that offer great value-for-money. The rubber body provides shock resistance making it ideal for using in the car or home or outdoor activities and the three super white LEDs have a burn time of up to 100,000 hours.
The torches are available now and you can get more information from your local Ring stockist or call them on 0113 213 2389. Why not visit the Ring website by clicking here.

Draper ..... All Torque and More Action

noreply@blogger.com (David Owen) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000

The new electronic precision torque wrenches from Draper Tools combine innovative features
with a top rate performance.
Unlike some other models on the market, these new generation torque wrenches are individually tested and calibrated to ISO 6789-1992-12-01 Standard so you know you’re getting a guaranteed quality product. But what really sets these apart is the quick and easy set up – only five buttons and ten torque memory settings, LED lights that are viewable front on and from the side and the clockwise AND anti-clockwise function.
There are currently four models available: 1/4” sq dr (6-30Nm), 3/8” sq dr (27-135Nm), 1/2” sq dr (40-200Nm) and 1/2” sq dr (68-340Nm). Each has a comfortable soft grip handle, nine pre-selectable torque levels and the electronic display shows Nm, ft-lb, in-lb and kg-cm. The top-of-the-range model also features an interface for PC connectivity and data download.
Draper Tools has launched an informative range leaflet which you can obtain from your local Draper stockist or by contacting them directly.
If you would like more information please telephone the Draper Sales Desk on 023 8049 4333. Or why not visit www.draper.co.uk for other great products available from Draper Tools