Garage Wire Views - April 2018

The digital home for independent garages Issue 2, April 2018

What GDPR means for your garage GWTV visits Autoelectro

Mapping network attracts interest

Get business advice and hands-on technical training from the most respected names in the industry

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Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th April 2018

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What GDPR means for your garage Behind the scenes at Autoelectro Pioneering garage keeps tabs on efficiency New mapping network attracts interest News in brief................5 Gone to the polls.........6 EVENTS.........................16

18 27 35 39 Reader REVIEWS..........23 TECH TIPS......................33 Brand newS.................43

AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & MANAGED BUSINESS

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Government commissions research into the safety of agEing tyres 12-month study to follow fatal crash which killed three people

With all the major changes coming in the test‌I would hope they might tighten up a bit on tyres.

Peter Miles on Garage Wire.

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GONE TO THE POLLS

DfT research into the safety of aging tyres

45%

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said “it’s about time” something is done about ageing tyres

think the issue will soon get forgotten about

ask what’s being done about part-worn tyres?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Roads Minister, Jesse Norman has announced a new study into the safety of ageing tyres – the first publicly funded research of its kind in the UK.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Trade encourages sevenyear-old to follow her mechanic dreams GW readers leave messages of support and encouragement for girl who wants to follow in her dad's footsteps

Crazy thing for someone to tell the girl.

Hopefully she’ll ignore the advice and follow her dream through.”

Martin Gray on Facebook.

Father takes to Facebook to help his sevenyear-old daughter

She was told she can’t be a mechanic because of her gender

The girl has since been inundated with encouragement

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LESS STOCK, MORE SALES

Suitable as a direct replacement for OE beam blades, and for upgrading conventional blades to beam technology, all of your customers can benefit from the very latest wiping performance with TRICO Flex. And with just 14 part numbers covering 97% of the vehicle car parc, you benefit from increased wiper blade sales from one compact display stand.

The versatile way to increase your wiper blade sales

www.trico.eu.com +44 (0)1495 767700

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Ebayer who sold fake airbags is spared jail Rogue trader sold hundreds of fake airbags to unsuspecting consumers

It appears to me you have to try really hard to get put in Jail these days!

Marcus on Garage Wire.

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www.dayco.com

From the best OE technology to the best aftermarket service.

The Dayco Friction Wheel is engineered to transfer the power from the crankshaft pulley to the water pump pulley through a unique and patented system. Thanks to this new technology Dayco offers to the market the complete range of Prince engines BMW PSA FEAD components.

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GONE TO THE POLLS

R134a price HIKE report rising R134a gas prices A few years back we were looking at well below £100 a bottle, it’s now £400.”

Robert Webster, GW reader.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Revised F-Gas regulation, which came into force in January 2015 is now beginning to affect workshops as reduced supplies of R134a gas drives increased costs.

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NEW AXONE 5 TEXA UK is a global leader in the design, development and production of multi-brand diagnostic tools. The NEW AXONE 5 diagnostic tablet offers extensive vehicle coverage in keeping with TEXA’s diagnostic range. Running the new IDC5a PLUS software, developed especially for the AXONE 5, it is packed full of features to prepare workshops for the future.

TEXA: Simplifying the present, anticipating the future.

TEXA UK 32 - 34 Churchill Way Lomeshaye Industrial Estate Nelson - Lancashire BB9 6RT United Kingdom Tel. 00 44 (0)1282 606 787 www.texa.co.uk sales.uk@texa.com

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SURVEY: Electric & hybrid vehicles of independents say they see an electric and/or hybrid vehicle in their workshop at least once a month.

Coincidently,

of independents don’t currently have a trained technician to work on electric and/or hybrid vehicles.

actively promote servicing and repairs for electric and/or hybrid vehicles. of these workshops intend to invest in training within the next 12 months.

would consider installing a charging point outside their garage.

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5-7 June 2018, NEC The UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket

How efficient is your garage?

Move your business forward with skills training, product demos, the best deals on equipment and tools and stacks of business advice ... all for free. Late night opening on Wed 6 June just for garages – until 7pm. Register free today.

In association with

Register using code GAR for your free ticket at www.automechanika-birmingham.com

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EVENTS

Entries now open UK independents encouraged to enter competition for chance to win £1,000

Six categories Explain why you deserve to win Enter by 30 April Main prize: £1,000

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HOT TOPICS

What GDPR means for your garage GWTV gets the answers to your questions as the deadline for GDPR compliancy looms

Ignorance is never a defence, so you can’t ignore this.

Jane Russell, Russell Automotive Centre.

May 25, 2018 deadline Non-compliant garages risk four per cent of business turnover fine Regulation to put “consumers first” 18

Enhance workshop productivity and performance

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Save £200 on EMT smoke meter package Includes Boston’s OPA-100 smoke meter, stand and WIFI PC

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TPMS nine-piece socket set Comprehensive torque wrench and socket set contains the tools required to correctly mount TPMS sensors

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Heavy duty air operated spring compressor Professional twin cylinder compressor with 2,400kg thrust force

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£500 off Bosch KTS560 Featuring enhanced ECU diagnosis for DoIP

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READER REVIEW

Unilite PS-IL10R 1000 lumen LED inspection 4.0 light Offering an impressive light output, the PS-IL10R promises to bring the power and durability necessary for busy workshops

I'd 100 per cent recommend this light to other garages because the visibility it gives is excellent.

Aaron Phillips of Jackson and Phillips Automotive Services.

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READER REVIEWS

Swarfega Stop Quick, Jizer and Duck Oil Technicians at The Car and Van Centre get their hands on three of Swarfega's popular maintenance products

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We used all three of these Swarfega products on a daily basis and I'd say that each performed well.

Chris Ewart of The Car and Van Centre in Northumberland.

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ON THE ROAD

Fit and forget: behind the scenes at Autoelectro GWTV heads to its Yorkshire-based facility where it remanufacturers and stocks thousands of starter motors and alternators

A fully equipped lab sees that all products are thoroughly tested to OE specification

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ON THE ROAD

Sir Bill Cash MP opens ÂŁ1M investment at Klarius GW Views attends official opening of a newly refurbished vector pipe line machine, which stands three stories high

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They make pads I rely on Krzysztof Hołowczyc - Polish rally star, three-time Polish Champion, ERC – Champion, winner of Cross Country Classification, 3rd place winner of Dakar Rally

Lumag Ltd office@lumagltd.co.uk +44 (0) 121 520 1160

www.breck.pl

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ON THE ROAD

Commitment to quality shows as GW Views visits Ivor Searle Core product offering continues to grow for independent garages seeking value without compromising quality Ivor Searle has applied its extensive experience and commitment to quality into other core vehicle components including turbochargers, gearboxes and now also DPFs.

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THE HEART OF RELIABLE AIR CONDITIONING

CHOOSE EUROPE’S #1 FOR COMPRESSORS, CONDENSERS AND OTHER PREMIUM AC PARTS YOU CAN TRUST

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TECH TIPS

Critical instructions for when you replace turbo oil feed pipes Consistent flow of clean oil, essential for the survival of any turbo, is more important than ever experts say

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Essential advice on hybrid vehicle air con and thermal management Technicians must adopt new solutions to service and repair new systems

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Everything you need to know about electric water pumps Electric water pump replacements on the rise as VMs continue to fit auxiliary and secondary electric pumps

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The turbocharger people

BTN Turbo is the only UK supplier of all major turbocharger brands. Technical helpline available for diagnostic information on 01895 466663 or www.btnturbo.com.

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YOUR GARAGE

How this pioneering business is keeping tabs on efficiency GW Views visits the workshop behind popular garage management system, TechMan

The In Town Automotive workshop sees between 800 and 1,000 vehicles a month.

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PROBLEM JOB

Tesla Roadster shows ABS and traction control warning lights

Recent problem job solved with systematic diagnostics using a PicoScope

Job sheet • Vehicle: Tesla Roadster 2.0 • Year: 2010 • Mileage: 70,000 • Transmission: Single speed fixed gear • Fuel: Electric • Customer complaint: Illuminated ABS and traction control warning lights. Loss of traction control, loss of regenerative braking, reduced vehicle driving range

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QUALITY

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Your one stop engine management solution

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• All Cambiare parts are either OE quality or BER compliant • UK Technical Hotline: 0845 543 8280 • Live web-catalogue www.cambiare-ve.com

For more information: Contact your local Cambiare representative.

The Cambiare range consists of the following products:

ABS Sensors

Air Mass Sensors

EGR Valves

Exhaust Gas Temp. Sensors

Fuel Injectors

Fuel Pumps

Ignition Coils & Leads

Lambda Sensors

Sensors & Switches

Throttle Bodies

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TRAINING

New mapping network attracts interest Free presentations show the profit gains to be had with FlashMap UK

This is an additional service you can offer that adds a new revenue stream for established workshops.

Robin Huish, Hickleys.

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Comline air, oil, fuel and cabin/carbon filters deliver crowd-pleasing performance to customers in more than 40 countries worldwide. With over 1800 references covering all popular European, Japanese & Korean vehicles, Comline is your first choice for filters.

For more information visit www.comline.uk.com

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MARK JOHNSON OPINION

Horses for courses: finding the right person for your service desk GW columnist, Mark Johnson on customer service and front of house staff You need someone that can aid your customers into making the right choices, to explain the difference between non-OE and OE parts.

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BRAND NEWS

ELTA confirms award sponsor ahead of Garage of the Year Supplier marks its 25th anniversary by sponsoring ‘Large Garage of the Year’

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Autoinform LIVE announces return to Scotland Automotive training event to be held at Glasgow's GTG Academy in April

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Dayco reveals details on its belt tensioner and pump friction wheel drive for PRINCE BMW PSA engine Engine boasts unique single-arm torsion bar tensioner and motorised friction pulley that actuates FULL the water pump STORY

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BRAND NEWS

Former Stig tests the BG Powerflow suite of services Ben Collins talks through the benefits of engine decarbonisation

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REPXPERT trainees complete LuK 2CT double clutch course Technicians get IMI accreditation following course and assessment day in Hereford

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BRAND NEWS

SIP celebrates 50th anniversary with special edition range of products Selection of celebratory products includes air compressors, welding and power generation solutions

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The Parts Alliance spring trade show prompts "exceptional" supplier response National parts distributor aims to get closer to garages with a series of regional events throughout 2018

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EDT Automotive confirm Mechanex attendance Decontamination specialists to join trade show line up in May

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