April 2019

APRIL 2019 AFTERMARKET 49 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net VXPRO IGNITION COILS With more than 300 part numbers, the VXPRO ignition coil range includes many items that workshops will need when working on ignition systems. An ignition coil is wire wrapped around a core to make a transformer, which converts the low voltage from the vehicle’s battery, to the thousands of volts needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs. They are of various types including older style oil filled wet, as well as newer, distributor, block, pencil and rail coils. ELTA provides a range of options through the VXPRO range. www.elta.co.uk Apec Braking adds Magnetic ABS Rings to range Apec Braking’s range of over 6,000 braking products has grown with the launch of its new Magnetic ABS Rings. The first Apec part numbers introduced already cover numerous applications, including Citroen C3 and C4, Peugeot 207 and 307, Opel/Vauxhall Crossland X, Renault Clio, Espace, Kangoo, Megane and Laguna, and the Mercedes-Benz Citan. Apec will continue to regularly add new part numbers. These latest items join Apec’s existing range of Teeth and Window-type ABS rings. All versions have anti-corrosion coating to protect against extreme environments. www.apecbraking.co.uk Pro-Align launches new Essentials Range of tyre changers Workshops can now take advantage of the new Essentials Range of Hunter tyre changers from Pro-Align, with two products in the range. The first product in the Essentials Range, the Hunter TCX45, is a traditional swing arm column tyre changer. It features a manual position swing arm column, bi-directional turntable, side shovel and bead press system which are all operated via foot pedals. Meanwhile for those workshops looking for a traditional tilt column tyre changer, the Hunter TCX52 features an air powered tilt column, bi-directional turntable, side shovel and bead press system. The TCX52 is also operated via a foot- pedal system. www.pro-align.co.uk MEYLE-PD brake pads With its new MEYLE-PD brake pads, MEYLE is aiming to reduce the noise emission of its performance-oriented brake pads to a minimum. In total, 350 MEYLE-PD brake pads for passenger cars have been technically enhanced. In addition to the friction material, the design of the brake pad surface has also been adapted. The chamfers and slots of the friction pad have been aligned to the different vehicles. In addition, the new MEYLE PD brake pads come with individual shims, providing greater vibration isolation and thus further minimise noise generation. www.meyle.com WIN! Absolute Alignment, the UK provider of wheel alignment equipment and Official Technical Partner to Power Maxed Racing in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), has a pair of tickets to give away to the round of your choice this season! Following much success in 2018 with Power Maxed Racing, securing three race wins and nine podium finishes in total, Absolute Alignment is celebrating by providing fans access to witness the fast and furious on- track action. The prize includes a pair of general admission tickets which offer access to the Saturday and Sunday of one round of the 2019 BTCC, which is a leading domestic racing series. Absolute Alignment is a supplier of the latest 3D, digital and Bluetooth wheel alignment equipment, showcasing the performance of its high-end products by assisting teams such as Power Maxed Racing to claim victory after victory. To enter, simply answer the following question: How many podium finishes did Absolute Alignment have with Power Maxed Racing in 2018? A. 10 B. 9 C. 3 How to enter: Please visit www.aftermarketonline.net and click on the competition link on the homepage. Terms and conditions: Winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers when the competition closes on 26 April, and the winner will be notified by 28 April. The editor’s decision is final. Tickets will be allocated for the round of the winner’s choice based on availability WITH ABSOLUTE ALIGNMENT