May 2019

MAY 2019 AFTERMARKET 57 www.aftermarketonline.net PRODUCTS Launch UK: New battery tester system Launch UK has introduced a new BST-860 battery tester system. The BST-860 is suitable for testing 6 V, 12 V and 24 V batteries, as well as the Stop/Start battery and other related electrical systems, and comes with an integrated thermal printer. The battery test provides a result within three seconds, with a clear ‘Good’ or ‘To replace’ command. With an in-built calibration system, the device’s features include simultaneous detection of the battery and circuit system, a USB port that can export service records and a support automatic temperature compensation function. www.launchtech.co.uk Comline brake pads for Insignia Comline‘s references CBP32371 and CBP32384 are front and rear brake pads servicing the Vauxhall Insignia (2017 -). Developed using Comline’s bespoke NAM112A friction compound and featuring the brand’s rubber-metal-rubber (RMR) multi-layer composite shim, these are offered as part of the brand's comprehensive range of R90 approved friction products, which caters for over 95% of the European, Japanese and Korean vehicle parc. CBP32371 and CBP32384 are in stock and available for immediate delivery. www.comline.uk.com Absolute Alignment – CV wheel aligner Absolute Alignment has an all-new manufacturer approved Bluetooth commercial vehicle wheel aligner, for use on most vehicles, available now. This is the only Bluetooth wheel alignment equipment currently available, in this country, that can perform four wheel alignment on every car and truck that may enter a workshop. The direct contact charging and calibration system allows the whole alignment package to be cable free to help maintain a safe workshop environment. Extra-long front alignment heads enable its use on both commercial vehicles and passenger cars, with the software allowing for unlimited axles. The unit comes also with the latest graphics programme and lightweight long- life measuring heads with a metal chassis to ensure durability. Fast fitting, easily removable clamps attach the heads securely to each wheel without damaging either the rim or the tyre. www.absolutealignment.co.uk Draper Expert Diagnostic and Electronic Touch Screen Service Tablet The Draper Expert automotive range now includes a new wireless Diagnostic Tablet. It covers 48 vehicle manufacturers, including American, Asian and European vehicles. The device offers complete OBDII diagnostic functions, and comes with 12 months of free updates. The tablet will quickly read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, making it suitable for MOT tasks as well as servicing requirements as well as advanced electronic maintenance and diagnostics. Technicians can record selectable multi-channel, real-time diagnostics information for subsequent analysis. It can also be customised to print detailed diagnostics reports for customers featuring a company name, logo and contact information. It is also a fully functioning Lenovo Android tablet, so technicians can take photos and record videos with sound. The tablet comes supplied with a carry case, ID Vehicle to VCI adaptors, USB power cable, 230V to USB plug and Wireless Bluetooth DBS connector. www.drapertools.com OSRAM ORIGINAL The ORIGINAL12V range of headlight and auxiliary bulbs are used in millions of new cars from vehicle manufacturers, whether as standard initial original equipment or original spare parts. Vehicles are fitted with OSRAM Original Equipment (OE) bulbs because they last up to three times longer than non-OE bulbs, they are brighter throughout their lifetime and often give a tighter focused light with an improved cut off, reducing glare to oncoming drivers. They are also constructed with high precision materials and are vibration tested. www.osram.co.uk/am Ring: Brighter xenon HIDs Ring’s new range of xenon HID upgrade bulbs put up to 100% more light on the road compared with a standard xenon HID, which means improved visibility, making it easier to see hazards. This also reduces eye strain, and, when combined with the high colour temperature of xenon HIDs, gives excellent reflections from signs and road markings. Ring advises that xenon HID bulbs should be replaced every three years, as the light output drops gradually over time. As the bulbs will still illuminate and appear white, this may not be noticed by the driver. Xenon HID bulbs should also always be replaced in pairs to ensure a colour match between the headlamps. www.ringautomotive.com/en/hids