February 2020

Launch UK: Eurotab II launched Launch UK has unveiled the X431 Eurotab II diagnostics tool. The product includes all the features in the previous Eurotab model, but with more as standard such as Diagnostic over Internet Protocol (DoIP), J2534 pass-through online programming, DTC-based database and intelligent diagnosis. The tool supports dual 5 GHz Wi-Fi communication, built to IP65 protection level standards. The product also supports matching, coding, programming, service lamp resetting, throttle matching, steering angle resetting and, brake pad resetting. It comes with a docking station and brand-new Connector Smartbox v3.0 – a diagnostics box developed by Launch to support multiple communication models such as USB, bluetooth, WiFi, DoIP and multiple diagnostics protocols including J2534.The Smartbox software switches to the DoIP mode automatically for any vehicle that requires diagnosis over internet protocol. Additionally, the device automatically alternates between DoIP and normal diagnosis without user action needed for even faster vehicle diagnosis. www.launchtech.co.uk. 46 AFTERMARKET FEBRUARY 2020 www.aftermarketonline.net First Line: Oil sumps First Line offers a range of more than 20 oil sumps that cater for the most popular applications. The range is manufactured using aluminium or steel depending on the OE fitment, with all steel sumps having a powder coating to ensure longevity and extra resistance against corrosion. All sumps include a pre-fitted plug and are gasket free. Alongside this is a range of 11 sump plugs, which are available to buy separately, including the plastic sump plug for VAG Golf, A3 and A4. These plugs are usually supplied in five- packs. www.firstline.co.uk VXPRO Lambda consolidation ELTA Automotive has rationalised the range of Lambda sensors it offers in its VXPRO range. The range is smaller, but the level of coverage has been maintained. This was achieved by concentrating on the length of the cables, which is what resulted in the need for so many part numbers previously. By retaining the matching OE sensor/connector combination and ensuring the cable is always equal to or slightly longer than the OE part, but never with more than 300mm excess length, the ELTA team has consolidated the VXPRO range to maintain the same vehicle coverage, from a fifth of the part numbers. www.elta.co.uk Klarius: New aftermarket exhausts now available Klarius has added new exhaust systems to its product range, suitable for a wide selection of popular hatchbacks and saloons including the Mini Cooper and Skoda Octavia. Additional parts now available include full exhaust systems for the Hyundai I20 1.2, the Seat Leon 1.6 (2012-), the Renault Grand Modus 1.5, the Peugeot 208 1.2, Vauxhall’s Insignia 2.0 and Volkswagen’s Golf 2.0 (2013 -). www.klarius.eu Wheel cylinders enter National programme National Auto Parts has launched a new range of wheel cylinders for the aftermarket. Launching with an initial range of 100 part numbers covering the most popular vehicles in the UK, the range will see further range extensions through 2020.Vehicle makes covered by the new range include: Audi, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Seat and Volkswagen. Supplied in the yellow National packaging, wheel cylinders come complete with brake pressure regulating valves, included where necessary as per OE design. The new range of wheel cylinders are made from cast aluminium, extruded aluminium or cast iron aluminium depending on OE specifications. Using EPDM rubber, used for piston seals, wheel cylinders comply with SAE J101:2006 international standards. www.national-auto.co.uk AS-PL: New alternator AS-PL has released a new alternator in its Standard Line under the AS brand. The product, designated A3341S, can be used in the Hyundai ix35, Kia Ceed, Kia Sportage and the Kia Venga. AS-PL offers more than 17,000 different products with a total of almost 250,000 reference numbers. A wide selection of original products is divided into three product lines: Economy, Standard and Premium. The offered products include parts and components for passenger cars, lorries and other markets. en.as-pl.com New NGK ignition leads NGK has introduced a new range of ignition lead sets in the UK. The range has more than 40 part numbers including copper core, carbon and inductive resistor types. According to NGK, the range offers high resistance to heat and vibration, as well as excellent electrical conductivity and performance under extreme conditions. The launch followed the 2019 introduction of a new range of NTK camshaft and crankshaft sensors, which themselves followed the introduction of 20 new wide band Lambda sensors – commonly referred to as ‘5-wire’ Lambda sensors. www.ngkntk.com