March 2020

46 AFTERMARKET MARCH 2020 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net New to BorgWarner: BERU glow plugs BorgWarner now holds the aftermarket distribution rights for BERU glow plugs. Developed in collaboration with VMs, BERU’s glowplugs are designed for modern diesel engines, and enable a cold start within two to five seconds, a reliable start at temperatures as low as -30°C, and up to 40% less carbon particle emissions during the short warm-up period. aftermarket.borgwarner.com John Bean V2280 wheel aligner The new John Bean V2280 is designed to be robust, and features an automatic tracking beam, while its cameras move automatically up and down following the targets. The Compensate, Warn and Alert system detects problems with suspension stress and damage, lift, clamps, environment and more. Wheel rims from 11inches to 22inches can be worked on without adaptors and without removing hubcaps thanks to new lightweight wheel clamps. Work can be quickly started from the home screen, and the vehicle selection process has also been improved with a model search capability. As a result, a vehicle’s alignment history can be easily stored and recovered. www.johnbean.com WIN! Dayco is giving each reader of Aftermarket the chance to win one of five brilliant backpacks. All you have to do is learn a little about thermostats, something Dayco knows a lot about, having recently introduced a range to its portfolio. The role of the thermostat is to effectively control the flow of coolant around the cooling system and allow the engine to reach its optimum working temperature as quickly as possible. Modern cooling systems play a crucial part in the drive towards reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The demands for increased efficiency, together with factors such as higher flow rates, turbocharger technology, autonomous heating and air conditioning, have transformed the traditional process of engine cooling into complex cooling systems. To win yourself a backpack, just answer the following question: What is the role of a thermostat? A) To reduce exhaust emissions B) To cool the engine C) To control the flow of coolant around the cooling system How to enter: Please visit www.aftermarketonline.net and click on the competition link on the homepage. Winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers when the competition closes on 20 March, and the winner will be notified by 25 March. The editor’s decision is final. No cash alternative offered. WITH DAYCO Autopart: Loyalty module An add-on loyalty module from MAM Software's Autopart business management software is aiming to help factors and retailers improve customer retention. Through the loyalty module, businesses can run special promotions such as double or bonus points to attract new business to their store. The optional module gives customers the opportunity to earn points when they make a purchase. These are then converted into monetary amounts to be redeemed against future transactions. Business can use their email database to send offers directly to customers if they wish. This is one of a number of add-ons available within Autopart that further extend functionality. www.mamsoftware.com