May 2020

48 AFTERMARKET MAY 2020 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net WIN! SONNE, the refinish paint in the HELLA brand portfolio, is giving away 20 branded T-shirts to lucky Aftermarket readers. The SONNE programme consists of a comprehensive range of refinish paint products and ancillaries. Including Solid, Metallic, Pearl and Xirallic toners, the SONNE Hidrosonne Evo range of VOC compliant water based paint offers a palette of 70,000 colours. It is supported by SONNE ancillaries including 420 high solid clear coats, and "anti-scratch" products. A "shades of Grey" primer system, with both high build surfacer and wet-on-wet capabilities. There is also a range of hardeners and thinners to suit the temperature differences often seen in the UK. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question: How many colours does SONNE offer? A) 10,000 B) 30 C) 70,000 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 May, and the winner will be notified by 25 May. The editor’s decision is final. No cash alternative offered. WITH SONNE New can for TOTAL and ELF Total Lubrifiants, the company that sells TOTAL lubricants has introduced a new can for its entire range of TOTAL and ELF lubricants. The can features new colours, new labels and a more ergonomic design. It is also lighter, and the reduction in weight will prevent the emission of 9,500 tons of CO2 equivalent each year owing to raw materials savings. Products are identifiable on the new cans via colour coding: Platinum for top-tier, Silver for mid-tier and Bronze for entry range products. Labels have also been redesigned to be clearer and easier to read. www.total.co.uk Textar: New to range expanding locks Textar has widened its aftermarket product range via the new addition of expanding locks, intended to ensure reliable handbrake function. Damage to expanding locks is common in certain drum brake designs as the condition of the handbrake can only be determined when the brake discs are removed. Most manufacturers recommend replacing expanding locks every four years. Textar, which is manufactured by TMD Friction, covers 99.9% of the UK car parc and includes pads, discs, accessories and brake fluid. www.tmdfriction.com MAHLE: Victor Reinz data overhaul MAHLE Aftermarket UK has completed the overhaul of Victor Reinz computer catalogue data for MAM Autocat cataloguing system, resulting in greater vehicle coverage for customers. The revised product data now includes product images in full colour, along with all necessary information such as vehicle application data and dimensions. Through MAHLE, customers can access a range of OE Victor Reinz sealing products including head gaskets, head bolt sets, exhaust manifold gaskets, timing case gaskets, oil seals and full engine sets. Both MAM and TecDoc cataloguing systems are all seamlessly updated with the latest information as and when it occurs by Victor Reinz. www.servicesolutions.mahle.com EPS new to range from Shaftec Shaftec has added a total of 120 new EPS references. The new part numbers span the majority of popular vehicle manufacturers. Of particular note are electric racks for Mercedes-Benz GLC (2015-2019), Hyundai i40 2015, Jaguar XE and XF (2015-) and electric pump for the Dacia Duster (2013-2017). The market for EPS systems has gradually surpassed that of conventional hydraulic steering. The design of the electrical component over the hydraulic offers many advantages including less weight, less maintenance, better response at different speeds, higher durability and lower fuel consumption. www.shaftec.com