June 2020

F or many mechanics, lockdown has seen the temporary closure of their business. But when we spring back to life professional motor mechanics will find themselves in more demand than ever, for many valid reasons. New car sales have plummeted and there is no indication they are going to pick up. Understandably motorists are in save money/restricted budget mode. Repair and revive as opposed to replace will be the growing trend. That shiny new model we’ve had our eye on will have to wait for another year. Then there are DPFs. With diesel engine cars sitting on the drive or being taken out for short trips, problems with the DPF will become glaringly obvious when expected to perform as usual post-lockdown. It will not have escaped your attention the growing number of articles on professional forums predicting that DPF problems will be top of the list when motorists take to the road again. Contributors on this subject include Darren Darling the founder of The DPF Doctor Network. Next you have to factor in the consequences of neglect, and the number of cars in need of imminent professional TLC. There will be thousands of cars overdue on their service not to mention those with faults that have largely been ignored while parked on the drive. Ignorance will no longer be bliss. Cars will need fixing and servicing. This means that the professional motor mechanic will become a key worker - helping to keep cars on the road in good repair for longer. The result: Motorists will need you more than ever before. Products Kalimex has supplied trade quality products to the professional motor mechanic for three decades. Here are the top six trade trusted products to add to your list as you re-open for business. K-Seal Multi-Purpose: Coolant Leak Repair: The UKs bestselling, trade trusted coolant leak repair is a safe and reliable way to repair leaks in all parts of the cooling system. These leaks can often be expensive to repair so 28 AFTERMARKET JUNE 2020 TECHNICAL www.aftermarketonline.net LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN While the lockdown is the reality for now, once restrictions ease, it will be time for mechanics and motorists to accelerate say Kalimex BY Mike Schlup, Managing Director of Kalimex