March 2021

MARCH 2021 AFTERMARKET 39 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, is giving away 10 mechanic packs, with each including a 10-pack of gloves, a torch, kneeling pad, car seat cover, wing cover and a power bank. In addition to disc and drum brake linings for cars and commercial vehicles, the TMD Friction product portfolio also includes brake linings for motor racing and industry- specific friction materials. The TMD Friction Group has four locations in Germany and others in Europe, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, China and Japan and employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer the following question: HOW TO ENTER: Go to facebook.com/aftermarketmagazine and like our page, then visit 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 24 March, and the winner will be notified by 28 March. The editor’s decision is final. No cash alternative offered. WITH TMD FRICTION PCL extends warranty on couplings and tyre inflators PCL is offering extended warranties on a number of its products. These include the digital handheld ACCURA MK4 and linear AIRFORCE MK4 products, where the warranty has been doubled from 12 months to two years. The company has also extended the warranty on its Vertex, XF-Euro and Airflow couplings lines, which all feature a distinctive blue silicone band. www.pclairtechnology.com Launch X431 EURO PRO 5 PLUS The new Launch X431 EURO PRO 5 PLUS runs on Android OS 9.0, and offers a wide range of test functions along with a number of special functions including a fully integrated version of the Haynes PRO Electronic module. The PRO 5 also supports the HD3 Truck module and Launch ADAS and ADAS Dynamic system as options. The 'Intelligent diagnostic feature provides automatic VIN recognition for over 70 manufacturers. The PRO 5 Plus comes with a two-year warranty, two-year software package and a one-year subscription to the Electronics module. It comes in a carry case with all necessary leads and a wide selection of legacy OBD 1 adapters. www.launchtech.co.uk Mintex: New to range Mintex has increased its range via the addition of a number of new items for Hyundai, Vauxhall and Volkswagen vehicles. The company has added front and rear brake discs for the Volkswagen Crafter 2016, as well as front discs for the Hyundai i30 2016, Vauxhall Insignia and Commodore 2016. www.mintex.com Virtual Customer Assistant Virtual Customer Assistant, launched by UK- based Marketing Technology start-up NEA Media AI allows customers to engage with a workshop on a number of platforms, including WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook Messenger or web. Instead of phoning and being put on hold, customers can communicate via the AI-powered Virtual Customer Assistant to make bookings and raise concerns, helping the business convert more incoming leads. The Virtual Customer Assistant also allows garage networks to centralise their customer service function, including messaging and core process. www.neamediaai.com WIN! How many people does the TMD Friction Group employ worldwide? A: 1,000 B: 3,000 C: 5,000