July/August 2021

MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net JULY/AUGUS 202 AFTERMARKET 5 NGK BoxClever going mobile NGK has launched a new mobile App for its BoxClever loyalty scheme. The new app also includes links to NGK’s new PartFinder Every time garages bank their NGK/NTK product boxes via the app, they will be sent a virtual scratch card for a chance to win points bonuses. Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs (UK), said: “The new App means BoxClever is more easily accessible to garages than ever before. Garages can manage their BoxClever membership from the palm of their hands and we can keep them up to date with the latest NGK/NTK products and promotions.” The new BoxClever App can be downloaded directly from Android or Apple stores for free by searching for NGK UK BoxClever. It can also be downloaded via the BoxClever website www.ngkboxclever.com TRICO and A1 to donate £1 of every set of wiper blades sold to charity TRICO is to donate £1 of every wiper blade sale through A1 Motor Stores to a charity that hosts driving days for disabled people. Speed Of Sight is based in Bolton and run by blind race car driver and multiple World Record holder, Mike Newman and his co- founder, John Galloway. TRICO is the headline sponsor for the charity, which hosts driving experiences for children and adults with disabilities. The initiative will run until the end of July, with TRICO wiper blades from more than 70 A1 Motor Stores across the country. TRICO’s Group Brand and Marketing Manager (Europe), Sam Robinson, said: “We have been involved with Speed Of Sight since last year when I got the chance to attend a track day and it was so inspiring that I started thinking of different ways to help the charity straight away.” Speed Of Sight CEO Mike Newman added: “We’re thrilled that TRICO has decided to support us in this campaign, they already do so much for us.” Distrigo is TT/TG Reception Drinks Sponsor Distrigo Parts Distribution has been named as Reception Drinks Sponsor for the Top Technician and Top Garage Awards Evening, taking place on Saturday 9 October 2021 at the Jurys Inn Milton Keynes. Commenting on the announcement, a spokesman for Distrigo said: “Distrigo Parts Distribution is delighted to be the reception Sponsor of Top Technician and Top Garage.” Distrigo Parts Distribution has 45 sites throughout the UK. It provides parts for a wide range of makes and models including Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall, as well as offering the Eurorepar multi-range of parts and more. https://distrigoparts.co.uk Snap-on tool matcher Snap-on has updated the Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics tool matcher feature on its website with the addition of the new APOLLO-D integrated diagnostics system. A spokesperson for Snap-on commented: “Technicians can click on the ‘Let’s Get Started’ button to complete a short survey about the jobs they perform every day, the features that they use or believe would come in handy and how often they connect to a car. Once they hit the ‘Find Your Ideal Platform’ button, they’ll receive a recommendation for the right Snap-on Intelligent Diagnostics tool for them, either ZEUS TRITON-D8 or APOLLO-D9. “The results give technicians an overview of the product, a product video to watch and the option to request a demonstration from their franchisee or other Snap-on representative. The tool matcher also provides a comparison of the Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics range and shows how the different products increase in features and capabilities.” For more information, visit diagnostics.snapon.co.uk