Aftermarket October 2022

OCTOBER 2022 AFTERMARKET 47 www.aftermarketonline.net equipped to deal with this. Commenting on the Autogem offering, MD Prashant Chopra noted: “Since winning the NTDA Aftermarket Supplier of the Year award in 2021, the company has gone to great lengths to offer more solutions that save its customers time, create a sense of greater professionalism, along with an added revenue stream. Our new and improved TPMS First Aid Kit is one example of this. The modified kit is a vital piece in the company’s overall jigsaw, allowing technicians to repair broken, corroded and perished TPMS valve stems from one go-to box. The packaging was specially designed to encourage use and raise awareness of TPMS as a revenue opportunity within the workshop. “In keeping with one of Autogem’s key objectives to save money for their customers, a locking wheel nut remover kit has been added to the portfolio, following feedback from its customers. Meanwhile, last year, an overwhelming number of businesses commented on a lack of quality workshop gloves, so Autogem got to work, sourcing our Green Envy Gloves which can be used repeatedly. "Over the past 12 months, Gemseal Tyre Sealant has evolved to become a game-changing aftermarket solution and one that Autogem’s customers have come to count on. Since launch, it has become a very important revenue stream for many businesses and is so effective that multiple national chains have changed their vehicle inspection procedures to incorporate the important check of tyre sealant expiry dates.” Prashant added: “Autogem’s outstanding knowledge of the TPMS market, training programme, product quality and overall coverage has positioned the company as genuine industry leaders and the trusted TPMS choice. The arrival of the i-sensor pro supplemented what is already the most comprehensive TPMS programme in the aftermarket. At present, more than 3,500 workshops use the company’s exclusive technology in the UK.” For more information, visit: www.autogem.co.uk Lastly on the actual tyre front, while summer 2023 might seem a long way off, Bridgestone recently launched its new flagship summer touring tyre, the Bridgestone Turanza 6, which is designed to cater for hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as conventional drivetrain vehicles. Commenting on the 6 launch, Emilio Tiberio, COO & CTO of Bridgestone EMIA said: “We’re delighted to introduce our latest class-leading tyre, the Bridgestone Turanza 6, which was developed using ground-breaking technologies to provide our customers with a safe, sustainable and efficient tyre that performs when they need it most. We’re particularly proud of the Bridgestone Turanza 6’s wet- weather performance, giving drivers control and confidence in the most demanding conditions, even on the rainiest days.” The Bridgestone Turanza 6 will be available in the UK from early 2023. Storage Solutions andWorkshop Equipment for the Automotive Industry Large stockholding for quick despatch. FREE site survey and CAD design for project work FREE 600 PAGE CATALOGUE AVAILABLE – please email sales@h-racks.co.uk H-Racks Limited, Unit B Willis Lane Business Park, Willis Lane, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AP Tel: 01420 768875 sales@h-racks.co.uk www.h-racks.co.uk www.tyreracking.co.uk • Tyre Racking • Workbenches • Shelving Systems • Small Parts Storage • Trucks and Trolleys • Hazardous Chemical Storage • Wall Mounted Storage Solutions • Steps and Ladders • Plastic Storage Containers • Workplace Signage