WIRED 30

Issue 30

17th June 2016 EURO CAR PARTS PRODUCT NEWS

It's not the load that

breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.

What is ADAS?

Brake Clinic

Optima

Hidria

Transmissions

SACHS Springs

Brembo Fever Pitch

Turbo Clinic

New Literature

Aircon station

Wired Competition ?

Battery Bits

Brake Clinic

S-Tec Brake Vacuum Pumps

R ecently, S-Tec (otherwise known as Service Technologies) acquired an OE manufacturer of brake vacuum pumps called MPT (Magna Powertrain). Due to our close relationship with S-Tec on other components such as mirrors, we have introduced a range of OEM brake vacuum pumps into our range. S-Tec supply brake vacuum pumps to the likes of BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault and many more. Based upon this, we have also introduced a further 24 references into our range which include the Renault Master 2011 onwards and the Mercedes E-Class 2011 onwards. S-Tec has established themselves internationally and among reputed car manufacturers as well as specialist dealers. They supply parts to niche markets due to their experience and comprehensive know how. Technology and innovation leadership is the very essence of S-Tec’s philosophy to deliver superior original quality parts to OE and aftermarket sectors – consistently meeting the highest quality standards with perfection to the last detail. Each pump has been designed and tested together with leading vehicle manufacturers. Specialist materials are utilised that are unique to each pump for optimum performance and prolongs the life of

the pump itself. This also improves the extraction capacity and power consumption. S-Tec conform to ISO 9001:2008 and is covered by BER Block Exemption certificate which can be found on ECPedia. If you have any queries or questions about S-Tec brake vacuum pumps, then please contact Aaron Spencer on aaron.spencer@eurocarparts.com or Ehsan Arabalizadeh on ehsan@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Hidria

CLEPA award

Range The complete Hidria range of glow plugs for cars and light commercial vehicles will be exclusively available through Euro Car Parts and offers 97% market coverage for all diesel applications in the UK. Price We are offering this premium quality product at highly competitive prices and are considerably cheaper than other premium brands on the market. This gives us a huge opportunity to take business from competitors. Warranty Hidria offer a 5 year warranty on all glow plugs although vehicle manufacturers service interval for glow plugs must be followed and not exceeded. Hidria glow plugs can be fitted to serval vehicles such as Mercedes, Ford, CITROEN, RENAUL, LAND ROVER and many more

C LEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, organised the Innovation Awards to highlight outstanding achievements made in the European automotive industry, celebrating automotive excellence for green and sustainable mobility. HIDRIA with its innovative Pressure Sensing Glow Plug (Optymus) was named the winner of the Green Technology category in competition with 76 applications from 45 countries (more than 50% of applications were in the Green Technology category). The second and third prizes in the category were awarded to Valeo and Bosch. Hidria’s breakthrough innovation won the CLEPA award as it best expresses quality, ambition, market relevance and a strong impact on the automotive industry. The CLEPA award is an important moment for Hidria, proving the group’s strong innovation culture. Winning the award gives Hidria a fresh momentum to continue their successful and carefully planned operations in the future. Hidria Glow Plugs are a premium quality product and are manufactured in Slovenia. Many of the new PSG (Pressure Sensor Glow Plugs) are manufactured by Hidria and they own the patents, which means they cannot be copied by anyone else.

Hidria glow plugs are now in stock at ECP, let your customers know about the great success of Hidria when recommending glow plugs.

For more information or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact John McCulloch on john.mcculloch@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

SACHS Springs Parallel vs Tapered Wire Coil Springs S ACHS offer the world’s largest range of automotive coil springs, covering more than 10,000 standard and heavy duty applications. To provide a choice for installers, the SACHS coil spring range features a selection of tapered wire alternatives to sit alongside their existing parallel wire designs. Technology While the vast majority of OE coil springs are made from parallel spring wire, that maintains a constant thickness throughout the length of the spring, a small number of OE producers employ tapered wire springs on a limited and declining number of applications in order to achieve a slight weight saving. SACHS parallel wire alternatives are designed to match the spring rate and vehicle-handling characteristics of the original tapered wire spring, with the additional benefit of lower stress levels at critical points within the spring, making premature failure less likely. Some installers prefer to fit identical-looking replacements however, and SACHS are happy to offer a choice: parallel wire for durability with a 3-year warranty or tapered wire for the OE look with a 2-year warranty.

SACHS Springs - The complete range of automotive springs, with high availability, short delivery times, and competitive prices.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Ovidiu Marius Vlaicu on ovidiu.vlaicu@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Oil contamination

Turbo Clinic B e it as Brand new or Remanufactured, Euro Car Parts are committed to providing our customers with only the very highest quality of Turbocharger in the aftermarket today. Our warranty return rate on turbos is incredibly low, although, Whatmanydonot realise is, Turbochargersareactuallyvery reliable: less than 1% of turbos fail due to a manufacturing fault with the actual turbo itself, yet a whopping 95% of turbo failures occur, due to 1 of the following 3 problems: • Oil starvation, • Oil contamination • Foreign object damage We are going to take a close look at each of the above faults, explaining how the fault occurs, and what preventative measures can be taken to avoid it happening in the first place: Why does oil starvation damage turbos? If oil is not present at start-up and while the turbo is running, the bearings will fail. Running a turbo without oil for five seconds is as harmful as running an engine without oil for five minutes. While it is important to check the engine oil pressure meets the manufacturer’s specifications, it is even more critical that the oil feed pipes to the turbo are clear and clean, so you are certain they can supply oil at the correct pressure. What causes oil starvation? Turbocharger failure

• A blocked, damaged or poor quality oil filter. • Worn oil pump. • Failure to prime the replacement turbo with oil during fitting. • The engine not being used for long periods, particularly in cold weather. Preventing turbo failure caused by oil starvation • Do not use silicone on oil gaskets; it can easily become detached and block oil passages. • Clean or replace oil inlet pipes to eliminate any carbon deposits or sludge that could restrict oil flow to the bearings. • It is important to check the oil pressure and oil supply to the turbo. • Always use fresh oil and new oil filters as recommended by the engine manufacturer when fitting a new turbo. Why does oil contamination damage turbos? As turbochargers can operate at over 6,000 revs per second (360,000 rpm) and endure temperatures of 950°C, turbo bearings are under g reat stress. The turbine shaft and bearings rotate in a thin film of oil. Consequently any fault with the oil supply to the turbo means its bearings are likely to fail before the engine’s main bearings. Running a turbo without oil for five seconds is as harmful as running an engine without oil for five minutes. It is even more critical that the oil feed pipes to the turbo are clean and clear, so you are certain they can supply uncontaminated oil, at the correct pressure. Contaminated or dirty oil will scratch or score the bearings, leading to rapid wear and ultimately, turbocharger failure.

• Low engine oil level in the sump. • A bent or kinked oil feed pipe. • Carbon deposits (coking) in the oil feed pipe. • Blockage caused by applying silicone to the oil inlet gasket. • Incorrect oil inlet gasket restricting oil supply.

Oil Starvation

Foreign object damage

What causes contaminated oil? • A blocked, damaged or poor quality oil filter. • High carbon build-up in the engine. This can rapidly contaminate even new oil. • Accidental contamination of new oil during servicing. • A malfunctioning oil filter bypass valve. • Engine wear, leaving swarf deposits in the oil. • Oil that has degraded due to excessive temperatures or extended service intervals Preventing turbo failure caused by contaminated oil • Always use fresh oil and new oil filters as recommended by the engine manufacturer when fitting a new turbo. • Ensure the oil is the correct grade for the engine. • Clean or replace oil inlet pipes to eliminate any carbon deposits or sludge that could enter the turbo or restrict oil flow to the bearings. How do ingested objects damage turbos? Turbochargers can spin at over 6,000 revs per second (360,000 rpm) and endure temperatures of 950°C. In these conditions, even the smallest object ingested or sucked into the turbo can damage or destroy the compressor and turbine, leading to low pressure or total failure. Compressor damage is caused by objects being sucked into the air intake. Turbine damage is usually caused by engine components, such as injector tips or valve train parts. What are the causes of impact damage? • Items sucked into the air intake because of a damaged, poor quality or missing air filter.

• Damaged hoses allowing small particles to enter the intake. • Gasket material entering the intake. • Nuts, bolts, washers, rags or other items left in the intake pipe during servicing. • Broken engine components, e.g. injector tips, valves or fragments of damaged piston. • Fragments from a previous turbocharger failure. Preventing turbo failure caused by impact damage • Ensure all air hoses are in good condition, intact and free from blockages or loose items. • Always use new gaskets to create perfect seals and avoid gasket breakup. • Always fit the correct new air filter. • Check there are no turbo or engine fragments in he system from the previous failure, before fitting the replacement. As the sales advisor, it’s key that the above faults are both understood and relayed back to your customer. Oil Starvation, Oil Contamination and foreign ingested objects are not covered under warranty. Euro Car Parts offer a 2 year ‘quibble’ warranty on Brand new OES Turbos and a 2 year warranty on Remanufactured Turbos (first year no quibble). If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Vinny Patel on v.patel@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Aircon station The Marksman II

T he Marksman II is the ultimate tool to find leaks in vehicle air conditioning systems- It is quick and convenient to use, and simple to operate. Ultrasonic technology for fast, accurate and effective leak detection, the tool integrates into the air conditioning service process. Technology Featuring advanced heterodyne circuitry and sound signature technology, the Marksman II converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sounds into audible natural sounds. Leaks and defects can be diagnosed early before they result in more serious breakdowns. Applications The Marksman II is suitable for use in any vehicle servicing or accident repair environment - its operation is unaffected by external noise. The tool has the capability to check for leaks of both refrigerant and vacuum, and it integrates easily into a standard A/C service routine. Compliance The tool supports the legal requirement* that it is a criminal offence to charge an air conditioning system with R134a refrigerant without reasonable due diligence being undertaken to ensure that there are no leaks in the system.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Aaron Macfarlane on aaron.macfarlane@eurocarparts.com or Autoclimate on 01827 838482 and they will be happy to assist. • 5 LED signal intensity indicator and audible alarm to pinpoint source • Internal Noise Control ensures that it is unaffected by ambient noise • Self-adjusting Automatic Gain Control circuitry enhances sensitivity. • Precision-engineered air probe optimises versatility • Adjustable touch-control sensitivity pad and power switch • Comprises ultrasonic receiver, air extension probe, headphones and rugged carry case Features • Detects frequencies in the ultrasonic (40.5kHz) range - filters ambient noise

Q uite a few vehicles require the replacement battery to be coded into the vehicle whilst being fitted, if not a warning light illuminates on the dash board, if this is ignored then the battery management system cannot confirm with the vehicle there is sufficient power available to support the everyday running requirements, this could lead to certain functions shutting down as the vehicle tries to reserve as much power as possible for the critical things like starting the vehicle, lights wipers etc. When replacing these batteries be aware there are no numbers on the battery to put into the coding machine, the codes are all pre-set in the device. Once the coding device is plugged into the ODB socket it then takes over with step by step instructions to validate the battery change and clear all fault codes from the dashboard, nothing could be simpler. Exide Battery coding Equipment BRT-12 Battery Bits Features • Validates battery replacement • Clears battery fault codes • Suitable for all batteries from all brands and manufacturers • All code configurations built in, (no computer connection required) • Directly powered from car voltage (no battery inside, no need to recharge) • 12 language options • Included are codes for VW, Audi, BMW – Mini • Initial subscription £65 When replacing these batteries be aware there are no numbers on the battery to put into the coding machine, the codes are all pre-set in the device.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Alan Knight on alan.knight@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

What is ADAS?

Opportunity of more profits for the workshop

N inety five percent of all new car models tested by the European New Car Assessment Program in 2015 were already fitted with autonomous emergency braking. Vehicle systems that help the driver are nothing new. Ever since the 1960s, servo-assisted steering and braking have made driving more comfortable and convenient. The term "driver assistance systems" really only caught on with the increase in ‘smart’ control. Examples of these are Anti-lock braking systems, (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), windshield wipers with rain sensors, and speed-sensitive power steering. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as the name suggests are ‘even smarter’, reacting both to the driver, and to external events, and playing an active part almost like an independent third party in controlling the vehicle in the interests of increased safety. Examples of advanced driver assistance systems are: • Adaptive Cruise Control and Start-Stop System • Automatically maintains a specific distance from the • vehicle ahead. • Emergency Brake Assist Increases braking • appropriately to perceived conditions if the driver's • braking is sluggish

• (Active) Lane Tracking Assistant Helps drivers keep their vehicles in the same lane. May also include an enhanced capability to optimise steering input during quick avoidance manoeuvers, and an active capability to apply gentle corrective measures all by itself. These systems all use cameras and radar sensors, which need calibrating • After radar or camera replacement or dismantling/ • installation • After post-accident repairs to the body geometry • After changes to the vehicle level at the front or • rear axle • After a suspected impact on the sensor • If the electronic control unit detects a calibration is required • After the unit housing the sensor ( bumper, windscreen, etc ) has been dismantled

Fortunately the Hella Camera System Calibration Tool used in conjunction with Hella Diagnostics machines has all the vehicle coverage a Workshop or Bodyshop needs to keep the work and the profits in-house.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fred Muraya on fred.muraya@eurocarparts. com who will be happy to assist.

New to range

Introducing the new glossy Optima brand

O ptima is our exclusive premium own brand range – covering all aspects of the repair process from start to finish. The recent Optima re-launch is part of our ongoing commitment in providing customers with high quality consumables and easy to use processes to meet the increasing demands of todays’ repair needs. Did you know? • The range will consist of an end to end consumables offering, from panel preparation to finishing • Every product is tested by our in house technical experts on performance, quality and process benefits before it is launched • Every product undergoes external trials with customers to get the seal of approval • Working closely with leading suppliers, the range is constantly being developed to ensure optima encompasses the latest technologies • We have 65 product lines in the new optima brand (and this is evolving daily!) Every time a product is introduced to the range in the new branding, it instantly becomes available to both ECP & LKQ account customers!

Have you seen two of the most recent launches (available to all channels)? First up, we have the optima Wipes & Cloths range. Meltblown Wipes (OPT.MB11): Perfect for all pre-cleaning and degreasing applications. The low- linting, highly absorbent and solvent resistant features of the optima Meltblown Wipes make these highly durable for all tasks. Solvent Wipes (OPT.SM6): Made from a lightweight, soft, smooth material, these wipes are ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces and areas to ensure a high quality clean finish. Polishing Wipes (OPT.PM9): Made from a low-linting, soft material that offers excellent absorption properties, making them ideal for use on many delicate surfaces and a variety of polishing tasks – including chrome & glass! The range also includes: Tack Cloths (OPT.TACK), perfect for picking up dust and dirt. Micro- fibre Cloths (OPT.FC5), ideal for a wide range of everyday automotive and refinishing tasks 2 ply General Purpose Wiper (OPT.BM5), perfect for mopping up spillages And finally, the newest addition to the range is the optima Masking Tape

Optima Masking Tape is designed to be conformable with all common surfaces whilst offering fantastic adhesion, what more it is available in 18mm (OPT.MT18), 24mm (OPT.MT24) and 36mm (OPT.MT36) sizes - meeting the needs of all customer bases. • Dry natural rubber and resins solvent based adhesive • Saturated paper backing • Easy removal without adhesive residue left behind • Excellent resistance to paint, Clearcoats and lacquers • Good adhesion even on irregular surfaces • Heat resistant up to 100°C (30 min) • Compatible with most common paints and lacquers • Removable without breaking • Hand-tearable

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Jodie Mullard on jodie.mullard@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Transmission Technical Tips

DMF Conversion Kits - Service Kits

MODELS Various models fitted with DMF conversion kits (SMF) PROBLEM Vehicles already fitted with a DMF conversion kit that require new clutch units (Service Kit) RESULT Inability to supply correct clutch parts The DMF conversion kits that replace the dual mass flywheel with a single mass/solid flywheel can be manufactured by different companies. When supplying the clutch service kits for vehicles that have already been fitted with a conversion kit it is very important to establish the correct parts required as in many cases the kits are not interchangeable. Can you answer the following question...

Do you know the type of solid flywheel kit fitted to the vehicle, was it Valeo, Transmech, other?

It is imperative to find out whose conversion kit was originally fitted in order to supply the correct clutch service kit, failure to carry this out could result in costly warranty issues. If the manufacturer cannot be identified then it is far safer to supply and fit another full conversion kit or return back to the DMF system.

For further information please contact our field based specialist transmission team – details available from your branch or can be found on ECPedia. Or you can contact Trevor Richardson on trichardson@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Brembo Fever Pitch

Fever Collect scratch cards when you buy Bremb brake pads and discs from Euro Car Parts. Scratch the card and your Euro 2016 predi www.bremboeurocu and win unbelievable fromBrembo.

A great new promotion

W ith football fever gripping the nation, the fantastic Brembo Fever Pitch promotion is perfect for customers and it will help you considerably if you understand exactly how it’s going to work, so here goes. We’re giving every customer the chance to win some really cool prizes including iPads and a selection of Brembo branded goodies, like mugs, baseball caps, t shirts and gilets. The promotion started 10th June, to coincide with the start of the tournament and ends with the Final on 10th July. Until the 10th July, every time a customer buys a set of Brembo pads or discs you send them a scratch card. They don’t have to buy pads and discs, just one or the other but it’s one card per Brembo invoice, whether its pads, discs or both. By now your branch will have received an initial quantity of scratch cards. Branch Managers, if for any reason you have not received your cards, please email Marco Bonanni immediately. These don’t need to be put on stock but they must be booked on every invoice they are supplied on. The part number is 997 99 354A. All customers have to do is visit the unique promotion website at bremboeurocup.co.uk with their scratch card. The first time they visit the site, they will be asked to register and they’ll need to enter the unique code they reveal when they scratch off the card to complete this process. Then, they’re ready to roll!

Offer runs from 10th June until 10th July 2016. Please see website for full terms and conditions.

ANY PART FOR ANY CAR OVER 200 BRANCHES NATIONWIDE

Pitch FEVERPITCH for UEFAEURO2016 ™ ! Scratch the card and make your bet at www.bremboeurocup.co.uk for the chance to win unbelievable Brembo prizes!

The game is all about predicting the results of games and once registered, customers can enter the competition with their first predictions. Thereafter they can enter every time they buy Brembo product and receive a new scratch card with a new number. This is where the fun really starts and there are plenty of ways to win. As the tournament progresses through its various stages and we reach the semi-finals, there’s a new game to play. Again there are two options, depending on how confident your customers are. The easier option is just like the group stages, where they predict the outcome of the two semi-final games. Of course, there are no draws at this stage though! Go that route and get both match predictions right for an entry into a draw for one of 250 Brembo packs. Take the harder option and predict the exact score of the 2 semi-finals and they’ll win a Brembo gilet.

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You can get more information on Brembo Fever Pitch by reading through the webinar slides and script from the 9th June, or email marketing@eurocarparts.com

New Literature

Corrosion Repair Guide and Performance Exhausts.

B ack by popular demand, the new & improved Corrosion Repair Guide is on its way to your branch next week. You can also view the newguide online via the following link - http://bit.ly/corrosionrepairguide2016 The new look guide, now with a further 16 pages added, is filled with new to range corrosion parts plus many more line drawings enabling you to quickly identify the correct part number for your customer. Line drawi ngs have been used to enhance the differences between each repair part and you’ll also find a useful index tab running down each page to help you easily search the vehicle manufacturer to match the part you’re after. Please ensure all of your Collision customers get a fresh copy of this Guide (including the ‘Fred’s in their sheds’ and Clive’s on their drives’). Don’t exclude garages either as many mechanics/owners have their own ‘projects’ they’re working on. Now summer’s here, it’s the perfect time for people to work on their classic car repairs, so make full use of this excellent publication.

For any queries referring to corrosion parts not listed in this booklet please contact Chris Graham on Christopher.graham@eurocarparts.com who will be happy to assist.

Read and understand the flyers and contact the customers that you think can take advantage of the Performance exhaust offer. Also make sure your BDM is armed with the literature: • Any specialist garages (e.g. VAG/BMW/Porsche etc.) • Exhaust centres that could have the opportunity of upselling performance options • Performance customers – e.g. Tuning garages, Wheel and tyre centres • All Prestige garages Speak to garages, and make them aware that the customer does not have to be a ‘performance driver’ to enjoy having a performance exhaust. They will benefit from a sportier sound, improved looks and engine performance as well as the piece of mind of a lifetime guarantee on certain brands. Most hot hatch and prestige car owners that require or choose to pay out for a new exhaust will love the opportunity to upgrade. It can also be a cost effective solution for ‘dealer only’ or expensive standard aftermarket exhausts. All these are a great opportunities for ECP customers to increase their profit from performance exhaust. So if your performance customers need great shiny POS for their shop or waiting room, please contact your exhaust FBT.

Another new publication that has landed in branch is the new flyer on Performance Exhaust. Euro Car Parts offer an outstanding range of Performance Exhaust Systems, Downpipes and Sports CATs in stock from market leading brands such as COBRA, HKS, MILLTEK and SCORPION . We can also supply on an order in basis popular brands such as JETEX, PIPER, REMUS, POWERFLOW and IPE. Recently we have produced a couple of pieces of marketing literature to support our performance exhaust range.

Want a chance to win a Bosch Chopper, Iron and Blender All you have to do is answer all questions correctly in the pop quiz, and email your answers to wired@eurocarparts.com and one lucky winner will be picked at random. All questions are related to this issue of Wired. The winner from Wired 29 was Chris Pepler.

1) How many years warranty does Hidria offer on all glow plugs? 2) Why does oil starvation damage turbos? 3) Name a feature of the Marksman II 4) Name a feature of the Exide Battery coding Equipment BRT-12 5) What is the percentage of all newcarmodels tested by the EuropeanNewCar Assessment Program in 2015 were already fitted with autonomous emergency braking? 6) When does the Brembo Fever Pitch promotion come to an end?