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EXCLUSIVE NEWS FOR<br />

THE INDEPENDENT<br />

GARAGE TRADE<br />

Happy<br />

three times<br />

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WINNER W R<br />

Distributor<br />

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New Year<br />

ISSUE <strong>63</strong> :: JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012<br />

Filters,<br />

suspension<br />

& our review<br />

of 2011


PRODUCT OFFER<br />

Four-wheel laser wheel aligner<br />

Fast, simple and accurate alignment of both front<br />

and rear wheels. Optimises vehicle performance<br />

and set up after installation or modification of<br />

steering or suspension components.<br />

Simple and fast to use, it is ideal for the busy professional workshop<br />

and has a fast return on investment - potentially adding value to<br />

every steering or suspension job. This fully portable kit is also ideal<br />

for track-day set up for the enthusiast. Works on practically all cars<br />

and light commercials with rim diameters between<br />

3320mm<br />

and 540mm. Supplied with steering<br />

£949 £949<br />

2 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

wheel w clamp, wheel turn plates, wheeled<br />

storage rack and comprehensive operating<br />

instructions.<br />

GA70<br />

SEALEY<br />

Laser Wheel<br />

Alignment<br />

The GA70 kit consists of:<br />

Mobile Storage Unit<br />

Laser Measuring Head x 2<br />

Alignment Assembly Flags x 2<br />

Steering Wheel Clamp<br />

Dished Turning Plate x 2<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade


Dear<br />

Customer<br />

Happy New Year to you all and welcome to<br />

David Russell JOINT MD<br />

the first <strong>issue</strong> of Independent for 2012 – your<br />

exclusive news for the independent garage trade<br />

from <strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong>.<br />

I hope you’ve had an enjoyable and relaxing break over Christmas and the New Year, but if<br />

you were working, hopefully you were able to take advantage of our extended opening hours<br />

over the festive period.<br />

On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to thank you all for your support and custom<br />

during 2011. The past year has seen some difficult trading conditions, with the on-going<br />

economic crisis affecting people across all types of business area, including our sector of<br />

the automotive industry.<br />

Our review of the year is on page 16 of this <strong>issue</strong> and, looking back over the last 12 months,<br />

it’s been an eventful year. Speaking to you and hearing from our sales team, it appears that<br />

business has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Hopefully some of the events we organised,<br />

such as CAF on Tour, have provided you with the opportunity to take a look at some options<br />

to help drive your business forward in these challenging times.<br />

Moving on to 2012, we will continue to provide our complete package of products and<br />

services. These include Caftec training and technical support, the Engine Management<br />

Centre helpline (023 9221 0020) and, of course, our ever popular Workshop Solutions<br />

events. We are also planning on producing more new publications over the course of the<br />

year, look out for news of all this and more in future <strong>issue</strong>s of Independent.<br />

Inside this current <strong>issue</strong> of the magazine, we continue to feature some of our trusted<br />

suppliers, including Comma, Mann and LuK. There is a very interesting ‘Product Focus’<br />

feature on suspension, a look at some new products and the latest ranges available from<br />

Sealey, plus all the latest news and product information which I hope you will find both<br />

useful and of great interest.<br />

Finally, may I once again wish you all the best for a Happy and Prosperous New Year<br />

and thank you for your continued support of <strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>.<br />

David Russell<br />

Contents<br />

4 News<br />

Current News Stories<br />

WELCOME<br />

5 Motorsport News<br />

Sarah’s Racing, Brooklands<br />

College Motorsport update<br />

6 MechanEx Show Review<br />

Review and photos of the show<br />

7 Oil Applications<br />

Comma’s oil application<br />

guarantee<br />

8 Product Range<br />

Parts you may normally consider<br />

to be main dealer only<br />

9 New Products<br />

Hella, Blue Print, LuK, Wynn’s<br />

10 Caftec Training<br />

Training update<br />

11 Caftec Product<br />

G-Scan by Blue Print<br />

12 Engine Management Centre<br />

ECUs<br />

13 Light Commercial<br />

Fiat Fiorino<br />

14 Product Focus<br />

Suspension<br />

16 Review of 2011<br />

Looking back over 2011<br />

18 Supplier Focus<br />

Get your bearings<br />

20 Supplier Focus<br />

MANN-FILTERS<br />

22 Workshop<br />

Air tools<br />

26 Consumables<br />

Nuts and stuff<br />

Electrical accessories<br />

Published by:<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>.<br />

Unit 2, Hawley Trading Estate<br />

Hawley Lane, Farnborough<br />

Hampshire GU14 8EH<br />

Tel: 01252 517272<br />

enquiries@camberleyautofactors.com<br />

www.camberleyautofactors.com<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade INDEPENDENT :: 3


NEWS<br />

<strong>Auto</strong>sport Show<br />

Koni Shock Absorbers (distributed exclusively<br />

in the UK by CAF) once again exhibited at<br />

the popular <strong>Auto</strong>sport International show in<br />

January. Visitors to our stand were able to see<br />

examples from the entire Koni product range<br />

and speak to our knowledgeable staff about<br />

suspension upgrades<br />

Elsewhere at the show all sorts of celebrities,<br />

including F1 stars David Coulthard, Paul<br />

di Resta and Allan McNish, were taking part<br />

in live interviews and signing autographs.<br />

There was also an F1 grid which included<br />

di Resta’s Force India VJM04 as well as the<br />

2011 championship winning Red Bull RB7.<br />

MOT changes<br />

The new 2012 MOT regulations came into<br />

force on 1st January, with several new<br />

‘Reasons for Rejection’ introduced to the<br />

MOT Testers’ manual in order to bring us<br />

more into line with Europe.<br />

Two areas of the test now require<br />

additional approved equipment as follows:-<br />

• The presence of a fuel leak on gas<br />

powered vehicles must now be confirmed<br />

with the use of a leak detection product.<br />

The IAAF Annual Awards ceremony took<br />

place in December, with excellence in the<br />

Independent Aftermarket recognised and<br />

rewarded. Among this year’s recipients of the<br />

IAAF Awards were two of CAF’s fellow Parts<br />

Alliance members, along with one of our key<br />

suppliers:<br />

Supplier of the Year - NGK Spark<br />

Plugs (UK)<br />

NGK is the leading supplier of OE spark<br />

plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors,<br />

and have won this accolade for the third<br />

time. Brian Childs, NGK’s Deputy MD,<br />

commented: “It is a great achievement<br />

for the company to win such a prestigious<br />

award.”<br />

This must be a proprietary leak detection<br />

spray which meets BS EN 14291:2004<br />

requirements and the spray should be<br />

replaced when its manufacturer’s expiry<br />

date is exceeded.<br />

• Operation of 13-pin trailer electrical<br />

sockets using an approved trailer socket<br />

test tool. Only trailer socket test tools on<br />

the VOSA list of approved equipment are<br />

acceptable.<br />

Both these items are available from your<br />

local CAF branch, details of the products<br />

can be found on page 9 of this <strong>issue</strong>.<br />

And the winner is…<br />

Parts Person of the Year - Matthew Warren, of CES (UK)<br />

Matthew Warren from CES won the prestigious Parts Person award through having<br />

to demonstrate his parts knowledge, business acumen and communication skills to<br />

a select judging panel. With over 400 staff, CES predominantly cover the north west<br />

of England and north Wales. A member of The Parts Alliance, CES are much like<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> when it comes to staff training, with both companies providing<br />

regular training including the ATA Parts Advisor course.<br />

Distributor of Excellence - Mill <strong>Auto</strong>quip<br />

Mill <strong>Auto</strong>quip operates in the south west of England and employs over 260 staff. This<br />

is the first time that the company has received an IAAF award and they succeed fellow<br />

Parts Alliance members Allparts <strong>Auto</strong>motive and CES as holders of this title.<br />

4 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

Brian Childs (left) receives the<br />

2011 IAAF Supplier of the Year<br />

Award from IAAF President Nick Best<br />

Every year, Chichester College recognises<br />

star students who have achieved<br />

extraordinary things, with staff from<br />

every area across the college choosing<br />

the students who have really stood out<br />

throughout the year.<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong><br />

<strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong><br />

are pleased<br />

to once again<br />

sponsor the<br />

Engineering<br />

Department’s<br />

award for the<br />

<strong>Auto</strong>motive<br />

Technician<br />

course. The<br />

award went<br />

to Martyn<br />

Higgins, a<br />

committed<br />

automotive<br />

technician who began his skills journey<br />

when he was still at school, coming to<br />

college one day a week.<br />

Since then, he has completed and passed<br />

four automotive qualifications and has<br />

recently started the Level 3 <strong>Auto</strong>motive<br />

Technician course. With excellent<br />

attendance and punctuality, Martyn was<br />

nominated for this award for his dedication,<br />

commitment and desire to succeed in his<br />

chosen profession.<br />

Being Social<br />

You can now follow all the latest CAF news<br />

from Independent on Twitter. A popular<br />

social networking site, Twitter enables people<br />

to get quick and up to date information, and<br />

we’ll be Tweeting all the latest news & events<br />

throughout the year. Follow us at:<br />

twitter.com/CAF_Independent<br />

ind Koni on<br />

Facebook<br />

As the sole UK distributor for Koni Suspension,<br />

we also look after all the marketing activity<br />

for the brand in the UK. We are pleased to<br />

announce that we have set up a Facebook<br />

page for Koni, where you can see all the latest<br />

product updates, range information and image<br />

galleries. We’ll be updating the page regularly<br />

during the <strong>Auto</strong>sport show as well, so be sure<br />

to check it out and ‘Like’ us on Facebook.<br />

facebook.com/KoniSuspensionUK<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade


ON THE ‘ROLLING’ ROAD<br />

FINISHING OFF THE 2011 SEASON<br />

“With no track activity over winter your mind tends to find its way to<br />

thinking about next years racing. But before scribbling down the first<br />

draft of the list of ‘things to do’ I wanted to know how much power<br />

was left in my car after the past few seasons of racing.<br />

One Saturday morning in October we strapped the car to the trailer and<br />

paid Novatech in Slough a visit. Company owner Bernie positioned the<br />

car on his rolling road and started setting up to get a power reading.<br />

Previous rolling road readings I have for the car, showed the car was<br />

running just over 120bhp. After a couple of runs on the rollers it became<br />

apparent that the car was now barely coming in over 100bhp. So over<br />

the last few seasons racing I’ve lost nearly 20% of my power. (Which<br />

explains why I struggled so hard to reach or beat my personal best<br />

times this year).<br />

Now, armed with this information, I’m more determind to get working<br />

on the car and hopefully rediscover some of the missing power.<br />

Thanks to Bernie at Novatech (NTR) in Slough.”<br />

Sarah Niblett, CAF Marketing Dept www.sarahsracing.co.uk<br />

Early in 2011, Brooklands College were<br />

donated an Audi A8 by the parent of a student.<br />

Shortly after, the decision was made to enter<br />

the car into the Britcar Series and to try and<br />

race in at least 2 of the main championship<br />

races in the UK with an additional aim of<br />

competing in the Britcar 24 Hour race at<br />

Silverstone in September.<br />

With the car being donated in production road<br />

car format, a plan was made to strip down and<br />

prepare the car for racing purposes. Once<br />

stripped, the car then needed to be fitted with<br />

a suitable roll cage and all of the necessary<br />

equipment required to race in the identified<br />

championship.<br />

By June, work on the Audi had progressed<br />

enough for the car to receive an official<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade<br />

MOTORSPORT<br />

launch. This was attended by the new college<br />

Principal, Maureen Kilminster, Gordon Parris<br />

MBE JP from the Children with Special Needs<br />

Foundation, along with representatives of<br />

the projects various sponsors which included<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong>.<br />

Unfortunately, the impending students’ summer<br />

break, coupled with a delay in obtaining and<br />

fitting the appropriate Motorsport suspension,<br />

meant that the car wasn’t ready for track<br />

testing in July. This meant that the plan to<br />

race in September’s Britcar 24 Hour Race at<br />

Silverstone had to be cancelled.<br />

This was probably a blessing in disguise, given<br />

that the weather for the actual race weekend<br />

was recorded as the warmest on record for<br />

late September. That meant that the tyre<br />

MOTORSPORT NEWS<br />

If you are interested in getting your business name on my race car,<br />

and a mention on my website or printed articles please email me,<br />

or contact me through my website and I will be pleased to let you<br />

know the sponsorship opportunities available.<br />

degradation estimates made for the race would<br />

have been significantly inaccurate, as the team<br />

was relying on data from previous events.<br />

Ultimately, this would have affected the whole<br />

race strategy, meaning that a non-finish would<br />

have been very likely.<br />

With studying underway again in September,<br />

it was time to fit the new suspension units and<br />

to re-engineer the rear spring mountings to<br />

suit the revised design. These first few weeks<br />

of term would also see major work to ensure<br />

that the rear exterior lighting would meet the<br />

expected specification for the Britcar series<br />

in 2012.<br />

In early October, the College were contacted<br />

by the organisers of the Brooklands Motorsport<br />

Autumn Show and asked that the team and<br />

a selection of their racing cars should take<br />

part. This event took place at the Brooklands<br />

Museum site and Mercedes-Benz World to<br />

include their Test Track. It was too good an<br />

opportunity to miss for the college Audi to<br />

have its first track test. Second year students<br />

studying Motorsport at Foundation Degree and<br />

staff worked extra class sessions so that the<br />

car was ready to be driven on track for the<br />

first time.<br />

The weather on the day could not have been<br />

better and the Audi attracted a significant<br />

amount of interest from the public, media and<br />

potential additional supporters. These included<br />

Bosch Motorsport, who hope to support<br />

the project in respect to race specification<br />

upgrades to engine, gearbox and braking<br />

electronics.<br />

Further work on the car is now planned for<br />

the Spring Term and the objective remains<br />

to compete in a Britcar 24 hour race. There<br />

are now additional plans to take part in a<br />

shorter endurance event, which takes place at<br />

Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps circuit in June.<br />

As well as being an excellent opportunity for all<br />

the students involved, it will prove an invaluable<br />

learning experience for the full 24 hour event.<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 5


MECHANEX REVIEW<br />

6 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

SHOW REVIEW<br />

A record number of visitors turned out to this year’s MechanEx show, keen to<br />

see the latest products and services available to the independent aftermarket.<br />

The focal point of CAF’s stand was the Caftec division, enabling visitors to see<br />

some of the latest technical equipment up-close, whilst discussing installation,<br />

training and aftersales support options with the Caftec team.<br />

Parked up outside the show was our brand new ‘product demo’ van. This was<br />

staffed by our Engine Management Specialists, who were able to talk through the<br />

latest products including Air Mass Meters, Map Sensors and EGR Valves. There<br />

was also quite a bit of interest in our range of tyre pressure monitoring sensors,<br />

with several customers grabbing copies of our recently produced brochure.<br />

The Parts Alliance also had a stand at the show, which was partly manned by some of<br />

our sales team. Here, customers were able to learn about the range of products and<br />

services available exclusively through Parts Alliance Members; these included the GS One<br />

Stop garage management programme, the ebeepbeep online servicing and MOT booking<br />

website and our own-brand DriveTec and Miratec product ranges.<br />

Away from the main exhibition area, all customers who had pre-registered were able to<br />

claim a free bacon roll, courtesy of CAF. All canteen staff were wearing CAF branded<br />

clothing, whilst even the paper plates, table cloths and napkins were all emblazoned<br />

with our logo!<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade


Comma –<br />

Industry leading application data<br />

Selecting the right oil for a given vehicle is essential.<br />

And that’s why Comma invests so much in producing application data. Comma’s application<br />

data covers more than 7,000 passenger and light commercial vehicles, for models dating<br />

back over 30 years. You can find our application data for engine oils (as well as gear oils,<br />

brake fluids and antifreezes) through the following methods:-<br />

• In the Comma printed Workshop Application guide<br />

• Online at www.commaoil.com<br />

• By ‘phoning your local CAF branch*<br />

Benefits for your workshop<br />

• Adds additional protection on a core part of servicing work –<br />

limits workshop business risk<br />

• Assists workshop in up-selling consumers to Comma PMO –<br />

workshop profit opportunity<br />

• Naturally enhances workshop product mix and improves<br />

workshop profitability<br />

• Displays technical expertise and professionalism to compete<br />

with the ‘expert’ image of a franchised dealer<br />

• Communicating Comma’s guarantee to consumers enhances<br />

professional image of workshop and builds loyalty<br />

What happens when the wrong grade is used?<br />

Using the wrong oil or low oil could cost thousands of pounds in repairs. £2,500 (plus VAT) is<br />

the average oil-related engine failure repair bill for a typical family car. Source: Warranty Direct<br />

The latest exhaust after treatment units require specialist Low SAPS oils in order to protect them.<br />

Using the wrong product will poison or block after treatment units.<br />

With the number of 5W-30s now available, and the different reasons why each of them should be<br />

used, an independent workshop needs trusted application data to help them with their day to day job.<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade<br />

It’s Guaranteed<br />

Comma’s application data is unique because it is fully backed up with a unique guarantee.<br />

No exemptions, no errors and omissions clauses (E&EO) – just one simple requirement:<br />

fit as per the recommendations in the Comma guide and you’re protected.<br />

We guarantee to recommend the right product for each application.<br />

You can be 100% confident that if you’re using Comma application<br />

data to select or recommend a product, then you’re covered.<br />

*<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> use AlliCat application data, which is<br />

recognised and approved by Comma for the performance guarantee.<br />

OIL APPLICATIONS<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 7


PRODUCT RANGE<br />

Main Dealer Only Part??<br />

Nope!<br />

9<br />

4<br />

1 Diesel Injector<br />

Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi 06-<br />

095000-706#C<br />

2 ABS Pump<br />

Mercedes Sprinter 00-06<br />

0265224086<br />

3 Diesel Particulate Filter<br />

BMW 520 D 05-07<br />

DPFBM004Z<br />

4 Dual Mass Flywheel<br />

Mini Cooper / Clubman 1.6 06-<br />

<strong>63</strong>66000003<br />

5 Alternator<br />

LDV Maxus 2.5D 05-<br />

0124325178<br />

6 Air Mass Meter<br />

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5CRD 00-<br />

0281002451<br />

7 Leaf Spring<br />

Mitsubishi L200 96-06<br />

6159208<br />

8 Injector<br />

Mercedes Sprinter 2.2CDi 00-06<br />

0986435012C<br />

9 Brake Shoe Adjuster<br />

Ford Fiesta 95-00<br />

1094965-O<br />

10 Blower Motor<br />

Audi A3 / Seat Altea & Leon 04-<br />

698812<br />

11 Air Mass Meter<br />

Various Volvo including C30, C70, S60,<br />

V50, V70, XC60 etc. 2.4D & 2.4D5 06-<br />

0281002730<br />

You might be surprised to see what CAF stocks<br />

8 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

1<br />

7<br />

5<br />

10<br />

2<br />

6<br />

8<br />

3<br />

11<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade


NEW<br />

PRODUCTS<br />

Blue Print<br />

The Nissan Navara is known for its troublesome half shaft,<br />

a part now available to the aftermarket from Blue Print. One of<br />

the problems lies in the seals, with the originals allowing water<br />

and dirt to get into the bearing which then ultimately causes<br />

failure. The seals on the Blue Print replacement have been<br />

upgraded to avoid this <strong>issue</strong>. The bearings are not available<br />

as a separate item from OE, resulting in the need to<br />

replace the complete half shaft.<br />

Part No. ADN189501<br />

Good LuK<br />

We’ve just carried out a major overhaul on our range of LuK Clutches and<br />

Dual Mass Flywheels, whilst also adding in the full range of DMF bolts. The<br />

complete LuK range has benefitted in a £243,000 investment, resulting in<br />

a further 2,000 parts being kept in stock across the CAF branch network.<br />

Recent additions include:<br />

Desc. Application Part<br />

DMF Vauxhall Combo (05-), Corsa II (04-) both 1.3 CDTi 415044210<br />

DMF Mazda 6 2.0 Di (06/02-) 415021710<br />

DMF Iveco Daily II 50C11 (05/99-) 415022210<br />

DMF VW Crafter 30-35 Bus 2.56 TDi (04/06-) 415033510<br />

DMF Vauxhall Combo (05-), Corsa II (04-) both 1.3 CDTi 415044210<br />

Rep Set Fiat Panda (04-06), Fiat 500 (08-) both 1.3D 620311500<br />

Rep Set PRO Nissan Interstar (02-) & Primastar (06-) , Renault Master II<br />

(01-), Traffic II (06-), Vauxhall Movano (01-) 2.5 dCi / DTi<br />

624333434<br />

Rep Set Nissan Qashqai (07-), Renault Clio III (05-), Kangoo (08-),<br />

Laguna III (07-), Megane II (05-), Scenic (05-) all 1.5 dCi<br />

623327509<br />

Rep Set PRO Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (06-) 625304433<br />

Rep Set BMW 1 Series (04-), 3 series (05-), 5 series (05-) all 2.0 624329200<br />

Rep Set Citroen Relay, Peugeot Boxer 2.2 HDi (06-) 62<strong>63</strong>03200<br />

Rep Set BMW 1 Series (04-), 3 Series (01-), 5 Series (05-) all 2.0D 624315810<br />

Diesel Bug<br />

Diesel fuel is susceptible to bacterial<br />

growth that can clog fuel systems & stop<br />

engines. The bacteria is so corrosive<br />

that it can even eat through stainless<br />

steel! The problem is becoming more<br />

widespread due to low sulphur fuels and<br />

an increase in bio-fuel content.<br />

Wynn’s FUEL BIOCIDE is a curative as well<br />

as preventative treatment against the<br />

formation of micro-organisms in fuel.<br />

Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade<br />

NEW PRODUCTS<br />

We’re expanding our range<br />

A common failing part on various Seat & VW applications including<br />

Cordoba, Leon, Ibiza, Toledo, Bora and Golf, is the sensor on the<br />

radiator expansion tank. The symptoms are the coolant level light on<br />

the dashboard comes on and flashes indicating a low coolant level<br />

and beeps, even when the coolant level is correct. The cause of<br />

this is that the sensor float inside the bottle becomes corroded<br />

over time, giving an incorrect reading.<br />

As the coolant level sensor is built in<br />

to the tank, however, when it goes<br />

wrong the whole tank needs to<br />

be replaced. We now stock the<br />

replacement unit from Hella,<br />

available via your local<br />

CAF branch.<br />

Part No. 8MA376755-041<br />

G-Scan - The No.1<br />

Asian Diagnostic Tool<br />

Blue Print, the complete solution for<br />

Asian and American vehicle parts, is<br />

now an official UK distributor for G-Scan<br />

– the market leading Asian diagnostic<br />

scan tool for Asian vehicles. Since its<br />

launch in 2008, G-Scan has been the<br />

best-selling scan tool in Japan, which is<br />

by far and away the most demanding and<br />

critical market for an Asian scan tool.<br />

G-Scan also includes comprehensive and<br />

rapidly expanding data for some popular<br />

European vehicles, and is covered by the<br />

standard Blue Print 3 year warranty.<br />

For more details, see page 11<br />

Don’t Forget…<br />

With the new MOT regulations now in<br />

force (see news page), have you got your<br />

essential equipment –<br />

LPG Leak Detector Spray (GLD5000)<br />

and Towing Socket Tester (TST22)<br />

Both are available from your local<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> branch.<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

• Kills bacteria, algae and fungi<br />

• Prevents microbial re-growth<br />

• Soluble in hydrocarbons and residual water<br />

• Does not affect the fuel quality, is completely combustible<br />

• Neutralizes acids, which could be produced by the micro-organisms<br />

• Prevents filter plugging by organisms<br />

• Handy packaging with dosaging device on top<br />

Part No. 10601 (250ml)<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 9


CAFTEC TRAINING<br />

CAFTEC<br />

TRAINING<br />

Bosch Training<br />

Bosch offer a three tier training programme for vehicle technicians, which we hold at the<br />

Caftec Centre and other locations across our area. Each programme has a range of courses<br />

available, to train staff to the highest level. 2012 course dates are currently being finalised,<br />

check the Caftec website for details, or call the Caftec centre on 01252 518536 to register<br />

your interest.<br />

Bosch Injection Systems Programme<br />

These courses have been designed specifically for garage technicians from the Independent<br />

Workshop Sector. The material and content is aimed at those technicians that have previously<br />

had limited opportunities to take part in formal technical training.<br />

Course Topics<br />

• Modern Vehicle Diagnosis<br />

• Gasoline Injection Systems<br />

• Common Rail Systems<br />

• VE / VP Electronic Diesel Control<br />

• Unit Injector Systems<br />

Diagnostic Technician Programme<br />

These courses have been developed for garage service technicians who carry out any electrical<br />

testing or diagnosis on modern vehicle systems, including petrol/diesel injection, electrical<br />

circuits, brake actuation & ABS, engine management and pump systems.<br />

Course Topics<br />

• Essential Test Procedures - VSE1<br />

• Oscilloscope Operation and Signal Test Methods - VSTD9<br />

• Gasoline Engine Management: Ignition Systems - VSG2<br />

• Gasoline Engine Management: System Components and Diagnosis - VSG5<br />

• Gasoline Direct Injection - VSG11<br />

• Electronic Diesel Control - VSD12<br />

• Common-Rail System Diagnosis - VSD15<br />

• Essential Braking and ABS - VSC6<br />

Master Technician Programme<br />

This programme is recommended for those technicians that have completed the Bosch<br />

Diagnostic Technician programme and want to further their diagnostic and service skills to an<br />

advanced level. The programme has been specifically designed to enable technicians to work on<br />

complex electronically controlled vehicle systems, with confidence. This has enabled Bosch to<br />

obtain recognition for their programme with The Institute of the Motor Industry under the Quality<br />

Assured Award scheme.<br />

Course Topics<br />

• Gasoline Engine Management: Exhaust Emissions Analysis and OBD - VSG17<br />

• Advanced Braking ABS, ASR, and ESP - VSC13<br />

• Airbag and Supplementary Restraint Systems - VSB8<br />

• <strong>Auto</strong>motive Electronics: Vehicle Sensors and Components - VSE7<br />

• <strong>Auto</strong>motive Electronics Advanced: ECU Control and Microelectronics - VSE11<br />

• Gasoline Engine Management: Advanced Systems Controls and Diagnosis - VSG14<br />

10 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

Most of our courses are held at<br />

the Caftec Centre in Mytchett,<br />

we also use local colleges and<br />

training facilities around the<br />

area.<br />

For further information on<br />

individual courses, visit the<br />

Caftec Centre website at<br />

www.caftec.net<br />

and select the link to<br />

‘Training Solutions’.<br />

To book your place please<br />

contact the CAF Sales Team<br />

or call the Caftec Centre<br />

01252 518536<br />

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Blue Print Solutions<br />

G-Scan - The No.1 Asian<br />

Diagnostic Tool<br />

SPECIFICATIONS<br />

• Dual CPU system<br />

• 2GB SD Memory (upgradeable to 4GB)<br />

• Intuitive touch screen display<br />

• 12 Button navigation & menu selection system<br />

• High Definition 5.6”, 16:9 scale, 480 x 234 TFT LCD screen<br />

• Supports all the latest vehicle diagnostic protocols<br />

• Supports communication with 24V commercial vehicles<br />

• Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery<br />

KEY FUNCTIONS<br />

• Vehicle system auto search<br />

• DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) Read and clear<br />

• BCM (Body Control Module) Actuation tests<br />

• Component and ECU programming/reprogramming/coding<br />

• Key coding/programming<br />

• DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Regeneration<br />

• Live data streaming and graphing, displaying 4 graphs at a time<br />

• Service/warning light reset<br />

• EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Recalibrations<br />

• Diesel injector copying/writing<br />

• ABS (Antilock Braking System) Analysis<br />

• SRS (Supplementary Restraint Systems)<br />

• Airbag analysis<br />

• ECU Information display<br />

• AT/CVT Learning value initialisation<br />

• EGR (Exhaust Gas Regulator) Self-test mode<br />

• Plus - Super fast boot up time, from pressing the on button,<br />

G-Scan is ready to work in less than 10 seconds!<br />

For full details, or to order, call CAFTEC on 01252 518536<br />

or contact a member of the <strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> Sales Team<br />

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TRADE PRICE<br />

£2,495 BPTE1001<br />

CAFTEC PRODUCT<br />

VEHICLE COVERAGE<br />

JAPANESE<br />

Daihatsu<br />

Honda<br />

Infiniti<br />

Isuzu<br />

Lexus<br />

Mazda<br />

Mitsubishi<br />

Nissan<br />

Suzuki<br />

Subaru<br />

Toyota<br />

KOREAN<br />

Daewoo<br />

Hyundai<br />

Kia<br />

Ssangyong<br />

Chevrolet<br />

MALAYSIAN<br />

Perodua<br />

Proton<br />

AMERICAN<br />

Ford (USA)<br />

EUROPEAN<br />

Audi<br />

BMW<br />

Mercedes-Benz<br />

Mini<br />

Seat<br />

Škoda<br />

Volvo<br />

VW<br />

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TECHNICAL<br />

THIS ISSUE<br />

Electronic<br />

Control<br />

Units<br />

Typical ECU<br />

Example of<br />

ECU internals from 1967<br />

Current day ECU internals<br />

Engine<br />

Management<br />

Centre<br />

Engine Management Phoneline 023 9221 0020<br />

12 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

As vehicle technology continues to evolve, components are<br />

becoming more sophisticated. These components are becoming<br />

increasingly common in vehicles entering the aftermarket and<br />

are no longer restricted to being available from main dealers.<br />

In this ongoing feature, our Engine Management Centre<br />

specialists explain all about ECU’s.<br />

HISTORY<br />

The concept of using a single unit to control multiple functions on an engine, dates<br />

back to the 1930’s, with the development of the Kommandogerät (translated<br />

“command-device”) by BMW for use on their 801 radial aircraft engine. Although the<br />

unit was mechanical-hydraulic as opposed to its modern electronic counterparts, it<br />

was one of the first systems to automatically control multiple engine functions. These<br />

functions included fuel flow, propeller pitch, supercharger setting, mixture and ignition<br />

timing, all in response to a single throttle lever.<br />

The use of a single control unit did not make its way into the automotive field until the<br />

advent of microelectronics. One of the first widespread systems to utilise an electronic<br />

control unit was the KE-Jetronic system developed by Bosch in the late 1980’s to<br />

comply with the introduction of emission standards.<br />

ANATOMY<br />

Modern Engine Management systems have had to evolve in order to cope with such<br />

changes as tighter emission standards, demand in better fuel economy, better<br />

safety systems, in car entertainment and driver aids, to name a few. To do this the<br />

systems now utilise multiple control units to deal with the demand on the system.<br />

These systems can be extremely varied but usually comprise a main control unit<br />

connected to multiple other control units/modules fitted to individual systems like<br />

the ABS system, satellite navigation, diesel pump, parking systems and many more.<br />

PRECAUTIONS<br />

• Some control units have technical restrictions due to the incorporation of<br />

security systems which can limit the availability to the vehicle agent.<br />

• Most control units without trade restriction can be tested.<br />

• Control units can be very sensitive so great care must be taken when replacing<br />

or working with them or vehicle electrical systems.<br />

• Some control units will require coding to the vehicle once fitted.<br />

• Some control units require a continuous power source while undergoing<br />

diagnostic tests.<br />

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Fiat<br />

Fiorino<br />

LCV PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ALL<br />

CAMBERLEY AUTO FACTORS BRANCHES<br />

The 2007 onwards Fiat Fiorino is essentially the same<br />

vehicle as the Citroen Nemo and Peugeot Bipper.<br />

It was the joint collaboration of the manufacturers.<br />

Front shock absorber -<br />

G8108<br />

Front stabiliser link -<br />

TC2222<br />

Battery - 012T<br />

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Front strut mount - 5038J7<br />

Boost pressure sensor -<br />

0261230043<br />

ELECTRICAL<br />

Crank shaft position sensor 0986280408<br />

Boost pressure sensor 0261230043<br />

Camshaft sensor 0232103048<br />

Starter motor 1385<br />

Alternator 4908<br />

Battery 012T<br />

MECHANICAL<br />

Torsional vibration damper 80000931<br />

Timing belt kit TBK0695<br />

Auxillary belt Without AC 6PK1225<br />

Auxillary belt With AC 6PK1565<br />

Auxillary belt tensioner 534017910<br />

Auxillary belt pulley 532033110<br />

SERVICE/FILTRATION<br />

Oil fi lter HU711/51X<br />

Air fi lter C3495<br />

Pollen fi lter CU2243<br />

Spark plugs K20PRU<br />

Front wipers Pair A427S<br />

STEERING/SUSPENSION<br />

Front shock absorber LH G8108<br />

Front shock absorber RH G8107<br />

Front strut mount LH 5038J7<br />

Front strut mount RH 5038J8<br />

Rear shock absorber G1090<br />

Front stabiliser link TC2222<br />

Bottom ball joints TC1807<br />

Suspension arm LH TC1829<br />

Suspension arm RH TC1830<br />

COOLING<br />

Thermostat QTH491K<br />

Water pump MPA1133<br />

BRAKING<br />

Front pads LP1722<br />

Front discs BG3574<br />

Rear drums BF366<br />

Rear shoes LS2014<br />

TRANSMISSION<br />

Clutch kit 620308600<br />

Front wheel bearing 71360<strong>63</strong>90<br />

Rear wheel bearing 713690710<br />

Rear wheel bearing Without ABS ADC48342<br />

BODY<br />

LIGHT COMMERCIAL<br />

Headlamp LH MHL<strong>63</strong>12<br />

Headlamp RH MHL<strong>63</strong>11<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 13


PRODUCT FOCUS<br />

Suspension<br />

SPRING BREAK<br />

<strong>Auto</strong>motive coil springs are one of the most central and dynamic components<br />

of a vehicle’s suspension system; constantly working to absorb shocks, keep<br />

the wheels in contact with the road and deal with uneven road surfaces. It is<br />

therefore no surprise that after many millions of cycles, even the best made<br />

springs will become tired and begin to sag; vehicle ride height will drop and<br />

may become uneven, and eventual breakage is likely.<br />

There are several reasons for spring failure, and Lesjöfors take various steps<br />

to combat these to ensure the longest possible service life.<br />

Surface and inner defects can exist in lower quality spring wire material. This<br />

reduces performance by lowering spring fatigue strength and significantly<br />

increasing the risk of breakage. Although almost all melting plants today can<br />

produce steel with the specified chemical analysis of ‘spring steel’, only a<br />

few mills are able to achieve the surface & wire quality necessary for modern<br />

suspension springs with high stress levels.<br />

• Lesjöfors only use high-grade, specialist ‘spring steel’ from selected mills<br />

worldwide.<br />

When springs are cold coiled, as many suspension springs are, negative internal<br />

stresses are introduced. These must be removed by heat treatment or the<br />

chance of failure (breakage) is increased significantly.<br />

• Lesjöfors remove these negative internal stresses through a controlled<br />

stress relieving heat treatment process after cold coiling. Following this,<br />

it is important to introduce and control the level of positive residual stress<br />

in the spring, as this will reduce shear stress during compression. The<br />

controlled use of shot peening and presetting ensure high positive residual<br />

stress levels within the spring and consequently a reduced risk of breakage<br />

during use.<br />

Some manufacturers use spring wire which tapers towards each end. This<br />

generally produces a weight saving, but the risk of premature spring failure is<br />

increased since the level of stress increases.<br />

SHOCKING NEWS MAKE A WISH THE<br />

14 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

In independent tests, it was found that a car<br />

fitted with 50% worn shocks could have a<br />

braking distance up to 6 metres longer than the<br />

same vehicle fitted with 100% efficient shocks,<br />

despite its ESP and ABS systems. This research<br />

also demonstrated that the same car with worn<br />

shocks was more difficult to control in a collision<br />

avoidance manoeuvre, thereby extending the risk<br />

to car occupants and other road users.<br />

A regular shock absorber check can be a<br />

life-saver and these tests show that even drivers<br />

of cars fitted with the latest technology need to be<br />

aware of the dangers that worn shocks represent,<br />

particularly if they cover a lot of miles.<br />

The demands on certain commodities within the steering<br />

family are much higher than others. Products such as<br />

wishbones, link stabilisers and aluminium parts continue<br />

to have high replacement rates. The Delphi range of<br />

wishbones are all supplied with bushes and ball joints<br />

where required.<br />

Wishbones account for more than 50% of steering<br />

and suspension replacement parts on vehicles. Faulty<br />

wishbones are one of the main reasons for MOT failures<br />

or excessive tyre wear.<br />

There are some misconceptions th<br />

rate can only be achieved with tap<br />

that all tapered wire springs are pr<br />

in the case of minibloc (rugby ball<br />

or otherwise) manufactured from t<br />

load and deflection characteristics<br />

rate is observed, since the reduce<br />

compensate for the reduction in th<br />

spring rate generally stays consiste<br />

springs made from parallel wire ca<br />

progressive spring rate. The dange<br />

that stresses are almost the same<br />

meaning the end (or transition) co<br />

most active part of the minibloc, th<br />

breakage. Tapered wire spring des<br />

diminishing part of the market wit<br />

now using a parallel wire design as<br />

• Lesjöfors choose only to prod<br />

thickness), offering springs le<br />

by a 3 year warranty.<br />

Corrosion is the most common ca<br />

the layer of lacquer cannot be avo<br />

steel will begin to rust immediatel<br />

which spreads rapidly, greatly red<br />

coils on a tapered wire spring, car<br />

corrosion attack, then breakage w<br />

a parallel wire spring. Tapered wir<br />

where the spring leaves the spring<br />

the risk of breakage when expose<br />

• Lesjöfors provide an addition<br />

the paint and the spring by u<br />

phosphating on every spring.<br />

after defects occur in the pai<br />

preventing corrosion than oth<br />

Replacing<br />

nuts, spac<br />

out is alwa<br />

top suspen<br />

the same<br />

like all aut<br />

worn to the<br />

and safety<br />

SKF suppl<br />

handling a<br />

vehicle.<br />

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at progressive spring<br />

ered wire material, and<br />

ogressive, especially<br />

shape) designs. However, springs (minibloc<br />

apered wire can have progressive or linear<br />

(spring rate). In general though, a linear<br />

d material diameter towards the end coils<br />

e spring’s external diameter, meaning that<br />

nt. It is also important to understand that<br />

n equally be designed to have a linear or<br />

r with a tapered wire spring, however, is<br />

throughout the total length of the material,<br />

ils can have stresses as high as those in the<br />

ereby significantly increasing the risk of<br />

igns, it should be noted, are also a modest and<br />

, for example, the latest BMW E90 rear spring<br />

opposed to its predecessor’s tapered design.<br />

uce from parallel spring wire (constant<br />

ss prone to premature breakage, backed up<br />

use of spring failure, as defects and chips in<br />

ided. Without additional protection the spring<br />

y, leading to creep corrosion under the lacquer<br />

ucing spring life expectancy. If the transition<br />

rying high stresses, becomes subject to a<br />

ill occur far more quickly than in the case of<br />

e is normally under high stress at the point<br />

plate support (the relief point), so increasing<br />

d to corrosion.<br />

al layer of corrosion protection between<br />

sing the galvanic protection method of zinc<br />

This provides protection from corrosion even<br />

nt layer, and is significantly more effective at<br />

er phosphating methods.<br />

UPPER HAND<br />

the upper suspension components (bushes,<br />

ers etc.) whenever a strut replacement is carried<br />

ys recommended by SKF. This is because the<br />

sion components have been hard at work for<br />

eriod of time as the struts you are replacing –<br />

omotive components, they eventually become<br />

point that they will begin to affect performance<br />

.<br />

y the complete replacement kit, assuring better<br />

nd minimum driver effort required to steer the<br />

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A fitting point<br />

When a suspension component (shock absorber, wishbone or spring) fails, drivers often<br />

request that only the defective part be replaced – usually to save money.<br />

Unfortunately, aside from being a false economy, this could also cause multiple severe<br />

safety risks, such as:<br />

• Less Responsive Steering • Less Secure Road Holding<br />

• Increased Braking Distance • Increased Tyre Wear<br />

According to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), around 15% of all defects<br />

discovered during an MOT are suspension related and about 12% of vehicles fail the test<br />

due to a suspension problem.<br />

Upon replacing a defective suspension component, it is imperative to replace an axle set<br />

together, as failure to do so will most certainly result in the problems mentioned above,<br />

but will also give an uneven and potentially unsafe ride as well as uneven tyre wear. These<br />

components degrade at around the same rate during normal use, meaning that when one<br />

fails, the other will most likely not be far behind. Springs also affect the ride height of the<br />

vehicle, so will also cause a safety <strong>issue</strong> if not replaced as a matching pair.<br />

The customer will also benefit from replacing all related components together, as this will<br />

ultimately save them money – the labour time would be quadrupled if shocks, springs,<br />

mountings and wishbones were all replaced on separate occasions.<br />

COIL SPRING COMPRESSORS<br />

RE225<br />

Sealey Coil Spring Compressor Kit<br />

• 2250kg Maximum jaw loading with 2.9x safety factor<br />

• Supplied with two pairs of drop-forged yokes<br />

• Safety yokes carefully shaped to prevent coil spring from bowing<br />

• Suitable for use with air impact wrenches<br />

• Wide availability of standard and optional yokes<br />

• Standard yokes included<br />

£349.95<br />

2779<br />

Laser Coil Spring Compressor<br />

• Includes twin prongs for better grip<br />

• Working pressure 1.1kgs<br />

• Maximum extension 235mm<br />

£19.99<br />

RE231<br />

Sealey Hydraulic Coil Spring Compressing<br />

Station<br />

• 1500kg Foot operated hydraulic unit<br />

• Quicker and easier than using ratchet driven spring compressor<br />

• Plastic coated yokes reduce the risk of spring slippage or damage<br />

and are suitable for springs from Ø102mm to Ø160mm<br />

£149.95<br />

PRODUCT FOCUS<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 15


REVIEW OF 2011<br />

16 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

Having launched the ebeepbeep consumer<br />

website in 2010, we kicked off our retail<br />

marketing activity by sponsoring League 2<br />

team, Aldershot Town FC. The club had quite a<br />

successful stint and the ebeepbeep advertising<br />

even got picked up by the tv cameras a couple<br />

of times. The start of the 2011/12 season saw<br />

the sponsorship renewed, this time the club<br />

reached the fourth round of the Carling Cup<br />

and receive amazing coverage when they<br />

got to play Manchester United.<br />

Supporting local communities is very important<br />

to us at <strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong>, so in addition to<br />

the Salisbury radio broadcast, our staff organised,<br />

sponsored and took part in many fund raising activities<br />

over the course of the year. These included an ‘Army<br />

Day’ at Farnborough, a local college race team and<br />

two BEN rallies, the second of which set off from our<br />

Farnborough Head Office. Our fellow Parts Alliance<br />

members do similar activities around the country and,<br />

in September, we all joined together at the Parts Aid<br />

event to present cheques to Help for Heroes and BEN.<br />

4 2<br />

2<br />

AT THE START:<br />

Having just been through the<br />

coldest December on record,<br />

the start of 2011 saw its own<br />

challenge, with the VAT rate<br />

increasing to 20%. Although<br />

making life more difficult for<br />

consumers, it did have the benefit<br />

of making main dealer prices look<br />

even more uncompetitive than<br />

those of independent garages.<br />

Early in the summer, we heard the worrying news<br />

that the government was planning on reducing the<br />

frequency of the MOT test. Instead of the current<br />

3 years before the first test and annual testing<br />

thereafter, the government has proposed to bring us<br />

in line with Europe and leave it 4 years before the<br />

first test, then every 2 years. This will have serious<br />

implications, not just for our industry, but also for road<br />

safety. We would urge all our customers to support<br />

the ProMOTe campaign aimed at blocking this change<br />

by visiting the website at www.pro-mote.org.uk<br />

As Autumn arrived, the usual colder weather<br />

failed to materialise, instead making way for<br />

an Indian summer. Our ‘CAF on Tour’ events<br />

returned to help more customers develop<br />

their businesses. This was closely followed<br />

by the annual tool sale event at Farnborough.<br />

Finally, the MechanEx trade show took place<br />

in November with a record turnout. The CAF<br />

branding was hard to miss and we hope<br />

those of you who attended found the show<br />

interesting and informative.<br />

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Tougher trading conditions normally mean that<br />

companies reduce their activities, but <strong>Camberley</strong><br />

<strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> kicked off the year by launching<br />

a new braking programme. The addition of<br />

ATE to our line-up has allowed us to have a<br />

comprehensive range of braking products to suit<br />

all needs. By February, we had also introduced<br />

the Hofmann range of tyre changing equipment,<br />

allowing garages to capitalise on this extra<br />

business opportunity rather than passing on<br />

work to their competitors.<br />

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Keeping up to date with the latest product news, information<br />

and developments in the aftermarket is essential for any<br />

independent garage, so we produced various publications<br />

such as the Ice Station air conditioning brochure and<br />

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems booklet.<br />

Our Workshop Solutions events returned with the title<br />

of ‘CAF on Tour’, taking our suppliers to various venues<br />

and giving you the chance to learn about Apprenticeships,<br />

Hybrid Vehicles and Stratified Fuel Injection. A series of<br />

Profit Clinics also took place at other venues, with small<br />

groups of customers learning all about business efficiency<br />

from motor industry expert, Mike Owen.<br />

Over the course of the year, we continued to expand our<br />

product ranges, by adding new items such as Electronic<br />

Parking Brake Calipers and Valvoline Oil, through to<br />

reprofiling existing stock, where we cleanse and add to<br />

existing product lines to ensure we have the most popular<br />

parts available on the shelf. Some of our less well known<br />

items can be seen on the product pages of this publication,<br />

plus in September, we introduced our new product demo<br />

van. This has already been a great success, taking the<br />

latest products around to various customers<br />

as well as attending various shows and events.<br />

REVIEW OF 2011<br />

We held three trade shows over the year, with<br />

Farnborough up first. This event took place<br />

on a lovely spring evening and gave customers<br />

the chance to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at<br />

our largest site. Salisbury followed suit with a<br />

technical evening, opening their doors ahead of a<br />

live radio broadcast the next day. This took place<br />

on local station Spire FM, all in aid of the local<br />

district hospital. Finally, having moved to larger<br />

premises in late 2010, Worthing welcomed people<br />

along for a chance to see their new building.<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 17


SUPPLIER FOCUS<br />

How to identify...<br />

wheel bearing quality <strong>issue</strong>s:<br />

Take a look at the two bearings in the picture (fig-1), can you tell<br />

the difference? Well the FAG bearings technical team can help you<br />

identify the sometimes not so obvious details on wheel bearings.<br />

As you can see from the images there are some visual differences<br />

between the two parts. The FAG version is supplied with a press<br />

fitment cap to prevent damage to the bearing during fitment. It has<br />

plastic grease protectors covering the bearing to ensure the grease<br />

does not escape or become contaminated (fig-2). The copied version<br />

does not have these features and the grease is exposed which would<br />

greatly increase the risk of contamination.<br />

Fig-1 Fig-2<br />

Get<br />

your<br />

18 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

Material testing of the copied bearing revealed some interesting facts;<br />

the dimensions, especially on the inner race, showed considerable<br />

metal content variations which would have a negative effect on the<br />

resistance and lifetime of the bearing. The rollers inside the bearing<br />

when inspected were found to have been constructed from a very<br />

poor quality metal and are therefore not appropriate for wheel bearing<br />

applications. There were also insufficient roller and raceway profiles,<br />

which when combined with a deficient geometry of the inner ring lip<br />

would also lead to a premature failure.<br />

Schaeffler <strong>Auto</strong>motive Aftermarket (UK) <strong>Ltd</strong> is warning garages<br />

not to fit sub-standard copied wheel bearings. The supplier of<br />

genuine OE FAG wheel bearings says they are one of the most safety<br />

critical components fitted to vehicles today, but that there are a number<br />

of inferior products on the market.<br />

The company works hard to keep up-to-date with its manufacturing specifications<br />

to ensure its original equipment and aftermarket FAG wheel bearing components<br />

are of the highest quality.<br />

During the manufacturing process it rigorously checks and tests components to ensure<br />

that the highest standards are maintained, and also examines parts from competitors so<br />

that it can compare quality. The company says in many ways it has become a victim of its<br />

own success and it is starting to see more inferior copied versions of these components from<br />

other manufacturers entering the market.<br />

Bearings Bearings<br />

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Stopping contamination (fig-3) is one of the most important factors to<br />

remember with bearings. This is vitally important as by far the number<br />

one cause of premature bearing failure is contaminated bearing<br />

grease.<br />

To make matters worse, the grease used in the copied bearing (fig-4)<br />

only provided sufficient lubrication up to 185°C when tested, which<br />

could cause a major problem because vehicles with disc brakes<br />

would soon exceed this temperature under normal braking conditions.<br />

Essentially, the bearing would have no lubrication which would cause<br />

premature wear or at worst complete failure of the bearing itself.<br />

Fig-3 Fig-4 Fig-5<br />

Fig-6 Fig-7<br />

Choose OE quality<br />

The FAG technical team urges workshops to always choose OE-quality<br />

bearings, rather than copied products. After all, why risk your reputation<br />

by fitting inferior copied products when you could use an OE quality<br />

product, safe in the knowledge that it has been manufactured to the<br />

highest possible standards.<br />

Technical Support<br />

Schaeffler – which also supplies LuK clutches and INA tensioner sets<br />

– provides technical support and repair installation tips through its<br />

industry leading internet site RepXpert (www.RepXpert.com)<br />

and a technical hotline (08457 001100).<br />

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SUPPLIER FOCUS<br />

When both bearings are opened up, the differences continue. The<br />

most obvious is the size of the rollers on the FAG bearing compared to<br />

the copied version (fig-5). The FAG rollers are much more substantial.<br />

The larger rollers would enable the FAG bearing to withstand much<br />

more weight and pressure than the copied version. Look at the<br />

comparison for yourself in the pictures, which one would you rather<br />

fit? (fig-6,7)<br />

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SUPPLIER FOCUS<br />

MANN-FILTERS<br />

When the inner values are the ones that matter<br />

With filters, as with so many other things, it is the inner values that matter most. Quality differences can<br />

no longer be recognised or identified at first glance. It is therefore all the more important that you should<br />

be given a defined level of quality right from the moment of choosing a certain brand.<br />

With MANN-FILTER you will always have the same quality as is supplied to the automotive manufacturers<br />

themselves. To ensure that this situation continues indefinitely MANN-FILTER submits to regular certification<br />

audits carried out by an independent agency in compliance with the international standard TS 16949 as<br />

well as the OEM customer standards QS 9000 & VDA 6.1.<br />

AIR FILTERS<br />

RELIABLE PROTECTION<br />

Clean intake air is essential for problem-free e driving. Howeve However, ver,<br />

pollutants such as particles, soot etc., are taken in with the air.<br />

The result: dirt particles get into the combustion chamber, causing<br />

grooves and premature wear on the engine. Electronic components,<br />

such as sensors which are located between the intake and the<br />

combustion chamber, are impaired in their function or even<br />

destroyed.<br />

Modern MANN-FILTER filter media for air filters demonstrate<br />

particularly high mechanical stability. They filter the intake air<br />

efficiently and reliably. This allows optimum composition of the<br />

air/fuel mix and ensures consistent engine performance.<br />

MANN-FILTER air filters have numerous important functions. They<br />

filter destructive particles such as dust, pollen, sand, soot or even<br />

drops of water out of the intake air. They ensure that only clean air<br />

gets into the combustion chamber. MANN-FILTER air filters also<br />

prevent damage caused in various ways to electronic components<br />

such as highly delicate sensors (hot-film air flow meters). MANN-<br />

FILTER air filters have other important functions: they lessen<br />

intake noise, control temperature regulation and seal off adjacent<br />

components. MANN-FILTER is setting new standards for the air<br />

filtration of tomorrow with its air filter solutions.<br />

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FROM<br />

£1.79<br />

OIL O FILTERS<br />

SAFE S PROTECTION<br />

FROM<br />

£2.05<br />

Engine E oil lubricates all the moving and functional tional parts in the engine engine.<br />

As a result of combustion, particles of dirt and combustion residue<br />

such as soot escape into the engine oil. They contaminate the oil and<br />

make it more viscous. This means that the oil supply is not adequate<br />

and protection from corrosion can no longer be ensured. As a result,<br />

engine performance is impaired and fuel consumption increases.<br />

In the worst case, the engine could be damaged.<br />

Increasing engine performance, and at the same time reducing fuel<br />

consumption, places high demands on engine building. Only clean oil<br />

can ensure that engine performance remains consistent. This is where<br />

the full effectiveness of MANN-FILTER oil filters are really brought to<br />

bear.<br />

MANN-FILTER oil filters reliably purify oils from dirt and solid particles<br />

such as dust, abraded metal, carbon deposits, soot particles etc.<br />

They are used with engine oil, hydraulic oil and gear oil.<br />

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FUEL FILTERS<br />

OPTIMUM STANDARD THROUGH UGH<br />

MODERN INJECTION EQUIPMENT ENT<br />

The basic requirement for problem-free motoring is clean fuel. The<br />

fuel arrives in the injection system or in the carburettor via the fuel<br />

pump. Particularly in modern injection systems, dirt particles in the fuel<br />

cause increased wear. The water content in the fuel can also cause<br />

serious damage as a result of corrosion. At worst, this can result in<br />

the complete failure of the injection system, bringing the vehicle to a<br />

standstill. Wear on the injection system or on the carburettor results in<br />

a considerable increase in fuel consumption and in impaired engine<br />

performance.<br />

Modern injection systems such as common rail or pump injector need<br />

innovative solutions, tailored to the new design. MANN-FILTER rises<br />

to the challenge of all the demands made by the automotive industry<br />

with a fuel filter range of the highest quality.<br />

SERVICE KITS...<br />

FROM<br />

£1.19<br />

CABIN FILTERS<br />

CLEAN AIR INSIDE VEHICLES<br />

FROM<br />

79 79p<br />

The air in urban areas contains large quantities of dust, pollen, soot and<br />

other particles, as well as gases which are harmful to health. More and<br />

more people are suffering from allergies and are increasingly aware of<br />

the subject of air conditioning and cabin filters.<br />

As a result, more vehicles leave the factory already fitted with cabin filters.<br />

In Germany, 10,000 vehicles per day are fitted with cabin filters as<br />

standard, and this trend is increasing. Original MANN-FILTER cabin<br />

filters are very highly regarded by the vehicle manufacturers.<br />

MANN-FILTER cabin filters remove virtually all pollen and other<br />

unwanted particles, as well as harmful gases (adsotop ® es of dust, pollen, soot and<br />

combi-filters)<br />

from the air, thus ensuring a better atmosphere inside the vehicle.<br />

This is particularly important for people suffering from allergies,<br />

asthma, and for children.<br />

Application Pack No Price Application Pack No Price<br />

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 RFN MAN94 £19.95 Renault Megane 1.9TD: G4PS, MAN28 £18.95<br />

03>10<br />

69KW 96>98<br />

Citroen Xsara 1.9D WJY MAN84 £20.95 Seat Leon 1.8, 2.0 APP, AUQ, MAN17 £19.95<br />

09/00>08/05<br />

AGN, APG 99>05<br />

Ford Focus 1.8TDCi<br />

MAN37 £25.99 VW Polo MK4(9N) 1.4TDi BNM, MAN15 £23.59<br />

03/01>12/04<br />

BWB 7OPS 51KW<br />

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KITS INCLUDE:<br />

oil, fuel,<br />

cabin &<br />

air filter<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 21


WORKSHOP<br />

1<br />

BREATH OF FRESH AIR<br />

More often than not air tools are quite simply<br />

the best tool for the job. So make sure you<br />

have all the tools and accessories to keep your<br />

garage working quickly and efficiently<br />

1<br />

1<br />

SA2FR<br />

Filter regulator<br />

£38.36<br />

22 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

1<br />

SAC05020<br />

2<br />

AH10C/8<br />

2<br />

Compressor 50 litre<br />

vertical tank 2.0hp<br />

£159.99<br />

2<br />

SA2001<br />

2<br />

8mm Coiled air hose -<br />

10 metre<br />

£18.99<br />

Filter-regulatorlubricator<br />

£39.99<br />

3<br />

3<br />

AH15RX<br />

8mm (5/16”) Rubber air<br />

hose - 15 metre<br />

£18.99<br />

3<br />

SA5R<br />

3<br />

Regulator<br />

£19.16<br />

1<br />

SA681<br />

1” drive Premier super-duty air<br />

impact long anvil pin clutch<br />

£429.99<br />

2<br />

SA29/S<br />

3<br />

6<br />

1” drive long anvil straight<br />

air impact wrench<br />

£269.99<br />

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1


4<br />

7<br />

3 5 7<br />

SA912<br />

SA59<br />

SA2<br />

3/8” drive Air impact wrench<br />

£35.99<br />

3/4” drive Premier air impact<br />

wrench-pin clutch<br />

£189.99<br />

4 6 8<br />

SA5/S<br />

SA6001<br />

SA91<br />

1/2” drive Premier air impact<br />

wrench-pin clutch<br />

£84.99<br />

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1/2” drive Premier composite air<br />

impact wrench-pin clutch<br />

£149.99<br />

2<br />

5<br />

8<br />

1/2” drive Air Impact wrench<br />

£29.99<br />

3/8” drive Butterfly air<br />

impact wrench<br />

£29.99<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 23


WORKSHOP<br />

MORE AIRTOOLS<br />

SA28<br />

Air nibbler<br />

£42.99<br />

SA913L<br />

Palm type air blow gun<br />

c/w 290mm lance<br />

£4.99<br />

SA25<br />

Air cut off tool<br />

£19.99<br />

ADAPTORS AND CONNECTORS<br />

1<br />

AC04<br />

Screwed adaptormale<br />

thread 1/4”<br />

BSP 1 card of 5<br />

£5.99<br />

24 :: INDEPENDENT<br />

1 2<br />

2<br />

AC18<br />

Screwed adaptorfemale<br />

thread 1/4”<br />

BSP 1 card of 5<br />

£6.99<br />

SA35<br />

10mm Air belt sander<br />

£67.99<br />

SA913<br />

Palm type air blow<br />

gun<br />

£4.39<br />

3<br />

3<br />

AC13<br />

Coupling bodiesfemale<br />

thread 1/4”<br />

BSP<br />

£7.99<br />

SA53<br />

Air shears<br />

£54.99<br />

SA11<br />

Air hammer kit-long<br />

stroke<br />

£24.99<br />

4<br />

4<br />

AC12<br />

Double union 1/4”<br />

BSP 1 card of 5<br />

£6.79<br />

5<br />

SA342<br />

Reciprocating air saw<br />

£34.99<br />

SA7/S<br />

150mm Heavy-duty air<br />

random orbital sander<br />

£39.99<br />

5<br />

AC55<br />

Vertex slim<br />

Y-coupling body<br />

£24.99<br />

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SA671<br />

Air die grinder<br />

£24.99<br />

SA<strong>63</strong>1<br />

3/8” Premier mini air<br />

ratchet<br />

£44.99<br />

ACCESSORIES<br />

AK5613M<br />

SA622<br />

10mm Premier straight<br />

air drill c/w keyless chuck<br />

£54.99<br />

13pc 1/2” drive Standard<br />

impact sockets 10-24mm<br />

£14.99<br />

SA<strong>63</strong>0<br />

1/4” Premier mini air<br />

ratchet<br />

£44.99<br />

AK5816M<br />

16pc 1/2” drive Deep<br />

impact sockets 10-32mm<br />

£34.99<br />

SA20/S<br />

3/8” drive air ratchet<br />

£25.99<br />

SA241<br />

10mm Reversible air drill<br />

c/w keyless chuck<br />

£42.99<br />

SA35/B80G<br />

Sanding belts<br />

80 grit 10 x 330mm<br />

pack of 5<br />

£6.79<br />

SA50<br />

Air needle scaler<br />

pistol type<br />

£59.99<br />

PTC/3C<br />

SA31<br />

Air/hydraulic riveter<br />

£59.99<br />

75mm x 2mm<br />

cutting disc<br />

69p each in 10’s<br />

AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL CAMBERLEY AUTO FACTORS BRANCH<br />

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WORKSHOP<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 25


WORKSHOP CONSUMABLES<br />

NUTS<br />

& STUFF<br />

SELF TAPPING SCREW<br />

(BLACK FLANGE HEAD)<br />

925094 1/2” X 6 Pack of 200 £2.13<br />

925095 3/4” X 6 Pack of 200 £2.64<br />

925096 1/2” X 8 Pack of 200 £2.86<br />

925097 3/4” X 8 Pack of 200 £4.16<br />

925099 3/4” X 10 Pack of 200 £4.49<br />

REPAIR WASHERS<br />

105130 Assorted Pack of 230 £12.76<br />

105126 Assorted Pack of 800 £11.69<br />

905103 11/2” X 3/32” Pack of 500 £5.68<br />

905104 11/2” X 7/64” Pack of 500 £6.93<br />

905105 11/2” X 1/8” Pack of 500 £13.57<br />

905106 11/2” X 9/64” Pack of 500 £11.07<br />

905107 11/2” X 5/32” Pack of 200 £5.76<br />

SET SCREWS<br />

STEEL NUTS<br />

935285 6mm Pack of 200 £1.91<br />

935286 8mm Pack of 200 £3.<strong>63</strong><br />

935287 10mm Pack of 100 £4.14<br />

FLAT WASHERS SELF LOCKING NUTS<br />

SPLIT PINS<br />

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955258 6mm x 12mm Pack of 200 £4.33<br />

955264 6mm x 25mm Pack of 200 £5.43<br />

955265 6mm x 40mm Pack of 200 £7.37<br />

955285 6mm x 50mm Pack of 100 £4.71<br />

955290 6mm x 75mm Pack of 50 £3.78<br />

955267 8mm x 25mm Pack of 200 £10.93<br />

955268 8mm x 40mm Pack of 100 £7.19<br />

955286 8mm x 50mm Pack of 100 £8.56<br />

955270 8mm x 75mm Pack of 50 £11.73<br />

955272 10mm x 25mm Pack of 100 £10.49<br />

955274 10mm x 40mm Pack of 100 £13.75<br />

955275 10mm x 50mm Pack of 50 £7.13<br />

955277 10mm x 80mm Pack of 50 £11.11<br />

935391 6mm Pack of 100 £2.22<br />

935392 8mm Pack of 100 £3.19<br />

935393 10mm Pack of 100 £7.83<br />

SPRING WASHERS<br />

105127 Assorted Pack of 800 £10.44<br />

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ELECTRICAL<br />

ACCESSORIES<br />

RING TERMINALS<br />

205138 5/16” Yellow x50 £3.45<br />

205134 1/4” Blue x100 £3.72<br />

205137 5/16” Blue x100 £3.85<br />

205133 1/4” Red x100 £3.67<br />

205136 5/16” Red x100 £5.06<br />

Packs of 100<br />

BULLET CONNECTOR<br />

205143 Blue Female £4.31<br />

205144 Blue Male £4.73<br />

205142 Red Male £3.43<br />

205141 Red Female £3.74<br />

205115 6.3mm Blue £4.29<br />

205114 6.3mm Red £4.27<br />

205185 Yellow x50 £5.39<br />

205149 Blue x100 £3.34<br />

205148 Red x100 £3.10<br />

205101 9.5mm Yellow Female x50 £2.99<br />

205108 6.3mm Yellow Female x50 £2.33<br />

205110 6.3mm Yellow Male x50 £2.24<br />

205106 6.3mm Blue Fully Insulated Female x100 £3.92<br />

205105 6.3mm Blue Female x100 £3.41<br />

205107 6.3mm Blue Male x100 £3.23<br />

205103 6.3mm Red Fully Insulated Female x100 £4.07<br />

205102 6.3mm Red Female x100 £3.81<br />

205104 6.3mm Red Male x100 £2.90<br />

205111 4.8mm Red Female x100 £3.04<br />

205113 2.8mm Red Female x100 £2.82<br />

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PIGGY BACK TERMINAL<br />

BUTT CONNECTORS<br />

PUSH ON TERMINALS<br />

WORKSHOP CONSUMABLES<br />

Packs of 100<br />

MINI BLADE FUSES<br />

235328 10 Amp Red x 25 £3.41<br />

235329 15 Amp Blue x 25 £3.41<br />

MIN I BLADE FUSES<br />

LOW PROFILE<br />

235356 10 Amp Red x 25 £11.99<br />

235357 15 Amp Blue x 25 £11.99<br />

STANDARD BLADE FUSES<br />

235316 10 Amp Red x 50 £3.30<br />

235317 15 Amp Blue x 50 £3.30<br />

MAXI BLADE FUSES<br />

235572 30 Amp Green x 10 £6.34<br />

235573 40 Amp Orange x 10 £6.34<br />

OTHER AMP RATINGS<br />

AVAILABLE<br />

INDEPENDENT :: 27


Our branch network<br />

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Tel: 023 9221 0020<br />

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INDEPENDENT ISSUE <strong>63</strong> JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012<br />

<strong>Camberley</strong> <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>., Unit 2, Hawley Trading Estate, Hawley Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8EH<br />

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