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EXCLUSIVE NEWS FOR<br />
THE INDEPENDENT<br />
GARAGE TRADE<br />
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WINNER W R<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
Exclusive News for the Independent Garage Trade
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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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