PRODUCTSCabin filter range extendedOne of Australia’s leading filter specialist, Ryco, has announcedits cabin filter range has been expanded to cater for the recentgrowth in the market.The news comes with the statistics showing late model cars,which are fitted with a replaceable cabin filter on <strong>Australian</strong>roads, now exceed two million.Ryco Marketing Manager, Ross Lamb, said as the marketleader, the company has a responsibility to take the initiativeand ensure new applications are fully covered.“That way our customers know they can always look to us tomeet emerging needs,” he said.“And right now Ryco has the biggest range for cabin filterapplications as well as the distribution to deliver everywhere.”Mr Lamb said the cabin filter market is rapidly growing andhas the potential to be as big as the air filter market.“Late model car owners expect this filter to be changed,” hesaid.Clean up with PBRPBR Brake and Parts Cleaner is a high quality,industrial strength cleaner designed for use inapplications that require the removal of heavilybuilt up residue, grease or dirt.Available in a handy 400g aerosol spray can,PBR Brake and Parts Cleaner quickly and safelyremoves ingrained brake fluid, oil, grime and dirtfrom disc or drum brake assemblies, withoutleaving any messy residue.Suitable for workshop or home automotive use,PBR Brake and Parts Cleaner is non-corrosive tometals and can be used without disassemblingbrake components.It is the perfect cleaning solution for bothroutine and complex brake servicing jobs.PBR Brake and Parts Cleaner is complimentaryto the other PBR brake specialist consumablesproducts, including the brake fluid range, assemblyfluids, rubber grease and caliper slide pin grease.All these products provide for safe, efficient andhigh quality brake servicing repairs.For more information on PBR Brake and Parts Cleaner, or any other productin the PBR range, contact the PBR Customer Service team on 1300 369 727.Gates clocks up 150“That means a great business opportunity for all trade fittersand resellers to grow their businesses as well as meet customerand vehicle demands.“While most late model European, Japanese and Asian carsas well as many 4WDs have been fitted with cabin filters forsome years now, <strong>Australian</strong> cars are certainly included.“This started with the BA Falcon and Territory and of coursethe VE Commodore.”The benefits of replacing a car’s cabin filter include that itprotects occupants from allergy-causing pollens and bacteria,filters out the road dirt and dust for a cleaner interior, cleanerbreathing is offered from less respiratory particles and absorptionof gases and odours boosts passenger comfort.“Our trade fitting customers should look at it this way: everytime a BA/BFFalcon comes into the workshop there is a potential $15-20extra profit from a maximum of an extra 10 minutes,” Mr Lambsaid.“And the customer will be impressed at the attention to detail– especially when the arriving customer is shown a dirty cabinfilter which came out of another vehicle - as the reason fordriving a healthier car.“This is a win-win for everyone.”For information call the Ryco Customer Serice Centre on1800 804 541.Throughout 2009, Gates Australia actively released more than 150 radiator hosepart numbers into its extensive range.This highlights Gates’ ongoing commitment to providing its customers witha complete and comprehensive range of hose for the most popular vehicleapplications on <strong>Australian</strong> and New Zealand roads.As Gates continues to increase the number of hose part numbers available,you will have greater opportunities to elevate your hose sales.The most recent part numbers released in December are suitable for thepopular Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Territory, Mazda 3 and Holden Barinaapplications which have more than30,000 vehicles on theroad.By installing a Gatesradiator hose withpatented ECR technologythat’s proven to fight theprimary cause of hose failure, youwill prevent the risk of yourcustomers being stranded on theside of the road.Visit the Gates website atwww.gatesaustralia.com.au to use the GatesOnline Catalogue, which lists the most up-to-date applicationand part number information available, for all Gates productranges.For more information about the Gates radiator hose range visit the Gates website,contact your nearest stockist or contact Gates Customer Service Team on03 9797 9688.26 AU T O M O T I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M AG A Z I N E F E B R UA RY 2 010 www.aaaa.com.au
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