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News 12
Andrew Page
invests in
Mintex
range
Quality car parts
supplier Andrew
Page has announced
a new partnership
with Mintex, one
of the UK’s leading braking
brands from world-leading
brake friction manufacturer,
TMD Friction. The relationship
will see Andrew Page
invest in the globally
recognised
brand,
as it
builds the largest portfolio of
Mintex products in the UK.
The extensive range covers
pads, coated discs, drums,
shoes, fitting kits, wear indicators
and, exclusively to Andrew
Page, Mintex calipers.
And with plans to grow the
range further to include additional
exclusive products
such as ABS sensors, brake
hoses, wheel cylinders, cables
and brake fluid over the next
6 months, repairers are being
offered more choice than ever.
Andrew Page will boast the
largest Mintex range of coated
brake discs in the UK presented
in an exclusive Mintex
silver box.
Paula Huesca de Crean,
Commercial Director at Andrew
Page, commented: “The
partnership of Andrew Page
and Mintex will bring together
a high-quality product offer
supported by a premium
local service to the UK garage
network. The Mintex products
enable Andrew Page to
stand out from the crowd and
we look forward to enhancing
this product portfolio even
further in the coming weeks.”
The enhanced range of Mintex
products is available now
from Andrew Page’s 80+ nationwide
branch network.
AdBlue confusion: What is it
and how do motorists use it?
Industry expert Bruce Ellis shares valuable insight on
AdBlue, in a bid to educate new car drivers
Modern drivers are still struggling to understand what
AdBlue is and how it’s used, according to a recent report by
the AA.
The company reported a staggering 23,000 breakdown
call outs last year due to driver confusion and misuse of the
solution.
This, in conjunction with the new MOT rules* that came
into play earlier this year around diesel particulate filters
and tougher rules for diesel drivers, has resulted in a lack
of awareness of the measures car owners need to take to
ensure their motor is reaching current standards.
Bruce Ellis, Global Technical Director at Redex shares
insight into what motorists need to know, including helpful
advice on what AdBlue is, how to use it and when to fill up.
He said: “Nitrogen Oxides contribute towards air pollution,
which is harmful to our health and the environment. The
beauty of Redex AdBlue is that it safely converts NOx
(Nitrogen oxides) into nitrogen and water vapour, reducing
emissions by up to 80 per cent.
“Diesel vehicle owners are often unaware that they need
to keep their AdBlue tank topped up at all times, as the car
or van will not start if the tank is empty, and can ultimately
lead to a call out to a breakdown company.
“A refill at a garage or service station can prove to be
extremely costly, so it’s a good idea for drivers to keep a
bottle in the boot of the car. The average car uses between
20 to 60 litres every year, so having a bottle handy will
always be useful.
“Luckily for motorists, topping up is easy, as each bottle is
fitted with an easy-pour spout to eliminate the risk of spillage
and is the safe and convenient way to keep drivers on the
road.”
Redex AdBlue can be found in Costco, Tesco and
independent motoring specialists.
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