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Issue 308

February 2020

Hello

Welcome to this issue of The Garage.

The Motor Ombudsman

can help you to exceed

them.

Our thoughts go out to the families

that have suffered damage due

to major flooding in parts of the

country this month. It is very

close to home, as two major

towns where we are based in Shropshire

have been subject to severe ‘danger to

life’ warnings. In this difficult time, it is

humbling to see the will and determination

of humanity shining through. Stay Safe.

We look at the future and what is on the

horizon for us concerning our transport

choices. The Government have issued an

update regarding the banning on selling

new petrol, diesel and now hybrid cars

from 2035 onwards, which will give many

people a dilemma in terms of what to buy

over the coming years. Consumers will only

be able to buy electric or hydrogen cars and

vans once the ban comes into effect.

Climate change is at the forefront of

debate and many believe that the electric

vehicle is the only way forward if the

country is to hit the ambitious target

set for 2050 of net zero emissions. But,

we continue to be wary of the lack of

infrastructure currently within our shores.

There will need to be a total re-think from

a driver perspective in terms of route

planning and the extra time needed to

re-charge if necessary.

In this issue, VLS Chairman Andrew

Goddard talks about the challenges

facing the lubricants industry and the

increasing importance of the role of electric

vehicles. Denso also talk about the need

for parts manufacturers to evolve existing

technologies and develop new ones in order

to offer the most innovative and reliable

parts for these engine types.

Then we come to the topic of the

autonomous car. We speak to Ansible

Motion on the issues on potential motion

sickness. Many people feel queasy whilst

travelling as a passenger or even when

reading in the car, it can make some

people turn green. They go on to explain

how engineers are currently working on

solutions to alleviate such issues.

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News

06. Oil grading set to increase for the automotive industry

08. Quick Lane invests in extended MoT offering

10. Award-winning garage, Avia Autos, joins IAAF

12. Thousands of MoT testers face suspension as training and

assessment deadline nears

14. Melett grows partnership with Universal Turbos

16. Crypton shines a spotlight on new headlamp aligner

22. What can the Connected car do for you? We look at Harman

Feature Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

26. Denso continues to front the move to electrification

with ever evolving technologies

28. VLS Chairman Andrew Goddard reviews the challenges the

lubricant industry faces with the impending bans on petrol, diesel

and hybrid engines from 2035

Focus The 12 Volt Battery Technology

30. We take a look at the technology and future strategies

being explored with technical experts from Autodata

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34. Car makers are turning to driver-in-the-loop simulators to

combat the effects of car sickness as autonomy looms.

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38. People stories and movements from around the industry...

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NEWS 06

OIL GRADE PICTURE GETTING

INCREASINGLY COMPLICATED

The headaches surrounding oil grades are set

to increase for automotive professionals over

the coming years, a leading lubricant expert has

warned.

THE number of different

engine oils on the

market has soared in

the last decade.

Whereas once

most cars required a basic

15W-40 viscosity oil or a

10W-40, there is now a much

wider range available depending

on OEM and vehicle.

Leading lubricant manufacturer

FUCHS Lubricants

now has circa 30 core engine

oils. Ford alone now has four

main oil specs.

“It’s horribly complicated,”

said FUCHS’ UK Automotive

Technical Manager, Andy

Brown. “In the aftermarket,

you could need to stock in the

region of 17 different grades

to cover a wide selection of

vehicles.

“Unfortunately, it’s only going

to get worse, particularly

with hybrids and EVs playing

an ever-increasing role in the

automotive market.

“Ultimately, it’s all about

emissions and fuel economy.

OEMs have been hit with

stringent emission targets

and the oil can play a significant

role in helping them

achieve that.

“At the most basic level, it’s

about hydrodynamic lubrication.

Thinner oils result in

less friction and, therefore,

less energy being used.

“That’s why we’ve seen 0W-

16 enter the market. 0W-12

and 0W-8 will come. I’d expect

to see 0W-12 this year

or next from one of the major

OEMs.

“Oil should be considered

a critical component. You

wouldn’t use the wrong tyres,

and you shouldn’t use the

wrong oil either.”

Andy said that the situation

is further complicated

by the fact that there is much

more to an engine oil than its

viscosity.

Two 5W-30 oils, for example,

could be quite different

in their make-up due to the

additives added to them to

deal with the specific needs

of individual OEM’s components,

particularly the piston

rings and the upper cylinder

areas.

Andy outlined the different

lubrication considerations

which are at play when

it comes to hybrid and EV

vehicles.

“EV vehicles are typically

factory fill and sealed for life,

so there is little or no aftermarket

for those,” he said.

“Hybrids are slightly different

because the engine isn’t

FUCHS’ UK Automotive Technical Manager, Andy Brown

always running. The engine

will cool down when running

on the battery, so the oil

needs to be able to cope with

those stresses.

“Some existing products

are hybrid compatible, but

others will need to be adapted

to suit the unique demands

of hybrid systems and

for some there will be brand

new technology.”

Furthermore, Andy said

he expected new ACEA specifications

to be announced

this year, with A5, B5 and

C5 specs being axed and new

ones brought in, mainly to

address LSPI issues found

in turbocharged gasoline engines.

All of this amounts to a

severe headache for motor

factors and professional motor

mechanics as they seek to

stock the products their customers

want and need.

Andy said: “We appreciate

that oil can be daunting these

days – and the cost of getting

it wrong can be severe.

“But there are a few simple

things people can do to

ensure that they use the right

oil. Firstly, consult the handbook

and check the requirements

carefully.

“Secondly, use an online

oil checker system to find the

right products just from a

number plate.

“Thirdly, speak to an expert.

Our customer service

team is happy to advise either

on the telephone or by email.

“For the aftermarket, we

run education courses to

help people understand how

to use oil properly, and we are

also supplying smaller, 20L

Lube Cube packs instead of

the once commonplace 205L

barrels so that they can stock

a wider range of products.”

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07

NEWS

AUTOINFORM LIVE 2020

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

THE ORIGINAL Equipment

Suppliers Aftermarket Association

(OESAA) has announced

that tickets are now

on sale for the first of two

Autoinform Live events for

2020, to be held once again

at the fantastic GTG Academy

in Wolverhampton on

Saturday 25th April.

Taking place over two full

days and set to be bigger

and better than ever, OESAA

is recommending that anyone

interested in attending

should reserve their tickets

now to avoid disappointment.

Industry renowned technical

trainers from OESAA

members, plus some familiar

faces from the aftermarket,

will all be on hand to deliver

comprehensive and valuable

hands-on training and seminars,

which have all been tailored

to enhance each delegate’s

knowledge and skillset

in this ever-evolving industry.

Following the show’s previous

format, Autoinform

has been divided into three

groups, allowing members

to book the course schedule

which best suits their needs,

with seminars covering a diverse

range of topics such as

diagnostics, electric vehicles,

staff recruitment and marketing.

Single day tickets are £120

+ VAT, with full weekend attendance

starting from £220

+ VAT. Extras such as additional

tickets to the gala

dinner and/or overnight accommodation

for one or two

nights can be added to your

booking at extra cost.

More information on the

groups and courses available

can be found at https://www.

oe-suppliers.org/, where you

can also purchase tickets

to this eagerly-anticipated

event.

Autoinform Live will be

back again later this year,

this time returning to Ireland

and a new venue; the National

Show Centre (NSC) in

Dublin. The event is planned

for the weekend of the 26th

and 27th September.

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News 08

Quick Lane invests in extended MOT offering

The UK network of Quick Lane

Tyre & Autocentre has taken a

significant step forward after its

Bracknell site was awarded MOT

testing certification from the

Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency

(DVSA). The news means that each one of

Quick Lane’s 15 centres now offers MOT

testing, building a powerful national network.

The company, which has been operating

as a franchise in the UK for a year,

sees the burgeoning MOT market as a

key source of business, with dedicated

bays, equipment and testers in each

Quick Lane location. Its strategy to provide

motorists with convenience with

confidence, together with a service that

fits around driver’s needs is paying off,

with plans to extend the network further

throughout 2020.

John Dines, UK Operations Director at

Quick Lane UK, commented: “We are now

well on our way to establishing the Quick

Lane franchise in the UK and Europe.

We’re finding that our business model is

striking a chord with both franchisees

and customers alike, who are looking for

a different approach to vehicle inspection.

“MOT and servicing remains an area of

growth for our centres and we’re also finding

that customers are increasingly look-

ing for fast and effective services around

the wheel. Our transparent approach and

convenient opening hours are helping us

earn market share and growing the Quick

Lane franchise.”

Dines has also stated that the business

has further plans for continued expansion

throughout 2020, with existing franchisees

also keen to add multiple locations

to their Quick Lane portfolios.

“We work closely with each franchisee

to help them maximise and grow their

territories and this strategy is really paying

off across our European network. In

the UK and Germany there is demand to

expand existing territories, whilst also

adding new sites for new franchisees,”

Dines added.

Thousands of new data items in latest

Snap-on Information System update

The latest update to Snap-on Information

System – the benchmark in

comprehensive technical information

for your workshop – brings thousands

of new pieces of information to your

fingertips.

A major focus in the update surrounds

Advanced Driver Assistance

Systems (ADAS) to help you deal with

the ever-developing technology on

modern vehicles.

Repair manuals have been added detailing

the preparatory steps you need

to carry out before you can start an

ADAS system calibration using a scan

tool and associated equipment.

The manuals are based on vehicle

manufacturers’ recommendations and

cover calibrations of the following systems:

360° system camera (all-round,

front, rear and side); blind spot monitoring;

forward-sensing camera; frontcorner

radar; lane-keep assist; night

vision camera; radar unit aiming; rearview

camera.

Availability of the manuals is based

on the equipment fitted to the vehicles

being worked on. This new release includes

44 manuals covering 93 Mazda

types.

Each of the three key areas of Snapon

Information System – Maintenance

and Repair Data; Electronics; and

SmartPACK – has been increased in

this update with vital material to help

you every day.

SmartPACK has been upgraded with

the addition of 113 new and unique

SmartCASE bulletins, 269 new Technical

Service Bulletins, and 137 new

vehicle recalls.

The number of items within Smart-

CASE, a resource of known fixes and

tips for specific faults, now stands at

over 10,700 and in conjunction with

more than 13,000 Technical Service

Bulletins alongside over 5,000 vehicle

recalls, SmartPACK now provides even

more detail to help you reduce the time

you spend on finding and fixing known

issues.

Dozens of new diagrams and drawings

have been added to Snap-on Information

System’s Electronics section,

covering thousands of different vehicle

models.

Topics include ABS and Stability, Engine

Management, Parking Assistance

and Exterior Light.

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NEWS 10

AWARD-WINNING

GARAGE, AVIA AUTOS,

JOINS IAAF

THE INDEPENDENT

Automotive Aftermarket

Federation

(IAAF) has welcomed

Automechanika Garage

of the Year 2019, Avia

Autos, to its list of members.

A small, independent

workshop operating in South

Wales, Avia is accredited by

the RMI, IGA and the Motor

Ombudsman.

The forward-thinking

business is keen to address

common industry issues to

prepare for the future of motoring

and help to educate its

customers by bringing potential

problems to light.

As a result, it works closely

with government agencies

to provide key insight and

intelligence. This ability to

provide content and information

has also been utilised by

commercial organisations,

such as NGK Spark Plugs

and NTK Technical Ceramics.

An enthusiastic Hayley

Pells, director of Avia Autos,

commented: “The core business

of Avia remains the repair

and maintenance of light

vehicles. Our growing concern

for the future of technical

information access, the

support of the ‘Your Car Your

Choice’ campaign, and the

IAAF’s representation of the

industry, including to both

government agencies and the

media, prompted Avia’s desire

to join the IAAF.”

Hayley is already very familiar

with the work of IAAF

after recently speaking at its

Annual Conference in December

2019.

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11

NEWS

TO AVOID PROBLEMS,

FIT VEHICLE SPECIFIC, NOT

GENERIC AUXILIARY BELTS

There is a myth in the aftermarket that belt

specifi cations, particularly for the auxiliary drive, are

generic rather than vehicle specifi c, which is at odds with

normal practice for many other engine related products

and completely alien to Dayco’s tailored engineering

ethos.

MOT Wallets from

she explained how there is

still time for independent

garages to embrace technological

changes, particularly

given the rise of hybrid and

electric vehicles, so long as

the need for greater engagement

with industry training

is highlighted.

Wendy Williamson, chief executive

of IAAF, said: “Technicians

such as Hayley and her

team are at the heart of everything,

we as an industry, do.

They’re out in the field, day

in, day out, communicating

with motorists and receiving

a first-hand insight into the

issues that we need to continue

to resolve. It’s great to

have Avia Autos’ support as

a member.”

£178/1000

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sales@kpsprinters.co.uk

One of the more obvious repercussions of this ‘one

size fi ts all’ mentality, has been the resulting problems

that have arisen following replacement of the original

equipment (OE) auxiliary belt. Despite the practices

of some aftermarket suppliers, the OE auxiliary belt is

specifi cally designed to conform to very strict dimensions

and so, where replacement belts of generic, rather than

vehicle specifi c length have been fi tted, failures have

occurred.

It is however, not just the belt length that matters, it’s

the way the belt is manufactured and for some particular

applications, the construction has been improved to

include aramid fi bres, for example.

The combination of non-application specifi c length belts

and non-conforming construction is a recipe for disaster

and with several Volvo applications in mind, the resulting

belt failures have not only caused inconvenience and left

motorists stranded, but there have been cases when the

broken belt has also damaged auxiliary components and

even caused the drive system to seize, leaving a hefty bill

at the door of the workshop.

However, the policy followed by Dayco, a leading engine

products and drive systems supplier for the automotive,

industrial and aftermarket industries, is to only

manufacture vehicle specifi c products, which therefore

provide independents with an OE quality solution that is

designed to the precise specifi cation, in terms of both

their dimensions and construction, to the OE article.

In addition, Dayco is the OE supplier of the auxiliary

belt for the several Volvo applications, so only by fi tting

a Dayco Poly-V belt, can the independent workshop be

certain to fi t a like-for-like replacement for these and

many other makes and models.

For more information regarding the OEM quality power

transmission products in the Dayco range, please email:

info.uk@dayco.com or visit: www.dayco.com

10, 11 News.indd 2 25/02/2020 09:24

NEWS 12

Back to the front

Gulf returns to global aftermarket

One of the most

iconic motorsport

brands, Gulf Racing

Fuels, has announced

its global

return, offering a range of

high-quality fuels across a

number of disciplines.

Gulf Racing Fuels will supply

the race, rally, road and

historic markets globally

across all levels – from amateur

motorsport and aftermarket

sales, to the highest

levels of international professional

competition and

OEMs. Its product portfolio

includes both leaded and

unleaded fuels, with various

impressive octane and

performance levels suitable

for both turbocharged and

naturally aspirated engines.

“The Gulf brand is linked

with winning, whatever the

category or discipline. It

truly is a name that rings

through the ages,” commented

Mark Ticen, director

of operations, Gulf

Racing Fuels. “Our desire

for innovation and passion

for excellence will see Gulf

Racing Fuels deliver performance

advantage to race

teams, amateur racers and

the aftermarket, through

high-quality fuels and an

unrivalled depth of technical

expertise – all backed by

the iconic blue and orange

colour scheme recognised

around the world.”

Gulf Racing Fuels is

launching its fuel blends to

market globally via a dedicated

blending facility in

Europe. Race, rally, performance

and historic fuels

are now all available, with

each product tailored to the

unique requirements of the

specific series.

“An engine’s overall performance

is dependent on

a number of factors, including

what fuel you choose to

run. It is this understanding

which the Gulf brand has

perfected over more than a

century of intense research

and development,” continued

Ticen. “Gulf Racing Fuels

couples that approach

with unrivalled customer

service that differentiates us

from the rest of the grid. Our

main aim, linked with our

passion, is to ensure that

everyone who uses Gulf Racing

Fuels exceeds ambitions,

be it quicker lap times, race

success or engine efficiency

and performance.”

Thousands of MOT testers face suspension

as training and assessment deadline nears

More than 50% of MOT testers

have now completed their annual

training and assessment but DVSA is

today (20 February) urging the rest to

do so or face being suspended.

With just over a month to go

until the 31 March deadline, DVSA

figures show that 30,950 testers still

need to complete the training and

assessment. Last year, 1,882 were

suspended for failing to do so. This

compares to 5,538 suspensions in

2018.

Every year, all 63,000 MOT testers

have to carry out training and

assessment on set topics to make

sure they are competent and safe to

carry out MOTs.

DVSA Product Manager, Simon

Smith said:

“DVSA’s priority is to help everyone

keep their vehicle safe to drive.

“Annual training and assessment

is a vital part of continuous

improvement to maintain high quality

MOTs. Last year more testers than

ever completed their training and

assessment on time.

“But to avoid the last-minute rush,

testers should record their training

and assessment results well before

31 March. We’re really pleased with

the improvement from last year and

I’d like to thank all those testers who

did so.”

Annual training and assessment was

introduced in 2016 as a programme of

continuous improvement for testers

so they are well informed about the

work they do and keep up to date

with new technology and industry

requirements.

Further information

Currently, 30,950 testers still

need to do their annual training and

assessment to avoid being suspended

from testing.

If suspended from testing, testers

will need to complete all next year’s

topics and take a demonstration test

to be able to return to testing. This will

lead to a delay while they are waiting

to take a demonstration test.

Testers need to do at least 3 hours

of training each year and a total of 16

hours in 5 years.

The pass mark for the assessment

is 70%. This will increase to 80% for

2020 to 2021.

Current training topics - www.gov.

uk/mot-tester-training-assessments/

training

The assessment consists of 30

multiple-choice questions and

usually takes around 45 minutes to

complete. If any trainers are dyslexic,

they should contact their awarding

organisation.

Testers need to check they record

their assessment details correctly

and match their MOT testing service

profile.

Testers can train individually, in a

group or on a course with a training

provider.

DVSA takes a flexible approach to

training so testers don’t have to do it

all in the workplace. The assessment

is online so testers can do their

assessment at home if they wish.

They can also use their notes and

MOT inspection manual during the

assessment.

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13 NEWS

Millers Oils dispels

the myths: Low Speed

Pre-Ignition (LSPI)

MILLERS OILS reports that

Low Speed Pre-Ignition or

LSPI is one area that is often

asked about. Here the company’s

technical team outline

what LSPI means, and

how the issue of LSPI can be

solved.

What is LSPI?

Low Speed Pre-Ignition

(LSPI) is more commonly

known as ‘super knock’ and

relates to uncontrolled combustion.

It occurs when oil

on the cylinder wall mixes

with freshly injected fuel and

atomises. These two substances

create a mixture that

spontaneously ignites when

compressed by the rising

piston, before the spark plug

fires.

The resulting rapid, uncontrolled

rise in pressure

can cause irreparable damage

to pistons, rings, cylinder

heads and con rods, even

leading to complete engine

failure.

LSPI takes place at large

throttle openings and low

to moderate engine speeds,

such as when accelerating in

a high gear but at a low rev

count.

Why has LSPI

become a more

common problem?

With increasing demand

for passenger cars to become

more efficient, vehicle manufacturers

have engineered

downsized turbocharged engines

as a means of reducing

emissions and improving efficiency.

However, due to the

high combustion pressures

involved in some vehicles,

this has resulted in a continued

problem with LSPI.

Does LSPI affect both petrol

and diesel engines?

LSPI is only a problem for

GENERATIONS OF

QUALITY.

petrol engines due to the different

methods of ignition.

Petrol engines are designed

with a spark plug for ignition

to give controlled combustion.

Diesel engines rely on

gas compression for ignition,

so are not affected by LSPI.

How is Millers Oils able to

solve the LSPI problem?

Millers Oils has developed

a new engine oil, XF Longlife

LSPI 5w30, that uses the

latest additive chemistry to

compensate for the shortfall

in engine design. This means

drivers can avoid the problem

of LSPI and costly engine

damage simply by using the

correct oil.

XF Longlife LSPI 5w30

performance profile:

• API SN

• ILSAC GF5/API SN-RC

(Resource Conserving)

• GM Dexos 1 Gen 2

• Ford WSS-M2C946-A

Is the GM Dexos

specification backwards

compatible?

No, XF Longlife LSPI 5w30

is not backward compatible

with the GM Dexos 2 5w30

specification.

FAG is a trusted OE supplier to vehicle

producers around the world.

We deliver these same OE bearings to

mechanics wanting genuine quality and

reliability to protect their customers,

and their reputation.

Fitting bearings that have not been designed,

engineered, tested and approved to VM

specifications and quality standards is a risky

business, so for safety’s sake fit FAG.

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NEWS 14

MELETT GROWS PARTNERSHIP

WITH UNIVERSAL TURBOS

MELETT, the

leading UK

supplier of

precision engineered

turbochargers

and parts, has expanded

its partnership with

specialist turbo repairer

Universal Turbos.

Universal Turbos, based

in Hampshire, supply workshops

in automotive, motorcycle,

marine, off-highway

and agricultural sectors,

offering a complete turbo

repair and replacement service.

As the turbo repair and

remanufacturing market undergoes

a resurgence, Melett

has been working on a series

of new initiatives to support

turbo repair specialists

when faced with increased

demand from independent

garages, motor factors, buying

groups, and warehouse

distributors.

Universal’s technical director

James Hard explains:

“Universal is relied upon to

supply quality turbochargers.

The selection of the correct

turbo for a vehicle has

become more complex and

we have to take customers

through a process of elimination

to find the right product

for them. Vehicle manufacturers

can change turbo suppliers

and, as a result, we can

have five different versions of

a turbo for one vehicle make

and model. To support us,

we have complete confidence

in Melett parts and the information

they provide, offering

full traceability on all parts.”

With this increase in demand,

Melett – through its

“What’s in Your Turbo?”

campaign is encouraging the

market to question parts

quality even more and look

beyond price and appearance.

It is risky to assume

that parts are identical, even

if they look the same.

“Fault finding has become

tougher due to variations in

diagnostic equipment and

the mechanic’s ability to interpret

the results, and the

fact that the industry has

been taught to trust the computer

with all the answers,”

said Hard.

Darren Johnson, Head of

Sales at Melett, said: “As a

leader in the supply of highquality

turbocharger parts,

Melett exists to support companies

like Universal who are

relied upon to have the relevant

expertise and correct

specialist equipment to offer

the very highest level of turbocharger

repairs.”

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15 NEWS

Range expansions from National Auto Parts

CONTINUING with its commitment

to cover the widest possible

vehicle parc, National Auto

Parts has launched eight new

products into its range, including

three clutch kits, three SAC

replacement kits, one service kit

and an additional SMF kit.

The clutch kits cover several

makes and models, including Ford

Fiesta 1.6 ST (2013 >), Subaru

BRZ 2.0 (2012), and Audi A3 1.2

TFSi (2013>), which also includes

a fork and guide tube.

A SAC replacement kit for Ford

Focus Mk2 ST 2.5 (2005-12)

and another for VW Tiguan 2.0

TDi (2007-18), as well as a SAC

replacement CSC kit for the same

model, have been introduced.

Finally, a service kit for Ford

Ranger 2.5 / 3.0 TDCi, 2WD / 4WD

(2006-12) and a SMF kit for Ford

Ranger 2.5 / 3.0 TDCi, 2WD / 4WD

(2006-12) are now also available

from the clutch specialist.

National’s clutch range covers

more than 95percent of the

European passenger car and light

commercial vehicle parc. New

clutches are made to OE-quality

specifications and subject to life

testing, ensuring the product is fit

for purpose. The range also comes

with a three year / 30,000 miles

‘no quibble’ guarantee.

The new-to-range parts are listed

in the online catalogue which can

be found on the website at www.

national-auto.co.uk, or via MAM

Software’s AutoCat cataloguing

system or TecDoc.

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14, 15 News.indd 2 25/02/2020 09:31

NEWS 16

Crypton shines a spotlight

on new headlamp aligner

Garage equipment specialist,

Crypton, a brand of

Continental, has launched an

innovative new laser-aimed

headlamp aligner into the

market.

DVSA-approved and manufactured

to the highest standards, the aligner

enables headlamp checks to be

carried out with ease. The railmounted

design allows for smooth

movement left and right, while its

wide and clearly marked display

screen allows MOT engineers to easily

read results from a distance.

By utilising laser-aim technology,

the new aligner provides fast and

precise readings every time. Having

correctly aligned headlamps is

a key part of staying safe on the

road, and Crypton’s highly accurate

aligner helps to ensure that cars,

motorcycles, light commercial vehicles

and HGVs are up to the mark.

Other features include foot control,

xenon light compatibility, a counterbalance

optical box, and two rail

length options for cars (3m) and

HGVs (4.3m). Plus, the new jet-black

appearance blends in perfectly with

other workshop equipment.

Stuart Clarke, product manager at

Crypton, said:

“Providing our customers with

forward-thinking products is always

our top priority, and our latest

headlamp aligner is no exception. The

updated aligner has been developed

with the user in mind, including a

new laser-aim feature, allowing both

precision and simplicity of use.

“With a robust design and xenon

light suitability, garages and MOT

centres can be safe in the knowledge

that an investment in Crypton

equipment provides both a futureproof

solution, and a clear return on

investment.”

For more information on the

headlamp aligner, visit the product

page ww.cryptontechnology.com

The Parts Alliance partners with Petronas to

supply the Petronas Syntium with °Cooltech

range to the independent aftermarket

The Parts Alliance today

announced its long-term

partnership with Petronas

Lubricants International as its

supplier of premium oil.

“Petronas has immense potential

for our branches and we are

thrilled to be partnering with this

globally renowned brand to offer

our aftermarket customers an

outstanding premium range,” said

Paula Huesca de Crean, Group

Commercial Director of The Parts

Alliance.

“We are committed to ensuring

the products we offer our

customers are at the forefront of

quality, reliability and innovation,

which is why Petronas is a perfect

fit for The Parts Alliance.”

Petronas first established its

presence in the United Kingdom

in 2008 through PLI, its global

lubricants manufacturing and

marketing arm. Since then it has

doubled its lubricants sales over

the 12 years of operations in the

country.

Samet Erensoy, PLI Head of

Central and Northern Europe,

said: “The Parts Alliance is a

highly respected motoring parts

distributor and we believe in

partnerships that share a common

ground – delivering value through

innovative products that are in

line with advances in automotive

technology and solutions tailored

for the independent aftermarket.

“That is what makes The Parts

Alliance an ideal partner to help us

achieve our ambitious goal”.

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17 NEWS

TMD Friction kick-starts 2020

with a raft of new stockists

GLOBAL OE and aftermarket

brakes manufacturer,

TMD Friction, has expanded

its distribution network with

the addition of three new

stockists based across the

UK.

TMD Friction’s renowned

brake brand, Mintex, is now

available in Antrim Auto

Parts in Ireland and its premium

brand, Textar, can be

found in Blackburn-based

Moffats Motor Accessories.

After stocking Mintex for

a number of years, Leicester

Auto Parts in the East Midlands

now also offers Textar

brake products too. Each

distributor now stocks a full

range of products from one

of TMD Friction’s brands

including brake pads and

accessories.

As part of TMD Friction,

both Textar and Mintex

benefit from the OE manufacturer’s

€30m investment

in R&D each year. As part of

this extensive R&D programme,

TMD Friction has

developed its own unique

formulations to ensure all

of its brake pads are 100%

copper free.

Nick Hayes, UK sales

manager at TMD Friction,

said: “TMD Friction is a

trusted manufacturer with

a well-established name

within the industry. Our aftermarket

braking solutions

have a renowned reputation

making them an attractive

choice for stockists and

factors.

“We are pleased to welcome

the new stockist which

have helped to enhance our

long-established and evergrowing

distributor network

for a prosperous 2020.”

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As well as helping vehicle manufacturers

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NEWS 18

Automated clutch

systems from

ZF Aftermarket

Despite not being

adopted as a

mainstream solution

across the automotive

industry,

certain car brands installed

automated manual transmission

(ASG or AMT) systems

in significant numbers.

The most prominent example

is Smart. Here, clutch

specialist ZF Aftermarket –

which has spare parts under

its Sachs brand for many

vehicles with ASG in its program

– provides tips for successful

clutch replacement.

With the automated manual

transmission, the automotive

industry wanted to

establish an alternative to

automatic transmissions

with torque converters

about 20 years ago. It was

based on the conventional

manual transmission in a

countershaft design including

a dry clutch and was

equipped with hydraulic or

electric actuators that operated

the clutch and changed

gears.

The car brand Smart

equipped 100 percent of the

first two generations of its

two-seater vehicle with this

drive variant. These models

were built between 1998

and 2015. Marketed in 46

countries worldwide, production

had surpassed 1.7

million by early 2015. Other

manufacturers who opted

for the ASG were Citroën,

Dacia, Renault and Iveco.

Even the Volkswagen Group

equipped its miniature car

series and the corresponding

Skoda and Seat models

with ASG from 2013.

Automated couplings

are stable and rarely

experience errors

Being a rarer variant, however,

although the technology

is basically the same in

manual transmissions as in

vehicles with ASG, there are

some striking differences

that must be considered as

this can take its toll on the

clutch during a repair.

In general, automated

clutches are stable and less

prone to errors. Since engagement

is performed by

an electronically controlled

actuator, operating errors

by the driver are irrelevant.

Driving at too low a speed is

also avoided by the automatic

gear change. Nevertheless,

even automated clutches

wear out at some point or

side effects such as plucking

or incomplete separation

occur. The correct installation

of the spare part is then

decisive for driving comfort

and service life, because the

electronic actuation works

according to fixed parameters.

If the output values, according

to which the control

unit works, are not correct,

this can, for example, lead

to unharmonious starting

behavior.

Precise testing even

before installation

The spare parts leave the

production plants fully tested

and in perfect condition.

In exceptional cases, however,

slight damage may occur

during transport, which

could lead to a malfunction

in the vehicle and result

in it having to be dismantled

again. For this reason,

a careful inspection of the

entire component is necessary

before installation. Particular

attention should be

paid to the side impact and

ZF Aftermarket provides a

side impact tester for this

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19 NEWS

purpose. If the limit value of

0.5 millimeters is exceeded,

the mechatronics engineer

should eliminate the lateral

runout of the clutch disc

with the help of a straightening

fork.

Apart from the clutch itself,

damage can also occur

on the actuator. These components

can only be replaced

in their entirety, but this requires

little effort. There is

only an electrical connection

to the vehicle. Note: For

some models the workshop

has to adjust the preload of

the actuator by spring balance.

For other vehicles, the

workshop must first learn

how to use the diagnostic

device, whereby the transmission

control unit determines

the grinding point of

the clutch.

If the workshop team observes

basic rules such as

extreme cleanliness and correct

centering of the clutch

before assembly, then nothing

stands in the way of a

successful repair.

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NEWS 20

BAHCO UPGRADES ITS

‘TORQUE SOLUTIONS’ RANGE

BAHCO design engineers

have upgraded their ‘Torque

Solutions’ range, which provides

automotive engineers,

technicians and mechanics

with the dependable accuracy

they need from mechanical

or digital torque tools.

Giving users the assurance

of total control when turning

and tightening to precise

torque values, the high

tech range manufactured in

Bahco’s European factories

includes:

Digital torque wrenches:

a wide choice of electronic

torque wrenches with fixed

ratchet head or interchangeable

heads, also electronic

torque and angle wrenches

with memory and USB data

download;

Mechanical torque wrenches:

including adjustable

torque click wrenches with

a wide choice of head, handle

and scale, also torque

wrenches with dial scale/LED

fixed square drive head;

Torque angle adaptors: digital

torque and angle adaptors,

digital angle meters and

advanced easy tester;

Torque screwdrivers: digital

torque screwdrivers, adjustable

screwdrivers with

scale, preset screwdrivers,

fixed preset screwdrivers

and fixed preset screwdriver

blades;

Hand torque multipliers:

wireless preset click

wrenches and error proof

controllers. Bahco’s latest

multipliers use a compact,

epi-cyclical gearbox to accurately

multiply the input by a

fixed ratio. This enables the

use of a much smaller torque

wrench for a given torque application,

improving productivity

across a wide range of

applications.

The combined weight of

the multiplier and wrench

will often be less than for

one large torque

wrench.

Insert tools: rectangular

connector wrenches, ratchets

and adaptors, round

spigot connector ratchets,

fixed square drive and round

spigot connector wrenches.

Insert tools allow users

to choose the right head for

each task. All Bahco torque

wrenches are supplied with

a quality ratchet. When interchangeable

end fittings are

required, torque handles allowing

for different spanner

fittings are available in vari-

ous models up to 650 N.m.

For technical information

or to view the full range of

automotive tools and garage

equipment visit: www.bahco.

com

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FEATURE The connnected car 22

WHAT COULD THE CONNECTED

CAR REALLY DO FOR ME?

REMEMBER when you bought

a car and how mates or work

colleagues would want to know

how much power it had? What

was the top speed? Was it twin

carb?,Fuel injected? And when they first

started appearing, if it had a… turbo?

In slightly more recent times, you might

be more swayed as to whether it had

Bluetooth connectivity or even a trickedup

sound system with massive woofers

on the parcel shelf. It’s true that we

were more obsessed with the hardware

rather than the experiences but as we

get more immersed in future automotive

technology, it’s likely that your customers

are going to be more focused on ‘EPM’

not ‘RPM’. That’s ‘experiences per mile’ if

you’ve not heard of that one before.

So, what are these ‘experiences’

really going to be? Helpfully connected

car specialist HARMAN has identified

some of the use cases that bring to life

the acronyms that are getting bandied

around. Too often we hear about the

technologies; 5G, V2X, ADAS but not

what it means. Let’s look at how it could

change the in-car experience.

Think about your consumer devices

and the products you use every day. Your

expectations are centred on experiences

not features. HARMAN believes the car

is set to enter that phase and it will only

accelerate. In the past, the journey was

just that, but HARMAN claims that more

connectivity will enrich those times.

Its EPM technologies will ensure your

time in the car becomes time well spent

with experiences at the forefront. The

objective is to allow drivers to do more,

or less, and stay safe while doing it.

Let’s look at an example and meet

mum Hannah. Using HARMAN’s smart/

auto Telematics Application Gateway

Device, Hannah can monitor all her

family’s cars; their location, destination

and health—all from her office or kitchen

table.

Tonight, she’s prepping a big family

meal and ahead of the weekend, traffic

is heavy. Her son Robbie is out with

his mates, her husband is out doing a

final shop and her elderly parents are

driving in from an hour away. Hannah’s

HARMAN smart/auto app shares any

alerts, giving her peace of mind. Her son

Robbie might not be the biggest fan, but

the geofence feature helps keep tabs on

where he actually is! For her parents,

it’s a different kind of supervision. On

the way over the HARMAN smart/auto

Connected Automotive ADAS Dashcam

detects a car pull out and alerts

Hannah’s father Tom with a “forward

collision warning.” Tom hits the brakes

and avoids colliding with the car in

front of them. The cake Hannah’s mum

has baked for dessert is nearly lost.

Hannah’s app also receives the “forwardcollision

warning” and knows her folks

see the same alert.

Distracted driving and forward-

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collision warnings can help increase

overall vehicle safety—something

Hannah’s particularly grateful for

because her parent’s Rover from 2001

previously lacked the connectivity

features available through the dashcam

in her own 2019 SUV. It’s not over yet

for them either. Grabbing a coffee and

comfort break at the services, a different

car reverses into them. A “collision

warning” sounds and due to the impact,

the HARMAN Ignite post-accident service

springs into action. Fortunately for

the pair, any stress is eased as Tom’s

phone rings almost immediately and a

HARMAN Ignite agent asks if anyone’s

been injured. Back at home, Hannah

is alerted of her parents’ crunch.

She calls her mum and is relieved to

hear everyone’s OK—even the cake

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connectivity such as the dashcam could

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News 24

Confederation of British Surgery

members receive 10% Servicesure discount

Servicesure, the national

garage network, is extending

a 10% discount to members

of the Confederation of

British Surgery (CBS) and

their families at participating

Servicesure Autocentres.

As the surgeon’s trade

union, CBS looks after its

members professional and

employment interests in

matters relating to terms

and conditions of service,

contracts of employment,

litigation and insurance,

among other things.

The relationship between

the two organisations was

initiated when CBS began

to evaluate all of its existing

partners, highlighting the

need for support within the

motor trade.

According to James Rose,

Managing Director at the

Confederation of British

Surgery: “Servicesure’s

commitment to customer

service significantly

separated them from other

potential motor partners.

“It became clear to

us that support from

Servicesure can help

working professionals to

become more organised

and time-efficient with the

management of their car and

the associated costs.”

Commenting on how the

discount will assist CBS’

members, James added:

“Initially the discount

will help our members to

manage their costs, CBS

is also impressed with

Servicesure’s plans for

2020.”

Paul Dineen, Head of

Garage Programmes at

The Parts Alliance, said:

“To have such a respected

professional body choose

Servicesure is a real sign of

our credibility and just one

example of the many ways

that joining our network

helps elevate the profile of

our individual independent

garage members, enabling

them to attract new streams

of business.”

“It is our privilege to be

able to make life a little

easier for those whose job

it is to improve the lives of

others on a daily basis.”

To find out more about

the numerous benefits of

becoming a member of the

fast-growing Servicesure

network, please visit: www.

servicesureautocentres.

com/become-a-servicesuregarage/

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This year’s Commercial Vehicle

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event in the UK road

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New technology, new legislation

and a new trading relationship

with Europe will affect

every operator in almost

every aspect of their business.

The Commercial Vehicle

Show is the only place where

you can meet with all the top

names in the industry in one

venue – the NEC Birming-

ham. It’s the best place to

keep up with all the latest developments

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your business.

We will be celebrating UK

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from more than 400 exhibitors

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transport, distribution and

logistics supply sectors.

New on the agenda for 2020

will be a series of live theatre

discussions, where sector

leaders, innovators and commentators

will talk about key

industry issues throughout

the three days of the Show.

Designed to educate and provide

insight from within the

industry, the timetable and

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FEATURE Hybrid Vehicles 26

DENSO CONTINUES TO FRONT

THE MOVE TO ELECTRIFICATION

The increasing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles has required

parts manufacturers to evolve existing technologies and develop

entirely new ones in order to offer the most innovative, efficient and

reliable parts for these engine types. As such, DENSO has made

revolutionary progress with rotating electric machines, as well as

compressors and sensors.

WITHIN HOURS

of the UK government

announcing

its

intention to

ban new petrol and diesel

car sales by 2035, online

searches for electric cars

surged by 162% above average

levels, according to

Auto Trader. That renewed

consumer interest comes

as sales and electric hybrid

vehicles continue to climb in

the UK.

Electric vehicle sales rose

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to Society of Motor Manufacturers

and Traders figures,

increasing from 1,334

in 2019 to 4,054 this year.

That number translates to

2.7% of the new car market.

Hybrid sales also climbed,

despite the government’s

choice to also blacklist the

vehicles in 2035, with almost

one-in-five cars sold

being either fully electric or

hybrid-running on technology

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As more initiatives are put

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sustainable mobility solutions,

the need for automotive

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been greater.

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of vehicles began.

An ever more varied catalogue

of part numbers and

a host of DENSO world first

technologies are testament

to the company’s progressive

approach.

Since introducing an e-

compressor with integrated

inverter for hybrid cars in

2005, there have been several

DENSO breakthroughs

which have contributed to

the rapid increase of electrified

parts. An integrated

hybrid control computer,

battery monitoring unit,

DC-DC converter, superior

battery cooling system and

high-output power control

unit (PCU) are all evidence of

DENSO’s innovative stance

on electrification.

As well as pioneering the

increased handover from

traditionally-fuelled engines

to hybrid, DENSO is also responsible

for the continued

improvement and evolution

of parts for hybridised powertrains.

THE EVOLUTION OF

ROTATING PARTS

As a replacement for conventional

starters and alternators,

DENSO has crafted a

motor-generator (MG) stator

for use in hybrid vehicles.

The MG component performs

several functions, including

starting and assisting

the engine, generating

electric power and driving

the axles.

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27 FEATURE Hybrid Vehicles

Several significant developments

have already been

made with this range of specialised

products. Drawing

on the experience used to

create the segment conductor

(SC) alternator, DENSO

developed a completely new

MG stator for the Prius that

is smaller and lighter by

more than 20% compared

to the previous generation,

which helps the vehicle

achieve a fuel economy of

40km/L.

CREATING THE

E-COMPRESSOR

DENSO was responsible

for the world’s first massproduced

electric compressor

with an integrated inverter

and motor.

Whilst conventional compressors

are driven by the

engine, making them unsuitable

for use in hybrid vehicles,

DENSO’s e-compressor

is driven by an internal

motor. This not only makes

it applicable to hybrid engines,

but it also improves

fuel efficiency as well.

In the case of a hybrid

power train it is possible to

run air conditioning functions,

both when the engine

is idling and switched off,

thanks to the power provided

by the internal motor

of the e-compressor. This

represents a significant advantage

over traditionally

fuelled vehicles, as it maintains

a comfortable cabin

environment whilst saving

on fuel wastage.

NEW SENSOR

TECHNOLOGY

FOR ELECTRICAL

COMPONENTS

In hybrid vehicles, the

petrol engine part of the

powertrain is monitored by

standard engine management

system (EMS) sensors.

However, there is also

the addition of several other

sensors specific to high

voltage (HV) electrified components.

Development of

these types of sensors are a

direct result of the electrification

trend and the rise of

alternatively fuelled vehicles.

Electric/hybrid specific

sensors include:

• Battery current sensor:

Detects current flow and

monitors the state of the

main HV battery charge

(SOC)

• Rotational angle sensor

(Resolver): An indispensable

sensor for optimal MG

control

• System main relay (SMR):

High voltage relay for the

safety and protection of hybrid

system’s main power

supply – the HV battery

It is clear that the technological

advancements made

by DENSO have helped to

shape the current face of hybrid

vehicles.

As the move toward electrification

continues, DENSO’s

pioneering parts will evolve

into new spheres of technology

and sustainability.

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Feature Electric Vehicles 28

Electric evolution: Lubricants adapt

to the demands of electric vehicles

VLS Chairman Andrew Goddard reviews the

challenges the lubricants industry faces with

the impending bans on petrol, diesel and now

hybrid engines from 2035 and the increasing

importance of the role of electric vehicles.

Do lubricants

still have a role to

play in a future vehicle

market dominated

by electric

vehicles? Electric vehicles do

operate differently to internal

combustion engines, but

they still need lubricants.

In internal combustion engines,

the role of lubricants

has always been to help the

engine run smoothly and efficiently

by reducing friction

in moving parts, so delivering

maximum efficiency

for drivers at lower maintenance

costs. Using the correct

lubricants can enhance

the performance of the engines

and protect them over

the longer-term.

Fully electric vehicles still

require lubrication, but these

drive-line lubricants must be

adapted to meet the different

challenges of battery-powered

engines. The engines

in electric vehicles operate

at higher temperatures, particularly

when fast-charging.

This means that the lubricant

not only has to perform

just as well under heat pressure,

but it must also help to

dissipate this increased level

of heat around the engine to

maintain the engine components

effectively and resist

oxidation, caused by higher

temperatures.

The quantity of these

drive-line lubricants required

is significantly less

than in conventional internal

combustion engine vehicles.

However, even as little as a

single litre of lubricant needs

to be a truly multi-purpose

fluid, supporting transmission,

gears and even braking

in some instances. So,

although the volume of lubricant

required in electric

vehicles is significantly less

than conventional vehicles,

it is likely that the value of

that single, multi-purpose

lubricant will be much higher,

due to the technical com-

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29 Feature Electric Vehicles

plexity of the product and its

multi-purpose role. The cost

of a litre of oil may therefore

increase, but we won’t need

to buy as much of it.

Some major oil manufacturers

have already started

creating new fluids specifically

for both light and heavyduty

electric vehicles as the

market, albeit from a small

base still, continues to grow.

These specially designed ‘efluids’

have been specifically

formulated to be insulating,

as they are in close contact

with the electrical and/or

electronic components of the

vehicle. They are compatible

with copper, a material used

in electric vehicles because

of its’ high electrical conductivity.

Whilst delivering these

unique and different characteristics,

they also still perform

their basic function of

limiting wear, oxidation and

corrosion to protect an engine

throughout its lifetime.

For any industry to survive

and thrive it needs to adapt

to market changes. The lubricants

industry is working

with vehicle manufacturers

to develop the right products

to meet these new market

conditions, as well as

maintain the supply of the

high-performance lubricants

needed for the vast majority

of petrol, diesel and hybrid

engines on our roads today.

The Verification of Lubricant

Specifications (VLS) is

an independent trade body

here to help technicians and

motorists understand the

changing world of lubricants

to ensure they make the right

choice for their vehicle.

To find out more about

VLS you can visit their website

www.ukla-vls.org.uk or

call 01442 875922

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Focus Battery Technology 30

12-volt battery

technology

As far back as 1859, the lead acid battery has proven to be an

integral component in almost every type of automotive vehicle

including hybrid and electric. Even though hybrid and electric

vehicles make use of lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries

to store energy and propel the vehicle, the reliable 12-volt battery

is still utilised to power the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system.

Here we take a look at 12-volt battery technology and the future

strategies being explored with technical experts from Autodata.

Consisting of

no moving parts

whatsoever inside,

the 12-volt

lead acid battery

encompasses six galvanic

cells, individually capable of

holding 2.1 volts. Each cell

incorporates a positive lead

dioxide coated plate and a

negative lead plate, divided

by a grid as well as an insulating

material called a

separator. The entire structure

is encapsulated in a

hard-plastic container filled

with a liquid solution known

as an electrolyte made up of

sulphuric acid and water. After

a charge greater than 2.1

volts is applied to each cell,

a chemical reaction inside

the battery is triggered, creating

electrical energy ready

for use.

Since the invention of the

lead acid battery, there has

scarcely been any noteworthy

upgrades in design. That

being said, in the mid-1970s

the progression was made

to the “maintenance-free”

or “sealed” lead acid battery.

Yet, calling the batteries

sealed strictly isn’t accurate

as, irrespective of terminology,

maintenance-free or

sealed batteries still include

safety vent valves that release

internal pressure in

overcharging or cell failure

situations. Precisely for this

reason, they are also referred

to as “valve regulated

lead acid (VRLA)” batteries.

What makes the VRLA battery

maintenance free - requiring

no topping up with

distilled water - is the chemical

reaction that occurs

when the oxygen formed on

the positive plate is combined

with the hydrogen given

off by the negative plate.

This synthesis between the

two compounds formulates

water that is recycled by the

battery, thereby making it

maintenance free.

So, without straying too

far from the chemistry of

the VRLA battery, the same

concept has advanced into

the gel and absorbed glass

mat (AGM) battery. Gel and

AGM batteries are still categorised

as sealed and valve

regulated batteries; nonetheless,

significant differences

between the two remain.

The gel battery’s acid is congealed

with silica to form a

thick liquid mass whereas

the AGM electrolyte is saturated

into a fibreglass meshlike

mat separator.

This innovative leap in

technology comes with many

advantages; both batteries

are practically maintenance

free, resistant to vibration,

have no free-floating liquid

that can leak and are safe to

be situated in limited ventilation

areas. However, because

the AGM battery can

deliver high demands in current

capacity and discharges

very slowly, it is the automotive

industry’s preferred

choice and frequently fitted

to the stop-start generation

of vehicles.

At this point, it is worth

1 Galvanic cell.

2 Positive lead dioxide coated plate.

3 Negative lead plate.

4 Grid.

5 Separator.

6 Lead plate

noting that vehicles fitted

with battery monitoring systems

will require recalibration

every time the battery is

renewed. Battery monitoring

systems provide precise

information on the status of

the battery while taking into

consideration the effects of

battery aging. Values such

as current and battery data

must be reset using diagnostic

equipment. If this is

neglected, overcharging can

occur which causes the battery

to fail prematurely.

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31 Focus Battery Technology

Caution is advised when

using external battery chargers

as VRLA batteries are

intended to be charged at

a low charge rate and at a

slow pace. Intelligent battery

chargers capable of

automatically regulating the

voltage and current should

be used to prevent damage

to the battery. If there is any

in battery technology continues.

The definitive objective

is to invent a battery capable

of storing large amounts of

electrical energy while requiring

a relatively short period

of time to fully recharge.

The following examples offer

a quick snapshot into some

of the new strategies and elements

being explored:

are thought to have a longer

lifespan and are also considered

cheaper to produce

than existing batteries.

• Silicon-based batteries

use silicon in lithium-ion

batteries. In so doing, the

charge capacity is increased

which results in a battery

that lasts considerably longer

between recharge times.

Silicon as a material is

abundantly available, which

also makes this a very viable

option.

• Fluoride-ion battery technology

claims to store up

still room for improvement

and the teachings of the past

indicate battery perfection

can be a slow and calculated

progression. Significant

advances in future battery

technology are unlikely to be

overnight and the industry

could expect timing of these

advances to run into multiple

years or even decades.

Autodata’s dedicated battery

disconnection and reconnection

module provides

technicians with all the information

they need to efficiently

and successfully

work with today’s batteries.

doubt concerning compatibility

and usage, follow the

product manufacturer recommendations.

The future

The automotive industry’s

search for the next evolution

• Solid state batteries replace

the electrolyte found

in current batteries with a

solid substance to enhance

energy mass. Because operating

temperatures are low,

any risk of fire or explosion

is reduced. These batteries

to ten times more energy

when compared to current

lithium-ion batteries. However,

currently fluoride-ion

batteries only work at high

temperatures so this temperature

limitation needs to

be addressed before this can

become a realistic solution.

Despite the 12-volt battery’s

matured age, there is

Features include diagrams

that show the locations and

procedures for disconnecting

batteries; instructions

on preparing the battery for

disconnection; and a list of

electrical components that

need to be reset after the battery

has been reconnected.

For more information, visit

www.autodata-group.com.

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News 32

Van warranty sales increased by

almost half across RAC Dealer

Network in 2019, new figures show

Van warranty sales

increased by almost

half across the RAC

Dealer Network

in 2019, rising by

49.5% to 27,698, according

to figures released today.

Over the same period, the

number of specialist van

retailers who were part of

the network also jumped by

87.5% – from 40 to 75.

Sean Kent, RAC sales director

at Assurant, the Fortune

500 company which

partners with the RAC in

providing and administering

warranties and related solutions,

explained that van

sales had been identified as

growing opportunity for the

RAC Dealer Network.

“We have been working

hard to recruit specialist

van dealers and help them to

build a used vehicle proposi-

tion that meets the needs of

their customers while positively

differentiating them

from their competitors, and

the new figures show this

strategy is delivering on

those requirements.

“Used van dealers and

their customers have quite

specific needs. If anything,

the warranty provided with a

used van is more important

than with a car – the owner

relies on their vehicle as

part of their work – and the

standard warranties offered

by dealers are often longer

on vans while the propensity

of customers to upgrade to

longer or more comprehensive

cover is also higher.

“We are finding that our

products, and the support

we offer in terms of marketing

and training, are working

very well when it comes

to helping van dealers to

maximise the potential of

their warranty offering,

protecting customers while

enhancing the opportunity

to grow their business. The

figures we are releasing underline

this.”

Part of the RAC Dealer

Network’s activity within the

van sector in 2019 was the

launch in September of a

new RAC Approved Dealer

standard for used vans and

other light commercial vehicles.

Sean said: “The new

standard is designed for van

dealers who want to take a

step further forward from

being a member of the RAC

Dealer Network and join our

Approved Dealer initiative,

which has operated very

successfully for used cars

for several years. It creates

a nationwide approved used

van programme commensurate

with the values of the

RAC brand, with all of the

benefits that brings for both

customers and retailers.

“It is very much a new kind

of proposition in this sector

where, outside of franchise

dealer networks, there are

few retailers with the kind

of consumer brand recognition

and product range that

the RAC can deliver. We’re

already seeing substantial

interest and success, and

we expect this programme to

have a further impact on the

the number of warranties

for vans we sell in 2020.”

Overall in 2019, including

used car dealers, the RAC

Dealer Network added 358

dealers for a total of 1,400

and overall warranty sales

increased by 6%.

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Feature Simulating Car Sickness 34

Simulating

car

sickness

Carmakers are turning to

driver-in-the-loop simulators

to combat the effects of car

sickness as autonomy looms

Are you one of

those people that

feels a bit queasy

as a passenger or

does reading in

the car turn you green? If

you are, then the idea of an

autonomous vehicle might

not appeal to you. But fear

not because engineers are

hard at work on solutions to

make sure the prospect of a

ride in an autonomous car is

something to relish. The answer

to finding the solution

might surprise you…

It’s long been known that

some people experience

motion sickness in driving

simulators. Now, in an ironic

move, car makers, suppliers

and researchers are turning

to this technology as a means

of investigating and minimising

car sickness.

What makes us sick in the

car is something we have a

pretty good grasp on. Design

factors such as the vehicle’s

ride frequency, sound characteristics

and even outward

visibility (notice how you feel

better when you can see out

the window?) are all thought

to influence the onset and

severity of car sickness. Essentially,

so the boffins say,

it occurs as a result of when

motion is felt and not seen or

indeed, vice versa.

It’s important to find a solution

to avoiding sickness

when we are all passengers

as the car industry bets the

farm on autonomous driving.

A study by the University of

Michigan concluded that in

some regions up to 31 per

cent of adults are likely to

experience sickness in an

autonomous car. All those

millions of dollars developing

cars could be for nothing

if we can’t use them. That

study also identified activities

that are likely to worsen

car sickness. Unsurprisingly,

reading and texting came top

of the list, followed by working,

watching videos and

playing games – all of which

are plausible scenarios in the

context of an autonomous

car journey.

Historically, drivers in

simulators have suffered

with motion sickness for

exactly this reason. So, how

could be used to solve the

problem? First, it’s not every

type of simulator but one UK

company is claiming that the

simulators it manufacturers

are not only able to overcome

these issues but can

reproduce them on-demand

to support research. Any volunteers?

Driver-in-the-loop (DiL)

simulators offer a unique environment

for investigating

these effects. They provide

a repeatable controlled environment,

which can be used

day or night irrespective of

the weather conditions. Most

importantly, the interior layout,

NVH (noise vibration

and harshness) characteristics

and dynamics of car

can all be easily modified.

To make it possible, Ansible

Motion has taken a cleansheet

approach to simulator

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35 Feature Simulating Car Sickness

design and steered clear of

the hexapod type of design

(think of the simulators at

fairgrounds). Ansible Motion’s

response is a unique

‘stratiform’ motion platform

that is unlike any other and

simplifies the actuation requirements

by placing the

pod on a series of layers of

mechanisms. The first X-Y

stage provides lateral and

longitudinal movement,

while the table above generates

the yaw, pitch, roll and

Z-plane ‘bounce’ motions.

The system was first developed

for the motorsport industry,

where small, accurate

breakaway movements

are crucial in providing the

right cues to highly trained

drivers. It’s a field that Ansible

Motion still serves, with

numerous F1 teams among

its customers.

Level four autonomy, where

the driver isn’t required to

intervene in certain environments,

or level five autonomy,

where the car requires no human

intervention, – is where

this research could really

come into its own.

In an initial joint project

with VU University’s Faculty

of Behavioural and Movement

Sciences, TNO’s Department

of Perceptual and

Cognitive Systems and Coventry

University’s Centre for

Mobility & Transport, a bespoke

simulator laboratory

test protocol has been developed

to accurately reproduce

specific movements that are

known to induce feelings of

car sickness in vehicle occupants.

75% of participants

experienced varying degrees

of discomfort within five minutes

of beginning most tests,

highlighting the simulator

can be used to rapidly identify

and isolate specific sensory

disturbances that cause

car sickness.

The solutions to mitigate

sickness will be defined by

car makers but solutions

could come from injecting

sound into the cabin, changing

the shape of the windows

or developing suspension set

ups to reduce sway.

This problem may be some

way off, but Ansible Motion

says it’s already a frequent

topic of conversation with its

OEM customers as those first

few autonomous experiences

will form our opinions. And

as the car evolves it’s only going

to become more relevant.

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News 36

Industry-wide discussions on EV finance needed

following 2035 announcement, says Startline

Industry-wide discussions

on used electric

vehicle finance are

needed following the

Government’s proclamation

on a 2035 deadline

for stopping petrol, diesel

and hybrid sales, says Startline

Motor Finance.

Major questions remain

around the funding of EVs

on the used market, said

CEO Paul Burgess, and the

announcement created a

new degree of impetus towards

resolving them.

“It’s fair to say that the

used car motor finance sector

has been aware of the

structural problems around

used EV funding for a while

but we believed that more

time was available to work

our way through them. The

new announcement moves

the point of action much

closer.

“Like most other motor

finance providers, we have

been looking at the challenges

around constructing

EV funding products. These

range from the fact that predicting

RVs remains much

more difficult than for petrol

and diesel cars through

to the question of the battery

as an asset.

“The current situation,

where there are very few

companies currently willing

to provide finance for

used EVs – and that even

some of those are having the

business underwritten by

manufacturers – illustrates

the difficulty of solving these

problems.”

Paul said that having a

properly functioning used

car market and accompanying

motor finance was essential

to the success of EVs in

the medium and long term.

“The Government announcement

means that,

within less than a generation,

we will all be EV drivers,

so finding viable finance

products is crucial but the

current models we use for

petrol, diesel and hybrid

don’t really work, at least at

the moment.

“Our view is that no single

motor finance company is

likely to solve this issue by

themselves and there needs

to be industrywide discussion

and co-operation in

order to deliver the required

innovations.”

It was certainly possible,

Paul added, that manufacturers

played a greater part

in the funding of used EVs

than had been seen in the

traditional motor finance

market.

“It’s been suggested that

manufacturers show their

faith in the product by underwriting

the battery while

motor finance companies

fund the car, and this is certainly

one option that could

help to create more affordable

products.

“However, there are any

number of potential solutions.

What the Government

has done with the 2035 announcement

is to make talking

about those possibilities

much more urgent.”

Based in Glasgow, Startline

specialises in a nearprime

approach to motor

finance and offers both HP

and PCP products. It now

employs 130 people and

works with around 50%

of the UK’s top 50 dealers

when measure by turnover.

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PEOPLE 38

People stories and movements from around the industry...

MAHLE

‘braces’ for increased

demand with two new

Regional Sales Managers

MAHLE Aftermarket

UK has

expanded its

team, hiring two

new Regional

Sales Managers, Jonathan

Brooke, who will cover Midlands

and Ireland, and Jason

Cottam, who will be looking

after North of England and

Scotland.

Cottam has more than 20

years’ automotive aftermarket

experience having worked

for First Line and Trupart,

while Brooke has extensive

experience in the filters

market, thanks to his role

at Sogefi Filtration as Field

Sales Manager.

The pair will work with

customers in their respected

regions to grow sales of the

MAHLE brand, which, in addition

to filters, also includes

engine and thermal management

solutions.

As a brand heavily specified

by independent garages

throughout the UK, the duo

will also work closely with

MAHLE distributors to ensure

they take full advantage

of the brand’s OE-quality expertise

across a number of

product groups.

Speaking about his new

role, Brooke said: “I can’t

wait to push this company

forward, communicating

MAHLE’s core brand messaging

and promoting our wide

Jason Cottam & Jonathan Brooke

range of products to our customer

base.”

Cottam added: “MAHLE is

a well-known brand within

the automotive aftermarket,

and I’m looking forward to

working closely with our customers

to grow the company.”

Kumho UK welcomes Keon Park

as its new Managing Director

KUMHO TYRE UK has a new

Managing Director. He is

Keon Park, 48, who has held

a variety of senior roles within

the Kumho group since

joining in 1995.

Married with three children,

Park has a Bachelor of

Science degree in Industrial

Chemistry and an MBA, for

which he majored in human

management. He includes

rock climbing and reading

among his interests.

Keon Park succeeds Myong

Joong (Tino) Choi, who returns

to Kumho’s Korean HQ

after heading up the UK operation

for the last five years.

Park’s early years with

Kumho were devoted to labour

management. He then

worked in the field of product

quality, before spending

five years in Europe as a

technical engineer with responsibility

for 15 countries

in southern and eastern

Europe. Between 2010 and

2013 he worked as a technology

team leader on Original

Equipment business in

Korea and China – this was

a period of rapid growth in

automobile sales, during

which he strived to improve

OE technology and sales.

His time from 2014 until

his latest appointment was

spent as a sales team leader

for OE business in the same

region.

Said Park: “I will use my

experience in management

and technology to help develop

Kumho’s strong brand

image in the UK and Ireland

with both our tyre industry

partners and the driving

public.”

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