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PRODUCTS First Line Ltd. introduces 41 new references in latest range expansion Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed details of its latest range expansion, with 41 new references introduced to its high-quality product lines. The new parts have been added to First Line Ltd.’s Steering and Suspension, Bearings, Braking, Clutch, Cooling and Filters product lines following an exacting research and development process, which has extended the company’s vehicle parc coverage even further. In the Steering and Suspension range, 15 new parts are now available, including new front upper Suspension Arms FCA8040/ BCA8040 (left-hand) and FCA8041/ BCA8041 (right-hand) for Mercedes-Benz GLE 2018> and GLS 2019> vehicles, and front lower Suspension Arms FCA8013/ BCA8013 (left-hand) and FCA8014/BCA8014 (right-hand) for BMW X5 2018>, X6 2019> and X7 2019> cars. Further introductions to the Steering and Suspension range include a new Suspension Arm Bush FSK8193/BSK8193 for Vauxhall Insignia 2008>2017 cars, and front Top Strut Mounts, FSM5596/BSM5596 for KIA Soul e 2014>, and FSM5598/BSM5598 for Volvo XC40 e 2017> models. Two new Wheel Bearing Kits feature in the latest First Line Ltd. range expansion with a rear Wheel Bearing Kit FBK1611/ BWK1611 fitting Honda CR-V 2016> cars, and front Wheel Bearing Kit FBK1612/BWK1612 for Peugeot 208 and 208 e 2019> and Vauxhall Corsa and Corsa e 2019> models. Three new Braking parts are added to the Borg & Beck range with the latest range expansion, including BBD5636, a new Brake Disc Pair for Mercedes AMG A35/ A45 2018>, CLA 35/45 2019>, GLA 35/45 2020> and GLB 35 2019>. Also added to Borg & Beck’s extensive portfolio are three new Clutch references, including BES306, a Clutch Slave Cylinder for 1.0 litre Seat Ibiza 2015>2017 and Mii 2011>2019, Skoda Citigo 2011>2019 and Fabia 2014>2021, and VW Polo 2014>2017 and Up 2011> cars. A comprehensive range of vehicles gain coverage in the latest First Line Ltd. range expansion to its Cooling product line, with Timing Belt and Pump Kit FTW1083 covering a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles. A large expansion to the Borg & Beck Filters range introduces 13 new highend references, with one Cabin Filter introduced, BFC1358 fitting Hyundai i10 2019> cars, and 12 Fuel Filters, including BFF8315 for 2.0 litre diesel Audi Q3 2011>2018, and Volkswagen CC 2011>2016, Passat 2010>2014, Passat CC 2008>2012 and Tiguan 2015>2018 cars, and BFF8304 for 2.0 litre diesel Jaguar F-PACE 2015>, XE 2015>, XF 2015> and Range Rover Velar 2017> vehicles. All of the company’s new-to-range products can be found in the newly updated online catalogue WebCat, allowing distributors access to the brand’s impressive portfolio of components, which can be looked-up by application or cross-reference at webcat.firstline.co.uk. Motor factors and their garage customers can stay up to date with the company’s latest new-to-range parts by subscribing to email updates at: firstlineltd.com/subscribe. For more information about the premium quality products available from First Line Ltd., call the sales team on 01869 248484, or visit firstlineltd.com. 32 THE GARAGE 24,News Firstline.indd 1 30/10/2023 12:20
Striking van wrap drives Home Power Partnership KNIPEX Spring Hose Clamp Pliers: the timesaving tool for the Garage workshop A striking van wrap design is being used to drive home the developing association between leading European O/E battery manufacturer, Banner, and The Shortis Group, one of the UK’s foremost automotive parts supply and fitting centre specialists. With both parties having entered into a major new product distribution agreement earlier this year, two bespoke Citroen Berlingo vans are now set to become a familiar sight whilst servicing The Shortis Group’s EU Linco customers, primarily in the Lowestoft and Basildon localities. And having been co-branded to feature Banner’s powerful and iconic ‘Wall Street’ bull and the familiar branding of EU Linco, the eye catching van wraps certainly make a bold statement. Adding to the poignancy of this latest development, the official handover of the two vans coincided with a visit to the UK by Banner’s CEO, Andreas Bawart, who was accompanied by Franz Märzinger, Head of Sales and Marketing. Indeed it was a coming together of two heads of separate family run and owned businesses, with Richard Shortis, Managing Director of the Shortis Group, also being present at the handover. Joining a fleet of in excess of 180 vans, the Banner branded Berlingos will be used to service customers with over 130,000 stock lines of off-the-shelf and immediately available automotive parts Including the Banner Battery range. Commenting on the new van wraps, Richard Shortis said: “The vans not only look amazing, they serve to promote the already excellent relationship that is developing between the two family owned businesses. And whilst the overall style of design echoes that adopted across our van delivery fleet, the Banner Bull certainly makes its presence felt visually. Not surprisingly, we are looking forward to working ever more closely with Banner in continuing to give our customers access to the Banner Battery range that is revered here in the UK, across Europe and beyond at O/E level.” Banner’s Commercial CEO, Andreas Bawart added: “Handing over the vans following the visit to meet with Richard and his team was certainly a highlight of our trip to the UK. We are delighted with how our relationship with the Shortis Group has developed so progressively in such a short space of time and I would like to thank our UK Country Manager, Lee Quinney and his team for their efforts in supporting the partnerships rollout this far. We are confident that the successful and mutually beneficial relationship will go from strength-to-strength.” The Shortis Group is supplying Banner’s extensive automotive battery programme through its established EU and EU Linco motor factors, with both Duracell and Banner stocked at its Fast-Fit and Wilco Motosave fitting bays, as well as at selected Wilco Motor Spares locations. With a trading history of nearly 60 years, The Shortis Group enjoys a turnover in excess of £46m, employs more than 600 enthusiastic staff, and owns and operates over 180 vehicles with more than 100 trading locations. The Spring Hose Clamp Pliers from KNIPEX is a tool that can quickly open, move or remove many sizes of hose clamp in tight and confined areas around the engine. Conventional pliers can generally only be used for a specific type of clamp, meaning a change of tools every time a new type of clamp is encountered. However, the KNIPEX Spring Hose Pliers can grip standard, space saving and spring wire hose clamps as well as spring band clamps between the diameter range of 0-70mm, all with a high transmission of manual force. A key feature which makes the Pliers so versatile is the maximum jaw opening of 80mm, which allows a clamping range of more than 40mm. Thanks to this and the high standards of KNIPEX engineering, fine ergonomics and a non-slip plastic coating, excellent leverage can be achieved which allows clamps to be opened easily and safely without the need for great manual effort. The KNIPEX Spring Hose Clamp Pliers have a slim head and rotating jaw inserts so that clamps can be handled safely and flexibly from any position and in confined spaces. As a result, the position of the pliers to the ring can be changed when the ring is clamped. The 85 51 250 AF version of the KNIPEX Spring Hose Pliers come equipped with a clever locking device which secures the pliers in place when the clamp is under tension. The clamp can then be moved quickly and conveniently over hoses (even when they are twisted) and “parked” in a suitable place. A mechanic’s hands then become free to work simply and safely on the tensioned clamp. Whether the work is on the air intake, cooling system, charged air or the water return flow or on the thermostat, fuel pipes or heating, the KNIPEX Spring Hose Clamp Pliers are the ideal tool wherever clamps or rings are used to connect hoses. Learn more at: www.knipex.com THE GARAGE 33 33,News Banner Batts and Knipex.indd 1 30/10/2023 12:22
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