Here are some recently introduced highlights form the Mann Filter range:

Toyota HiLux Air Filter

Mann No. C 33 017

OE No. TOYOTA: 17801-0L040

VAG Cabin Filter

Mann No. CUK 26 006

OE No. VW GROUP 1S0 819 669

For: SEAT: Mii  SKODA: Citigo (NF1) VOLKSWAGEN: Up

Ford Fuel Filter

Mann No. PU 7010 z

OE No. FORD: 3646465

For: B-MAX, C-Max II, Grand C-Max, Ecosport, Fiesta VI, Focus III, Kuga II, Mondeo V, Tourneo Connect II / Grand Tourneo Connect, Transit / Tourneo Courier (C4A), Transit Connect II (CHC)

Audi Fuel Filter

Mann No. WK 8032

OE No. AUDI: 6R0 127 400 D

For: AUDI: A1 (8X)

John Deere  Oil Filter

Mann No. HU 12 015 x

OE No. JOHN DEERE: RE509672

For JOHN DEERE: 4000-Series, 7000-Series, 7020 Large-Frame- Series (Tractors), 7080-Series (Field Choppers), 7R-Series, 8000-Series, 8R-Series, 8RT-Series, 900-Series, 9000 WTS-Series (Harvesters), 9000-Series (Harvesters), 9000-Series (Tractors), 9050 Walker- Series (Harvesters), 9R-Series, CTS, G-Series (Forestry Machines), R-Series, S-Series, STS, T-Series, W-Series

Just like people, some times engines can require an energy boost and just like an energy drink, Liqui Moly Speed Tec additives can make engines more responsive and alert.

Speed Tec Gasoline is an effective petrol fuel additive specially developed to noticeably improve acceleration and throttle response under partial load. It cleans and optimises engine performance for increased driving pleasure and a better starting smoother running engine.

Speed Tec Diesel can have the same effect on diesel engines. It improves performance and provides added protection. It is suitable for all diesel engines both with and without diesel particulate filters and is tested safe with catalytic converters and turbochargers.

Both Speed Tec products provide a quick and easy energy boost for an engine by simply adding to the fuel tank. Each 250ml pack is sufficient for up to 70 Litres of fuel.

Now available in our FAI product line-up is a new range of high quality oil sump pans. There are currently 50 products available with more to be added and each comes with a sump plug and relevant gasket for installation.

FAI sump pans are made to OE specifications and are leak and pressure tested to ensure long life and hassle free fitting. Each is Laser etched with an FAI logo to provide quality assurance. Both aluminium and steel versions are available for 22 vehicle brands and 2500 individual applications. These are detailed on the MAM digital catalogue and will shortly be available on TecDoc.

Sump pans are prone to damage because of poor roads, debris and speed bumps. Damage can lead to corrosion and oil loss which can mean  serious engine failure. For this reason inspecting and, where required, replacing sump pans is recommended every time a vehicle is in the workshop.

The future of the OBD connector, the small communication device that allows independent garages access to vehicle diagnostic data, is under threat, because of changes to EU vehicle type approval legislation. Without an OBD, the independent garage would find it much more difficult to diagnose and repair cars and franchised dealers would have an unfair advantage. If cars are allowed to be made with no OBD connector the consequences are serious. Independent garages, motor factors and many other motor trade companies would be under severe threat. It would also mean service and repair prices would rise and customer choice would be diminished.

Discussions are currently taking place in Brussels that could have a serious impact on the future of the aftermarket and it is important for your European representative to be aware of the importance of this issue.

To save the OBD and put pressure on your MEP to ensure the independent aftermarket has easy and economical access to the diagnostic information please take a few moments to sign a petition organised by Autobiz magazine. Just go to www.autobiz.ie and type in your details and your name will be added to a petition for your area.

Please also encourage your customers to do the same and   spread the word to as many people as possible.

Remember without an OBD manufacturers would effectively have a monopoly on vehicle diagnostic data and independent garages would only be able to access information such as fault codes and diagnostic readings through manufacturer controlled servers, if at all.

The very future of the aftermarket in Europe is at stake and with it some 3.5 million jobs in 500,000 companies, many of which play a vital role in their local community.

This is a very real and genuine threat and one that every aftermarket company in Ireland needs to be aware of.

Please do not sit back and assume that the current status quo on the connector will be maintained. Take a few moments to sign the petition now at www.autobiz.ie.