Vehicle service, parts, rentals and sales group HB Commercial has opened a new remanufactured calliper and brake-shoe profiling facility at its parts supply centre in Bury St Edmunds.
Brakes & Braking Systems
A demolition firm which supports some of the UK’s largest commercial developments has increased capacity in response to an uplift in construction output.
Loaders
Engine products and drive systems supplier Dayco has introduced six water pumps – produced and supplied to Dayco by the OE pump manufacturer – for the 10.8 and 12.9-litre, MX-11 and MX-13 engines used in a number of popular DAF applications.
Engines & Engine Parts
Staffordshire-based N.S. Clarke Transport has specified Michelin tyres as original equipment across 30 new Volvo FH 6x2 493-bhp tractors joining its fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
DVSA inspectors carrying out maintenance investigation visits at HGV and PSV operators’ premises will be checking some new areas, DVSA reports. They include assessments of managing exhaust emissions, wheels and tyres, safety recalls and vehicle security.
Operator Compliance Risk Score
Suffolk-based haulage operator Kersey Freight Ltd has added 20 new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders to its 180-strong trailer fleet, in addition to 24 new trailers from the manufacturer in 2019.
Semi-Trailers
Even now, some technicians treat electrical fault-finding as a black art. But as expert technicians tell Toby Clark, taking the right approach and using the right tools makes the topic less mystifying
Workshop
Having launched new diesel and electric vans in the UK in 2020, with a pick-up due in 2021, Chinese automotive giant SAIC has also updated its branding, from LDV to Maxus. Dan Gilkes reports from its head offices
Light Commercial Vehicles
Encouraged by the home delivery market sector, LCVs’ automatic transmission options have blossomed over the past few years, providing smoother shifting and power transfer for drivers than ever before, finds Dan Gilkes
Engine/Transmission Management
During lockdown, many businesses had to reassess their operations. They may have had to change the way that they did things to carry on trading. They may put staff on government-funded furlough.
Irtec
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Tyres & Retreads
Every OEM will have its own diagnostics laptop offering, which may be an essential buy for franchised dealers. But third-party systems that cover multiple engine and system brands are also available. Peter Shakespeare considers what they offer, and how do vehicle engineers best choose between them?
Diagnostic Equipment