Multi V-belts are commonly used on the auxiliary drive systems on modern motor vehicles. It is important to ensure that all the pulleys are correctly aligned, to avoid premature belt wear and ensure maximum belt life. This new multi v-belt pulley alignment tool (part number 7644) from Laser Tools provides an easy visual check of pulley alignment. Use it before fitting a new belt.

This is a visual checking tool that comprises an alignment pointer and a marked alignment checking segment. These are designed to fit snugly into the V-grooves of the pulleys on the crankshaft, auxiliary components (alternator or air-con More >

In order to securely attach rubber or silicone water hose to rigid aluminium tubing the end of the tubing must be beaded.

The new Aeroflow Performance 3/8in Pipe Beading Tool is compact enough to be used on tubing that has already been installed.

The tool produces a properly positioned and perfectly radiused bead on 3/8in ID aluminium tubing with wall thicknesses from .035in to .065in.

The product retails from £35.99 inc VAT with more details 01268 764 411 or visit www.b-gdirect.com ENDS.

Launched after the completion of exacting testing Spax has announced a new range of professional, on-car adjustable, coil-over shocks and telescopic dampers. This range of premium dampers is individually manufactured to customer specifications and has been developed primarily to ensure the best possible suspension configuration for kit and sportscar builders.

Derived from race technology the new, slim bodied, krypton gas pressurised Spax DA-C shocks feature independent adjustment of both bump and rebound damping providing drivers with the ability to accurately, and precisely, tune their suspension to ensure the ultimate ride, handling and performance solution for specific car, driver conditions set-up.

Available at More >

Been enjoying a lot of success with the American car care range produced by The Treatment and imported to the UK by long-term Collinite distributors, Shipshape Norfolk Ltd.

I’ve been trying out a few more of the range and just like the other stuff I’ve sampled thus far they work great, too.

Carnauba Wash & Wax Car Wash Concentrate is a special blend of thick cleaning and conditioning agents plus wax that left a fresh polished finish on my car’s surface.

I like the way it produces a thick, creamy foam that cleaned and waxed in one step, rather than using multiple products More >

Another car care company I really like is Infinity Wax and this week I’ve been trying out their Rapid Detailer with great success.

Also available in pink!

It was designed with ease of use, extreme gloss and surface slip in mind. It uses three stage polymer technology that means it’s yep, easy-to-use, which has become standard for this product with extremely effective results. Each of the three polymers within compliment the function of the other and can be broken down into three primary purposes:

Gloss enhancing polymer

Surface tension polymer

Hydrophobic polymer

Infinity Wax’s Rapid Detailer is also solvent, alcohol and detergent-free and is available in pleasant More >