News
GIVE IT THE TREATMENT
Mar 7th
As a car care devotee there are several brands and companies that I really favour. The simple reason is they are run by nice people and sell great products that make your car look better.
One such company is Downham Market-based Shipshape of Norfolk, who for many years have been the UK importers of the Collinite range of products. Just lately they have become the home here for another American brand called The Treatment and I’ve been putting some of the range through its paces.
One that has really grabbed me is their Carnauba Paste Wax that has the performance of paste waxes More >
THREE INTO ONE DOES GO
Mar 7th
Car care experts Meguiar’s has just introduced their all-new 3-in-1 Wax as a new addition to their large line-up of products.
Not everyone has the time or energy to do multiple steps cleaning, polishing and waxing their car (why not? – Ed). However, Meguiar’s® 3-in-1 Wax cleans, polishes and protects, delivering impressive results all in one simple step!
Advanced abrasive technology quickly and safely removes below surface paint defects like swirls, water spots and other in paint blemishes.
Rich polishing oils provide additional depth, fullness of colour, gloss and shine. This formula is also a unique blend of carnauba wax and synthetic polymers More >
LOCKED IN PLACE
Mar 7th
Locking the crankshaft is an essential job when carrying out many maintenance and repair tasks on modern engines. Often when the engine has been removed from the vehicle and the gearbox separated, there is no easy way to lock the crankshaft.
The new Laser Tools flywheel locking tool (part number 7511) is unique in its design and simplicity and allows the user to quickly and simply lock the flywheel via the ring gear when the engine has been separated from the gearbox.
This will allow, for example, the removal of the flywheel or front pulley retaining bolts, or keeping the crankshaft locked More >
NO, I’VE DONE THE ‘IT’S A WRENCH’ LINE BEFORE!
Mar 7th
When a ‘proper’ ratchet is on the job there’s a feeling of security and unquestionable control that lesser tools simply don’t possess. The Matador Z90 ratchet is one such tool. A tool that instantly gains trusts the moment the 90-tooth ratchet mechanism spins with high quality, multi-tooth click.
It’s only when you hold a quality tool like this that you’re instantly aware of its heavy-duty engineering heritage, a past that this German-made ratchet can be very proud of given that Matador started out in a former hammer mill in the early 1900s.
That’s not to say the Z90 can’t hold its own More >
CATALOGUE SHOPPING WITH SEALEY
Mar 7th
This latest version of The Tool Catalogue is NEW for 2019/20 from Sealey Tools and is available now.
Their new, larger sized catalogue contains 1204 pages – 64 more than the last edition – with 9800 total lines. There are more than 1000 new products and it contains over 2000 consumables. It’s the must-have reference for automotive technicians, engineers, farmers and of course, serious DIY enthusiasts.
Sealey works hard to find the latest technologies, products and a range that will cover all your tool and workshop requirements. Trusted by professionals, all products are thoroughly tested by their experienced QC Engineers for quality, More >
376 REASONS TO BUY A BLUEPRINT GM ENGINE!
Mar 7th
Summit Racing reckon that you might be able to build a GM LS engine that can make close to the 530bhp and 495 lb-ft of torque this BluePrint Engines Pro Series engine does, but it won’t be easy or cheap, and it certainly won’t come dyno-tested or backed by a 30 month/50,000-mile limited warranty like the BluePrint mill does.
BluePrint built this 376 CID (6.2L) engine with the good stuff:
- GM 6.2-litre aluminium block
- 3.622in stroke nodular iron crankshaft
- 6.098in long connecting rods with bolts rated to 150,000 PSI
- Hypereutectic pistons, 10.7:1 compression with 72cc heads
- Hydraulic roller camshaft, 225°/238° duration @ .050, .612”/.585” lift, 113° More >
WESTFIELD EXPANDS FURTHER AROUND THE GLOBE
Feb 27th
Lots of developments at Westfield Sports Cars, who have hit the ground running in 2019. MD Simon Westwood, reports sales and enquiries extremely encouraging.
A new race series in Israel, using AeroRace models, comes on stream this summer, while a new dealer in Dubai and another new territory in South America, will spread the ‘Westie’ word even further around the globe.
Westfield’s new ST4 European-spec chassis
In other news, a new European-spec model, the ST4 is nearing completion, fully homologated for most territories in mainland Europe.
For all things, Westfield visit www.westfield-sportscars.co.ukor call 01384 400 077 ENDS.
CATERHAM GROWS ITS DEALER NETWORK
Feb 27th
Caterham Cars has appointed two new retailers, with one of them based in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. The new retailer will be operated by the respected Leven Motor Company, which also represents premium brands Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin.
The second new site is based in a brand-new showroom, just a few minutes from Silverstone circuit. Run by the existing Lotus Silverstone retailer, the addition of the Caterham franchise will build further on the business’ already a long-standing reputation as one of Lotus’ top retailers in Europe.
Both outlets are now open for business with official launch events for customers More >
SUPER DRYING TOWEL FROM AUTOGLYM AND VILEDA
Feb 27th
Autoglym has recently launched InstaDry, a different type of automotive drying towel, which they claim has astounding performance. The amount of water that is removed from the car seems disproportionate to that held in the cloth.
The InstaDry has great parentage, being the product of two well-established giants from different worlds of cleaning solutions. Autoglym has partnered with Vileda (have a look at ‘er indoors’ cleaning gear in the cupboard under the sink!) to introduce this hydrophilic cloth into the world of car care.
The PVA-coated microfibre-type cloth reduces drying time with its super absorbency. It holds a dear grip on water, More >
NOPE! NO CHEST JOKES, HERE
Feb 27th
This new, professional quality, heavy-duty, lockable toolchest and cabinet is perfect for keeping tools secure and tidy.
Main features include extra-large drawer pulls with protective anti-slip drawer-liners ball-bearing runners for super smooth sliding action, extra double wall steel construction, large 5in industrial chrome-spoked wheels with foot brakes, rubber grip side handles and extra-large chrome steel side handles for easy movement.
Safety ‘push-lock’ drawer design prevents drawers accidentally opening when tilted and all drawers lock simultaneously when the top lid is closed.
A protective top mat prevents the top chest from moving and provides a non-slip working surface.
These tool chests and cabinets are available More >
