Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) hose is good stuff. It’s compatible with most fuels, oil and common automotive fluids; can handle higher temperatures and pressure; and eliminates fuel permeation. It’s a good choice when it comes to plumbing a car. Vibrant Performance makes some very nice PTFE hose and matching high-flow fittings to make your plumbing job a cinch.

PTFE Hose Vibrant Performance PTFE Hose has a durable and flexible PTFE inner liner that is compatible with petrol, diesel, E85, methanol and race fuel; motor and gear oil; coolant; and transmission, clutch and power steering fluid. The hose has an operating temperature range of 70°C to More >

Following last month’s announcement regarding the black alloy rocker cover, Burton Power is pleased to announce the same rocker cover is now also available in a smart and distinctive red finish. Burton’s alloy rocker cover is suitable for both Pre-Crossflow and Crossflow Ford ‘Kent’ engines. It will even fit the transverse Fiesta ‘Kent’ engine (although the oil filler will be at the opposite end of the cover).

The cast ribs and BURTON logo are polished to stand out from the red finish which adds a touch of style to the engine bay. Fixing is by means of four FP453 bolts.

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A great new addition to your toolbox! A telescopic 1/2in drive wrench (part number 8512), with a flexible ratchet head and ratchet lock-out button; when extended, this allows for a greater torque to be applied when loosening stubborn or corroded fixings without causing damage to the ratchet mechanism.

Use as a standard 1/2in drive — you’ll enjoy the smooth 72-tooth ratchet mechanism and the great accessibility offered by the Flexi-head. Then press a button to lock out the ratchet and slide the handle extension out from 455mm long to a full 630mm — you now have a useful power bar just More >

Rochdale-based Tetrosyl Group has announced that its Triplewax brand has been revamped as part of its extensive rebrand initiative.

Triplewax was launched in 1971, with breakthrough wax polish technology and was the first easy-shine car wax. With various designs over the years, Tetrosyl replaced the existing green shades with palettes of blue and turquoise. This can be seen throughout their products, including their logo, which has changed from emerald green to dark blue. Triplewax has also introduced a sub-brand known as Triplewax Diamond, to better reflect the high-quality of the products they provide.

With Tetrosyl’s initiative to reduce plastic waste throughout the More >

Making an unplanned stop on a public road can be dangerous.

Public roads can be dangerous places, but a vehicle that is stopped in other than a

parking space is especially at risk.

This risk is multiplied if the car is not highly visible and sadly many older cars are not equipped with hazard warning lights.

If you own a classic style kitcar, treasured classic or vintage car, there can be a strong pressure to keep that car as original as possible, but it’s not always logical to do this.

After all, someone running into your car will not do a lot for the originality More >