SPRAY AND SHINE
Aug 2nd
A ridiculously effective car care product that I’ve been using with success lately is Ultimate Fast Finish from Meguiar’s.
It’s an aerosol formula that you simply spray on to your car’s bodywork, wipe off and watch the surface shine. I can do a car with it in about eight minutes, it’s that simple and easy to use.
In addition to a cool shine, the surface will be more resistant to dirt thanks to the synthetic polymer coating and the water-beading ability is insane after use. It’s available from between £16 to £20 and the box also includes a quality microfibre cloth. One More >
RS2000 BELLHOUSING FROM RALLY DESIGN
Aug 2nd
New from parts and tool meisters Rally Design is this Ford RS2000-spec bellhousing and the Kent-based company has re-tooled for this historically important product, including quick release gearbox facility.
Available again at the competitive price of £154.80 inc VAT, with generous trade volume discounts also available.
More information from 01227 792 792 or visit www.rallydesign.co.uk ENDS.
WASHING UP WITH SEALEY
Aug 2nd
Sealey has introduced a couple of new pressure washer combination deals. They are ideal for a range of applications including cleaning vehicles, commercial equipment, motorbikes, patios and decking.
There is a choice of two pressure washers. The PW2500 is fitted with a powerful 2200W motor with a 438ltr/hr water flow rate and a maximum pressure of 170bar. This unit incorporates a 5mtr hose reel.
Meanwhile, the PW2200 is fitted with a powerful 1800W motor with a 400ltr/hr water flow rate and a maximum pressure of 140bar. This model is fitted with dual built-in detergent tanks.
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CONTACT MADE
Aug 2nd
Amazingly, in this digital age, there are still some classic Mini owners who are still using contact breaker ignition, possibly for reasons of originality. Now Mini Spares can offer a ‘Fixed Point’ electronic ignition conversion that it fits entirely inside the stock distributor cap!
All previous ignition kits utilised an external black box, not the sort of thing you want under the bonnet of your standard-looking engine compartment! No such problem with the new Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition conversion kit and once you’ve installed the magnetic trigger and sensor, you will never have to change points again.
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SAFETY FIRST WITH RING
Aug 2nd
As families up and down the country embark on their summer holidays, Ring, a specialist in automotive products, has launched two new First Aid Kits.
Understanding that a First Aid Kit is a compulsory item when travelling by car in certain EU countries, Ring has launched two comprehensive kits, which include all the essentials required for treating minor injuries.
The RCT11 First Aid Kit and RCT12 mini First Aid Kit are both Certified and can be used in the car when camping or at home. With an RRP of just £11.99 and £6.99 respectively, the First Aid Kits are an investment that More >
VIGILANTE SPORT KIT FROM BLITZWORLD
Jul 26th
New from Blitzworld is the new Vigilante Sport road-legal buggy. It is available in two forms fully built and as a kit. The turnkey versions can be powered by Ford Zetec engine priced from £24,995 or with a Honda i-VTEC (Type R-spec) from £29,995.
The buggy is built to order and can be customised to suit customer requirements and is designed for on- or off-road use with its high-performance suspension and ATV tyres. Road wheels and tyres can also be fitted offering a smoother ride with high-performance tyres.
The 2-litre Ford Zetec engine offers 140bhp standard and can be tuned easily. The More >
BUY A WESTIE ON INTEREST-FREE CHUCKIE
Jul 26th
Westfield Sportscars has become the first UK kitcar manufacturer to offer interest-free finance on its full range of self-build vehicles.
Westfield’s sales and marketing director, Simon Westwood said: “With many of our customers now acquiring their main family car on finance or on lease, it makes sense for Westfield to be able to offer the same flexible type of purchase options.”
Westfield currently offers a diverse range of performance options across their range, from the Classic Special Edition (kit from £17,638) to the mighty Sport 250 (kit from £26,799) and the timeless Westfield XI (from £10,999 – requires donor vehicle).
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WIPES BIRD POO AWAY EASILY
Jul 26th
For the ardent automotive enthusiast, there’s nothing worse than returning to your parked car to find a ‘message’ from a recent low-flying bird. Factor in the current heatwave conveniently baking it into a hard crust within just a few hours, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a paintwork nightmare!
Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be that way. By keeping a packet of Autoglym Bird Dropping wipes in your glovebox, you can become your very own ‘bomb disposal’ expert in seconds.
Bird-poo isn’t just unsightly, of course. Thanks to the acids and limes in the berries, seeds and fruits that many of More >
NEW WATERLESS WASH FROM ARMORALL
Jul 26th
With the current heatwave sweeping across the UK and the nation under pressure to reduce water consumption, keeping your car clean isn’t the easiest of tasks.
However, thanks to a new waterless range from Armor All, it has just become a lot simpler!
The Armor All waterless range allows drivers to ensure their car is clean and sparkling, without the need for even a drop of water. The range includes the Waterless Wash & Wax Spray, Express Wash & Wax Wipes and Speed Wax Wipes, so you don’t have to worry about maintaining that showroom shine as the summer water shortages continue.
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SORT YOUR ANODES OUT
Jul 26th
All aluminium radiators will corrode due to contact with water and although the corrosion of alloys is not as obvious as the rusting of steel or iron it still has the potential to cause problems in time.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution to the problem; that uses the naturally occurring electrochemical potential difference between different metallic elements to provide protection.
Put simply, by including a metal that corrodes more easily than aluminium in the cooling system the corrosion potential of the aluminium is reduced, bringing it closer to an immune state.
This can be achieved by fitting a zinc sacrificial anode into More >