INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
REGULARS
2 Welcome note from the MD
3 For Your Information
10 Newsdesk
11 Take a Break with Bosch
18 FPS Product Index
20 Competition Time
Your chance to win a Vitus Nucleus 29 VR HT (Shimano Altus
2018) mountain bike, courtesy of febi!
FEATURES
4 The Sense of Going Full Throttle
CAMBIARE shares some insight on throttle bodies and throttle
position sensors.
6 Campaigning for the Right to Choose
The IAAF talks to VITAL NEWS on the importance of supporting
the Your Car, Your Choice campaign.
7 Driven by Customer Needs
Learn more about the latest F:DRIVE developments designed to
improve customer experience at FPS.
8 Dishing the Dirt on Engine Failure
FEDERAL-MOGUL investigates the key sources of contamination
and how it causes engine damage and failure.
9 Quality for Life
VITAL NEWS investigates the various diesel injector and pump
options available from Bosch to the aftermarket.
12 Not Just for the Dealer
ARNOTT shares some insight on the emerging sales opportunities
found in air suspension systems.
13 Future of Exhausts up in Smoke?
WELCOME
Note from the MD
Welcome to the latest issue of Vital
News.
In the blink of an eye, the first half of
2018 has come and gone. At the time of
writing, Automechanika Birmingham
2018 had just passed and the resounding
message was clear. Change is coming and
the aftermarket should be prepared.
We are at a pivotal point in automotive
history. With the industry abuzz with talk
of vehicle electrification, tightening of
emission control standards, connected
cars and workshop digitalisation, the
question on everyone’s lips was – “What
can I do to stay in the game?”.
The unanimous answer - training and
upskilling.
While the spoken solution seems simple,
much work needs to be done. The good
news is that many players in the UK
aftermarket are already gearing up
and to go the distance. The amount of
investment towards R&D by component
manufacturers and the growing demand
for more knowledge from garage
technicians is a testament to that.
pivot comes new opportunities. The key
is to band together as an industry and
upskill in tandem with technological
advancements.
Highlights in this issue starts with
Cambiare sharing insights on their
throttle body and throttle position sensor
ranges on page 4. We then speak to
Wendy Williamson from the IAAF on
page 6 about why the Your Car, Your
Choice campaign is more important
to the aftermarket and UK motorists
than ever before. Learn about how the
F:Drive is evolving with the times and its
latest features on page 7. Following that,
Klarius talks to Vital News about the
viability of exhaust parts in a future of
electrified vehicles on page 13.
We also have stories from Federal-
Mogul, Bosch, Arnott, Gates, Nissens,
Blue Print and Wynns.
We hope you enjoy this issue!
Jonathan
We are facing a new dawn in the
aftermarket. Although some sectors may
be concerned about uncertainties, it is
important to remember that with every
How does the future look for emission components? KLARIUS
shares some insights.
PROUD TO SUPPORT
14 Tool Up for Reliability
GATES speaks to VITAL NEWS about how appropriate tools for the
job are as important as the parts themselves.
CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE…
15 Pressure to be Cool
NISSENS talks about how turbocharger applications affect the
technology of intercoolers.
16 Solving the Micra Tailgate Puzzle
BLUE PRINT shares a technical case study on electronic tailgate
latches for the popular Nissan Micra.
17 The Wynn-ing Clean
WYNN’S provides a cost-effective way to maintain their
turbochargers and diesel engines.
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