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April 2000
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Easier to Dispense Cleanser and Barrier Cream from Arvin Arvin Replacement
Products (Timax) has repackaged its solvent-free citrus hand cleaning
gel and water repellent barrier hand cream. In addition to brighter
coloured and clearer labelling, the 5 litre tubs of both products
are now available with an optional wall-bracket carrier for wall-mounting. New 2000 Editions of Autodata Wall Charts Autodata have now published the year 2000 edition of their series of wall charts aimed at providing technicians with essential information at a glance. The Tyre Pressures and Wheel Nut Tightening Torques chart covers cars and light commercial vehicles manufactured between 1986 and 2000 and features tyre sizes - both standard and optional, tyre pressures in psi and bar values and wheel nut tightening torques. Front Wheel Tracking Chart provides checking and set data for cars and light CVs, also for the period 1986 - 2000. The setting figures include plus and minus tolerances, measurements for which are given in both mm and degrees and test load positions are also shown. The Brake Dimensions chart covers vehicles from 1975 - 2000, providing instant reference to minimum disc thickness dimensions for front solid, front ventilated and rear discs, together with maximum drum diameter data. Tightening torques for brake callipers and road wheels are also featured. All three charts measure 740mm x 1000mm, are printed in black and yellow and encapsulated in plastic. The charts can be purchased separately or in a money saving pack, priced £48.50 + VAT for all three. Two New Promotions From Clorox Car Care
Having bought the STP brand in 1999, Clorox Car Care have now launched a major new consumer promotion headed by the chance to win a VIP trip for two to the final round of the NASCAR Winston Cup 2000 Series in Georgia USA. The on-pack competition, presented as a neck collar on 250ml bottles of STP Fuel Injector Cleaner is also linked to the offer of an STP Sports Timer for a special price of £3.99 and ties in with STP's sponsorship of the USA's premier oval race series. The campaign, which will run throughout the spring season, is backed by specially-produced point-of-sale materials and is timed to coincide with an all-new consumer advertising campaign which broke this month. Mintex/Gates Increase Timing Belt Prices BBA Friction have announced that their review of their UK Aftermarket selling prices is completed with a price increase in the range of Mintex/Gates Timing Belts with effect from 1st March 2000. Castrol Presents Recruitment Guide Castrol has launched
a comprehensive guide to successful recruitment within the retail
motor industry designed specifically to help dealers recruit successfully,
Continuing Trend for Gas Units is Reflected in Gabriel 2000 Catalogue Of the 120 new parts featured in the newly published Gabriel 2000 catalogue of high-performance shock absorbers and struts for cars from Arvin Replacement Products, 70% are gas-pressurised units, illustrating the continuing popularity of gas units in European vehicle suspension design. The new catalogue retains its original reference format and contains detailed technical information such as how to measure shock absorbers, their extended and collapsed lengths, a conversion chart (inches to millimetres) and the expected time duration for replacement. Specialist Gabriel fitting tools are also illustrated at the rear of the book. Amongst the 120 new shock absorber and strut parts contained in the catalogue are applications for the Alfa Romeo 166, Audi TT, BMW 8 Series, Ford Focus and Cougar as well as the latest Opel/Vauxhall Frontera and VW Golf and Bora Models. Bosal UK's 2000 Catalogue provides details of more than 4000 systems, including 350 new parts. The catalogue contains details on a full range of aftermarket exhaust systems and replacement catalytic converters. All are listed alphabetically by car make, model and year of manufacture and illustrated with comprehensive graphics. Also provided are details of all Bosal support areas, including training programmes and the technical Help Desk that offers free advice on fitting and technical queries. Bosal UK has distribution centres in Preston and London and is a subsidiary of the International group which also produces towbars, precision steel tubes, warehouse racking systems and other complementary products such as roof racks, storage boxes, ski and bicycle carriers and mechanical jacks. First Line Introduce Shock Absorbers in 2000 Catalogue First Line have introduced a line of Shock Absorbers to sit alongside their 16 other product groups. Slotting into their Chassis product portfolio, the First Line Shock Absorbers, as with the rest of their product ranges, are manufactured to OE standards and come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. The product is fitted with a 'Fit in Pairs' warning and is accompanied by a fitting leaflet. First Line's year 2000 catalogue comes with the same number of part numbers with an extensive range of Gas and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers for European and Japanese references and contains an 'end fittings' graphical guide on each page.
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Turtle
Wax has produced a new silicone-free paint cleaner designed to safely
restore the colour and shine to all paint finished including metallics.
Safe Cut, available from distributor Polco Products, contains a polymer-enriched
formula to remove dirt and high-gloss waxes to improve shine. Available
in 500ml packs, Safe Cut features in Turtle Wax's new TV advertising
campaign, which airs at peak times on terrestrial and satellite channels
up until the autumn. Turtle Wax has also launched a scratch remover
paste under the Safe Cut brand, which is supplied with a free point-of-sale
dispenser and is designed to remove light scratches and swirl marks
from all types of paintwork.
The Citrus 'beaded' hand cleaning gel is a solvent free, non-abrasive
hand cleanser containing surfactants, citrus oil and polyethylene
beads. It has a pH value of approximately 7.0 and is packaged in 5
litre and 12.5 kg tubs or a 5 litre bottle, with a hand pump dispenser
for all sizes. Arvin's water repellent universal barrier cream, designed
to protect the hands and forearms against wet and dry irritants is
packaged in a 5 litre tub and has an optional hand pump dispenser
and/or wall bracket. The barrier cream can be used in other industries,
including food, and is a blend of fats, waxes and oils in emulsion
form and also has a pH of 7.0.
Clorox
Car Care has announced details of the first Armor All nationwide consumer
promotion of the year, linked to its Protectant and Low Gloss Protectant
ranges. The promotion ties in with an all-new Armor All consumer advertising
campaign theme - 'It's Looking Good' - and is focused on an on-pack
offer of a single-use 35mm camera and film for £3.99. The campaign
offer, which is redeemed through the neck collar attached to all 300ml
packs, is supported with a range of point of sale materials and will
run throughout the spring. 
saving
both time and money. 'Castrol Search and Select' offers a nine step
guide to recruitment, containing recruitment planning formats for
23 positions. Each format contains an example job description, an
ideal candidate benchmark - detailing career experience, necessary
work skills and qualifications - together with suggested interview
questions and a sample advertisement. An integral part of the guide
is the personality profiling analysis system (PPA) designed to help
dealerships gain a better insight into an individual candidate's strengths
and limitations in relation to a specific job. A Castrol human resources
consultant will also provide verbal feedback over the telephone within
24 hours. 'Castrol Search and Select' is one of a growing portfolio
of services from Castrol and is fully endorsed and recommended by
The Institute of the Motor Industry.