PMM hears from Ring about how they’re helping garages prepare for winter with new lighting and battery tech ranges.
With nights now drawing in, good quality lighting becomes even more essential and with new technology bringing about opportunities for both the garage and motorist, it’s important that technicians and garages embrace the latest developments in bulb technology and vehicle equipment to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy.
The automotive aftermarket has seen an increase in the demand for replacement Xenon HID bulbs. Ring stocks a full and comprehensive range, including the latest D3, D4 and D5 references, all E-marked and of OE matching quality. Ring recommends thatvXenon HID bulbs are replaced every five yearsvand in pairs, to maintain optimum light output.
Upgrading product lines give an opportunity to retailers to upsell to a brighter headlight bulb instead of a standard bulb, and for garages to offer an additional service that generates more margin.
Xenon200 provides a colour temperature that is up to 3700K, giving a whiter look in the headlamp and onward reflections, providing the optimum visibility in all conditions. This is available in both H4 and H7 ECE bulb types.
The value-added product range from Ring is also relaunching with a new brand refresh, with the seven product lines, Xenon200, Xenon150, Xenon100, Xenon5000, Xenon4000, RallySport and SportzBlue, all hitting shelves across garages with fully recyclable packaging.
Keep moving
As well as the importance of high-quality lighting delivery of optimum visibility in winter weather conditions, it’s important to keep stock of the equipment that keeps drivers moving. Flat batteries are one of the most common reasons for breakdowns in the UK, and the demands of the colder weather can make the problem worse. This means that technicians become even more reliant on battery chargers to power up vehicles, so stocking a range of high-quality products could prove essential to meet demand.
Ring Automotive has launched the SmartCharge Pro, a versatile, 30A battery charger suitable for use across commercial garages and workshops. The 2.6 kilogram, 12/24V-output compatible power supply rapidly recharges with variable rates of 5, 10, 20 and 30 amps, allowing technicians to charge batteries quickly. Featuring a large LCD screen and diagnostic modes to check for potential battery and alternator problems before charging, Ring’s portable charger is the latest product addition to its award-winning range and removes hassle when working on any vehicle.
