Ring Automotive has advised technicians on what to stock in the lead up to MOT season, highlighting product categories that may be forgotten. With MOT season rapidly approaching, Ring advises technicians to stock up on the regular items vehicles commonly fail on, such as bulbs and wiper blades, but also to think about other vital ...

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OSRAM has reminded technicians not to forget about what they need for themselves this MOT season, as well as what their customers will require. Alongside the essentials needed in the workshop for an MOT, OSRAM has also urged technicians to look at the tools they will need for MOT season. Inspection lamps While carrying out ...

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ELTA Automotive has introduced a new range of Lucas spare bulb kits featuring 100 per cent cardboard, fully recyclable packaging: A first for the aftermarket. Designed to eliminate plastic without compromising protection, the kits use precision-cut cardboard inserts to securely hold bulbs in place, ensuring durability for storage in the boot.

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OSRAM has delivered its OSRAM Lighting Academy training session to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering students at Nottingham College. Students are a significant part of the future of the automotive aftermarket, therefore OSRAM has said it’s dedicated to assisting in their education. It’s for this reason, in conjunction with Mike Smallbone from Aftermarket Business Solutions, ...

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Ring and OSRAM provide PMM with a full rundown of their tools and equipment offering for garages.  Auto accessories supplier, Ring Automotive and its parent company, original equipment lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, present its vast array of workshops tools, including its battery care, inspection lights and consumables ranges.     When technicians think of workshop tools, they usually think about ...

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Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for technicians to think about the ramifications to their customers of a fail or advisories during the test. During many MOTs, common issues which crop up are with bulbs and batteries, both of which are relied on by the driver, ...

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OSRAM has been addressing the confusion surrounding LED technology, especially when looking at MOT regulations. There are two key categories of LED lighting in vehicles: Factory fitted LED units – these are sealed units with no replacement parts and are installed by the vehicle manufacturer and are fully road legal LED retrofit bulbs – these ...

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Research from RAC has revealed more than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights (57%) say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing. In findings which lay bare the continued impact of headlight glare, 63% of all drivers say they are subjected to dazzle from vehicles behind ...

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OSRAM explains the versatility of its inspection lights. With limited space available in an engine bay, ensuring there is a convenient light source is important for efficiency and safety. Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, has a vast array of new inspection lights that provide a variety of options for technicians. Due to the work undertaken by ...

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The longer nights and older cars we’re experiencing this winter makes reliable bulbs a must-have. But do you have to pay OE prices? ELTA Automotive, the official licensee and custodian of the Lucas lighting brand in the UK, argues that you don’t. With the UK vehicle parc ageing rapidly and lighting technology becoming more advanced, ...

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