Ring Automotive has announced the introduction of the ULTRABOOST 2000A (RJS040) jump starter, described as its most powerful ULTRABOOST yet. The ULTRABOOST 2000A is capable of jump starting eight litre petrol and four litre diesel engines, making it suitable for the vast majority of the car parc. It also has a Boost button which can ...

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Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal has provided insight into common cold-weather electrical issues, what warning signs to look out for, and why investing in OE-quality remanufactured components makes the difference.  From sluggish starts on frosty mornings to high-pitched belt squeals and undercharged batteries, cold weather can quickly expose hidden weaknesses in starter motors, alternators and other key ...

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Autoelectro has underlined the necessity of technical proficiency amidst the surge in sophisticated vehicle components.   Despite Autoelectro still selling dynamos, inertia starter motors and ACR alternators, both the sector and the professionals it services find themselves amidst a technological revolution where electronic control units (ECUs) direct water-cooled, reversible alternators, stop/start systems, hybrid configurations, and a ...

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A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, rotating electrics specialist, Autoelectro, has warned.

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Autoelectro recently had two identical part number OE units for a Renault on test.

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Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play – from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle running – no vehicle is complete without them. Nick Thomas, Product Manager at DENSO Aftermarket Sales UK & Ireland explains how the company’s Starters and Alternators have evolved to bring cutting-edge, world class rotating machine technology to ...

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Starters and Alternators have a vital role to play – from starting the motor to keeping the vehicle running – no vehicle is complete without them. Nick Thomas, Product Manager at DENSO Aftermarket Sales UK & Ireland explains how the company’s Starters and Alternators have evolved to bring cutting-edge, world class rotating machine technology to ...

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Remy Automotive UK has announced the introduction of a further 87 new-to-range starters and alternators for popular vehicle applications.
This increases the total number of part numbers in the Remy range to over 4,500, covering a total of more than 35,000 vehicle applications. There are 48 new alternators and 39 starter motors added to the range, including HD applications. To simplify selection, Remy has highlighted the part numbers which it believes distributors should definitely be stocking.

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