TRICO has recommended technicians to check wiper blades and upsell them in the summer season, as the popularity of staycations continues. While wiper blades sales are generally restricted to the colder, winter months, this should not be the case. Wiper blades should reportedly be sold all year round, as it’s likely to rain throughout the ...

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With the UK’s multiple heatwaves over the summer, Trico is highlighting the damage UV rays can do to wiper blades and how this could bleed into the winter months. Ultraviolet light from the sun causes damage, particularly to the rubber wiper element of the blade, especially if the car sits in the full sun for the majority of the day. The ...

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Packaged in an eco-friendly carton, the range of beam blade kits from Trico is comprised of just 95 references. 73 are direct fit kits for OE beam blade applications, and 22 ‘retrofit’ kits are for hybrid and upgrade applications – in total covering more than 95% of the beam blade vehicle parc. Due to the ‘superkit’ design that comes with ...

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Trico’s original equipment wiper blade kits are now available and are easier to fit, as just one SKU has both front blades for the vehicle. Packaged in an eco-friendly carton box, the range is comprised of just 95 references – 73 direct fit kits for OE beam blade applications, and 22 ‘retrofit’ kits for hybrid and upgrade applications ...

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TRICO has launched a Christmas themed scratchcard competition through seven of its UK distributors with every single TRICO wiper blade purchased giving a chance to win. Running for four weeks from 29 November until Christmas Eve, top prizes include a Playstation 5 and flatscreen TV bundle worth over £1000. There is also the chance to ...

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TRICO and A1 have announced they have raised funds for charity, Speed Of Sight, during its summer pledge. The wiper blade manufacturer pledged to donate £1 from every sale through its distributor, A1 Motor Stores, to the charity that hosts driving days for disabled people, and in total raised £6,576. The charity is run by ...

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TRICO and distributor Pearl Automotive, have announced a joint Olympic themed giveaway with Gold, Silver and Bronze promotions. There are more than £2,000 worth of prizes to be won, including an Amazon Echo, Love2Shop vouchers, Rockpod speakers, a port tasting experience and Bose speakers. TRICO and Pearl Automotive have split the prizes into four categories: ...

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TRICO has announced the main prize winner of its giveaway who has won a technology pack, including a TV, tablet, soundbar, Echo Dot, Beats headphones and fitness watch. Faisal Butt of Express Automotive UK was the lucky winner, who said: “I’m absolutely thrilled about winning the top prize, excited beyond words!” As well as the ...

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Original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, presents the different methods you should use to remove and install wiper blades with pinch tab wiper arm and Mercedes slide button connections. While wiper blades are seen as a relatively easy product to fit, many drivers still struggle, which creates an obvious revenue stream for workshops. Depending on the connection, different removal and installation ...

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TRICO Group has announced a name change to First Brands Group, along with the addition of two new brands to its portfolio.  The acquired brands include two US manufacturing companies: brake parts specialist, Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) and filtration expert, Champion Laboratories Inc. (Champ Labs). Alongside brands including FRAM, TRICO, STRONGARM, AUTOLITE, ANCO, AIRTEX, and ...

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