Product round-up

The campaign, which kicks off this month, is based around the concept of x-rays illustrating the depth and breadth of TRW's automotive services in the modern vehicle. Andy Long, sales and marketing manager, said: “Behind the x-ray visual is the concept that TRW manufactures the entire braking portfolio and also illustrates that we are proud to show our customers exactly what they are getting.” VXPRO gearboxes Vauxhall has expanded its VXPRO exchange programme with the launch of its remanufactured gearboxes to the independent aftermarket. Promoted through its trade club, each remanufactured unit is comprised of around 90 new original engine parts. The finished products are then tested to ensure trouble-free installation. Prices for the VXPRO gearboxes range from £400 to £530, with delivery to the retailer network within 48 hours. A 24-hour emergency delivery service via express courier is also available. Jim Williams, Vauxhall Trade Club programme manager, said: “With this new product range, repairers can offer owners of many Vauxhall cars and vans fully remanufactured gearboxes at prices that can compete with many lower specification reconditioned units.” Euro Car Parts Catalogue Euro Car Parts has launched its 2005/2006 catalogue containing parts and accessories from the industry's leading manufacturers and original equipment suppliers. The new catalogue contains 196 pages of more than 60,000 parts and accessories for a range of manufacturers including BMW, Citroen, Renault, Peugeot and Volkswagen. The company has added significantly to its product range since last year and has recently become an approved supplier of Citroen parts. Varta automotive batteries Members of the National Tyre Distributors Association have given Varta Automotive Batteries the highest rating for brand quality. NTDA members who took part in the fast-fit survey rated five of the country's leading battery suppliers on both product quality and penetration, with Varta sharing top spot in terms of market penetration with 15 per cent. In a statement, Varta said the level of penetration highlighted in the survey showed the benefits of stocking premium brand products in the fast-fit sector.