‘Not Dealer Only’ Edition of Express Now Available

The latest edition of Express is now available. CES offers a lot of parts that you may have thought could only be bought from a dealer. The ‘Not Dealer Only’ edition showcases the multitude of parts that are available for newer vehicles. It also highlights specialist diesel parts such as injectors, EGR valves and fuel pumps, along with specialist engine management sensors. It proves you should never assume that a part is dealer only, as you could get the same part, for a lot less from CES.

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  • Turbos – Featuring the brand new, competitively priced range of Miratec turbos now available from CES.  
  • Diesel Particulate Filters – Highlighting the many common reasons DPF’s fail and what you need to do before fitting a new DPF.  
  • Premium Exhausts – Introducing a brand new range from CES of quality exhausts made to OE specification. 
  • Engine Oil – News on an exciting Motorsport ticket promotion with Comma Oil. 
  • Bodyshop Consumables - A new range of bodyshop consumables that’s now available from our ever popular Workshop Essentials catalogue.
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New Consumables Catalogue from CES

CES has released the latest version of its popular Workshop Essentials catalogue. Expanded to 112 pages, the catalogue features some of the industry’s most recognised brands, such as Comma, Wynn’s, Kent Car Care, Sealey and Ring Automotive.

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Inside the catalogue there are thousands of consumables, tools and cleaning products that are typically used every day by technicians. These include wide ranges of maintenance fluids, service fluids, assortment trays, hand tools, power tools and car care products.

This new edition includes a greater range of key, fast moving consumables for body repairs including abrasives, masking products and compounds. There’s also a new, extensive range of setting and locking tools, covering hundreds of vehicle applications. Another highlight is the huge range of TPMS sensors and service kits. Inside the catalogue there’s an easy-to-use guide, designed to make finding the right sensor simple and quick. With its competitive pricing, the catalogue has become hugely popular amongst CES customers.

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New publication to help garages ‘Understand TPMS’
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CES (UK) is leading the way in the aftermarket for information about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems by publishing its own 20 page 'TPMS Handbook'. CES is confident that the publication will help improve technicians understanding of TPMS and the impact it will have upon their business. "At first TPMS can be quite confusing. Although the principle may seem straightforward, there are a number of different systems available. Also specific servicing procedures need to be followed. Our new publication covers all the essential information that technicians need to know" stated managing director Steve McCann.

The requirement for greater information became apparent after CES (UK) started to receive more and more questions from its customers. "We saw the importance of TPMS and have formed a strategic partnership with Schrader, one of the world's foremost TPMS manufacturers," continues McCann. "Now that customers know about the range of TPMS products we offer, we've started to receive more questions. Technicians clearly want to find out more about TPMS and what they need to get started. As emission specialists we are ideally placed to support what is, essentially, an emissions and safety related technology.

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CES (UK) unveils training calendar for 2012

CES (UK) has revealed their new training calendar for 2012. For technicians keen to improve their skills and knowledge, it offers a wide choice of courses. The calendar includes the well respected ATA Service Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) qualification, which is practicalatc-sign.png route for technicians to demonstrate their competence. After passing the one day course registered technicians appear on public register on a dedicated website and can also promote the accreditation within their business.

As vehicle technology continues to develop, there’s a greater need for technicians to update their skills. So CES (UK) has included courses that cover Testing Procedures, Bosch Diagnostics Testers and Engine Management. There’s even a course for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems, run to help technicians prepare for the expected increase in these vehicles over the coming years. There are also specialist courses that focus upon Air Conditioning, Braking and Chassis systems and Electronic Diesel Control Systems.

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