Ultimately, the MOT test is there to protect motorists, other road users and the environment. With the news that the UK Government is considering extending the date of first MOT from 3 to 4 years, questions on whether this will damage the overall effectiveness of the test with regards emissions components are inevitable. Especially when…
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Klarius Products is the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket emissions parts, producing a vast range of type-approved exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) – but what does type-approval actually mean? Doug Bentley, Head of Research and Development at Klarius Products, explains type-approval and why it is an important consideration for replacement emissions…
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The UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket emissions components, Klarius Products, has become one of the first businesses in the UK to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality systems. The new standard replaces ISO 9001:2008 as of September 2018, with companies required to attain the new standard before this date to ensure compliancy. However, due…
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Klarius has recently announced the first garages to have technicians successfully pass level 1 of its comprehensive emissions training program, which is certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The course aims to increase garage technician’s knowledge regarding emissions components, exploring their function, failure modes and governing legislation. Technicians from seven garages have…
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British manufacturing expertise has long been considered among the best in the world, a reputation gained through hard work and innovation. However, with the mixed fortunes of Brexit featuring prominently in management thinking, now might be a good time to re-double our efforts. Paul Hannah, Business Development Director at Klarius Products, explains what the UK’s…
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As a business, maintaining a legislatively compliant fleet of commercial vehicles is the cornerstone of a successful logistics operation. Type-approval is the automotive EU directive that governs this compliance across the continent and partially, the UK. Type-approval is especially important for emissions components that are installed on a vehicle, guaranteeing product quality, performance and compliant…
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Following an expansion of its R&D department, Klarius Products Ltd. the largest aftermarket emissions manufacturer in the UK, has announced the release of 95 new emissions parts to its 10,000+ product range. The new additions include type-approved catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs), exhausts and related fittings. New parts service vehicles across the automotive…
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As part of its mission to provide quality training to UK garages, Klarius has teamed up with respected industry body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), to independently validate its latest emissions product training modules. The IMI, the professional institute for those working in the motor industry, offers IMI accreditation for educational courses to…
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Additives for diesel engines allow many diesel vehicles to keep pace with ever stricter emissions legislation, while also providing improved Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) performance. Typically, diesel additives will either be Fuel Borne Catalysts (FBC) or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF); which offer differing benefits for processing the noxious gases produced by the diesel combustion process.…
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Reducing the amount of time a car spends on a ramp is one of the primary concerns for the garages and aftermarket industry. Especially with regard to exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) – not only do most customers demand high quality replacements, but also reduced lead times to ensure a vehicle…
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