Over Christmas, it’s tempting to have a bit more to drink with friends and family than usual.  But as you get behind the wheel the ‘morning after’, how can you tell whether you’re completely clear of alcohol?

The AlcoSense Elite 3 is a sleek personal breathalyser that takes the guesswork out of knowing whether you’re safe to drive.  It’s easy to use and fits in the palm of your hand.  Just blow through the tube for about six seconds and it gives an accurate reading of your blood alcohol content.   The results are colour-coded too – from green (no alcohol detected) via amber to red More >

Designed to provide a reliable and efficient solution for tool organisation, this new Magnetic Holders & Tray Set from Laser Tools (part number 8657), offers a comprehensive and convenient solution for keeping tools and accessories in order.

The versatile set includes four magnetic holders, constructed from durable Laser-blue powder-coated steel and equipped with strong magnets to securely attach to tool cabinets, metal storage units, or any ferrous surface. Each magnet is thoughtfully designed with a protective cover to prevent scratches.

The set includes two storage trays, perfect for organising hand tools, parts, and components: the short storage tray measures 150 x 110 More >

After shining a spotlight on the ongoing dependence that vehicle manufacturers (VMs) have made on the 12-volt battery for all their models, whether petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric, Ecobat Battery is again highlighting an important message to the independent service and repair sector, this time on the subject of upgrading their replacement.

The issue the UK’s largest battery distributor is raising concerns the quality of the 12-volt battery that the VMs have selected as original equipment (OE), particularly for their electric vehicles (EV), which in many cases is a standard lead acid battery as opposed to an AGM (absorbent glass More >

Machine Mart’s range of garage/workshop/shed units come in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, allowing you to protect your pride and joy or create an additional workspace in a tight-fit, well-lit protected environment.

At the smallest end of the range are two bike sheds. The smallest of those, the CIB635 Bicycle Shed is ideal for protecting bicycles from the elements. Not only does it work as a bike storage area, it can also be used on-site, or at events for storage of various equipment. It measures 1.86m in length, 1.58m in height and 0.98m in width.

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Designed to simplify and streamline the coolant filling process for a wide range of cars and vans, this Anti-Spill Coolant Funnel set (part number 8638), includes a funnel with a shut-off valve and lid, along with five adaptor caps to fit various vehicles, including popular models from Ford and Vauxhall/Opel.

The adaptors connect directly to the header or expansion tank, then the funnel is fitted onto the adaptor – this enables fast, leak-free and effective coolant re-filling or topping-up. The funnel is fitted with a shut-off valve that enables precise control over the flow and helps prevent over-filling and coolant spillage.

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