The motoring world has witnessed its fair share of sadness with the disappearance of cherished motoring brands like Saab and MG Rover, as well as Mitsubishi’s exit from the Irish market. These brands were more than just manufacturers; they represented innovation, unique design, and a deep connection to a community of car enthusiasts and owners.…
A modern aftermarket for classic cars! Whether they are hibernating in garages, nestled under car covers or more likely, in pieces on the driveway – we are a nation of classic car lovers. Despite the challenges of running an older vehicle, many enthusiasts aspire to the agony and ecstasy of ownership. As any petrolhead knows,…
A quick search for “how to make my car run more efficiently” in a search engine will likely return results such as removing a roof box, gentle driving, avoiding carrying excess weight, and the age-old advice of ensuring tyres are correctly inflated. However, this is an area where service garages become indispensable. With their expert…
From dieselgate to clean air zones, vehicle emissions are rarely out of the news. While new, highly efficient combustion engines and electrification are making gains in our battle to reduce global warming and improve air quality, exhausts remain on the frontline of lowering CO2, NOx and particulate emissions. Consequently, emissions control technology has rapidly developed…
In an ever-evolving automotive landscape teeming with a variety of makes and models, the challenge for aftermarket support is not just keeping pace but staying ahead. The key to success lies in a proactive and responsive approach to product development. But how can this be achieved effectively? Doug Bentley, Head of Product Development at Klarius…
For a small island, Great Britain has produced a disproportionate amount of world class racing drivers. A rich automotive heritage is one factor, but another is a thriving grassroots motorsport scene that allows drivers to develop their skills. However, the viability of grassroots motorsport relies on the time and expertise of knowledgeable automotive suppliers. Staffordshire-based…
Fuel efficiency, as every driver on the UK’s roads knows, makes an enormous difference to the running cost of a vehicle. Yet few drivers realise the crucial role that their car’s exhaust plays in maintaining this. For garages, understanding this nuance is the key to providing cost-saving advice to their customers. For this reason, Klarius…
Navigating the world of automotive repairs can be a minefield, especially when it comes to ordering the right parts. Simply specifying a replacement exhaust using the vehicle registration number, which can span multiple years, may lead to the wrong component being delivered. Knowing exactly what to specify when speaking to a distributor can save a…
When diesel cars and vans from 2009 onwards ended up on the ramps of repair garages across the UK, technicians had a new emissions control device to contend with: the diesel particulate filter (DPF). Even today, blockages and failures aren’t uncommon, and can be challenging to diagnose without some background knowledge. Thankfully, Klarius Products, one…
Famous as the workhorses of America, pick-up trucks have grown in popularity in the UK. A combination of tax-breaks, rugged performance and improving dynamics have seen many switch to pick-ups as their light commercial vehicle of choice. To support this trend, Klarius Products has extended its range to include more high quality replacement exhausts for…