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NEWS
LKQ
Euro Car Parts
offers solution to e10
concerns with new
fuel system protector
LKQ Euro Car Parts has added Wynn’s E10 Protector to
its product range, to help the independent aftermarket
counter concerns around the new fuel.
E10 unleaded petrol – which contains up to 10 per cent
renewable ethanol – was introduced in the UK at the start
of September, to align with European standards and help
reduce carbon emissions.
While most car owners are unlikely to notice a
difference, the RAC recently reported that there could
be as many as 600,000 vehicles on our roads that are not
compatible with E10 fuel – typically that have older engines
or fuel systems.
When filled with E10, these vehicles’ fuel systems can
suffer from corrosion and blockages over time due to
the fuel’s higher ethanol levels – problems that can be
prevented with a dose of Wynn’s E10 Protector each time
the vehicle is refuelled.
The treatment also lubricates and protects the entire
fuel system, stabilises the fuel and prevents oxidation, and
restores engine performance and fuel economy.
Colin Cottrell, marketing director at LKQ Euro Car Parts,
said: “The addition of Wynn’s E10 Protector reflects our
focus on product quality, and commitment to ensuring the
independent garages we support can service every vehicle
to the highest standard.
“The E10 Protector represents a great opportunity for
garages to drive loyalty and trust – first by fixing a problem
caused by E10 use, and then by sending the customer away
with a solution that will stop it from happening again.”
To help technicians effectively diagnose faults caused
by E10 petrol, LKQ Euro Car Parts also offers a range of
diagnostic tools, providing the capability to pinpoint the
reason for a breakdown or running issue.
And its Payment Assist scheme, which allows drivers to
pay for unexpected repair bills in instalments, is designed
to help garages resolve potentially high-value failures and
get their customers back on the road.
Colin Cottrell added: “Our range of diagnostic
machines helps to take guesswork out of the equation
when assessing a fault, which in this case could easily be
confused with battery or other engine-related failures.
“A worst-case scenario here is that garages see an
increase in fuel part failures such as pumps, filters and
even injectors as a result of E10 use. To support them and
their customers, we have reviewed our stock and pricing
on all of these parts to ensure we have the right part, at
the right price, available immediately.”
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