New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Autoglass develops new glass repair resin
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass is rolling out a stronger and longer-lasting windscreen repair resin (HPX3) across its UK network. The result of significant R&D investment by parent company Belron, it’s been tested for weathering by an independent research laboratory and the results show that it consistently outperforms rival repair products says the company.HPX3’s specifications include higher adhesion, better ageing, low shrinkage and better colour stability. These ensure a more durable repair that not only lasts the lifetime of the vehicle, but also lessens the risk of yellowing and shrinkage, which can result in the re-appearance of chips; a precursor for cracks developing.
“We are determined to deliver fast, superior, safe and high quality repairs every time and this new resin will provide real benefits for the motorist,” said Autoglass managing director Matthew Mycock. “We are continually striving to improve our service so that our customers, our insurance partners and their policyholders all benefit. Our new resin and the warranty we provide alongside it supports our research that on average, repairing a chip is ten times more environmentally friendly than replacing a windscreen.”