The various scrappage schemes ended toward the last quarter and as a result car sales slowed up once more.
The blissfully simple Discarnect from Richbrook is living proof that the best ideas in life are often the most straightforward.
The simple device, retailing at just £9.95, fits in just minutes, yet offers a brace of benefits for any conscientious car owner. The unit fits any type of battery post including the Ford ‘square’ type.
Once fitted, simply undoing the plastic knob in the middle disconnects the high-tension side of the car’s ignition circuit, rendering the vehicle immobile immediately. This can be secreted around the car or in a pocket, to be refitted when the owner returns. Ingeniously, a small fused link is included to allow low current drain items like clocks, radios and alarms to still function perfectly. This fuse however, can’t handle ignition duties, ‘blowing’ harmlessly should somebody try to start the vehicle.
With this fused link removed, The Discarnect becomes a superb ‘lay-up’ device for the classic car fraternity. Lack of use is the most common cause of failure for most laid-up cars batteries, yet the fitment of the Discarnect allows the owner to quickly and cleanly connect and disconnect at will, drastically extending the life of any car that is infrequently used.
Whether you buy it for car security – or battery longevity – or both! It will doubtless be the best tenner you ever spend on your car!
Samcosport, the world leader in performance silicone hoses has joined forces with Royal-warranted surface care manufacturer Autoglym to produce a superbly effective new valeting product; Silicone Hose Wipes. Launched at the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the product has already picked up their Global Media Award on its first day on sale!
As the name suggests, the new product offers a safe and convenient way for valeters, detailers and anybody who takes pride in their car to achieve a flawless finish on any silicone or rubber components in the engine bay. Throughout the development process, both Samcosport and Autoglym technicians have taken great trouble to test the active ingredients in all manner of real life and simulated conditions, ensuring that neither heat cycles, traffic film or engine deposits can phase these super-effective wipes. Regular cleaning of the hoses helps them to maintain their factory finish and lustre, preserving their looks for the lifetime of the car.
Samcosport Product Development Manager Mark Hale said, ‘We have developed this product in response to an overwhelming demand from our dealers and end-users. We wanted to develop a highly efficient cleaner that could be tightly targeted around the engine bay, cleaning only the hose, without contaminating either belts, paintwork or components with cleaning products, as can happen with spray-type alternatives.’
Each box contains 10 sealed sachets of pre-impregnated lint-free wipes, ready for action on the showground, concours line-up, or even just on the driveway on a Sunday morning. Priced at just £6.98 including VAT, they’re a perfect addition to your cleaning kit and available from all Samcosport retailers.
