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‘Your Car, Your Choice’ campaign champions motorists’ servicing and repair rights

Melett are proud to announce we have joined the UK’s Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and we are delighted to offer our support and backing to the ‘Your Car, Your Choice’ campaign which aims to challenge negative misconceptions about the repair industry.

The campaign supports key legislation providing motorists with freedom to choose where to service, maintain and repair their vehicle. It also aims to refocus the attention of the aftermarket industry on the importance of consumer choice regarding vehicle maintenance and repair work. Under Block Exemption legislation, consumers have the right to use any repair workshop for non-warranty work during the warranty period.

As an ambassador for the independent aftermarket, Melett works with the very best turbocharger remanufacturers and repairers who provide a quality service and use quality repair parts.

The aftermarket can utilise a variety of promotional support and materials available, including merchandise, literature explaining key legislation and information as well as a social media campaign.

For more information visit; http://yourcaryourchoice.co.uk/

Melett’s technical information website gives you access to in-depth technical information on a wide range of turbo related topics.

Covering everything from how Melett precision engineered turbo components are designed, developed and manufactured, to the intricate detail and controlled finishes of individual components and how these effect the smooth operation of the turbocharger. From common turbo failure modes to specific turbo failure examples, the website also details how actual component failure is often misdiagnosed as overspeeding, foreign object damage and so on. Providing comparisons of quality components against the lesser quality variants available in the aftermarket, the site highlights the potential issues associated with using poor quality parts and the catastrophic effects these can have on the life of a turbocharger.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has acquired 100% of shares in Melett ltd, a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality turbochargers and replacement parts to the turbocharger aftermarket.

Melett of Barnsley, England has operations in the UK, Europe, North America and China and is recognised globally as a high-quality supply partner by turbocharger repairers and remanufacturers in more than 100 countries around the world.

Raymond T. Betler, Wabtec’s president and chief executive officer, said: “Melett complements both our overall turbocharger strategy and our product portfolio through its globally recognized brand and comprehensive aftermarket solutions.

“It provides our existing turbocharger business with an extensive and low-cost manufacturing and distribution base in Europe and China. This acquisition represents an excellent strategic fit that expands our aftermarket presence and provides direct access to key international markets.”

Ian Warhurst , owner of Melett will continue as managing director of the company and said: “I am very proud of what we have created at Melett over the past 15 years. The company has been built on strong engineering principles, and a key to Melett’s success has been working closely with our customers and suppliers to understand what the market requires, both now and in the future.

“Becoming a part of the Wabtec Corporation will allow us to take Melett to the next level, and fully exploit opportunities within both new and existing market sectors. Wabtec’s ethos mirrors that of Melett and it will be exciting to explore potential development prospects with our sister companies within the Wabtec turbocharger business unit.”

A Melett e a M.F. Pinto realizaram, no passado dia 14 de outubro, num hotel em Lisboa, um evento designado Melett Day, que contou com a presença de mais de 80 clientes, todos oficinas especializadas na montagem e reparação de turbocompressores.