Component specialist FAI has highlighted the significant opportunities that are available to both motor factors and garages in relation to replacement window regulators.

FAI say the harsh winter may be drifting from the memory but it is quite likely to have left its mark on many vehicle window regulators. Trying to operate the window during freezing conditions is the number one cause of failure as ice build-up on the windows can put additional stress on the motor, in turn this can damage the nylon gears which can crack and break. Cables are also likely to get damaged with the added stress cold weather puts on the internal mechanism.

Window regulators also have lubricants in the motor and cable drive to aid proper function. In colder weather these lubricants lose viscosity and the drives become less efficient because they require more energy to turn. The result is that many window regulators fail as they are subject to increasing use in the spring and summer months.

Garages all too often assume that a replacement will have to be sourced from a dealer, but FAI points out that its range features a huge selection of replacement window regulators at very competitive prices. The range covers over 350 part numbers and features regulators both with and without motors. These all come which come with a 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty. Each window regulator also comes in a robust box, along with fitment instructions.

The range includes regulators for Scissor System, Bowden Systems and Double Bowden System. There is a also wide selection of panel or pre mounted window regulators which reduce repair times.

The range is constantly being updated to reflect latest demand patterns in this growing and potentially lucrative sector. Recent important additions include:

BMW 1 Series  E81 06-13 (2 door)
Front Left:   FAI No. WR325 OE Ref: 51337165595
Front Right:  FAI No. WR326 OE Ref: 51337165596

MINI R56,R57  07-15 (2 door)
Front Left:  FAI No. WR327 OE Ref: 51332756083
Front Right: FAI No. WR328 OE Ref: 51332756084

SEAT Altea, Toledo lll   04-09 (4 door)
Front left:   FAI No. WR329 OE Ref: 5P0837461
Front right:  FAI No. WR330  OE Ref: 5P0837462