Somora has introduced a brand new 2018 version of its very popular Autobody Book.

This is a comprehensive printed catalogue detailing the huge range of parts and panels available in the Somora product line-up and is a publication that has become something of a must have reference for bodyshops and garages.

Somora Sales Manager Stephen Lawless, comments, "We know from customer feedback that they value having a physical catalogue that they can use as a reference as it is not always convenient to view the online version. The catalogue clearly lists the parts and panels in the range and makes product identification quick and easy.”

Stephen points out that the 2018 catalogue features 2892 new parts. There has also been a 50% increase in the number of certified parts featured and a 12% increase in the number of OE parts listed, over the 2014 publication.

Products in the Somora Certified Body Parts Programme are clearly marked in the new catalogue. This programme has a comprehensive parts selection across most makes and models including; bonnets, bumpers, wings, front panel assemblies, grilles, mouldings, trim and much more. Inclusion in the programme means these collision parts are all manufactured to exact specifications and are all independently certified by one or more of the four main organisations involved in the certification of aftermarket body parts; TÜV, Centro Zaragoza, Thatcham or CAPA.

Certification means that all of these parts have been subjected to a strict and comprehensive test programme that cover, quality of fit on a vehicle, interconnection with other components, fitting times, control of raw materials, and many other aspects of the manufacturing process. This ensures that a certified part is as close to original equipment quality as is possible. Indeed Somora will issue such parts with a Certificate of Matching Quality to show that it meets strict EU and BSI standards. All Somora Certified Parts are also marked with a sticker issued by the relevant testing authority and are also subject to the Somora Certified Parts Lifetime Warranty.

Stephen comments, "Somora Certified Parts give a bodyshop greeter price flexibility without compromising on quality. These parts and panels can offer very significant savings over dealer sourced items and because they are tested and certified, the bodyshop can carry out a repair with complete peace of mind.” He adds, "The savings made can often be the difference between a bodyshop carrying out the work on a vehicle, or the job not happening at all.”

As well as avoiding total loss situations, Stephen also points out that having greater flexibility on parts prices can allows a bodyshop to capture more budget sensitive retail work.

In addition to featuring in the Somora Catalogue the certified body panels and parts can also be found in the online catalogue, with VRM look-up, at www.somora.ie. Somora parts and the printed catalogue can be obtained through a nationwide network of motor factors.