A key focus of attention on the very busy bilstein group stand at Automechanika Birmingham was the ever expanding range of clutch kits and components available through its Blue Print brand. 

Blue Print has always been associated with a comprehensive and high quality component offering for Asian vehicle makes and models, however, recently Blue Print introduced a comprehensive clutch offering for European cars and light commercial vehicles. It means customers can now get easy access to an “All-Makes” clutch portfolio from one single trusted source.

The Blue Print clutch range is constantly evolving to meet market needs and now includes more than 1,100 repair kits and 2,100 individual components for over 30,000 Asian and European passenger cars and LCV applications. The product range also includes high-quality repair solutions for Dual-Mass Flywheel and Self-Adjusting Clutches as part of the complimentary SMARTFIT category.

All products in the programme are made to the highest standards to guarantee direct replacement to the original fitment. Products are vigorously tested at the bilstein group’s own Clutch Competence Centre based in Durmersheim, Germany. This emphasis on quality means that all Blue Print clutch components are subject to a 3 year no quibble warranty. To assist the technician detailed fitment instructions are supplied with all clutches.

A comprehensive selection of other products and innovations from the Blue Print, febi and SWAG brands were also on display on the bilstein group stand and many visitors also took the opportunity to see the latest developments in parts information and identification featured in the partsfinder online cataloguing system. On partsfinder the bilstein group combines the full ranges of the febi, SWAG and Blue Print brands into one unique system that offers ease of use and OEM level accuracy.

In all partsfinder covers more than 60,000 different articles for passenger cars and commercial vehicles and allows a user to indentify the parts they need in just 3 clicks. It also features, vehicle look-up, a powerful part description search engine, OE cross references, 360° illustrations, safety data sheets and has tools which allow the user to personalise their search experience.