2007 was a complete change for Valeo Starters and Alternators business in the UK. Launch of a brand new standard exchange range, introduction of the group International part number system, release of a new catalogue and new core collection scheme set in motion make Valeo the perfect choice for your Rotating Electrics business.

Like major buying groups and independent motor factors do, choose and trust Valeo expertise and European leadership in Rotating Electrics. Speak to you local Business Development Manager today!







THE RANGES
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Valeo offers you a wide and competitive range of Standard Exchange product for Passenger Cars and LCV.

- 2,380 Part Numbers
- 1,690 Alternators & 690 Starters
- 96% Coverage
- Release of 230 New To Range products


We also offer a Commercial range (Truck, Marine, Off-Road) with excellent European Coverage
- Nearly 1,000 References in our Commercial Range
- More than 8,400 Applications

100% New Units and Spare parts are also available from us offering you access to the latest Valeo Technologies.





STANDARD EXCHANGE CATALOGUE
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Our 2009 - 2010 Standard Exchange catalogue for Starters and Alternators (ref 941240) gives you all the information you need to identify the products and get the fitting instruction (Fixing angles, Pulley Diameter, Fixing holes…). We also have a TecDoc based catalogue available on our Website.

- 916 pages
- Clear and concise layout
- Accurate and exhaustive Cross List Section

- Information on Vehicles
- Engine CC
- Transmission type
- Engine Horsepower both in HP and kW
- Engine code

- Information on Valeo Products:
- Tension, Connector
- Amp / kW
- Fixing Angle,Number of Pulley ‘V's or Number of teeth...








TECHNICAL AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
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We understand the importance of keeping in touch with our customers. Our Technical Service Bulletins will help you identify and resolve problems linked to Vehicles or application (on free download from our website: click here). Should you encounter issues or should you have any questions on our products and Services, please call our dedicated Valeo Technical Hotline on 01527 516 910, write us an Email at VsukTechnical@valeo.com
We also publish Marketing information and communications to help you get more out of your business.





THE OE EXPERTISE ______________________________________________________________


By choosing Valeo, you make the choice of the OE manufacturers preferred brand.

First in Europe, and Second Worldwide, Valeo takes advantage of the OE leadership to and capitalise on it to bring you the best products in the aftermarket.

French Manufacturers fit Valeo Technologies on 57% of their models (Peugeot, Citroen, Renault)

41% of German made Cars are equipped with Valeo products (BMW, Mercedes, VAG).





THE INNOVATIONS
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With the support of our R&D Centres, We are able to generate innovations for tomorrow's vehicle and for greener and more fuel efficient cars.

From the revolutionary StARS system to the FG Alternator that provides high electrical output, while reducing heat constraints and noise level, Valeo is leading the way towards powertrain efficiency.





THE QUALITY
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At Valeo, we are able to remanufacture all Rotating Electrics technologies.
Outstanding reliability, trust in our brand and customers satisfaction are part of our core values. Every unit is subject to a stringent 40 Point check to ensure it arrives to you delivering unrivalled performance and reliability and is backed by a 24 Month Warranty (Please refer to our Service Offer for full details)





CORE BANDS
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The collection of old cores is paramount tomaintaining good availability to the exchange starters and alternators programme.

Against this backdrop, Valeo will be changing the core bands, Europe-wide, of 38 references on the 22nd January 2010. There will be no new bands, simply a change from one existing band to another. The effect of this is that 1 reference will decrease and 37 will increase, giving a total increase in core value of 0.40%.

Below is a list of all the references that will change, showing the existing and new surcharge from 22nd January 2010. The result of these changes will be minimal to all customers and reflect the changing needs of the core marketplace.

Any of these units returned or collected by Valeo after the 22nd January will be credited back at the new value.








CORE ACCEPTANCE RULES
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As Cores are our raw material, it is vital for all cores we use to be in line with our production standards.

We can collect more than 13,000 technical references as long as they match the core acceptance rules.

This will ensure that we continue to offer you excellent products and keep availability to the highest level possible.

(1) After technical check by our core collectors.
(2) When a unit has been disassembled and reassembled using a mixture of different non original parts or different manufacturers' parts

BACK IN THE BOX
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In order to speed the Core identification process up and have the core back in the best condition, just adopt the Back in the Box response!

Back in the Box is a very efficient way to return your cores, to protect them and to actively contribute to the core identification. When you fit a new Unit on a vehicle, simply put the old Starter or Alternator back in the box in which you received the replacement unit.

Back in the Box is the guarantee to get your money back quickly: is the best way to protect the core, therefore avoiding depreciation or misidentification. By using this easy programme, you will also enable Valeo to enhance the core Identification process and to maintain a high level of product availability.





eCORPS, A VALEO EXCLUSIVE
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More than a new way of collecting core, eCORPS is a real breakthrough that will allow you to get your credit note as little as 72h after collection*

Our Core Collector will come to your premises using this innovative system and will sort the cores directly on site, using a real time cross referencing database as well as your real time outstanding balance loaded on the display. Once the collection is done, our Core Collector will transmit the data to Valeo Service UK using GPRS network and you will receive a confirmation note just 3 minutes after transmission. In parallel, our Finance Department will process the Credit note and we will get it to you in 72h.

Keep track of your Core return & surcharge balance!

eCORPS does not replace our Core Acceptance Rules.Pleaserespect the guidelines and make Back In The Box your standard for Core Return.

* Targeted time - Active Collect Only





ELIGIBILITY
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Each time you buy a Unit form us, you will have 18 months to return a unit in the same Core Band. This time frame is the key to our Standard Exchange programme and enables us to get product back for remanufacturing, while offering you a long period of time to organise the return.

WHERE TO FIND OUR PRODUCTS
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Our Product can be found on our Electronic Product Catalogue, on all Electronic Databases providers or in our paper version catalogues:
- Standard Exchange Starters & Alternators Catalogue 2009-2010 > Ref 941240
- 100% NewStarters & Alternators Catalogue 2006-2007> Ref 941231
- Truck & Heavy Duty Starters & Alternators Catalogue 2006-2008 > Ref 941228 -941237

For further information please contact your local Valeo Business Development Manager
and regularly visit our Website