First Line Adds 151 New References in July

First Line Ltd. introduced 151 new-to-range references in July, led by 111 turbo hoses plus Borg & Beck brake discs, brake pads, and steering components covering Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo EVs.

First Line Ltd. introduced 151 new-to-range references in July, led by 111 turbo hoses alongside new braking, steering and suspension, and filtration components. The aftermarket supplier First Line Ltd. says the additions widen vehicle parc coverage across its First Line and Borg & Beck brands. The intake comprises 111 turbo hose references, 12 steering and suspension references, 11 friction components, eight cables, six filters, two cooling products, and one wheel bearing kit.

Highlights

  • 151 new references joined the range in July across seven product categories, with turbo hoses accounting for 111 of them.
  • Borg & Beck BBD6370 brake discs cover Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models, and BBP3012 brake pads fit various BMW and Mini models.
  • The BCA8247 suspension arm suits the Tesla Model Y, while the FTR6340 rack end covers the all-electric Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90.
  • The FBK1650 wheel bearing kit adds coverage for the MG3.

Braking and Friction Additions

Eleven friction components enter the range this month. The Borg & Beck braking range gains the BBD6370 brake discs for Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models and the BBP3012 brake pads for various BMW and Mini models, extending the brand’s support for modern passenger cars.

Coverage Across EV and Combustion Platforms

The steering and suspension additions lean toward electric vehicles. The Borg & Beck BCA8247 suspension arm fits the Tesla Model Y, and the FTR6340 rack end covers the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90. The FBK1650 wheel bearing kit supports the MG3, a model from a brand First Line describes as one of the fastest-growing in the UK market.

Turbo hoses dominate the July intake with 111 new references, including the FTH1808 for a range of Audi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda, and VW models and the Borg & Beck BTH1854 for a variety of BMW applications. Elsewhere, the FKG1447 gear cable serves a range of Abarth models and the Fiat 500, the BFF8336 fuel filter fits the latest Ford Focus and Ford Kuga, and the FTK608 thermostat kit covers a range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Key July References

Part NumberComponentApplications
BBD6370Brake discsLand Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque
BBP3012Brake padsVarious BMW and Mini models
BCA8247Suspension armTesla Model Y
FTR6340Rack endPolestar 3, Volvo EX90
FBK1650Wheel bearing kitMG3
FKG1447Gear cableAbarth models, Fiat 500
BFF8336Fuel filterLatest Ford Focus, Ford Kuga
FTK608Thermostat kitRange of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
FTH1808Turbo hoseAudi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda, VW models
BTH1854Turbo hoseVarious BMW applications

The release continues the company’s rolling monthly new-to-range program. Parts distributors — motor factors, in UK usage — and garages can subscribe to email notifications via the First Line website.

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