Honda tuner Mugen is to sell a range of performance parts and styling kits through selected UK Honda dealers.
Eight dealers around the country have launched the Mugen Original Parts Programme, which involves a range of Mugen tuning parts, accessories and merchandise.
The programme launches with parts for the current FN2 Civic Type R, including forged aluminium wheels, performance brake pads, quick-shift kits and sports suspension. A selection of body styling kits for the Civic is also available.
Honda says that Mugen parts for other Honda models will be introduced over the next 12 months.
"We are delighted to be teaming up with some knowledgeable and enthusiastic Honda dealers who will bring Mugen products to a wider audience," says Colin Whittamore from Mugen Euro. "Although Mugen has been in Japan for over 35 years, we are a relatively new company to the UK market, and outside of motorsport and serious tuning enthusiasts, we may not yet be a household name.
"Through this programme we are looking forward to attracting new and existing customers to experience why Mugen has been renowned for many years as a world leader in motorsport."
Parts requiring fitment by Honda dealers are covered by a 12 month/10,000-mile warranty, and other accessories are covered by a standard manufacturing defects warranty.
The dealers involved in the programme are: Avonvale Honda (Midlands), Bristol Honda (South West), Inchcape Honda (South East), Brayley Honda (Home Counties), Two Mills Honda (North West), Phoenix Honda (Scotland & Borders), Ewens of Cornhill (Highlands), Donnelly & Taggart (Northern Ireland)