Shop Bodyshop Direct is running a number of great deals until the end of the month, which deliver significant savings...
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Gardaí assist retailers to combat ‘Card not present’ fraud
By Padraic Deane / June 23, 2017
There is a continuing rise in fraudulent transactions resulting from compromised credit card details. However, now comes news that the...
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Public and trade warned of new UK write-off system
By Padraic Deane / June 21, 2017
Vehicle History experts Cartell.ie tells us that the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in the UK are no longer using...
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Skoda Ireland take two top 10 places at International competition
By Padraic Deane / June 20, 2017
Two Irish Skoda employees have placed in the top 10 of their categories of the 'Skoda Challenge Competition' which took...
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Is your car in top form and ready for the holidays?
By John Loughran / June 16, 2017
As the school holidays approach, the thoughts of many families turn towards the precious annual holiday. For families that are...
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247Lighting unveils new range
By John Loughran / June 9, 2017
247 Lighting unveiled a new range of high quality lighting and accessories for larger commercial vehicles at the Automeachaika-Birmingham Tail...
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23 Jun 2017
Amazing deals at Shop Bodyshop Direct
Shop Bodyshop Direct is running a number of great deals until the end of the month, which deliver significant savings for bodyshops. First up is a special offer on Q1 Foam Masking Tape. Purchase 5 packs of 13mm x 50mm Foam Masking tape for €100 + VAT and save €22.50. Another special offer, which is
23 Jun 2017
PPG introduces Paint It
A fast reliable tool to find the most current information, Paint It is a web based application that provides a simple search feature to identify the right colour for your next vehicle repair. Digital representations of body and non-body Motor Manufacturers colours are now available onscreen to aid in the visualisation process. Once the correct
23 Jun 2017
Brake Engineering continues to introduce new coloured calipers
Brake Engineering has introduced eight new painted brake calipers to its extensive range covering Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda vehicles. The additional brake calipers include six new black calipers for the Audi S5 (2007) and S6 (2006), as well as the Volkswagen Phaeton (2003). Two new red calipers also feature to cover the Skoda Octavia and
23 Jun 2017
What it takes to develop an OE quality wiper blade
Most drivers pay little attention to their windscreen wipers until they give trouble. When they fail to clear the screen fully, leaving smears and streaks, or start to creak or judder noisily, it soon becomes apparent just how effectively they did their job when new. The choice of replacement wiper blades can be bewildering, with
23 Jun 2017
Axalta acquires Swiss importer of premium refinish brand Spies Hecker
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has signed an agreement to acquire CH Coatings AG, a leading importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Spies Hecker®, one of Axalta’s premium refinish brands, in addition to PercoTop®, Axalta’s premium line of industrial coatings, and Axalta’s powder coatings, which include the Alesta®
23 Jun 2017
Punch Powertrain Solar team unveils entry for Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The Punch Powertrain Solar Team, comprised of engineering students from the University of Leuven, unveiled its entry for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, which takes place in Australia, October 8-15. The car – Punch 2 – was presented at an official ceremony for the press on the 21 June 2017. The event, which took place