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03.09.2010
Accredited Inspection Contractor suspended
One of the three Accredited Inspection Contractors (AICs) charged with the responsibility out carrying out bodyshop inspections under the Deco-paints regulations has been temporarily suspended and removed from the Irish National Accreditation Boards’ (INAB) website, www.inab.ie.
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03.09.2010
Standox backs HSE safety concerns
Standox is backing the results of a new survey by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)in the UK, which reveals some paint sprayers are still putting their long-term health at risk.
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02.09.2010
New car sales continue to show improvement
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released official registration statistics for August, which show that that new car sales continue to show improvement but commercial vehicle sales are less buoyant.
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02.09.2010
Dempsey opens M50 upgrade
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has officially opened the completed 32km M50 Upgrade Scheme, which has transformed the M50 from a two-lane heavily congested road with toll barriers and signalled interchanges into a modern free-flowing motorway that has reduced journey times by up to 50%.
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02.09.2010
RSA focuses on L Drivers
The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.
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30.08.2010
Semperit roadside survey
Only 20% of drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit.
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26.08.2010
ITIA estimates cost on planned tyre tax
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has estimated that a government plan to introduce an additional tax on tyre sales could cost motorists more than €22 million annually.
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25.08.2010
Geared for life
Ever thought of a career in the motor industry? Westport College of Further Education is running a post leaving cert course in Motor Technology.
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25.08.2010
Euro NCAP 5 Stars for 4 cars
Euro NCAP, the organisation dedicated to revealing the safety of new cars has released the crash test results for four vehicles: the Honda CR-Z, the Suzuki Swift, the Citroen C4 and the Hyundai ix35 with all four cars receiving the maximum five star rating.
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23.08.2010
Techplus unveils “new for old” promotion
Wheel alignment specialists, Techplus is currently running a programme, where garages can get up to €2,500 for their old wheel alignment system, if they trade it in for the latest in digital imaging technology – the Hofmann geoliner 550 prism.
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23.08.2010
Trico to exhibit at Automechanika 2010
Trico, a world leader in replacement windscreen wiper blades for the automotive aftermarket will launch two complete new wiper programs at Automechanika, Frankfurt in September.
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23.08.2010
Oil evolution with Liqui-Moly
When it comes to choosing the right advanced oil for a particular make and model, German manufactured Liqui-Moly oils, distributed in Ireland by ADE, can provide all the right answers.
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23.08.2010
Autologic spins a new web
Leading aftermarket diagnostic tool manufacturer Autologic Diagnostics Ltd has recently unveiled a new, innovative design for its website www.autologic.com.
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19.08.2010
RecruitAuto.com goes live
A new Irish motor industry recruitment portal, www.recruitauto.com, went live this morning with scores of motor industry jobs, proving that the Irish motor industry is climbing out of recession.
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18.08.2010
Spray painters get isocyanates warning
Body shop workers in the UK and Northern Ireland are being encouraged to do more to protect themselves when spray painting, as new research suggests that some are still putting themselves at risk of developing asthma.
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17.08.2010
VBRA to licence rear under run protection devices to members
As part of Whole Vehicle Type Approval in the UK the requirement for testing of RUPD's or Rear Underrun Protection Devices for various types and sizes of trucks and trailers will be phased in commencing October 2012 and will affect all type N and O vehicles.
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16.08.2010
Government stalls on Scappage
The Irish motor industry was dealt a blow at the weekend with news that the Government is unlikely to renew the Scrappage Scheme next year.
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13.08.2010
HPI warns on cloned cars
HPI, represented in Ireland by Catrell.ie, is warning used car buyers to remain vigilant, as there is a real risk of criminals continuing to use stolen old style UK V5Cs to 'clone' cars.
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09.08.2010
VBRA Debt Recovery Success
The VBRA's debt recovery service has been in operation extremely successfully for many years and recovered many tens of thousands of pounds on behalf of members who otherwise may have had to write off the debt.
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06.08.2010
Repair processes become vital
Individual repair processes for different colours, models or coat build-ups are rapidly growing in number and importance says Standox.
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04.08.2010
SMEs struggling to get credit - SFA
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling to get bank credit, which is causing serious challenges to many viable, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA).
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03.08.2010
New car sales continue to grow
New car sales for the first seven months of the year (74,111 units) are running at almost 47 per cent ahead (50,458) of the corresponding period last year, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
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03.08.2010
Promoting Kitemark accreditation
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) are to join forces to promote bodyshops that been awarded the Kitemark accreditation.
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30.07.2010
RSA Insurance to buy 123.ie
RSA Insurance Ireland has unveiled plans to buy 123 Money, the company, which operates the highly successful online insurance brand, 123.ie.
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29.07.2010
MG Rover parts price reductions
K&C Garages in association with XParts, the legacy supplier for MG Rover has reduced prices dramatically more than 5,000 part numbers with the intention of regenerating some demand for these parts.
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27.07.2010
SIMI confirms scrappage success
In the first six months of the year, some 8,790 scrappage claims were lodged with the Revenue Commissioners, figure released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
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23.07.2010
Meath dealership closes
McKeon Motors, the BMW, Mini, Opel, Mitsubishi and Kia dealership closed its premises in Kells, Co. Meath until further notice yesterday, sparking fears for the jobs of an estimated staff of 50.
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22.07.2010
Tipperary dealer closes
The Irish motor industry suffered another headline closure this week, when a Co. Tipperary dealership fell foul of the current economic climate.
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22.07.2010
Autodata at Automechanika 2010
Autodata Limited, a leading producer of technical information for motor trade professionals, will once again be exhibiting at Automechanika in Frankfurt from the 14th to the 19th September.
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21.07.2010
New type approval scheme for LCVs
A new type approval scheme, due to come into force next year, will effectively put an end to practice of converting cars and SUVs into Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).
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19.07.2010
New Focus takes on the Alps
Ahead of its early 2011 arrival in Ireland, the next generation Ford Focus is currently undergoing a series of tests that has taken it to some of the most extreme locations on the planet.
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19.07.2010
ISME members create 230 jobs
ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has announced the creation of 230 real new jobs in 55 member companies.
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16.07.2010
Get going with GoPartsDirect.ie
GoPartsDirect.ie, the new low cost national autoparts supplier is offering franchise dealers and independent repairers savings of 25 per cent savings on everyday fast-moving motor parts, with over night delivery and all parts ex-stock.
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16.07.2010
D2DGateway.com offers aged stock discounts
D2DGateway.com, the online system for buying and selling current, slow moving and obsolete vehicle parts has a launched a new initiative to deliver significant discounts on aging stocks.
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16.07.2010
Prodigious Putty
Whatever’s involved – welds, gaps or rivets – with the new Spies Hecker Raderal Special Putty Set 2011 you can reliably apply putty to highly stressed body surfaces.
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16.07.2010
Magnificent matt online from Standox
Standox has overcome the problems surrounding repairs to matt or silk paint finishes with Standox 2K Special Matt additive, designed to give fast, effective and reliable results.
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16.07.2010
StickerFix goes down a treat
StickerFix, the adhesive DIY repair system using patented paint technology in combination with a specially developed vinyl sticker is going down a treat with Irish refinishers, according to Peter Daly of AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Ireland.
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15.07.2010
Thatcham honours Volkswagen with Top Manufacturer Award
Volkswagen has won a raft of category awards as well as the overall accolade for the best car manufacturer at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire.
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14.07.2010
Automakers agree recharging standards
European automotive manufacturers have agreed common specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the mains supply in a safe and user-friendly way.
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13.07.2010
New Metal Stopper for easier body repairs
Bare metal, iron and sheet steel need to be treated immediately to prevent corrosion. New Standox 2K Metal Stopper allows the easy preparation of substrates such as these before painting.
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13.07.2010
TecDoc at Automechanika
Parts information data provider TecDoc, will again be present at the world’s premier automotive aftermarket trade event in Frankfurt this September.
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12.07.2010
What recession?
The Recession isn’t hitting the sale of Rolls Royce cars, judging by figures released this week.
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12.07.2010
Lexus Ireland to recall vehicles
Lexus Ireland is recall 480 vehicles in the current Lexus GS and LS ranges to replace improperly functioning valve springs, which have been found in some vehicles.
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12.07.2010
Irish fans opt for Dunphy
A survey conducted by Continental Tyres, official sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, has found that soccer pundit, Eamon Dunphy, is Irish fans’ first choice as couch companion for the final.
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25.06.2010
Special Notice For Visitors To Our Site
The Webmaster in on holidays for two weeks. However, the office will remain open. Full service will resume on this website from Monday 12th July with a bumper update of news. Please call back - see you then.
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25.06.2010
AA welcomes drink-drive limit reduction
The AA has welcomed the passing of the 2010 Road Traffic Bill which paves the way for reducing Ireland’s drink drive limit from 80 mgs to 50 mgs, along with a lower 20mg limit for learner drivers and professional drivers.
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25.06.2010
Alfa Romeo celebrates its 100th anniversary today
Alfa Romeo's century-long history, which began on 24 June 1910 in Milan, is an achievement shared by a very small number of other auto makers, and is peppered with commercial successes and racing wins achieved worldwide.
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24.06.2010
GoPartsDirect.ie goes live
Increase profits and reduce costs, these are two of the most important tasks facing franchise dealers and independent repairers in the motor trade today.
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24.06.2010
Online car parts system launched
An online system has been launched for buying and selling current, slow moving and obsolete vehicle parts to help save the motor trade time and money.
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24.06.2010
Sheridan leaves the helm at Skoda
Colin Sheridan has left his position as Director of Skoda and member of the management team at Volkswagen Group Ireland, a position he held since October 2008, writes Padraic Deane.
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23.06.2010
Scrappage Scheme details released
To the end of May, the motor trade made more than 7,000 reclaims under the government scrappage scheme, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
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23.06.2010
O’Keefe welcomes UK VAT changes
The British Government’s decision to increase its VAT rate, coupled with the decline in value of the euro against sterling, will stimulate the domestic economy and create jobs, according to Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Minister, Batt O'Keeffe TD.
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22.06.2010
EU ministers move on electric vehicles
EU ministers are calling the rapid development of a European standard for electric vehicles with France and Germany leading requests for EU finance to fund pilot projects.
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21.06.2010
Barry Pender Motors support Kilkenny SPCA
Barry Pender of Barry Pender Motors, main Ford dealer in Kilkenny, has given a huge boost to the work of the Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) with the generous donation of a new Ford Transit Connect van to help with the Society’s invaluable work.
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17.06.2010
Cartell.ie submits bill to make clocking illegal
Cartell.ie, Ireland’s car history checking company, submitted a proposal to the Minister for Transport and the Transport Committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas, along with a complete Bill, which it drafted, recommending the criminalisation of vehicle clocking, and related matters.
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16.06.2010
Commission pushes for lower prices on car repairs
The European Commission has adopted new rules that are intended to lower the price that motorists pay for repairing their car by instilling more competition into agreements between automakers, their authorised dealers, repairers and spare part distributors.
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15.06.2010
Mercedes-Benz brings sex to the city
Mercedes-Benz brought a little sex to Dublin city recently when a new E-Class Cabriolet was given star billing at the premier of the new Sex And The City 2 movie.
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14.06.2010
Irish fuel prices decline
The average price of petrol has fallen this month by 1.7cent to an average of 132.7 cent per litre, according to the latest fuel price survey from the AA.
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11.06.2010
Make road safety the real World Cup winner
While Ireland may not have qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the event is still set to draw huge numbers to their TV screens until the Finals are held on 11th July in Johannesburg.
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10.06.2010
Ford tops May sales figures
Figures produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) this week confirm that Ford was the number one selling brand in May.
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09.06.2010
100 years of De Beer
De Beer, represented in Ireland by Team PR Reilly is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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04.06.2010
Aston Martin approves Standox
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd has appointed Standox as one of the preferred worldwide supplier of Paint Refinish materials and services to its Body Repair Programme.
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04.06.2010
Speeding a factor in 11,000 EU road deaths
Experts from Ireland, the UK, Sweden and Belgium joined almost 200 delegates at the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) third international conference on road safety at Dublin Castle last Monday, May 31.
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02.06.2010
RSA and farming body issues joint appeal
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have, today Thursday 3rd June 2010, urged road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases over the summer months.
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31.05.2010
China leads the field
China’s automotive parts industry is leading the field in terms of profitability, a new report has claimed.
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28.05.2010
Glasurit’s new ratio spot repair
With the reduced volume of accident / damaged cars coming in for repairs owners of bodyshops are looking at different ways to get more work, according to Glasurit distributors, Team PR Reilly.
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28.05.2010
BMW Ireland offers a Free Summer Safety Check
As greater numbers of people opt to avoid busy airports and the uncertainty posed by volcanic ash by either holidaying in Ireland or taking the ferry overseas, BMW drivers can now avail of a free BMW Summer Safety Check prior to their departure.
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27.05.2010
Ease off the gas
With a new series of hard-hitting billboard posters to be displayed over the next week as part of its “Ease off the Gas!” road safety campaign, Mayo County Council aims to encourage motorists to drive at an appropriate speed and show consideration for other road users.
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24.05.2010
AA highlight issues facing SME’s
AA Ireland recently surveyed over 200 businesses across the nation to gain some insight into the major challenges and trends currently facing Irish small and medium sized businesses in the current economic climate.
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24.05.2010
Magnificent matt online from Standox
Standox has overcome the problems surrounding repairs to matt or silk paint finishes with Standox 2K Special Matt additive, designed to give fast, effective and reliable results.
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24.05.2010
Hyundai is on the ball
Hyundai has always been on the ball, but with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa just about to kick-off, the ball is on the Hyundai!
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21.05.2010
Statement from Lexus Ireland
The recall of certain Lexus LS models announced internationally on Wednesday will involve a total of three (3) vehicles in Ireland.
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19.05.2010
SMMT develops EV technical training programme
The Society of Irish Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the UK has begun the development of an industry-wide electric vehicle (EV) technical training programme that will act as a best practice guide for the sector.
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18.05.2010
EU new car registrations decline
New passenger car registrations in Europe fell by 7.4 per cent in April compared to the same month last year, according to figures releases by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
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17.05.2010
Product data analysis made easy
Although TecDoc may be best known for its CATALOG electronic parts identification system, TecDoc can also provide its users with many other functions to suit a host of different requirements to assist in a number industry roles.
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14.05.2010
Be seen to be Green with Soltec
There is a lack of transparent information available to bodyshop owners regarding to the environment and their operations, according to waste solutions provider, Soltec.
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14.05.2010
Genius with new functions
Genius, the handy spectrophotometer from Standox, has been technically upgraded and now has further useful functions
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14.05.2010
Big boot Fluence
The new Renault Fluence is recognised as having probably the biggest boot in it's class, but is it big enough to hold four grown men?
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13.05.2010
VRT Band B cars top Scrappage sales charts
VRT Band B cars headed the Scrappage stakes in the first four months of the year, figures produced by the Revenue Commissioners and released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirmed.
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12.05.2010
Bodyshops get E Mark advice
Bodyshops that offer a tyre fitting service have been advised to make sure that tyres are fitted with the E Mark facing out.
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11.05.2010
Happy birthday SEAT
Happy birthday SEAT! The Spanish car maker is, this month, celebrating a big milestone in its history as it turns 60.
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10.05.2010
Standox goes mobile
Standox has gone mobile with a new UK website for mobile phones, smart phones and other mobile devices.
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10.05.2010
UK motorists cut corners on repairs
New research in the UK has found that nearly half (48per cent) of all car owners have cut corners when it comes to repairs and maintenance on their vehicle.
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07.05.2010
Prodigious putty from Spies Hecker
New Spies Hecker’s Raderal Special Putty Set 2011 is a high-grade polyester metal putty specially designed to cover welds, gaps and rivets on steel substrates.
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07.05.2010
Gold Digger wins Ridler award
“Gold Digger,” a stunning 1933 Ford Phaeton sporting a gleaming gold PPG finish, has been named the winner of this year’s coveted Ridler Award in the United States.
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06.05.2010
European first for Winsor Motors Staff
Five members of Windsor Motors’s Aftersales team have scored a European first having been awarded Professional Management Diplomas being from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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06.05.2010
Gabriel Pro-One range makes life easier
Gabriel’s Pro-One shock absorber range aims makes life easier for industry professionals and offers a genuine competitive advantage, according to distributors, Serfac Litd.
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05.05.2010
Scrappage is working – SIMI
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has claimed that the Scrappage Scheme is working for the economy, the environment and the Irish motor industry fours months into the scheme.
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04.05.2010
Poll shows sins we commit every day
An AA survey of over 7,000 Irish motorists has shown that mobile phone use and failure to indicate at roundabouts are the most common examples of bad driving witnessed on the roads every day.
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04.05.2010
Breathe easy for World Asthma Day
To coincide with World Asthma Day which falls today, May 4 , Ford is highlighting the “allergy-friendly” credentials of its award-winning range of cars. In 2004, the Ford C-MAX was awarded with an official ‘allergy-tested’ seal – the first Ford model to gain that accolade.
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30.04.2010
Standox now on Twitter
You can now follow the latest Standox news and products on Twitter. By using this instant form of web communication, followers of Standox can be kept constantly up to date on events and introductions across Europe.
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29.04.2010
TRW sets industry standards
In a recent independent durability test of aftermarket stabiliser links, TRW’s commitment to quality, world-class product testing and safety has been proven to set industry standards.
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28.04.2010
Bringing road safety stories to pre-schools
At a busy crèche in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Road Safety Authority (RSA) Chairman Gay Byrne recently launched the RSA’s newest road safety resource, ‘Simon and Friends’, with help from the children of the Sophia Housing Association crèche.
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27.04.2010
3M enjoys Roadshow spotlight
Roadshow 2010 proved an excellent opportunity for the Automotive Aftermarket Division of 3M, the diversified technology company, to showcase its newest addition to its market-leading range of bodyshop products and services.
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23.04.2010
JTape focuses on masking
JTape Ltd. manufacturers of premium masking showcased in its innovative tape based products at the recent Roadshow 2010 events, hosted by Paint Distributors.
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20.04.2010
Fiesta tops European sales charts
The Ford Fiesta has become Europe’s best-selling car, beating the Volkswagen Golf into second place in both March 2010 and year-to-date sales, according to latest figures from JATO Dynamics.
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19.04.2010
Fuel prices still rising
Petrol and diesel prices soared again in the last month according to the latest fuel price survey from the Automobile Association (AA).
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16.04.2010
The World’s most popular colours
One in four new cars across the world is silver. That makes silver the most popular car colour in the world (25 percent), followed by black with a market share of 22 percent and white with 16 percent.
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16.04.2010
The Inspectors are coming!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned that, bodyshops operating without a valid certificate of approval from their relevant local authority will face the full rigours of the law, including prosecution.
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15.04.2010
Applus+ faces fines over NCT delays
Applus+, the company charged with running the National Car Test (NCT) could face financial penalties if current problems with bookings for the national car test persist, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed.
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15.04.2010
Motorexpo dates announced
The organisers of Motorexpo organisers have released the first details concerning the 2010 Canary Wharf London event which will run from Monday 7th – Sunday 13th June and is completely free for visitors to attend.
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13.04.2010
New provider of NCT service announced
Leading global company Applus+ has announced its arrival onto the Irish market with the launch of a new National Car Testing Service (NCTS) centre in Greenhills, Tallaght, Dublin.
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13.04.2010
Electric cars a reality for Ireland
The Irish Government, the ESB and the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport.
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09.04.2010
PPG and NATM launch Green Manufacturing Award
PPG Industries’ commercial coatings group in the United States has partnered with the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) to establish an annual award recognising the best innovation or novel solution by a manufacturer in the light- and medium-duty trailer industry that positively affects the environment.
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09.04.2010
General Motors Europe in partnership with Standox
General Motors Europe (GME) and Standox recently signed a cooperation, which means Standox has officially received Europe-wide approval of its products for all paint repair work performed on Opel and Vauxhall branded vehicles.
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08.04.2010
New Farécla website
Farécla has totally re-designed and updated its website to bring together all of the international company’s vast range of products – automotive, marine and consumer car care – under one roof.
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07.04.2010
Jeff Koons' Art Car will race at 24 Hours of Le Mans
In the spirit of Calder, Stella, Lichtenstein, Warhol, and Holzer, BMW has announced that the 17th Art Car created by Jeff Koons will race where the first rolling pieces of art by legendary artists raced - at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, June 12-13, 2010.
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07.04.2010
SFA welcomes establishment of Credit Review Office
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has welcomed the establishment of the Credit Review Office, which will allow small businesses to appeal refusals for bank finance from the NAMA covered financial institutions, to this independent body.
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06.04.2010
New car sales continue to surge
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released the official industry figures for new cars registered in March 2010 which at 13,813 are up 78 per cent on March 2009 (7,764).
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06.04.2010
Motor Codes names the UK’s Golden Garage
Motor Codes, the independent body which operates the UK’s largest consumer code for motorists, has today revealed the winner of its two month national ‘Golden Garages’ campaign.
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