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27.01.2012
U-POL unveils innovative filler
U-POL has come up with an innovative filler product that had been specifically designed to repair composite and plastics substrates being used on automobiles - bumpers and body panels being the more obvious and visible components. More...
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25.01.2012
PPG confirms headline partnership
PPG Industries will the headline partner to the inaugural British Bodyshop Awards, which will take place at the Battersea Evolution, London’s most dynamic and exciting venue. More...
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24.01.2012
Mini has small recall over pump fault
BMW Ireland is recalling just 292 Mini cars because of a fault with an electric water pump. The fault, which could be a fire risk in some cases, is known to affect vehicles, including the Cooper S and John Cooper Works models, built between March 2006 and January 2011. More...
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24.01.2012
RSA launches consultation on motor vehicle components
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today, the 23rd of January 2012, launched a public consultation seeking the views of all interested parties on the development of proposals to regulate certain components placed on the market and fitted to motor vehicles, trailers and motorcycles in Ireland. More...
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23.01.2012
New LuK parts for the aftermarket
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has introduced a raft of new LuK parts for the aftermarket including some significant new additions to cater for the latest clutch technology. More...
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20.01.2012
Glasurit helps to restore historic automobiles
The French National Museum Cité de l’Automobile – Schlumpf Collection houses some 560 historic automobiles. To keep the valuable collection in peak condition, the museum has agreed on a cooperation project with Glasurit. More...
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19.01.2012
ACEA refutes unsafe refrigerant claim
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has refuted suggestions that a new refrigerant being used in the Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) of cars is unsafe. More...
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19.01.2012
Federal-Mogul maximises flat wiper blade vehicle coverage
Federal-Mogul is building on its successful Champion Contact® flat wiper blade range by introducing five new rear wiper part numbers to the programme. The new parts cover popular Volkswagen vehicles, which are fitted with Federal-Mogul wiper blades as original equipment. More...
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18.01.2012
Actros delivers road safety message
A soon to be familiar sight on Irish roads is this Mercedes-Benz Actros truck and trailer combination which has been commissioned by the Road Safety Authority to deliver the message of road safety to communities across the country. More...
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18.01.2012
New car sales ahead of 2011 – 10 day figures show
New passenger car registrations for the first 10 days of January were up by more than a quarter on the corresponding period last year, new figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. More...
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18.01.2012
Fill in the gaps with TecDoc
Every aftermarket parts supplier will confirm that they are under constant pressure, both directly from their customers and indirectly from their competitors, to ensure that their product offering is as comprehensive as possible and that there are no ‘gaps’ in the range with parts that their competitors can offer, but they cannot. More...
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16.01.2012
More options for First Line online
First Line’s ultra successful website has undergone a further transformation with the launch of two foreign language editions, to respond to the demand for information about the company coming from Europe. More...
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13.01.2012
VRA calls for action on environmental compliance
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) has made a submission to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlining some of the issues that its members are dissatisfied with in terms of the way environmental legislation is being implemented. More...
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13.01.2012
Volvo to recall 202 cars
Volvo Cars Ireland is set to recall 202 of its cars because of a reported problem with a belt tensioner that could, if it failed, result in a loss of power steering. More...
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13.01.2012
A slalom with a difference
The snow-capped mountains of Madonna di Campiglio are more used to hosting alpine skiing champions on their slopes for World Cup downhill races, but they recently provided the backdrop to a most unusual parallel slalom race. More...
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10.01.2012
Volkswagen increases market share in Ireland
Volkswagen Ireland increased its market share in 2011, by 0.6 per cent to 12.5 per cent on the back of its commitment to invest in Marketing, Training and support its Dealers position in these challenging times. More...
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06.01.2012
BASF showcases products in Detroit
As the world's top automakers are unveiling their latest models next week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, chemical company - BASF - will showcase the increasing role of chemical products in helping to deliver improved vehicle performance and comfort. More...
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06.01.2012
Jack Leonard retires from motor industry
Popular Skibbereen motor dealer Jack Leonard is set to retire from the motor industry having put in place an understanding with the well-known Fermoy-based Blackwater Motors for the future running and development of the business under a long-term agreement that will see the property remain in his ownership. More...
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05.01.2012
Toyota leading car brand in 2011
Toyota Ireland closed out 2011 as Ireland’s leading car brand, with sales of 11,646 passenger vehicles, accounting for a 13 per cent total market share - an increase of 9.2 per cent over 2010. More...
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05.01.2012
Workshop 2012 virtually sold out
Bradbury, Blitz Rotary, Gemco, Liftmaster, Stertil and Somers Totalkare will be among exhibitors showing their latest equipment in Hall 2 of the NEC, Birmingham, where visitors will find Workshop 2012 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Show. More...
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03.01.2012
How Mazda keeps the wheels turning
Winter is when accident repair centres are at their busiest with work increasing by more than 20 per cent from the summer months as the worsening weather takes its toll on the roads. More...
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22.12.2011
Happy Christmas from bodyshop.ie
The staff at Automotive Publications Ltd would like to wish our loyal readers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The staff at www.bodyshop.ie are on holidays until Tuesday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...
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21.12.2011
Stig cuts fuel bill with Topaz
A new short film which encourages motorists to reduce their fuel bill in 2012 by driving efficiently and which features former ‘Stig’ Ben Collins of Top Gear fame and the AA’s Nicola Hudson has just gone live on the Topaz website – www.topaz.ie More...
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20.12.2011
Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car
The Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car with sales increasing 1.0 per cent in November compared to a year earlier but down by 1.7 per cent year-to-date, according to the latest analysis from JATO Dynamics More...
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20.12.2011
New KYB coil spring catalogue
KYB has launched its brand new coil spring catalogue for 2012. The comprehensive catalogue features an impressive 143 new to range coil spring references, plus 59 part numbers have been updated to provide additional coverage. More...
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16.12.2011
Multi-purpose pack from 3M
Diversified technology company 3M has launched a unique abrasive products kit specifically designed for automotive panel shop applications. More...
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15.12.2011
amk Automotive experiences good growth
Leading automotive parts remanufacturer and distributor amk Automotive, exclusively represented in Ireland by Premco, has been remanufacturing calipers in the UK for over 15 years, and sales director Simon Salloway reports continued growth in this sector. More...
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09.12.2011
Great turn out for VRA North East Meeting.
It was standing room only at the recent Vehicle Repairers Association meeting for the North East held in Dundalk. Repairers from counties Louth, Monaghan and areas of Cavan attended the meeting in their numbers to find out more about the independent body repairers organisation and to voice their views on the future of the industry. More...
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09.12.2011
PPG gets Lexus approval
Toyota has endorsed the global use of new clearcoat technology for the PPG and Nexa Autocolor brands for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. More...
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08.12.2011
Wincanton chooses Vito
Wincanton Record Management of Ballycoolin, Dublin is taking delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Vito vans to be used in collecting and distributing documentation within their nationwide customer base. More...
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05.12.2011
Auto makers urge stability for Europe
The European Automotive Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on European leaders to take urgent action to secure a stable economic environment in which businesses of all sizes can be confident about creating jobs and investing in a strong future for Europe. More...
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02.12.2011
Swifco and EMM forge ahead
Swifco, and EMM International, with its Colad and Hamach brands continue to make inroads into the Irish non-paint materials market despite challenging trading conditions. More...
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02.12.2011
Temporary Agency Work Directive
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD has this evening [Thursday 1st December 2011] written to employers' representative bodies to confirm that legislation to transpose the EU Directive on Temporary Agency Work is being finalised in light of the conclusion. More...
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30.11.2011
Switch on the air conditioning
UK insurance and warranty specialist, MB&G is warning drivers to switch on their air conditioning this winter in order to avoid costly future repair bills. More...
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29.11.2011
VRA meeting in Dundalk
Bodyshop owners and managers in the North East have been reminded that the Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding an open meeting for anyone involved in the accident repair industry... More...
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28.11.2011
Four brothers jailed in mileage clocking scam
Following the arrest of four brothers, jailed for reducing mileage readings on over 40 cars, HPI is urging dealers to protect themselves from the constant threat of "clocking". Dealers need to do everything they can to avoid the real risk of unwittingly part exchanging a clocked car, warns HPI. More...
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25.11.2011
Standox practical tips for restoring classic cars
A vintage car show can be a great place to see beautiful classic cars, but sometimes scratches and imperfections in the paintwork are visible on closer inspection. In most cases, this is because the original thermoplastic coating will not have been professionally restored. More...
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25.11.2011
3M products appear on hit programme Wheeler Dealers
Fans of the TV programme Wheeler Dealers can now see diversified technology company 3M on their TV screens, as its portfolio of car repair and restoration products feature in the new series of the popular television programme. More...
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25.11.2011
First Renault PRO+ launched in Keary’s Motors Cork
Keary’s Motors in Cork has been unveiled as the first Renault PRO + dealer in Ireland. Eric Basset, managing director, Renault Ireland welcomed guests to Keary’s Motors in Cork for the launch of the franchise dedicated to business customers, from sole traders to local fleet and semi-state companies. More...
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24.11.2011
Spread a little ‘Sunshine Power’ this Christmas
WEEE Ireland and the Children’s Sunshine Home incorporating LauraLynn House have just launched their Christmas charity campaign with a difference, spread a Little Sunshine, with the help of Lorraine Keane. More...
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23.11.2011
Peugeot announces finance offer
Peugeot has announced details of its newly launched 4% APR finance offer on new Peugeot 107, 207 and 308 models registered from 1st January up to 31st March 2012. More...
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22.11.2011
Western Motors launches smartphone app
Western Motors with Volkswagen and Audi dealerships based in Galway and
Drogheda have just launched a fully functional dedicated smartphone app, which operates on both iphone and android platforms. More...
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21.11.2011
HPI applauds automotive industry drive to cut carbon emissions
Vehicle information expert, HPI, joined the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and industry leaders from the road transport arena this week, to recognize and reward best practice by manufacturers and fleet operators in developing products and services that reduce greenhouse gases. More...
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18.11.2011
VRA meeting in North East
Vehicle repairers in the North East are being reminded that the Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding an open meeting for anyone involved in the accident repair industry on Tuesday November 29th at 8.00PM in the Crowne Plaze Hotel, Dundalk. More...
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17.11.2011
Kia Rio takes Continental Irish Car of the Year Crown
The Kia Rio has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2012 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony today in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry. More...
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17.11.2011
Death of well known industry figure
The Irish motor industry lost a well known personality at the weekend with the sad death of Aidan Gilleran, late of A&D Motor Factors, Walkinstown, Dublin. More...
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15.11.2011
Toyota focuses on the future at Tokyo 2011
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. More...
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14.11.2011
Road Safety Alert – Heavy Rainfall
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads as Met Eireann has issued a Weather Warning today Wednesday 16th November for heavy rain in West Munster and West Connacht. More...
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11.11.2011
Warm-up for clearcoats says Standox
Athletes warm up before a competition. Motorists know that engine oil becomes thicker in the winter cold. Things are not all that different with clearcoats and hardeners, which also tend to become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly. More...
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09.11.2011
Ford open event
Ford Ireland has announced a range of offers and “all in” packages that include extended warranty, servicing and roadside assistance for up to four-years for customers looking to buy a car in 2012. More...
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08.11.2011
P R Reilly rolls out new fleet
Team P R Reilly's expansion plans continue to gather pace, with the initial roll out of is Car Care and Merchandising fleet, with the instantly recognisable blue and white Team P R Reilly logo. More...
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07.11.2011
Avis Ireland launches innovative car design competition
Avis Ireland has teamed up with Nissan Ireland, fashion stylist and journalist, Angela Scanlon and broadcaster and self confessed motor enthusiast Anton Savage to call on the public to design a unique car wrap design for one of Avis’ funky Nissan Jukes. More...
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04.11.2011
EPA backs certified bodyshops
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is throwing its weight of support behind the certified refinish sector and is urging motorists to check that they are using only certified car spraying operators when getting paintwork repaired as these providers are implementing good environmental practices. More...
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04.11.2011
Standothek guides from Standox
The art of refinishing has many facets, from choosing the perfect colour match to seamlessly eliminating damage and defects, and from substrate preparation to mastering a variety of painting techniques. More...
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03.11.2011
INA ranges continues to expand in Ireland
The market-leading INA range is continuing to expand in Ireland. New to the INA range – from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd – includes new INA timing belt kits, tensioners, Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) tensioners and Over Running Alternator Pulleys (OAP). More...
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02.11.2011
Jig calibration vital for safety
Globaljig chassis straightening supplier Tri-Sphere is urging bodyshops to think straight and not to skimp on re-calibration inspections for body alignment equipment. More...
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01.11.2011
New BMW dealership
Maxwell Motors, the long established motor dealership in Blackrock, Co. Dublin recently purchased by the Frank Keane Group, is poised to become a BMW dealership in November 2011. More...
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28.10.2011
Silver gets purer with Standox
Standox has launched Standohyd Basecoat Pure Silver, a special-effect colour that is particularly suited for coating wheel rims, mirror housings and add-on parts. More...
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28.10.2011
Permahyd Hi-TEC 480 Launch
The covers are off! Spies Hecker has launched a totally new waterborne basecoat system. Permahyd Hi-TEC 480 will set new standards in refinishing, according to the company. More...
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28.10.2011
Renault has bounce back-ability
Renault Ireland has just introduced a brand new offer for those who order their new 2012 Renault before 30th November - the Bounce Back Bonus! More...
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26.10.2011
Kia comes to the Kingdom
Kia Motors Ireland has appointed McElligotts of Tralee as Kia dealers in Kerry . “We are delighted to make this appointment,“ commented Kia Managing Director James Brooks at a photo call in Tralee. More...
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26.10.2011
Team PR Reilly appointment
Team P R Reilly has appointed John Donovan to head the company's development programme for its Hardware and Agri divisions. More...
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25.10.2011
ESB Networks goes electric
ESB Networks Ltd. has just taken delivery of part of the single largest order of electric vehicles ever placed in Ireland. Electric Vehicles Ireland, based in Tullamore, Co. Offaly supplied the vehicles. More...
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24.10.2011
Cathal drives off in new Renault Grand Mégane
Cathal O’ Connell (33) from Ballycullane, Wexford, and now living in Cork, drove off in his brand new Renault Grand Mégane after a nail biting live radio final on the Breakfast Show on Today FM last Friday morning. More...
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21.10.2011
Step off the Gas for greater control!
Tri-Sphere, the supplier that helped consign bracket hire costs to the scrap heap with the introduction of the Globaljig chassis straightening systems range, is now changing the way bodyshops think about paintshop efficiency. More...
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21.10.2011
€25,000 Toyota cash give away
To celebrate the launch of the new third generation Yaris, Toyota Ireland is kicking off an exciting promotion on Monday, October 24th, on its Facebook page, which will see the company give away €25,000 in cash and prizes over the next four weeks. More...
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20.10.2011
VWGI teams with Mondial Assistance Ireland
Mondial Assistance Ireland has secured a new contract with Volkswagen Group Ireland to manage and enhance customer service across the Volkswagen passenger, Audi, Skoda, Seat and Volskwagen commercial brands. More...
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18.10.2011
Stylish new Kia Rio arrives next week
Kia's all-new Rio goes on sale here on October 26th. It will have a starting price of €15,295 for the 1.25 litre LX petrol engined entry level version, but Kia expects the bulk of sales to come from the higher specification EX version, with a price tag of €16,595. More...
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17.10.2011
Silver gets purer with Standox
Standox has launched Standohyd Basecoat Pure Silver, a special-effect colour that is particularly suited for coating wheel rims, mirror housings and add-on parts. More...
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17.10.2011
Glass’s success in Irish market
Eurotax Glass’s bodyshop and insurance portfolio has seen great success in the Irish automotive market during 2011 – confirmed this recently with the news that all major contracts with Irish insurers for the company’s Claim Estimation System have been renewed. More...
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17.10.2011
PPG Bodyline dry goods
PPG' Bodyline Dry Good product range has been approved by Ford in the UK to join their Central Billing Programme. More...
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14.10.2011
CD to boost local charities
A leading figure in the refinish industry in Ireland is throwing his shoulder to the wheel to aid a number of local charities. More...
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13.10.2011
PR REILLY teams with Tec Doc
Major parts distributor Team P R Reilly is among the latest aftermarket businesses to embrace the TecDoc electronic parts catalogue system and incorporate it into a bespoke WEB SHOP portal. More...
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13.10.2011
Techplus assists 'Medallion for Excellence' winner
Techplus, the 3D wheel alignment specialists, recently assisted Paul Furlong, Ireland's representative in the Automobile Technology Competition at WorldSkills 2011, writes John Loughran. Paul finished ninth in the overall competition and returned home a 'Medallion for Excellence' winner. More...
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12.10.2011
CV Show 2012 looks set to be a sell-out
With truck and van sales up in the UK and the service and repair sector serving a busy road transport business, confidence is building for the 2012 CV Show and its dedicated Workshop zone. More...
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11.10.2011
Supporting Irish Road Safety Week
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) have launched a campaign to improve awareness among drivers of the need to maintain their tyres, particularly as winter approaches. More...
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11.10.2011
Mercedes-Benz sprints to the rescue
Motorsport Rescue Services - the longest-running and most-celebrated rapid-response safety team in Irish motorsport – have equipped themselves with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 rapid response ambulance unit for use at events here and overseas. More...
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10.10.2011
Toyota Ireland Dream Car Art Contest
Toyota Ireland has kicked off its Dream Car Art Contest, a national art competition for under-16’s that will put 15 young aspiring artists in with a chance to compete on a global stage for a once in a lifetime trip to Japan, as well as win fantastic prizes such as games consoles and art supplies. More...
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07.10.2011
EPA launches Halfords investigation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into the sale of non compliant paint at Halfords stores nationwide on foot of a mystery shop conducted by the Irish Bodyshop Journal. More...
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06.10.2011
Team P R Reilly expansion programme
The Team P R Reilly 2011 expansion programme continues to roll out with a target of 20 nationwide Team partners / depots in place before the end of the year. More...
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05.10.2011
Ryan joins Team PR Reilly
Donal Ryan has joined Team P R Reilly at the company's new depot in Carlow. Ryan has more than 17 years sales and technical experience working with franchises... More...
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05.10.2011
Ulster Rugby Club tries Mazda
Mazda UK has been appointed as the ‘Official Vehicle Partner' for Ulster Rugby. As part of a three-year sponsorship agreement, Mazda UK will supply cars to the Club's players and staff. | |
