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30.06.2009
Major headache for Irish motorists
A nationwide survey of public car park parking spaces carried out by Semperit Tyres has highlighted a significant number of spaces that are narrower than the recommended guidelines.
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26.06.2009
New EU driving license rules
Drivers have been warned that new EU driving licence rules come into effect next year that will set minimum standards for eyesight and health requirements.
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23.06.2009
Get armed with Armor All
Armor All – pioneers in the art of car care is urging owners of older cars not to ‘throw in the can’, but to invest a little tender loving care instead, to get the best out of their pride and joy, for many miles to come.
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22.06.2009
Businesses waiting longer to get paid
ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprise lobby group, has claimed that businesses are waiting an average of 73 days to get paid for the goods and services they provide.
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22.06.2009
Glasurit colour library
Glasurit’s colour library is continuing to grow with the additional of colours belonging to long-forgotten times.
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19.06.2009
Wolfrace launches two new wheels
Wolfrace, represented in Ireland by Kirkby Tyres & Wheels is attracting a huge amount of interest from the automotive consumer and trade a like following the launch of its latest offerings - the new Bari and Milano.
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18.06.2009
Kitemark repairers protecting lives
The safety of British drivers and their passengers is being protected thanks to the success of a major new BSI Kitemark initiative from Thatcham and the BSI, new test results released today have shown.
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17.06.2009
NCA focuses on motor trade
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) is advising motorists to be vigilant when getting cars serviced or repaired and to ensure that the garages and mechanics they use are reputable and trustworthy.
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16.06.2009
James Devine, RIP.
It is with great regret that we have to inform you of the death of Jim Devine, Managing Director of Ssangyong.
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15.06.2009
VBRA course a huge success
Not so very long ago, repairing or working on a vehicle demanded nothing more complicated than disconnecting the battery, effecting the repair with all due care to avoid damaging the wiring loom, reconnecting, and starting the engine.
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12.06.2009
RMIF & MVRA help bodyshops gain Kitemark
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) Bodyshop Services Division and the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA) are working with members to help them meet the requirements of the Thatcham / BSI Kitemark bodyshop standard in the UK.
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11.06.2009
Glasurit heads down under
Glasurit® has now taken the fifth continent by storm. The company presented its 90 Line waterborne paints at the Collision Repair Expo, Australia's biggest trade show.
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10.06.2009
Assist us in spreading the word
When you have finished reading this week’s news from the Irish motor industry, do your good deed for the day and tell a friend about bodyshop.ie.
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10.06.2009
Back in business
A familiar name is back in business in Dublin with the establishment of the eponymously named Pat White Cars.
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10.06.2009
Comma launches Advanced Diesel 10w40
Comma, represented in Ireland by PR Reilly has unveiled its Advanced Diesel 10w40, a heavy duty formula for long oil drain intervals, available in 5 litre, 25 litre and 205 litre packs.
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09.06.2009
Recovery equipment demonstrations
One of the biggest recovery equipment demonstrations in Europe this year will take place in Tullamore, Co Offaly on Saturday 11, and Sunday 12 July.
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08.06.2009
RSA and IFA issue road safety appeal
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are urging 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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04.06.2009
Turtle Wax Professional Range
For over a half-century, Turtle Wax® has been the leader in the automotive car care market and although the name is probably more synonymous with its retail line of product, Turtle Wax also have an extensive Professional Car Wash and Valet range.
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04.06.2009
Ford maintains leading position in May car market
As car sales dropped by 50% last month on the same period last year, Ford maintained its position as the country’s best-selling car brand, according to statistics from the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
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02.06.2009
RSA issues warning to rogue driving instructors
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning un-regulated driving instructors, that they must comply with new laws, which were introduced recently, to regulate driving instructors in Ireland or face prosecution.
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29.05.2009
Digital colour swatches from Standox
The Standowin colour software from Standox now displays OEM colours as “digital swatches“on the PC screen. This new development helps faster colour identification.
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28.05.2009
A bodyshop with a difference
On the home page of the Healey Werks website you'll find a simple but appropriate phrase: "the premier automobile restoration company."
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27.05.2009
RSA launches new road safety campaign
In a joint initiative with Age Action Ireland and The Irish Pharmacy Union, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is distributing 200,000 free high visibility vests to promote road safety among older people in Ireland.
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26.05.2009
Break free from paper with new Abranet HD
By taking its revolutionary net sanding technology and applying it to the heavy duty end of the sanding sector, leading abrasives innovator, Mirka Abrasives Ltd, has created an all new product that excels in tough conditions – Abranet Heavy Duty (HD).
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22.05.2009
Efficiency is the key for independent garages
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) in the UK is advising independent garages of the need to manage labour and time as efficiently as possible to take full advantage of increased customer volumes in the current economic climate.
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21.05.2009
Glasurit rises to the challenge
Reduced profit margins, optimised bodyshop management, active customer acquisition - throughout Europe specialised bodyshops are finding themselves facing similar challenges.
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20.05.2009
New Comma data tracks latest oil applications
Recently released applications data in the 2009/10 edition of Comma’s Application Guide and Catalogue once again spotlights the need for independent service technicians to specify the correct oil for every vehicle that passes through their workshop.
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18.05.2009
Autopromotec 2009
Autopromotec 2009, the leading international exhibition of equipment, products and services to the motor industry takes place this week in Bolgna, Italy.
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18.05.2009
Black is back
Black once again heads popular automotive colours, accounting for 26 per cent of all new cars sold in Europe, according to Spies Hecker.
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15.05.2009
Symach Robotic Technology
National Autoparts has been appointed as an official distributor of the Italian produced Symach range of robotic equipment for the bodyshop sector.
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14.05.2009
Bodyshops get inspection warning
Bodyshops shop that have still to register with their local authority, in accordance with the Deco-paint regulations have been warned that a programme of inspections is currently away around the country.
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14.05.2009
UK bodyshops experiencing fall in work volumes
Managing decreasing work volumes appears to be a way of life for many UK bodyshops - for the third year in a row they are reporting a drop in volumes of work in quarter one compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
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13.05.2009
ISME survey confirms credit squeeze
More than 50 per cent of small and medium sized businesses have been refused credit by the banks in the past three months, according to the results of a survey just published.
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11.05.2009
Enforcement of Deco-paints regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the competent authority charged with enforcing the Deco-paints regulations can’t quantify the number of paint distributors that underwent inspection in 2008, writes John Loughran.
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11.05.2009
New matt clearcoat from PPG
A new product has been added to the PPG clearcoat range. D8113 can be used over all PPG basecoat systems and is designed for the specialised repair of areas requiring a matt finish.
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08.05.2009
KC Products unveils 2009 catalogue
KC Products, the leading wholesale distributors of body panels, lighting and mirrors to Motor Factors has unveiled its 2009 catalogue, which contains details on 12,000 stock items.
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07.05.2009
EPA confirms redrafting of Deco-paints regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that the European Commission is redrafting the Deco-paints regulations to “tighten up” on weaknesses that have come to light in recent months with relation to so-called “special finishes” which are covered under Section E of the regulations.
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06.05.2009
Toyota extends trade parts promotion
Toyota Ireland introduced a promotion, last autumn, through its dealer network, which saw bodyshops benefit from a 25 per cent discount on body panels for models in the Yaris, Corolla and Avensis ranges.
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05.05.2009
Are we there yet?
Parents wanting a stress-free day out with the kids should leave home at 8.37am and travel no more than 83 km – these are the findings of a recent expert study into what makes a “great day out”.
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29.04.2009
Standox gets special award
His Highness, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai presented the “Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport” to Arabian Automobiles in recognition of their use of the Standohyd waterborne paint system.
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28.04.2009
Don’t cut corners with employee safety
Cutting corners when it comes to employee safety, health and welfare is counter-productive and will cost businesses money in the long run, according to the Health and Safety Authority.
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27.04.2009
GoBus supports hugely anticipated Volvo Ocean Race
New transport operator, GoBus last week celebrated the arrival of the specially commissioned and very impressive Volvo Ocean Race GoBus Coach, in advance of the Volvo Ocean Race, which will take place from May 23rd – June 6th.
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24.04.2009
Milestone for ST+
ST+, the groundbreaking colour update service from Standox, is celebrating its 400th member since its inception 18 months ago.
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23.04.2009
NCT delay a worry for motorists
SGS, the company, which operates the NCT service has confirmed it is receiving approximately 25,000 booking inquiries per day, in the wake of the Transport Minister Noel Dempsey’s penalty point bombshell last week.
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22.04.2009
Air-con repair systems from Novatio
Novatio’s Novairco air-conditioning leak detection, repair and refill kit is the ideal workmate for a busy workshop according to distributors, Innovation Ireland.
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17.04.2009
Revolutionary four in one aerosol
Innovation Ireland’s revolutionary four in one aerosol, manufactured by Novatio, acts as a primer, elastomizer, filler and undercoat and has been developed for the latest water based lacquers.
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17.04.2009
Dust-free sanding from Mirka
The exceptional dust extraction ability of Autonet, Mirka’s net sanding products has to be seen to be believed, according to the company.
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16.04.2009
Motor Factors Golfing Society
The Motor Factors’ Golf Society will hold the first of its two annual outings – the Captain’s Prize at Foto Island Golf Club on Friday, May 22nd 2009.
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14.04.2009
Thatcham’s new centralised database
Access to up-to-the-minute vehicle make and model data just got easier for Thatcham, the UK insurer’s research centre, following a new agreement with Glass’s, the UK’s market-leading supplier of vehicle information.
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08.04.2009
SIMI welcomes VAT proposals
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has given a cautious welcome to the Government’s to change the VAT treatment of used cars in dealerships.
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02.04.2009
BMW Art Car exhibition opens at IMMA
The BMW 3.0 CSL, with which Alexander Calder laid the foundation stone for the BMW Art Car Collection in 1975, will be on display at the Irish Museum of Modern Art from 1 April – 21 June 2009.
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02.04.2009
PPG teams up with street rod painter
PPG Industries in the United States has team up with legendary
street-rod painter Charley Hutton for a number of automotive projects, such as custom painting of the Kurt Busch Foundation Dodge Challenger.
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25.03.2009
Spies Hecker follows the star
Spies Hecker continues its role as paint supplier to Daimler AG. Cornerstones of this relationship are services, global supplies, expert advice and optimal paint systems.
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20.03.2009
Audatex launches AudaFNOL
More than 50% of all total loss vehicles in the UK are being incorrectly routed to bodyshops at First Notification of Loss (FNOL), reports claims solutions provider, Audatex UK, significantly adding to the financial, administrative and logistical burden bodyshops are facing today.
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18.03.2009
Scientists develop self-healing paint
Scientists in the United Sates have developed a polyurethane coating that heals its own scratches when exposed to sunlight, offering the promise of scratch-free cars in the future.
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16.03.2009
AGE launches Pelican Pack
Garage equipment specialists AGE has launched a new innovative product on the market, which take the hassle and mess out of cleaning oil spills in the workshop.
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05.03.2009
EU backs scrappage scheme initiative
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry’s (SIMI) calls to set up a scrappage scheme, have been received a timely boost with the news that the initiative has the support of the European Commission.
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05.03.2009
EU backs scrappage scheme initiative
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry’s (SIMI) calls to set up a scrappage scheme, have been received a timely boost with the news that the initiative has the support of the European Commission.
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27.02.2009
Comply or die
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned bodyshops that have yet to go through the AIC and registration process that time is running out.
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26.02.2009
Nexa Autocolor has it covered
Nexa Autocolor’s™ thorough knowledge of the commercial vehicle refinish, builders and fleet markets can be found in the specialised range of products developed specifically to meet the needs and expectations of its customers.
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17.02.2009
Travelers Insurance selects Glass’s
Travelers Insurance Company Ltd. Ireland – provider of property, liability cover and risk management services in a number of business sectors – has chosen GlassMatix as its sole vehicle repair estimating system.
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17.02.2009
SIMI promotes benefits of Car Check
While the debate as to where the best value in the car market is to be found continues, what is of paramount importance when considering buying a vehicle is its history.
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13.02.2009
Motorists warned not to “run on red” with their tyres
As figures show a significant drop in both the new car market and tyre sales during 2008, Continental Tyres Ireland is urging motorists not to be tempted to push their tyres to the limit in today’s tougher economic environment.
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11.02.2009
Cracking up
One of the UK’s leading automotive glazing services has come with a “cracking” list of reasons offered by its customers for damage to their vehicle’s glass.
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10.02.2009
Manufacturers plan R&D cuts
Cuts to research and development budgets in the car industry are a likely consequence of the current global recession, according to industry analysts.
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09.02.2009
Black dominates on European roads
Black once again leads the table of the most popular automotive colours, accounting for 26 per cent of all new cars sold, according to the Standox survey of 2008 automotive colour trends.
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03.02.2009
What would Barack Obama do?
James Sweetman is a regular columnist in the Irish Bodyshop Journal, and a Business and Personal Coach, specialising in assisting individuals and firms to be more effective at what they do.
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29.01.2009
Take one for the road
In a joint initiative with the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and FBD Insurance, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that it is distributing 30,000 high visibility reflective vests among 4,200 rural pubs for free.
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29.01.2009
Toyota recall
Toyota Ireland has confirm that it is recalling some models in the Yaris range because of a fault with the centre pillar housing the front seat belts.
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28.01.2009
George Lee antidote
Are you are fed up of the George Lee factor and everyone talking us into recession? If so, and you believe a little good advice never goes astray, you should check out the short 'Hotdog Man' video on You Tube.
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26.01.2009
Milestone for ST+
ST+, the groundbreaking colour update service from Standox, is celebrating its 400th member since its inception 18 months ago.
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19.01.2009
Road Safety Alert Update
The Road Safety Authority is advising road users to take extra care on the roads as Met Eireann warns of freezing conditions and further wintry showers.
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13.01.2009
PPG to address Perfect Storm in US
PPG Industries’ MVP Business Solutions team will host a conference for collision centre owners and managers from across North America in March to address the current economic downturn.
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