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29.06.2011
It's all about the cables
J&S Automotive now supplies a comprehensive range of cables to the aftermarket including accelerator, clutch, speedometer and brake cables. More...
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28.06.2011
One million in Qash
Staff at Nissan Sunderland Plant are today celebrating the production of their one millionth Nissan Qashqai, cementing its position as one of the most successful British-built cars ever. More...
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24.06.2011
Aviva sells RAC for £1 billion
The Carlyle Group (a US asset management firm) has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to acquire RAC Limited from Aviva plc for £1 billion. More...
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24.06.2011
Changes ahead for Mirka
One of the UK's leading manufacturers of coated abrasives will be relocating to new premises and changing name. More...
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23.06.2011
INA expands drive belt range
LuK Aftermarket-Service Ltd - which from July 1 this year will be known as Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd - has expanded its market-leading range of INA belt drive components. More...
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22.06.2011
VRA meeting in Sligo
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) has reminded refinishers in the North West that it is holding an important regional meeting in the Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo, on Wednesday June 29th at 8.00pm. More...
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22.06.2011
Stories from the Glasurit archives
On turning out his first self-made product, Kristall-Weiss (Crystal White), Germany’s first brushable lacquer, in 1893, Max Winkelmann scored an immediate hit. This was followed by many more successful paint products for a wide range of applications. More...
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22.06.2011
EU report confirms Ireland sixth safest country in Europe
A new report published by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) in Brussels on Tuesday 21st June 2011 shows that Ireland has made remarkable road safety progress over the last decade and is now the sixth safest country out of 27 EU Member states. More...
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21.06.2011
All-new Toyota Yaris breaks cover
The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched here later this year and here is a sneak preview of what this beauty looks like, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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17.06.2011
VRA meeting in Sligo
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding an important regional meeting in the Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo, on Wednesday June 29th at 8.00pm. More...
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17.06.2011
Volkswagen claims top accolade in BIVSA awards
Volkswagen has once again claimed a number of category titles as well as the overall top accolade for the second consecutive year for the best car manufacturer at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. More...
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16.06.2011
New name for LuK aftermarket
LuK Aftermarket-Service Ltd – the supplier of genuine OE quality LuK clutches, INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the aftermarket – is changing its name. More...
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14.06.2011
VRA meeting in Dublin
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding an important regional meeting at the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin on Wednesday June 15 at 8.00pm. More...
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13.06.2011
New motorway service station opens this week
Ireland’s newest motorway service area opens this Friday, June 17 on the M7 Motorway which links Dublin to Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare as well as a vast region of Ireland’s Midlands. More...
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10.06.2011
Maintenance Solutions Ireland launches Magic Stapler
Belfast based, Maintenance Solutions Ireland (MSI), specialists in repair and maintenance products for the automotive sector, has just launched a repair gun that is set to revolutionise plastic repairs in the bodyshop, writes John Loughran. More...
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10.06.2011
Adapted Ford vehicles for Dublin Port Tunnel
Egis Road and Tunnel Operation Ireland, the company that operates the Dublin Port Tunnel on behalf of the National Roads Authority, has just taken delivery of a new fleet of emergency vehicles comprising five specially adapted Ford models – two Focus Estates and three Transit vans. More...
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10.06.2011
Exclusiveness all down the line
The exclusivelineXL from Standox is specifically designed for bodyshops that want to stand out from the crowd, according to the paint manufacturer. More...
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08.06.2011
Heaslip signs for Land Rover
Jamie Heaslip, the leading Leinster and Irish International rugby player, has been appointed as a Brand Ambassador for Land Rover. More...
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08.06.2011
Toyota expands digital dummy family
Toyota has added a small female and a large male to its family of digital crash test dummies. Known as THUMS* (Total HUman Model for Safety) these virtual humans deliver crash test results in much greater detail than is achievable with conventional crash-test dummies. More...
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08.06.2011
Irish Ferries fits ships for electric and hybrid cars
Electric and hybrid car travel between Ireland, Britain and France has come closer to being an everyday occurrence thanks to an initiative by Irish Ferries and ESB ecars, which has seen battery charging points being installed on two of its vessels. More...
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07.06.2011
Repanet discusses latest advances
Repanet, the network of leading independent accident repair bodyshops operating across Europe) met at the Heritage Motor Museum in Gaydon to discuss the latest advances in marketing, future international meetings, and workshops for UK members. More...
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03.06.2011
Italian Job tops chart of greatest car movies
‘The Italian Job’ is the greatest car movie of all time, according to a survey carried out by Honda. The 1969 classic overtook other iconic automotive films including ‘Bullit’, ‘Cannonball Run’ and ‘The Blues Brothers’ to take pole position in a league of the UK’s top ten car films. More...
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02.06.2011
Equip Auto 2011 preview
Equip Auto, takes place this year in Paris from 11 -15 October. To date, over 70 per cent of the total available exhibition space (100,000 sq.m) has already been booked (an increase of 25 per cent compared with 2009). More...
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01.06.2011
Putting the boot in
J&S Automotive Distributors is now offering a comprehensive range of OE matching quality CV boot kits, which are designed to be a direct replacement for the original parts. More...
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01.06.2011
Fiat supports Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon
The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is only a few days away and while participation (and fund-raising for charity) is, of course, its own reward FIAT Ireland thinks that the rewards shouldn’t necessarily stop there. More...
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01.06.2011
FIA wants probe into fuel prices
The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), which represents 35 million European drivers, including members of the RAC and AA in the UK has written to the European Union calling for an investigation into how the wholesale price of petrol and diesel is set. More...
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31.05.2011
Renault launches ‘My Electric Revolution’
Knowing how important a role future generations will play in the success of electric vehicles, Renault Ireland has launched a design competition for primary school children called ‘My Electric Revolution’. More...
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31.05.2011
RSA and IFA issue joint road safety appeal
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association 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. More...
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30.05.2011
BMW Ireland on VIP protection
BMW Group Ireland provided a fleet of 15 vehicles to the Gardai for use during the recent visits of the Queen and President Barack Obama. More...
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27.05.2011
Kavanagh Autobody plans significant investment
Kavanagh Autobody situated in Castlebidge, near Wexford Town has been in business for the past four years. Despite tough economic times, owner Vinny Kavanagh is planning a significant investment in the business in the coming months. More...
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27.05.2011
Process efficiency through quality training
With the call for today’s refinishers to become more and more high tech., and deliver improved business performance, Spies Hecker says it is committed to offering the best training in the refinishing industry. More...
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27.05.2011
Work clothes for bodyshops
The ContiTech Power Transmission Group, Hanover, is now offering professional work apparel for auto mechanics and bodyshop technicians. More...
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26.05.2011
GlassMatix latest upgrade ensures accurate repair estimates
Obtaining an accurate estimate for repair work is vital when dealing with insurance claims – over-estimating can lead to loss of business and the vehicle instead being written off, while underestimating on a large job can lead to loss of earnings or insufficient profit margins. More...
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25.05.2011
Castrol offers face to face training
More than 1,500 service reception staff across the UK will receive face to face training over the coming weeks to help boost customer satisfaction and profitability of their dealership aftersales operations. More...
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24.05.2011
New Volumetric Technology from Brain Bee
Brain Bee, represented in Ireland by Diagnostic Solutions Ltd, in line with its reputation for delivering technological solutions for the automotive industry has added new patented Volumetric Injection Technology (VIT) to its state-of-the-art air conditioning service stations. More...
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24.05.2011
All roads lead to Autopromotec
Autopromotec, the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket gets underway tomorrow at Bologna Trade Fair Centre in Italy. More...
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23.05.2011
VBRS calls for review of regulations
The Vehicle Body Repairers Sector (VBRS) is calling on the Environmental Agency (EPA) to review the various regulations governing the bodyshop sector, to establish if the are fit for purpose. More...
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20.05.2011
VRA meeting in Macroom
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding an important meeting for refinishers in the South West especially those in Cork City, Co. Cork and Co. Kerry in Macroom next Wednesday, May 25. More...
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19.05.2011
Sofima adds new parts numbers
Sofima has added more than 70 new part numbers to its range of filters including the new O.E. Volkswagen Passat, Audi A1 and BMW 3 series applications. More...
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18.05.2011
SIMI advises on Scrappage
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is reminding motorists that the Scarppage deal runs out at the end of June. More...
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17.05.2011
A new Turtle in town
Turtle Wax has launched a new all in one solution that ensures 12 months showroom shine and protection with one application of Liquid Wax Shield followed byregular use of Regenerative Conditioner Shampoo. .... More...
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16.05.2011
AA car service survey
'Word of mouth' is the most reliable way to find a top-rate, trustworthy mechanic to service your car according to a new survey by the AA......More...
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16.05.2011
SEAT Ireland teams with Shamrock Rovers
SEAT, title sponsors of the UEFA Europa League final, which takes place at the Dublin Arena on Wednesday night, is teaming up with Shamrock Rovers to provide the official team mascots on the night. More...
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13.05.2011
New CV surfacer from Spies Hecker
With its simple application and accelerated initial and hard drying, new Spies Hecker Permafleet® VHS Non-Sanding Surfacer 5620 enhances flexibility in commercial vehicle finishing, More...
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13.05.2011
UK dealers focus on upselling
Used car dealers in the UK are turning to complementary sales such as warranties, asset protection and paint protection, reports RAC Warranty. More...
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12.05.2011
Successful VRA meeting in Athlone
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) held a well attended meeting in the Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone on Wednesday with a view to establishing a local branch in the region. More...
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10.05.2011
VRA meetings for Midlands and South West
Last month the Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) held a very well attended and successful meeting for the Limerick and Clare areas and is now in the process of establishing branches of the organisation in both of these counties. More...
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06.05.2011
VRA meeting in Athlone
The Vehicle Repairers Association (VRA) is holding a meeting for refinishers at the Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone, on Wednesday May 11 at 8.00pm. More...
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06.05.2011
60 motor industry jobs on RecruitAuto.ie
RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s leading recruitment website for the motor industry continues to mirror the bouyancy in the motor industry, judging by the number of jobs currently available. More...
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06.05.2011
3M earns 7th consecutive ENERGY STAR
For a record-setting seventh year in a row, 3M has been named a winner of the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award for its comprehensive world-wide energy conservation efforts. More...
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06.05.2011
Motor Industry revs to a good start
With a 14 per cent increase in sales volume in the first quarter, compared to the same period in 2010, the motor industry has claimed pole position across all retail categories in Ireland to date. More...
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05.05.2011
Autoglym focuses on bird droppings
New research from car care experts, Autoglym, represented in Ireland by Leinster Auto Care suggests that the familiar sight of car bodywork 'etched' by bird droppings are not the result of any corrosive property in the deposit, as is commonly believed. More...
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03.05.2011
Ice-cold lightning bolt
It’s a hot sports car with a cool design: The Swiss design company Protoscar SA unveiled its Lampo 1 electric showcar in a brand new look at the 2011 International Geneva Motor Show. More...
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03.05.2011
Motorists face insurance premium hikes
Motorists are facing the introduction of a two per cent insurance levy following the announcement of the deal to sell Quinn Direct Insurance to Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank. More...
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29.04.2011
New Glasurit website
Glasurit has revamped its website and now provides information even more thoroughly, with a more attractive design. More...
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29.04.2011
Switch off before you drive off
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning motorists that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most dangerous things they can do in a car. More...
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28.04.2011
SIMI issues Scrappage reminder
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is warning motorists who are considering buying a car under the Scrappage Scheme to order as soon as possible as the scheme ends in just nine weeks time. More...
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26.04.2011
News service from TecDoc
TecDoc has expanded the repair information that it provides for its WEB SHOP users, to include both recall and service bulletins. More...
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26.04.2011
Online training from Henkel
Henkel, maker of Loctite, Teroson and Plastic Padding products, has devised a number of in depth online training modules. Areas covered include windscreen, car and body repairs, and car care. More...
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21.04.2011
Happy Easter
We wish all our readers a happy Easter holiday break. Normal service will resume on this site on Tuesday 26th April.
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21.04.2011
Shortage of paint pigment forces GM rethink
General Motors is considering bringing back old paint colours or accelerating the development of new shades to address a shortage of a shiny pigment that is made in a manufacturing facility in Japan, which was damaged in the March 11 earthquake, the Wall Street Journal has reported. More...
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18.04.2011
New surfacer for commercial vehicles
With its simple application and accelerated initial and hard drying, Spies Hecker’s Permafleet® VHS Non-Sanding Surfacer 5620 enhances flexibility in commercial vehicle finishing. More...
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15.04.2011
PR Reilly appointed Dayco distributor
As part of its strategic development programme, newly formed Dayco subsidiary Dayco Aftermarket UK and Ireland, has agreed a new distribution arrangement with one of the Republic’s largest and most respected distributors, PR Reilly. More...
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14.04.2011
Spotlight on second hand tyre sales
The sale of second hand tyres is posing a threat to road safety and causing problems for the legitimate tyre trade, according to Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) president Brian O’Neill. More...
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14.04.2011
Our Future Mobility Now
Car, truck and bus makers in Europe have opened a campaign to invite young adults across Europe to share their ideas and thoughts about the future of transport and mobility. More...
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13.04.2011
EU pumps €24 million into EV research
The European Commission has launched a four-year, €42 million pan-European electromobility initiative, Green eMotion, in partnership with 42 partners from the industries, utilities, electric car manufacturers, including BMW, Daimler and Renault-Nissan, city authorities, universities and technology and research institutions. More...
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13.04.2011
TPMS highlighted as revenue stream
Bodyshops looking for additional revenue streams should look at offering Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) services, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. More...
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13.04.2011
Low carbon future mapped out
A long-term strategy aimed at helping manufacturers of commercial vehicles and construction equipment move to low carbon solutions has been published. More...
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08.04.2011
VRA meeting in Limerick
The Vehicle Repairers’ Association (VRA) is holding a meeting to set up a branch in the Mid West next Monday evening, April 11 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Limerick at 8.00pm. More...
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08.04.2011
VBRS focuses on unsustainable work
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is advising bodyshops to exercise caution in accepting work in these difficult times on terms that their business will not be able to sustain. More...
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07.04.2011
East Coast Car Parts appointed K2 distributor
East Coast Car Parts has been appointed as Irish Distributor for the K2 brand, a comprehensive range of chemical based products covering lubricants, adhesives, silicones and performance enhancing additives. More...
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05.04.2011
National Skills Competition
The 54th annual National Skills Competition gets underway today when apprentices from all over Ireland will converge on Dublin Institute of Technology and Cork Institute of Technology to compete in an intense three day event. More...
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05.04.2011
Van-tastic giveaway
Kildare’s Kfm in association with Fiat Professional dealers BOD Vehicle Support Services, has given away a brand new Fiat Doblo in the radio station’s van-tastic spring giveaway. More...
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04.04.2011
SEAT Facebook giveaway
SEAT is title sponsor of the Europa League final, which take places at the Aviva stadium in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th May 2011. More...
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04.04.2011
Air Products chooses Renault and LeasePlan
Leading homecare providers, Air Products Healthcare will put 11 new high spec Renault Master Vans on the road over the next three months after signing a four-year deal worth €275,000 with fleet management specialists LeasePlan. More...
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04.04.2011
Online training from Henkel
Henkel, maker of Loctite, Teroson and Plastic Padding products, has devised a number of in depth online training modules. Areas covered include windscreen, car and body repairs, and car care. More...
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04.04.2011
CUI success at Motivational Day
Colors Unlimited International (CUI), the international group of premier Spies Hecker bodyshops, held a successful Motivational Day at Stevenage in the UK recently. More...
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01.04.2011
CUI launches bodyshop charter
Colors Unlimited International (CUI), the international group of premier Spies Hecker bodyshops, has launched a bodyshop Charter at the 2011 CUI Motivational Day. More...
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31.03.2011
PR Reilly partners with Dayco
As part of its strategic development programme, newly formed Dayco subsidiary Dayco Aftermarket UK and Ireland, has agreed a new distribution arrangement with one of the Republic’s largest and most respected distributors, PR Reilly. More...
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31.03.2011
All roads lead to Autopromotec
Autopromotec, the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket, takes place on May 25-29, at Bologna Trade Fair Centre in Italy. More...
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30.03.2011
Energy Show 2011
The Energy Show 2011 takes places today (Wednesday) and tomorrow at the RDS in Dublin. More...
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30.03.2011
New car search engine
Irish car history provider Motorcheck.ie has launched a revolutionary ‘New Car Search Engine’ for Ireland. More...
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30.03.2011
CD adds Valeo to brand portfolio
Component Distributors (CD) has continued to add to its ever-increasing brand and product line portfolio by reaching an agreement to distribute the Valeo brand in Ireland. More...
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29.03.2011
HSA urges small businesses to “BeSMART”
The Health and Safety Authority has re-enforced its commitment to simplifying health and safety for small business by launching a free new free online tool called BeSMART. More...
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24.03.2011
Kärcher cashback offer
Kärcher has launched a new cashback incentive to encourage customers to trade in their old pressure washer for a new Kärcher HDS hot water pressure washer. More...
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23.03.2011
SKF 20th Anniversary Competition
SKF is marking the 20th anniversary of production of its first timing belt kit by launching a free competition for garages and workshops that is currently running until the end of June 2011. More...
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22.03.2011
SKF 20th Anniversary Competition
SKF is marking the 20th anniversary of production of its first timing belt kit by launching a free competition for garages and workshops that is currently running until the end of June 2011. More...
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21.03.2011
TecDoc continues to expand customer base
TecDoc is continuing to expand its customer base and the latest addition to the growing number of TecDoc users is the Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER), the highly respected automotive remanufacturing trade body. More...
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16.03.2011
Special Notice For Visitors To Our Site
The Webmaster is taking a long weekend break in order to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Normal service will be resumed on Monday.
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16.03.2011
Jaguar specialists go Globaljig
Tri-Sphere, the Stafford-based supplier of Globaljig chassis straightening Systems is providing the jig-based training for aluminium repair specialists at Jaguar's training centre in Nottinghamshire. More...
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16.03.2011
RecruitAuto.ie goes from strength to strength
RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s leading recruitment website for the motor industry has gone from strength to strength since its launch last September and is currently mirroring the bouyancy in the motor industry. More...
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14.03.2011
New Volkswagen Touareg SUV arrives
Volkswagen’s new Touareg leaves a lasting impression with a combination of superior off-road capabilities, a high level of comfort and groundbreaking efficiency. More...
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11.03.2011
VRA holds meeting in Galway
The Vehicle Repairers’ Association (VRA) formed in Co. Mayo last year, took its first steps towards going nationwide when it held a meeting in Claregalway, Co. Galway on Tuesday night, writes John Loughran. More...
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11.03.2011
New Standox Exclusive Line XL
Standox is launching a range of new, extraordinary and highly fashionable special effect colours. New Exclusive Line XL complements the company’s established Exclusive Line range which has become very popular with lovers of exclusive custom paint finishes.More...
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11.03.2011
New dealer principal at Fred Kilmartin
Teresa Kilmartin has taken over at the helm of Ford dealer Fred Kilmartin Ltd. in Ballinasloe, following the sad passing earlier this year of her brother Noel, who was Managing Director of the Company. More...
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10.03.2011
Business Bonus for Fiat Professional customers
Fiat Professional is offering commercial vehicle customers a combined minimum trade-in allowance and a Fiat Professional Business Bonus which could amount to a saving of up to €9,500 on a brand new Fiat van. More...
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09.03.2011
Worn brake pads most common fault
In a review of 100 cars recently serviced by AA Car Servicing, AA Mechanics revealed that worn brake pads are the most common vehicle fault detected. More...
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08.03.2011
Garages and motor factors get stolen parts warning
Garages and motor factors in the UK and Ireland that are offered NGK plugs, Exide or Bosch batteries, turbo chargers or React catalytic convertors at below trade prices or from unusual sources are being urged to contact local police. More...
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08.03.2011
Merlin awarded top accolades
Merlin Car Auctions has been awarded the highly respected accolade of Deloitte Best Managed Company at an award ceremony held in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin last Friday (4th March 2011). More...
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07.03.2011
Open meeting in Galway
All vehicle repairers west of the Shannon are invited to attend an open meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday) in the Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway, Co. Galway at 8.00pm. More...
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04.03.2011
Nexa Autocolor builds on F1 tradition
Nexa Autocolor is looking forward to building on its successful partnership with the Marussia Virgin Racing Formula One team, as the new 2011 season challenger – following the successful debut of the MVR-02. More...
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03.03.2011
TRACS warns on waste collectors
TRACS, the Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme, is reminding all stakeholders in the tyre supply chain to be vigilant in the management of their tyre waste for 2011. More...
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03.03.2011
€2011 Election Special
As the talk about the General Election recedes, Patch Tyre Equipment is running its own election special, which is guaranteed to deliver quality equipment and value for money. More...
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25.02.2011
Survey highlights differences between car markets
The number of private cars, which are less than two years old in Northern Ireland is almost double (in percentage terms) than in the Republic of Ireland, a study conducted by Northern Ireland company Crash Services has concluded. More...
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23.02.2011
NCA conducts motoring survey
The National Consumer Agency has published the findings of a survey, which examined car ownership, travel behaviour and consumers’ attitudes to fuel efficiency. More...
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23.02.2011
Tallaght Fiat focuses on road safety
Tallaght Fiat is distributing 5,000 Road Safety Packs to schools in the Tallaght, Clondalkin and Walkinstown areas of Dublin as part of its new “Be Road Safe” initiative. More...
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22.02.2011
Autopromotec update
Autopromotec, the international automotive trade fair takes place this year in Bologna, Italy (Trade Fair Centre) from 25-29 May. More...
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17.02.2011
Origo unveils new chapter
Origo the distributor for Bosch automotive parts in Ireland since 1976 is in the process of unveiling a new chapter in the history of its automotive division. More...
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17.02.2011
Onwards and upwards at HBA Distribution
On a recently visit to Keady in Co. Armagh, John Loughran dropped in on HBA Distribution and discovered that the company is going from strength to strength despite the recession. More...
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10.02.2011
Toyota Number 1 for scrappage in 2011
Reflecting the very positive opening sales figures for 2011, the ‘Scrappage’ figures, released by SIMI, have confirmed that Toyota is Number 1 in the marketplace for January with some 24 per ceny of the ‘Scrappage’ linked sales of vehicles. More...
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08.02.2011
New BMW warehouse
BMW Group has outgrown its current warehouse facility in Bracknell, Berkshire, and has decided to relocate this warehouse and a number of other smaller facilities to a new site at Pineham in Northampton. More...
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04.02.2011
Sanding – that’s old hat now!
There are bodyshops where they are still sanding in cases in, which the use of a wet-on-wet filler could cut out a complete working step. More...
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04.02.2011
Back to black
Black is clearly the favourite vehicle colour in Europe, accounting for 24 per cent of all new cars, according to research conducted by Standox. More...
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03.02.2011
Toyota score sales double
Toyota scored a significant “double” in February, topping the new car sales charts with 3,704 registrations and finished top of the heap with the best selling car – the Avensis. More...
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02.02.2011
UK fleets extend replacement cycles
News emanating from the UK suggest that some fleet operators are extending replacement cycles with a few now running company cars and vans into a fifth year and more than 150,000 miles. More...
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31.01.2011
Award for eSafety technology
Europe’s largest automotive association, ADAC (German Automobile Association), has presented one of its coveted ‘Yellow Angel’ awards to Daimler AG. More...
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28.01.2011
KC Products unveils 2011 catalogue
KC Products, the leading wholesale distributors of body panels, lighting and mirrors to Motor Factors has unveiled its 2011 catalogue, which contains details on 12,000 stock items. More...
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28.01.2011
EuroNCAP’s best performing cars of 2010
Euro NCAP has unveiled its five safest cars of 2010. To be selected as safest cars of their categories, these vehicles achieved a high overall score and attained the coveted five star rating. More...
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27.01.2011
Nexa Autocolor launches P565-9868
As part of its commitment to continuously improve the product offer for customers, Nexa Autocolor has launched an innovative Chromate Free Wash Etch Primer. More...
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27.01.2011
Citroen recall
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has announced a recall of 294 Citroen cars from the Irish market, because of a problem that could affect braking. More...
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26.01.2011
Toyota recall
Toyota Ireland is to recall 253 Toyota Avensis 2.0 /2.4 litre petrol only vehicles to replace the fuel pipe and inspect the fuel pump check valve. More...
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25.01.2011
Automotive colours: back to black
Black is clearly the favourite vehicle colour in Europe, accounting for 24 percent of all new cars. Second and third ranked grey and silver are a clear distance behind. More...
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25.01.2011
Ford Transit is top selling van again
n addition to Ford being the top-selling car brand, the marque has again dominated the commercial vehicle market in Ireland with the Transit retaining its crown as Ireland’s top selling van. More...
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24.01.2011
HPI warns on Category B write offs
HPI, the vehicle information expert in the UK is warning dealers to be on the look out for Category B insurance write offs that habee been repaired an put back on the road. More...
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21.01.2011
A passion for painting
Presenting vehicle refinishing to best effect, the new Spies Hecker Calendar “Passion 2011” shows dynamic pictures from selected customer car repair businesses in seven countries. More...
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21.01.2011
Irish Times Motor Show 2011
The Irish Times Motor Show 2011 will take place in Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt show complex from the 25th – 27th February 2011. More...
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18.01.2011
Team PR Reilly launches Sigma wiper blade range
The Sigma wiper blade is a new design fitted as Original Equipment to some recent Japanese and Korean vehicles such as the Toyota Auris / Rav4, Mazda 6, Honda Civic, and European vehicles such as the Opel Insignia. More...
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17.01.2011
Fuel prices continue to rise
Petrol and diesel prices continue to go from bad to worse rising still further from the record high prices reached last month, according to the latest monthly survey from the AA. More...
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13.01.2011
Scrappage scheme hailed a success
More than 17,000 motorists availed of the Scrappage Scheme last year, according to figures produced this week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). More...
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12.01.2011
New car registrations off to strong start
New car sales in Ireland are off to a strong start recording a 41 per cent increase in new registrations against the first 10 days in 2010, according to statistics supplied www.motorcheck.ie. More...
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06.01.2011
2011 Standox Calendar
The power, grace and beauty of the latest Standox calendar are now available as a high quality wall calendar, and as a desktop download. More...
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03.01.2011
Public consultation on written off vehicles
The Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a public consultation process seeking the views of all interested parties on the development of proposals to regulate written-off vehicles in Ireland. More...
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03.01.2011
PR Reilly unveils new coolant
Team PR Reilly has launched a new SP 14 Coolant from Kroon Oil, which is ideal for use on the latest Peuegot, Citroen and Nissan models. More...
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Happy Christmas from www.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 Monday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...
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27.12.2010
Appeal for information - Missing Person
As you may be aware Blaithnaid Timothy has been missing since last Tuesday. Blaithnaid's brother Ronan worked for KC Products for many years before relocating to Galway so we would appreciate any help you could give us in tracing Blaithnaid. More...
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