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23.12.2008
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23.12.2008
It is that time of year again
MOTORSHOW Car Buyers' Guide 2009 is in the shops.For over 13 years, this publication has been helping new and used car buyers with their shopping. It covers every new car model range on sale in Ireland and also has the latest up-to-date prices. The top motor writers Eddie Cunningham and Padraic Deane bring you clear, no nonsense verdicts on every new car - no confusing stars or other ratings but rather a simple 'Yes' or 'No'. Follow it and you'll save money.
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23.12.2008
Coming to a distributor near you soon
The front cover on the current edition of the Irish Bodyshop Journal is creating quite a stir amongst retailers and bodyshop owners, judging by the number of calls reaching the offices of Automotive Publications.
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22.12.2008
PPG lands important Envirobase deal in US
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global provider of vehicle factory-to-dealer integrated logistics solutions, has selected Envirobase High Performance basecoat by PPG Industries to convert its nine Americas region vehicle processing centres from using a solvent to a waterborne paint system.
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15.12.2008
Boland’s are “spot on” for bodyshops
Opel Trade Club specialist, Boland’s in Clondalkin, Dublin, is targeting the bodyshop sector, with a service offering guaranteed to get the job off the ramp as quickly as possible this winter.
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04.12.2008
SIMI welcomes interest rate cut
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has welcomed the 0.75 per cent cut in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank this morning, but is still calling for the introduction of a Scrappage Scheme.
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03.12.2008
SIMI calls for scrappage scheme
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has called for the introduction of a scrappage scheme for older cars, in a bid to give a much-needed boost to the motor industry.
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26.11.2008
A new dimension in matt black
Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH, known for its dramatic customised Mercedes-Benz cars, has teamed up with Standox to produce a new dimension in matt black on a special Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
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19.11.2008
DuPont receives AXA approval
DuPont Performance Coatings UK Limited (“DuPont”) has been appointed by AXA UK plc (“AXA”) as its Preferred Coatings Supplier under a long term agreement signed recently.
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12.11.2008
Important notice regarding burning of waste oil
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised that the burning of waste oil falls under the scope of the European Waste Incineration Directive (Directive 2000/76/EC), which means that all premises using waste oil burners need a permit.
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11.11.2008
Juncker supports EU auto aid
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker has confirmed that the euro zone countries are working to co-ordinate their efforts to help the region’s ailing auto manufacturing sector to mirror similar efforts in the United States.
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10.11.2008
Thatcham’s safe repair project
Thatcham is working on a Safe Repair Project which aims to validate safety-critical structural repair methods on vehicles with composite materials.
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06.11.2008
Ixtar banishes dirt and grease
The extended portfolio of garage consumables from lubricant, car care and valeting specialists Ixtar, includes hand cleaner and high absorption paper rolls.
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04.11.2008
Motor industry sheds 2,000 jobs
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has claimed that more than 2,000 people have been laid off by main dealerships around the country as a result of deflated car sales.
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23.10.2008
CUI plans its annual conference
Colors Unlimited International (CUI), the pan-European programme for independent repairers has a UK membership of over 55 top-flight Spies Hecker end users.
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17.10.2008
2009 calendar from Standox
The 2009 Standox calendar captures classic saloons and elegant sports cars perfectly placed in extraordinary landscapes.
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16.10.2008
Solution to plastic repairs
A new Plastic Repair Kit has been made available by 3M. Created from the current well-proven range of repair products, the kit contains items that enable virtually all automotive plastic repairs to be undertaken.
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16.10.2008
Coloured judgement
Dealers taking in second hand cars as “trade ins” would do well to take on board the advice of car check specialists HPI, who claims that some colours sell better than others. Black - classic, timeless colour that suits all types of vehicle.
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06.10.2008
Sherwin Williams gets Volvo seal of approval
Volvo Car Corporation has announced Global Technical and Commercial approval of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.’s AWX™ Waterborne refinish system for use in all certified Volvo collision repair facilities around the world.
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03.10.2008
Festool at Automechanika
Festool presented its system programs on sanding, polishing, dust extraction and workplace equipment at Automechanika recently.
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03.10.2008
Ixel abrasive range promotion
Ixell, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading bodyshop refinishing specialists, has a broad range of refinishing products and consumables available to independent refinishing experts via Renault Trade Partners network.
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02.10.2008
SIMI calls for Government support
The Society of the Motor Industry has called on the Government to ensure that the forthcoming budget offers the necessary stability to prevent the collapse of the motor industry to prevent further job losses.
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02.10.2008
Professional Tool Storage
Sykes Pickavant has now released ProMaxx its long awaited range of American storage solutions, provided directly from one of the leading US manufactures of tool storage equipment.
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29.09.2008
Redline unveils SmokePro
Redline Detection has introduced the "Smoke Pro(R)," a diagnostic leak detector(TM) which enables technicians to easily pinpoint leaks in vacuum, exhaust, fuel vapour recovery (EVAP) and oil systems.
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25.09.2008
Pin-ups with a difference
It’s still politically acceptable to produce a calendar of lovingly photographed stunning models with beautiful bodies and sensuous curves.
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22.09.2008
Car-o-Liner unveils Quick 42
Car-o-Liner, represented in Ireland by Paint Distributors unveiled a new straightening platform, the Quick 42 at Automechanika 2008, which concluded at the weekend.
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19.09.2008
PPG unveils internal repair system
Envirobase’s High Performance Internal Repair System from PPG Industries is an innovative waterborne system designed to simplify and speed up repairs in complex internal areas such as boots and engine compartments.
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19.09.2008
PPG names as preferred Volvo supplier
PPG Automotive Refinish has been named as one of the preferred suppliers by Volvo Car Corporation for its worldwide network of dealerships as well as for independent collision centres around the globe.
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15.09.2008
Please call back on Thursday 18th September
The webmaster will be away from his desk for a few days this week. Normal service will resume on Thursday, 18th September. Please call back then.
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15.09.2008
Automechanika 2008
Automechanika is rightly regarded by many as the leading international Trade Fair for the automotive industry.
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08.09.2008
The Aftermarket Show Gives Visitors The Business
With only four months to go before the opening of the event, interest in The Aftermarket Show is really taking off. So now is the time to register for your trade visitor tickets and to make sure you don't miss out on the experience.
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05.09.2008
Information seminar for vehicle refinishers
Bodyshop owners and managers are reminded who have yet to undergo the AIC Inpection process, are reminded that a very informative seminar will be held at Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin on Wednesday 17th September 2008.
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05.09.2008
The Big Switch-On
We are all going through a massive change in the way in which we absorb information. With the huge growth of YouTube and the escalation in IPTV stations (TV you can watch on your PC), RepairerTV is set to bring bodyshops some really interesting content to view.
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04.09.2008
New-look for Standowin
A new Standowin colour retrieval programme has been announced by Standox. Based on the successful colour retrieval program, the new version features a new look and enhanced functions to speed colour matching.
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01.09.2008
New grip wrenches
The latest product launch from Sykes Pickavant is a collection of five Grip Wrenches.
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28.08.2008
Information seminar for vehicle refinishers
A practical workshop for owners and managers of bodyshops, who have yet to undergo the AIC Inpection process, will be held at Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin on Wednesday 17th September 2008.
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28.08.2008
Insurers consult Department on vehicle write-offs
The Department of Transport has confirmed that a number of insurance companies have supplied information on vehicle write offs and in an attempt to establish whether these vehicles have been returned to the road.
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26.08.2008
AVRO-Ex Roadshow 2008
The AVRO-Ex Roadshow 2008, which this year celebrates its 29th anniversary, takes place at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester , England from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September.
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25.08.2008
Inspection deadline passes for vehicle refinishers
Owners of Vehicle Refinishing operations are reminded that the Decorative Paints Regulations 2007 (S.I. 199 of 2007) require that their operations should have been inspected for Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) before 1st March 2008 or they face the prospect of being closed down.
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20.08.2008
VDA accreditation process
The Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and the Belfast Metropolitan College have been confirmed as regional assessment centres for Automotive Technician Accreditation – Vehicle Damage Assessor.
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19.08.2008
CUI keeps in the picture
Colors Unlimited International (CUI), the pan-european network of Spies Hecker independent refinishers has introduced an Estimator Development Programme, as part of the CUI Academy training portfolio.
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12.08.2008
Northern Ireland gets assessment centre
Increasing the opportunities for Vehicle Damage Assessors to achieve Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is a major focus of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which governs the scheme in the UK ad Northern Ireland.
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11.08.2008
ESB going electric
The ESB is planning on replacing its fleet of 2,700 vehicles with electric vehicles over the next 20 years.
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08.08.2008
SIMI strikes pay deal
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has struck a deal with trade union SIPTU that will see some 5,000 workers employed in the motor industry receiving pay rises of 3 per cent under an agreement that covers eight months of 2008 from May 1st.
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07.08.2008
Smart repairs gain in popularity in UK
The smart repair sector in the UK has more than doubled in value over the past five years, from £30 million to £70 million, according to industry analysts Trend Tracker.
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06.08.2008
VRT boost fails to halt sales slide
New car sales for the first seven months of the year are down 15.4 per cent on the corresponding period in 2007, according to statistics released by the Society of Irish Motor Manufacturers (SIMI).
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01.08.2008
Callery teams up with the FG7 Group
Northern Ireland based buying group FG7 has announced that with immediate effect, David Callery will be coordinating the group's day-to-day activities and will be responsible for developing and implementing future growth strategy.
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31.07.2008
How to market your bodyshop
Spies Hecker has set out to explore and explain the marketing opportunities available to the bodyshop in a recently published 12-page brochure.
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30.07.2008
Car-O-Liner to sponsor WorldSkills 2009
Car-O-Liner, represented in Ireland by Paint Distributors, has been confirmed as equipment partner for WorldSkills 2009 and the official sponsor of the autobody repair competition.
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29.07.2008
Car-O-Liner to sponsor WorldSkills 2009
Car-O-Liner, represented in Ireland by Paint Distributors, has been confirmed as equipment partner for WorldSkills 2009 and the official sponsor of the autobody repair competition.
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28.07.2008
June new car sales slump
New car registrations slumped by 52.4 per cent in June, when compared with the same month last year, new figures reveal.
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18.07.2008
PCL’s prestige sander
If a workman is as good as his tools then expect top results all round with PCL’s APP760 Palm Sander.
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18.07.2008
Micra celebrates 25th birthday
To celebrate the Nissan Micra’s 25th birthday next Monday (21 July), a special motorcade of 25 Micra cars will drive the 300 miles from Nissan’s Sunderland plant to the ExCeL exhibition centre in London to kick off the British International Motor Show.
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17.07.2008
ISME warns on fraudsters
More than two thirds of small business were the target of fraud in 2007, and increase of 12 per cent on the previous year, according to the small and medium firms organisation ISME.
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16.07.2008
Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents
At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo.
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15.07.2008
Ford Niehl plant gets dazzling paint job
The German city of Cologne awoke to a curious sight on Wednesday morning - the nearby Ford Niehl plant had been completely transformed with a bright, dazzling coat of multi-colour paintwork.
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14.07.2008
Tough enough to deal with E-Coats
Electro-coated primers, commonly known as E-Coats, provide protection against corrosion for new OEM panels. Increasingly regarded as part of the warranty repair system, E-Coats should not be completely removed.
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