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20 Apr 2015
659 vehicles detected speeding in first 24-hour enforcement marathon
A total of 659 vehicles were detected speeding in Ireland in the first pan-European 24-hour enforcement marathon. In the 24-hour period Gardai and GoSafe checked 98,560 vehicles. Most notably a motorist in Co. Kildare was caught travelling at 37 km/h above the speed limit on a national route, while a motorist on a regional road
20 Apr 2015
Dawsonrentals launches Portable Auto Centre
Dawsonrentals van division launched its new Portable Auto Centre at the CV Show last week. The portable repair and maintenance facility is designed to be transported on two trucks and can be craned into place as required, then bolted together. Facilities include repair, painting and baking facilities and each centre is long enough to accommodate an extra long wheelbase large
17 Apr 2015
Roberts Automotive exhibits Blackhawk chassis damage assessment system
Roberts Automotive, the UK and Ireland distributor of Blackhawk chassis repair equipment, was at the CV Show in Birmingham this week exhibiting the brand’s new Chassis damage assessment system. With an array of chassis repair equipment that covers everything from light cosmetics to major structural realignment, Blackhawk has the equipment to cover all collision repair
17 Apr 2015
TecPAINT refinishing time allocation data from TecRMI
TecRMI, which is the technical service and repair data element under the TecAlliance information recourse umbrella, continues to grow with the regular addition of new options to help both general workshops and specialist bodyshops run their businesses more efficiently. “The TecRMI package already provides garages with multiple product options for diagnostic fault finding, as well
17 Apr 2015
Comline continues to develop high-quality steering and suspension range
The Comline brand has continued its development blitz by introducing new numbers to its rapidly expanding steering and suspension range. Comline first entered the steering and suspension category back in 2013 and has quickly established itself by delivering high-quality product and genuine value-for-money across the European aftermarket. In addition, a constant, fast-paced development programme serves
17 Apr 2015
TRW’s range extension hits the marque
TRW Automotive Aftermarket, the leading global supplier of Corner Module - braking, steering and suspension – parts and technologies, has announced its latest range extension. The range extension contains an impressive 133 new product references. It includes: 14 calipers; six brake discs; four wheel brake cylinders; 26 clutch cables; 23 brake pad sets; four