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08 Sep 2017
Testing times as key season for battery failures gets underway
With winter on its way, the key season for battery failures is fast approaching. Irish workshops are well placed to support their customers in avoiding the hassle and unnecessary expense a dud battery can present, says Martin Gray, CEO at Euro Car Parts Team P R Reilly. With harsher conditions on the horizon, car breakdowns
08 Sep 2017
Lechler adds new Grey Filler System
Lechler Refinish, represented in Ireland by RJ Refinish has added a new Grey Filler System to its product offering. The new Grey Filler System joins other next generation preparatory products such as Macrofan Autolevel Primer and Green-Tec Filler. For further details contact Jonathan Ryan, Sales Director, RJ-Refinish Ltd on 00 353 (0)87 979 9472 or
07 Sep 2017
New cost thermal imaging thermometer launched
Thermal imaging – too sophisticated and costly for vehicle repair and maintenance? Not any more, thanks to a company called FLIR Systems, which has introduced a cost-effective imaging thermometer that combines spot temperature measurement with thermal imaging for fast troubleshooting. The FLIR TG167 provides a non-contact temperature reading while its thermal mode shows the relative
07 Sep 2017
Valeo augments hotline with new upgrade
We Care 4 You. The Valeo Service promise is dedicated to tackle the main areas of concerns of workshops. Improving repair time, success rate, costs and above all customer satisfaction, with the new Valeo Connected Assistance, the aftermarket specialist offers a clever service for its customers, based on augmented reality. The new “We Care 4
05 Sep 2017
Calipers dominate new to range development
Eight new brake calipers have been added to Brake Engineering’s product range this month, underlining the brand’s commitment to bringing to market products that are in demand at both garages and motor factors. The new introductions include coverage for BMW X5 and X6 (2007), as well as Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Golf SV, Seat
04 Sep 2017
EU action to curb air pollution by cars – Q&A
The European Commission is taking action to curb air pollution from cars and commercial vehicles. In a quick fire Q&A the Commission answers many of the questions on the topic. What are the risks associated with vehicle emissions? Emissions of air pollutants are the most significant environmental cause of premature death in the EU, and lead