News Archive
15 Dec 2016
Major reservations about autonomous driving
The majority of German car drivers (59 per cent ) consider autonomous driving technology immature and refuse to hand over control to the vehicle. However, original customer voices on the internet analyzed by Consline AG show that first-hand experience with driving assistance systems significantly increases the acceptance of autonomous driving: Systems like adaptive cruise control
14 Dec 2016
Driving home for Christmas – most enjoyable journey of the year for Irish drivers
The most enjoyable journey of the year is fast approaching according to a recent survey carried out by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The award-winning car rental company recently took to the streets to survey people on issues such as their journey home for Christmas, their biggest concerns on the journey and what they listen to. An overwhelming
13 Dec 2016
Power-TEC unveils cordless hot stapler
The benefits of repairing plastic body components with a hot staple system are well known to Power-TEC customers. Traditional gluing and plastic repair methods can result in a weak and inflexible repair and usually with material build up. With any of the Power-TEC hot stapler systems robust and flexible repairs can be carried out in
12 Dec 2016
Four simple steps from Ring to make fitting hid bulbs safer
HID bulbs are not new, in fact they have been around for several years. But even though they are a preferred option for many manufacturers, they are still causing some controversy in the aftermarket as mechanics remain nervous about fitting them. Ring, the leading supplier of lighting to the automotive aftermarket, explains how following a
09 Dec 2016
EPA warns about on-the-spot fines
Local Authorities have recently been given powers to issue on-the-spot fines of between €500 and €1,000 to operators of non-compliant bodyshops and suppliers of non-compliant automotive paints, the Environmental Protection Agency has warned. All such operators are advised to ensure that they are in compliance with the requirements of the Decorative Paints Regulations (S.I. No.
09 Dec 2016
FinishLine range expansion
Abcon Industrial Products has expanded its FinishLine range of bodyshop consumables. Anthony Doherty, Sales Manager for Abcon Industrial Products Ltd commented: “The range, which was launched at the beginning of 2016, has been performing above expectations and stocking levels have had to be increased to keep up with demand. We are very excited about the