News Archive
08 Aug 2013
Best Buy Award for Armor All Shield
Engrained brake dust is a constant challenge to maintaining the looks and value of alloy wheels and the summer swelter, with higher ambient temperatures, adds to the problem with an increased tendency for brake deposits to ‘bake’ on the wheel. As a remedy, car care champion Armor All recommends the regular use of its well-established
08 Aug 2013
Hella to host Air Conditioning Handler Course
Hella Ireland is holding an Air Conditioning Handler course at its offices at Woodford Business Park, Santry, Dublin 17, next Wednesday, August 14. The one-day course, which costs €240, will give technicians an understanding of the operating principles of an air conditioning system, ensure participants are able to recognise the components, their location on a
07 Aug 2013
Flake identification made easy with Standox
The latest update in colour retrieval software from Standox includes a new tool called the Effect Navigator, which improves the selection and search efficiency of the Genius spectrophotometer. This special fan deck helps the refinisher to identify the flake size on paintwork, to help with matching the formula.
07 Aug 2013
TRICO to exhibit at Equip Auto
Wiper blade manufacturer TRICO, has confirmed that it will be exhibiting this year at Equip Auto, the international automotive trade fair, which takes places in Paris, October 16-20. The company will featuring its TRICO Flex range and a number of concepts. Watch this space for further information.
06 Aug 2013
New car sales down despite 132 plate
New car sales for the first seven months of the year, are down almost nine per cent on the corresponding period last year despite the advent on the 132 plate. New car sales for the first six months of the year totalled 64,866 down from 71, 142 units for the same perid in 2012. New
06 Aug 2013
New Head of Marketing for CD Group
As part of its on-going expansion the CD Group has appointed Nick Racklyeft to the position of Head of Marketing for all of its trading entities in Ireland. Racklyeft brings extensive automotive aftermarket experience to CD having worked within different levels in the supply chain including Lesjofors, Gates and more recently at UK distributor FPS.