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IMS Spot Alu from Autopaint Supplies

By Eoin Cuttle / January 15, 2021

More and more vehicle manufacturers are opting for aluminium body panels, and replacing these can be very costly (more…)

First Monday in January records highest breakdown levels in a year

By Eoin Cuttle / January 15, 2021

The first Monday in January saw the highest level of breakdown assistance calls over a 12-month period in Ireland. (more…)

Ireland’s favourite car colours in 2020

By Eoin Cuttle / January 8, 2021

More than 33,000 passenger cars sold in Ireland in 2020 were grey, making it by far the most popular car...

NCT centres remain open for business

By admin / January 5, 2021

The NCT has released a Covid-19 Level 5 Update detailing procedures and protocols to be aware of when dealing with...

Irish auto aftermarket can be open for business

By Padraic Deane / January 4, 2021

Let us all play our part in making 2021 a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. On Wednesday last (December...

149 deaths on Irish roads in 2020

By James Dixon / January 4, 2021

A total of 149 people lost their lives on Irish roads in 2020, which is nine more when compared with...

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NBRA directs plea to insurers for bodyshop help in 2021

By James Dixon News 0 Comments

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) in the UK has issued a direct plea to insurers for increased bodyshop support in 2021, as many will go out of business without this.

January 13, 2021

Potholes forcing drivers to perform dangerous manoeuvres

By Eoin Cuttle News 0 Comments

A recent study of road users in Ireland and the UK has found that 72 per cent of drivers have had to perform a dangerous manoeuvre to avoid the many potholes blighting the road network.

January 12, 2021

Webinar to tackle automotive skills shortage, EV challenges, opportunities

By Eoin Cuttle News 0 Comments

Automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), is hosting an exclusive webinar to kick start 2021 titled: “Auto industry skills shortage & tackling electric vehicles (EV)”.

January 12, 2021

Cattle grid mistaken for wall by ADAS

By Eoin Cuttle News 0 Comments

Some cars have come off the road trying to cross a cattle grid after sensors mistook it for a wall and slammed on the brakes.

January 11, 2021

Covid-19 garage guide for Northern Ireland workshops

By admin News 0 Comments

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released the Garage Guide to Working During Covid-19, to help independent garages in Northern Ireland

January 8, 2021

Free product demonstrations from Shop Bodyshop Direct

By admin News 0 Comments

Shop Bodyshop Direct’s knowledgeable sales team provides free demonstrations on all of its products.