Shop Bodyshop Direct’s own brand of refinishing products Raxon, recently received the Bodyshop Consumables Brand of The Year 2018 Award...
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Bodyshop Awards presented at Carton House
By admin / November 3, 2017
The Bodyshop Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five-star Carton House, Co. Kildare on...
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New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent
By admin / November 2, 2017
New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared...
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New FinishLine Straight Die Grinder
By John Loughran / October 27, 2017
Abcon Ireland has expanded its FinishLine range with the addition of a new variable speed straight grinder, the FinishLine Die...
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Motorists warned of Hallowe’en driving dangers
By Padraic Deane / October 27, 2017
In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while...
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Standox dishes the DiRT
By Padraic Deane / October 20, 2017
Enthusiasts of rally-themed racing video games can spot the Standox brand name in multiple areas when they play DiRT® 4™,...
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08 Feb 2017
Southside Motor Factors highlights issue of driver fatigue
Southside Motor Factors in Dublin has created a visual asset
on the serious yet under-discussed topic of driver fatigue. Drink-driving has become taboo in recent years and driving while tired can be every bit as dangerous as doing so on the back of multiple units of alcohol. In fact, driver fatigue is responsible
07 Feb 2017
New Sealey tools catalogue coming soon
Sealey’s biggest ever tools catalogue is coming to a Motor Factor new you in the coming weeks. With more new lines than ever before and a brand new look, you’ll be able to get your copy of this bumper edition very soon. More details to follow!
06 Feb 2017
2017 starts with expansion for Sol-X
The future looks bright for the team at Sol-X, the British brand of professional, trade only treatments and chemicals. January 2017 saw building work commence on a new purpose built finished goods warehouse and office. The project, expected to be finished in March, will see an increase of double the size in both warehouse and
03 Feb 2017
PCL unveils new ACCURA MK4 digital tyre inflator
PCL has sprung stealthily into the ring with the release of this year’s hottest new tyre inflation product – the ACCURA MK4 Electronic Tyre Inflator for indoor and outdoor applications. Joining the market-leading MK4 family, including the AirForce MK4 and the MK4 High Pressure, the premium ACCURA MK4 is set to become the ‘Holy Grail’
03 Feb 2017
Bodyshops get on the spot fines warning
Bodyshops are being reminded that Local Authorities now have new powers to issue on-the-spot fines of between €500 and €1,000 to non-compliant operators. All such operators are advised to ensure that they are in compliance with the requirements of the Decorative Paints Regulations (S.I. No. 564 of 2012). In particular all bodyshops must apply for
03 Feb 2017
Paint Suppliers get non compliant paint warning
Paint Suppliers are being reminded that Local Authorities now have new powers to issue on-the-spot fines of between €500 and €1,000 to suppliers of non-compliant automotive paints. All such operators are advised to ensure that they are in compliance with the requirements of the Decorative Paints Regulations (S.I. No. 564 of 2012). Paint suppliers must