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FindCarParts.ie, the online directory of Motor Factors, as part of its social media campaign, is currently running an online promotion for a Mondello Race Experience. To be in with a chance of winning the Race Experience, sponsored by Dunlop Tyres, log on to the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/findcaraccessories) and find the image of the Race Experience.

Hella Ireland understands that quality diagnostic equipment represents a significant investment for small workshops. The Mega Macs PC has been developed to offer small workshops an efficient software package that includes all the essential diagnostic functions at a very affordable price.

The Institute of the Motor industry in Ireland is calling for the establishment on register of automotive technicians in a bid to driving motor industry standards. The call comes from David O’Neill, IMI Leinster branch chairman, who says registration could follow the same format as the Professional Register in the UK. He said: “It is

Garages in the UK and Northern Ireland are charging an average of £8.16 an hour less than last year to carry out service or repair work., Warranty Direct’s Annual Labour Rates Survey has found.

Equip Auto, the international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, will take place at Parc des Expositions in Paris-Villepinte, Paris, Ocober 16-20. The organisers say that this year’s event, which will be spread across four halls will have 1,800 exhibitors and upwards on 125,000 visitors. Leading brands which have already confirmed their participation include: BM

Corteco, the automotive aftermarket specialists will be exhibiting at Equip Auto, the international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, in Paris, France next week.