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Serfac expands lighting range with Magneti Marelli, Hella and Valeo

Serfac Limited has strengthened its aftermarket offering with an expanded range of vehicle lighting from three world-leading brands – Magneti...
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Octoral C600 Rapid Production Clear from Autopaint Supplies

Autopaint Supplies is an Irish stockist of the C600 Rapid Production Clearcoat from Octoral, an automotive refinish and paint brand...
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Keeping the workshop cool when the temperature climbs

With warmer spells now a fixture of the working calendar, Jefferson Tools looks at the practical ways automotive workshops can...
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MechanExpert Technical Roadshows return next week

Mechanics and technicians across Northern Ireland are invited to get hands-on with the latest in automotive technology next week during...
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WorldSkills Team Ireland gets pep-talk from Ray Goggins

As preparation gets underway for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this September, the WorldSkills Team Ireland of 2026 gathered at Technological University...
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Inaugural ReParts conference highlights needs of sector

The inaugural conference of the new trade association – ReParts, representing Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) that sell reused automotive parts,...
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Ring Carnation to launch next generation in power management

Ring Carnation, the vehicle conversion electrical specialist, is set to launch its next generation of power management with the new Genisys II ECU system. genisys II ECU Classic has more processing power, bigger memory, greater control capability, higher efficiency and new user-friendly service features. The new ECU is equipped with a high performance 32-bit 300Mhz

Textar introduces spring check-up campaign

Brake brand, Textar has introduced its spring check-up campaign which includes poster and a brochure. It details 10 important tips for correct vehicle maintenance and preparation for the spring and summer following from months of harsh weather and driving conditions. TMD Friction, the global manufacturing behind the Textar brand, has identified an influx in the

Chicago Pneumatic highlights importance of correct tightening specifications

Tyre changing on any type of vehicle is a regular job for mechanics and it can seem quite straight forward. As such, operators can tend to overlook the tightening specifications recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. This practice should be avoided however, as it can lead to downtime and serious safety consequences. Workshop equipment manufacturers, Chicago

Latest Euro NCAP SUV ratings released

Euro NCAP has released safety ratings of three large off-roaders: the Honda CR-V and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Seat Tarraco. All three cars got a maximum five-star rating against Euro NCAP’s tough 2019 requirements. The new Seat Tarraco shares Volkswagen’s MQB platform with the Škoda Kodiaq, rated as five-stars by Euro NCAP in 2017. Against the more stringent protocols

Trico wiper blades offering latest in blade technology

Windscreen wipers are an essential part of vehicle safety which are typically overlooked. The rubber compound that makes up the wiper is continuously exposed to harsh elements such as sunlight, which can cause significant degradation and possible cracking. A damaged wiper can seriously affect visibility during bad weather, which can subsequently lead to safety issues.