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02 Oct 2017
8 in 10 motorists call for stronger legislation on rickshaws

Almost 80% of motorists have expressed concerns about the dangers posed by rickshaws in cities across Ireland, recent research has found. The survey was completed by almost 5,000 people, and an overwhelming majority of respondents stated that they believed the use of rickshaws in Ireland needs to be further regulated. In response to an AA Car Insurance survey
02 Oct 2017
First ever rally triple crown winner

Already crowned as the champion in both the Triton Showers National Rally Championship and the Valvoline National Forestry series, Monaghan’s Sam Moffett completed an unprecedented Irish rallying triple crown on Sunday by adding the Clonakilty Blackpudding Tarmac title to his impressive collection of achievements. However, right up to the final stage, either of the Moffett
02 Oct 2017
Amsterdam court clears way for Pan-European truck cartel damages claim

The European Commission (EC) announced that it has fined Scania €880 million for its participation in the 1997-2011 truck cartel. See the judgement here: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-3502_en.htm This is the second highest fine ever imposed on an individual company by the EC. On Friday 22 September 2017, the District Court of Amsterdam published a landmark decision endorsing the assignment model of litigation whereby victims of cartels from all over Europe can pool their claims
02 Oct 2017
Comline joins International Filter Testing Services

Comline Auto Parts (Comline) has joined the automotive industry elite in becoming a member of the IFTS (International Filter Testing Services), one of the world’s foremost filtration testing organisations. The multi-award winning, British brand of all-makes replacement parts has underlined its credentials as a leading filter supplier in being accepted as an IFTS member, and the brand aims to utilise the enviable resources and expertise of this non-profit making organisation
02 Oct 2017
Denso updates wiper blades catalogue

Denso’s latest wiper blades catalogue for the aftermarket includes a new part number key and updated fitting instructions for all blade types. Additional application tables are present to include the new part numbers added to the range consisting of 45 new front flat blade parts, 18 new rear flat blade parts and one new conventional
02 Oct 2017
Borg & Beck introduces brake fluid

Brake Fluid is a safety critical product that is essential for maintaining the braking performance of a vehicle. As a renowned supplier of braking components to the aftermarket, Borg & Beck, with its original equipment (OE) heritage, is an expert in all aspects of braking technology and therefore, understands the best hydraulic products for the system. Borg & Beck Dot 4 is a premium brake and clutch fluid for the hydraulic systems of
02 Oct 2017
HaynesPro buys E3 Technical to boost UK tech data business

HaynesPro, the professional data solutions business of Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C. (“Haynes”), is strengthening its UK online technical data presence today with the acquisition of E3 Technical. The acquisition sees HaynesPro taking on all of E3 Technical’s direct and indirect business from Carweb Ltd, a subsidiary of Solera Holdings Inc. This includes: Repair and Maintenance
29 Sep 2017
Renault Ireland launches finance offer on nearly new cars

Renault Ireland is offering 1.72% APR finance on all brand nearly new cars until October 7 in its 28 dealerships across the country. This offer from Renault Bank is available on models including the Renault Clio, Captur, Mégane, Kadjar and the popular Dacia Duster and Sandero. This national used offer will be available on all used car stock and
29 Sep 2017
Extra-long alloy wheel nut sockets from Laser Tools

If you take care of your car you will also take care of your alloy wheels, and that means using proper alloy wheel nut sockets when removing or tightening the wheel nuts. But sometimes clearance can be a bit tight and you certainly don’t want to scrape the edge of the wing with the torque
29 Sep 2017
Franchised workshops should review their service pricing – survey shows

Franchised workshops should review their service pricing to keep customers for longer, the What Car? Servicing Satisfaction Survey 2017 has shown. Somewhat unsurprisingly, independent workshops bettered their franchised counterparts when it came to value for money across servicing work, with an average customer satisfaction score of 89.8% compared to 79.4% for franchised servicing agents. The What Car? Servicing Satisfaction












