New SERMI rules coming soon

Independent workshops and technicians will soon have to come to grips with new EU rules governing professionals working on vehicle...
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Trust Trojan and Europower Battery Centre

For reliable power for the most demanding aerial work platforms operating in the harshest conditions, you can trust Trojan and...
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Auto Trade EXPO 2026 visitor registration opens next week

Registrations for trade visitors wishing to attend the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO will officially open next...
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Somora now stocking Nissens turbos

Somora Motor Parts has added Nissens Automotive car, van and truck turbos to its ever-growing product offering. (more…)
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Texaco Delo 600 ADF for DPF dilemmas

Certa Lubricants is looking to help operators reduce their DPF problems in both on- and off-road commercial vehicles. (more…)
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Battery electric car registrations up over 40 per cent this year

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March, which...
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Laser Tools tell us that its new low-profile oil drain unit (part number 7228) is a great timesaver in the HGV and commercial vehicle workshop.

Motul launches Car Care product series

Motul is broadening its product portfolio in the Irish automotive sector with the launch of its new Car Care series of products.

Trio selected for Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year award

Le Mans series driver, a 17 year old Supercar pace setter and an Irish driver making his mark in the USA are the three drivers

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The increase in sales of plug-in hybrid and electric cars brings with it a new type of crime – the theft of car charging cables.

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With 191 on the horizon, Renault Group has announced its competitive offers across Renault cars, LCV and Dacia, available on all orders taken and registered

Workshop customers take centre stage in latest REPXPERT webinar

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team were recently joined by ‘The Garage Inspector’, Andy Savva, to present a workshop customer focused ‘Tea-break training’ session.

Airside Citroen crowned Citroen Dealership of the Year 2018

Airside Citroen, Swords, Co. Dublin has been awarded the Citroen Ireland Dealer of the Year Award 2018, from a network of 23 authorised sales dealerships

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Bahco tools used by racing team Alpine available in Ireland

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It was with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Duncan Richards, director of sales at European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC).

New Motorservice packaging defeats counterfeiters

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New three tonne quick approach trolley jack from Bahco

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Ireland’s first motorway average speed cameras to be installed

Average speed camera systems are to be installed on Irish motorways for the first time in a bid to catch speeding motorists.

New wheel bearing repair kit from Meyle-Original

The new all-in-one kit of Hamburg-based manufacturing company, Meyle is another clever repair solution which can save workshops valuable time.

Gardaí warn of increase in cyber fraud

The combined number of phishing, vishing and smishing frauds reported in Ireland during 2020 increased by 80 per cent over the year previous.

Motaquip extends warranty across steering, suspension and braking products

British aftermarket parts brands, Motaquip says it is now offering its trade customers greater peace-of-mind with an extended two-year/40,000km warranty across its range of steering

Toyota overtakes Mercedes-Benz as world’s most valuable auto brand

Toyota has overtaken Mercedes-Benz to claim pole position as the world’s most valuable automobile brand for the first time since 2017, following a modest two