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Consider the potential real cost of part worn tyres

By Padraic Deane  /  October 31, 2017
TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres, is currently reminding Britain’s motorists to make safety their primary concern when replacing their tyres. Irish motorists should also take heed of this very good advice. Part worn tyres may appear to be the cheaper option but numerous studies and investigations by TyreSafe and Trading Standards have highlighted significant concerns as to their roadworthiness. In fact, 93% of part worns inspected in the most recent activities have been sold illegally with more than half having safety-critical faults....
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Autoelectro unveils live chat messenger

By John Loughran  /  October 27, 2017
Autoelectro, the UK’s largest independent remanufacturer of starter motors and alternators, has introduced upgrades to its popular live chat facility, as it aims to increase the communication channels between the company and technicians. Previously, users of Autoelectro’s online chat have had to turn away from their repair job and access their desktop computer before speaking to a technical expert; however, this has now been made easier because their queries can be answered from the palm of their hand by grabbing their smart phone or tablet. Once the user lands on the Autoelectro home-page, they will notice a red ‘speech bubble’ icon on the right-hand side. Once clicked on and after they’ve entered their name and e-mail address,...
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Motor Factor Awards presented at Carton House

By Padraic Deane  /  October 27, 2017
The Motor Factor Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five star Carton House, in Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26. The Motor Factor Awards were sponsored by TecAlliance, which provides the independent aftermarket with effective replacement parts management solutions, for wholesalers, distributors, workshops and even parts suppliers/manufacturers. TecAlliance specialises in handling and processing data in order to provide these individual sectors with the tools they need to run their businesses more efficiently. So whether it is the accurate identification of application specific components on which factors rely, or detailed technical information to enable technicians...
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Equipment & Tools winners get their Awards

By Padraic Deane  /  October 27, 2017
The Equipment & Tools Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards were presented at the five star Carton House, in Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26. The Equipment & Tools Awards, were sponsored by SME Finance & Leasing Solutions Ltd., the independent finance company, which provides funding to garage equipment suppliers, and offers tailor made finance solutions that are designed to help facilitate the growth and development of businesses in the motor trade. The company provides funding for a wide variety of business assets over their useful economic life and thereby protects valuable working capital for more productive purposes....
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New flowable filler from Teroson

By Padraic Deane  /  October 24, 2017
Henkel’s Plastic Padding and Teroson ranges already provide a one stop shop for bodywork repair but the choice is now even greater with the addition of a new flowable polyester filler, Teroson UP 270. It allows the application of thin layers to achieve the perfect finish before painting and is particularly good for skimming large areas. This smooth, grey-green filler is easy to mix and unlike many competitor products, does not create pin-holes when applied to the surface. It’s also easy to sand and blend feather-edging to provide the best possible foundation for painting. Teroson UP 270 is supplied in...
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