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Author archives: Padraic Deane

Padraic Deane

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Managing Director of the Techtalk.ie

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    Motorists urged to give cyclists the space to ride safe

    Drivers are being asked to slow down and keep a safe distance when overtaking cyclists on both urban and rural roads. This call comes following serious concerns over the number of cyclists killed on Irish roads this year. To date in 2018, a total of 6 cyclists have died compared to 4 cyclist deaths up …
    May
    2
    2018

    European Parliament endorses new rules to prevent emissions cheating

    A stronger European supervision of the car approval system to ensure rules are applied uniformly and effectively throughout the EU was approved by Parliament yesterday (Thursday). New “type approval” rules to guarantee that cars on the roads are clean and safe, as well as environmental and safety testing to be more independent are some of …
    April
    20
    2018

    Top-of-the-range technical data for less than a pound a day

    Technical service and repair data is an invaluable resource for the modern workshop as they bid to retain their share of the business in an increasingly competitive market. To further assist them in this task, renowned diagnostics specialist Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS), is backing up its market-leading range of mega macs tools with an exceptional …
    April
    19
    2018

    Hella launches new diagnostic tool at Automechanika

    Central to its appearance at Automechanika Birmingham in June, original equipment (OE) manufacturer and system supplier Hella, will be unveiling the new mega macs 77 diagnostic tool from Hella Gutmann Solution (HGS). Although all the company’s lighting and electronics programmes will also be represented on its stand in Hall 19 (M148), HGS will be to …
    April
    16
    2018

    New training courses set for launch

    For many years now, Continental has offered sales training plus theoretical and practical technical training on all aspects of power transmission components for workshop and aftermarket dealership staff. The training program has now been revised and expanded from three to eight modules. Theoretical and practical train-the-trainer courses plus trainers’ and mechanics’ clubs are new additions …
    April
    10
    2018

    Volkswagen trialling augmented reality

    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the UK is undertaking a four-month trial of RealWear augmented reality glasses to support the work of its service technicians. The bespoke augmented reality platform allows the technicians to connect directly with the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s Technical Support Centre in Milton Keynes. Experts at the centre will send precise visual instructions, …
    March
    26
    2018

    Autoinform LIVE returns to Scotland

    This April, Autoinform LIVE takes place at Glasgow’s GTG Academy on the weekend of April 14-15. Autoinform LIVE is once again powered by OESAA, in association with Frank Massey’s ADS. The event features three distinct training programmes, including lots of new topics and sessions, allowing attendees to book the selection best suited to their needs. …
    March
    21
    2018

    Ring has launched an innovative new multi-function automotive tester

    Ring has launched a new multi-function automotive tester that can save technicians time and makes troubleshooting vehicle electrics easier and quicker. The Ring RMM500 Multi-Function Automotive Tester has been specifically designed to find electrical automotive faults: unlike standard multi-meters, the unit only has settings relevant for automotive use: the RMM500’s innovative current test mode allows …
    March
    20
    2018

    Autoelectro warns on PAS pump pulley failure

    A fault on a BMW model, triggered by its power-assisted steering (PAS) pump pulley or auxiliary belt coming into contact with the sub frame when being driven over speed humps, is causing premature failures, Autoelectro has warned technicians. The contact between the components, on the BMW 3.0 petrol E90,92 and 93 Series 335i (2008-onwards), can …
    March
    20
    2018

    Autopaint Supplies confirms Auto Trade EXPO participation

    Autopaint Supplies has confirmed its participation at the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, October 20-21. Autopaint has become one of the Ireland’s leading distributors of automotive coatings, body shop equipment and consumables to the collision repair industry. With a head office in Dundalk, Co. Louth and with depots in Dublin, Roscommon and …
    February
    12
    2018