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04 Apr 2019
Sunglasses are a shady business
The sky’s blue, sun is shining and the snow, fog and rain are a distant memory. It’s time to get the top down, the shades on and celebrate the great British summer with some open-air motoring. But hold on a minute – those shades might make you look cooler than an ice box, but are
03 Apr 2019
Dealing with low sun and glare
Now that spring is here, the sun is rising earlier and flowers blooming. However, being dazzled by the sun can be a major distraction and is often a factor in summer collisions.
03 Apr 2019
World experts to speak on future of hi-tech electric mobility
Electronomous, the car tech summit taking place in Killarney, Co. Kerry, May 2-3 will provide a unique glimpse at how technology will affect the automotive, insurance and car finance industries, as well as car sales and motoring into the future. One commentator described it as where “the automotive and tech worlds converge”.
11 Mar 2019
Please support the Luke Concannon Recovery Fund
Luke Concannon opened his motor business in Ballinaheglish, Co. Roscommon, over 40 years ago. Over the years he has run his business with honesty and integrity, building up a loyal customer base. Luke is a most respected and popular member of his community and has contributed his time and talents generously to many community projects.
08 Mar 2019
UK wants longer-lasting repairs to prevent potholes
The Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK is considering measures that would keep roads pothole-free for longer. It is considering holding companies that repair roads to account for longer, extending warranties from two years to five years. This would mean that if a pothole forms within five years of roadworks, the utility company will
05 Mar 2019
SDC Truck & Trailer Parts open first branch in England
Market leading SDC Truck and Trailer Parts in Ireland has opened their first branch in England this morning. The branch which is located in Warrington and the company says that it signals a very exciting period for SDC Truck & Trailer Parts as it marks the beginning of the company having a physical hub in
28 Feb 2019
MEPs back life-saving vehicle safety standards in key vote
A key committee of MEPs last week voted through a range of new mandatory vehicle safety standards that could apply to new vehicle models within three years. Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) voted to approve a range of new vehicle safety standards initially proposed by the European
26 Feb 2019
Keep your engine healthy with febi’s Oil Pump range
An oil pump ensures continuous engine lubrication, supplying any moving parts with the exact quantity of oil. This not only reduces any friction and abrasion but due to high performing heat dissipation, cools the stressed engine components and protects them from overheating. In addition, it lubricates the surfaces of parts rubbing against each other, thus
21 Feb 2019
Galway car trader receives 4 month suspended sentence
Galway car trader Kevin McGann, previously trading as KMM Motors, Claregalway Road, has been convicted of providing a consumer with false information in relation to a car. Today’s conviction follows an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Mr McGann was given a four months sentence, which was suspended on the condition that