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02 Nov 2017
New ratcheting spanners from laser Tools
Ratcheting spanners are ideal for use in areas with restricted access, and this high-quality 9-piece AF combination ring/open-ended set from Laser Tools (part number 6699) boasts smooth 72-tooth ratchet mechanisms that make them a pleasure to use. The nine AF spanners sizes included (1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 11/16″and 3/4″), make this set
02 Nov 2017
New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent
New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared to new cars sold during the same period of 2016, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Used imports remain a significant feature of the market so far in
01 Nov 2017
CMA orders Euro Car Parts to sell off nine former Andrew Page branches
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has found that the purchase of Andrew Page by Euro Car Parts could lead to higher prices or a lower quality of service in nine areas. Euro Car Parts must now sell a depot in each of these areas to a purchaser approved by the CMA
01 Nov 2017
Laser Tools launches new range of wheel nut torsion sockets
Laser Tools has just launched a new range of wheel nut torsion sockets, which eliminates the problem of over tightening. Strictly speaking an impact wrench is designed to loosen fixings rather than tighten them, but with wheel nuts it is very tempting to speed things up by using the impact wrench to refit them, and
31 Oct 2017
Qualvecom adds new range of timing chain kits
Qualvecom has introduced a range of timing chain kits from INA and Febi to complement the full range of timing components available including INA timing belt kits, INA timing belt with water pump kit, which includes a Metelli water pump, crankshaft pulleys from INA and Febi and primary/auxiliary drive systems including tensioners and idlers from
31 Oct 2017
Trico ice scraper ice kits – a winter essential
Trico ice scraper kits are now available for those cold and frosty mornings. Presented in a 24-piece counter display unit, each ice scraper comes with a serrated edge for ice removal and a rubber edge to clear excess water. Motorists are being reminded that in icy conditions, it’s extremely important to properly clear the ice
31 Oct 2017
Exol unveils new anti-freeze range
Exol, the UK’s largest independent lubricants company, has just launched its new anti-freeze range, featuring four products covering heavy duty and passenger vehicle applications. The new range features Antifreeze HD (Green), Antifreeze HDX (Blue), Antifreeze SOAT (Lilac) and Antifreeze OAT Universal (Clear). The range has been formulated based on special OAT inhibitor technology, produced in
27 Oct 2017
New FinishLine Straight Die Grinder
Abcon Ireland has expanded its FinishLine range with the addition of a new variable speed straight grinder, the FinishLine Die Grinder. The expansion comes just weeks after the addition of a Universal Plastic Putty, Fibreglass repair kit and other ancillary products to the range. The Die Grinder, a 1600W 110V machine, is fully compatible with
27 Oct 2017
Motorists warned of Hallowe’en driving dangers
In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while driving as conditions worsen over the coming weeks. While there is little risk of significant weather events currently, the changing of the clocks and the start of the winter season represent an increasingly dangerous period