Irish News Archive
05 Jan 2017
Unemployment rate falls to lowest level since August 2008
To celebrate unemployment falling to its lowest level since August 2008, why not avail of a special free jobs listing on Ireland’s specialist auto industry jobs website – RecruitAuto.ie in the month of January. RecruitAuto.ie is welcoming the good news that the unemployment rate has hit its lowest level since August 2008. The rate has
03 Jan 2017
New Car Sales reach highest level in 8 years
The latest figures for new cars registered to the end of 2016, just released by Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), show the market is up 17.52 per cent year on year. The industry had correctly estimated total sales of between 140,000-150,000 units at the start of 2016, finishing with 146,672 new passenger vehicles
22 Dec 2016
Tech’n’Tools Winter Warmer catalogue
Tech’n’Tools has just launched its latest winter catalogue, which has all the essential winter items the automotive technician would possibly need through this season. It is packed full of great offers and deals making it essential viewing. The catalogue features Elwis Lighting’s new Task Lamp (TL2), as well as a range of battery chargers and
22 Dec 2016
Express Spares wins prestigious Meath IBYE award
Express Spares, the Athboy, Co. Meath based clutch specialist, made the podium in the recent Meath IBYE Awards in the “Established Business” section. The company received the runner’s up award in the Meath IBYE Awards in the “Established Business” section. Express Spares supplies dual mass flywheels and clutch kits throughout Ireland and the UK, offering
20 Dec 2016
A guide to PicoScope oscilloscope diagnostics
Diagnostics Solutions is taking bookings for its very informative diagnostic training programme, which takes place in February. PicoScope’s intuitive software and 5 steps to success diagnostic training programme will guide you on your journey in scope diagnostics. Contact Diagnostic Solutions today to start your oscilloscope journey and get a copy of Oscilloscope Diagnostics, A PicoScope
20 Dec 2016
North Down Motor Factors hosts Gates training and development programme
North Down Motor Factors hosts Gates training and development programme Twenty-five mechanics from garages in the Newtownards area of Belfast were involved in a customer skills, training and development programme last week. Hosted by North Down Motor Factors and organised in association with Gates, the mechanics took part in a Technical Workshop series that helped
15 Dec 2016
Donegal-based road safety programme wins Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Award
A Donegal-based road safety programme aimed at rehabilitating dangerous drivers has won the National Supreme Award at this year’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. Run by Gary Doggett and supported by Judge Paul Kelly and Garda Inspector Michael Harrison, the Pro-Social Drivers Programme is a driver rehabilitation programme which was
06 Dec 2016
A2A Exhausts supplement Walker Exhausts at Qualvecom
There’s nothing worse than trying to fit an aftermarket exhaust that doesn’t quite… well, fit. Not only does it take longer, but there’s every chance you’ll soon be seeing your customer again because they can’t take the knocking noise from that ill-fitting exhaust any more. A2A exhausts are different. They are made to exacting OE
06 Dec 2016
John Matthews joins RNH Solutions
RNH Solutions has appointed John Matthews as its Technical Services Manager. John will be responsible for developing new business, and will oversee the installation, configuration and training of business management software to RNH customers. John joins RNH from Epicor, where he has gained 25 years experience as a Business Solutions Account Manager and Technical Services