Author: Eoin Cuttle

Henkel is set to release a new catalogue detailing products, uses and application video links for all garage, mechanic and bodyshop repair professionals. Entitled “Solutions for Vehicle Repair & Maintenance”, the catalogue is a single source for all such solutions. QR codes are provided alongside the colour-coded, product finder and subject introduction pages. These take

Terry Knox has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) president, taking over from Lawrence Bleasdale who stepped down at IAAF’s AGM on February 14. This comes as the IAAF’s former Honorary Treasurer Richard Welland has been appointed the new vice president. Knox, who became IAAF vice president in April 2018, has been

At Ireland’s inaugural Autoinform Live event, ZF Aftermarket will illustrate how it delivers cutting edge technical training to the independent aftermarket (IAM) through its ZF [pro]Tech garage workshop concept. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to talk to ZF representatives about membership benefits and can book a place on one of its two

Mercedes-Benz is ‘holding out for a hero’… specifically, a van driver who would merit recognition as Ireland’s Van Hero 2019. In essence, the competition invites members of the public to nominate who their van hero would be and, in 300 words or less, to state the reason that influences their nomination. Embracing all van drivers

Euro Car Parts and the RAC have reached an agreement to form a new independent garage network for the UK. Euro Car Parts’ Autofirst network and the RAC Approved Garages network will merge to form a new entity entitled, ‘RAC Approved Garages powered by Autofirst Network’. Both networks have a combined total of 500 branches,

Pneumatic Components (PCL), a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems have appointed Lee Wright as sales director to drive growth within its distribution business. Wright brings over 25 years’ experience to PCL, having held director-level positions across sales, marketing and commercial functions within B2B industrial businesses, and

Schaeffler Repxperts will be helping improve technicians’ knowledge and providing them with the skills they need to improve their workshop repertoire when delivering invaluable hands-on training and seminars during Autoinform Live 2019. This year’s event will be held at J&S’ Training Centre, near Cork, where Schaeffler will be joining fellow Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) members for a bumper weekend of training on

OptiMate 7 Select is one of the world’s most advanced 10 Amp battery chargers for starter & deep cycle batteries. Distributed by Europower Battery Centre, the OptiMate 7 Select is perfect for starter and deep cycle 12V batteries that demand accurate temperature controlled charging and unsupervised safe long term maintenance. Voltage selection (14.4V/14.7V) ensures the

Laser Tools have released its new flywheel locking tool (part number 7511) which it says is unique in its design. Often when the engine has been removed from the vehicle and the gearbox separated, there is no easy way to lock the crankshaft. This new tool offers users the simplicity of locking the flywheel via