Author: John Loughran

A group of REPXPERT members have gained IMI accreditation after taking part in a LuK 2CT Double Clutch course and assessment day at the REPXPERT Academy in Hereford. Led by renowned REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, all attendees passed their assessments after successfully completing an array of tasks, after first having an in-depth overview of LuK dry

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has secured its first commercial customer contract for its new product group Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). The long-term contract, worth around $100 million, covers the development and series production of advanced starter-generator systems for an OEM. “I am proud to make this announcement as the culmination of over two years’ intense engineering work

The fifth annual Irish Auto Trade Awards take place at Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Saturday Night, October 20, and the race is officially underway to find the very best operators in the Irish automotive aftermarket. Nominations for the Irish Auto Trade Awards 2019 are now open. You can self nominate your own business or nominate

Denso will be getting technical at Autoinform Live Glasgow, with an in-depth presentation to help mechanics work on Rotating electrics, start/stop technology and hybrid componentry Denso will be putting its OE expertise to use at the upcoming Autoinform Live Glasgow, providing visitors with comprehensive training on Rotating electrics, start/stop technology and hybrid componentry. As the

No less than 49 new brake pads have been added to National Auto Parts’ product range this month, underlining the company’s commitment to bringing to market products that are in demand at both garages and motor factors.  The new introductions, providing a combination of front and rear positions, cover more than 1,000 applications from some

An Garda Síochána is appealing to motorists to park smart as new figures show that one-third of all vehicles broken into in residential areas had been left unlocked by the owner. Figures from the Garda Analysis Service released today show that 8,571 vehicles parked at residential locations were broken into between 2015 and 2017. Of

The new Citroën C5 Aircross was launched in 2017, with KYB selected as the Original Equipment supplier for shock absorbers. The initial reviews in the automotive press described the behaviour of the vehicle as: “an ultra-comfortable hatchback with a unique personality”, “suspension improving comfort with a moderate cost” and following one test drive “even before

With such unpredictable weather throughout the year and its subsequent impact on the roads; it’s never been more important for suppliers to offer quality parts, with added assurance. The Anschler range, from Euro Car Parts Team PR Reilly offers close to 200 coil spring SKUs and more than 350 shock absorber SKUs; comparable with almost

Sealey’s new SMD LED Rechargeable Lantern with Wireless Speaker is constructed from a sturdy composite case and incorporates a hanging/carrying handle. It produces up to 360 lumens through the 10 SMD LEDs and features three selectable light settings. Connect wirelessly to your phone for hours of playback through the built-in speaker, which is powered by