Author: John Loughran

With advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and smart vehicle technology here to stay, technicians need professional diagnostics and calibration tools equipped with top-of-the-range features that provide the precise vehicle data and information, to complete a fast and efficient repair. The mega macs range of diagnostic tools from Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS), provides the perfect opportunity

Tech’n’Tools has unveiled a new tools catalogue for automotive technicians and mechanics. The latest 12 page catalogue featuring new products a special offers is now available from Motor Factors and Tech’n’Tools stockists nationwide. The catalogue complements TnT’s other brochures: such as “Welding and Air Solutions” and “Diagnostics and Test Equipment”. All publications can be downloaded

Multi-award winning British brand, Comline, has strengthened its brake pad and hub assembly kit portfolios with a raft of new-to-range references. The latest influx of part numbers demonstrates the brand’s ongoing commitment to supplying solutions for all popular European, Japanese and Korean vehicles in support of its network of motor factor customers across the UK

Synergy VRSI Ltd., the distributors of the Akzo Nobel range of paints in Ireland has opened a new Trade Counter at its premises in Avonbeg Industrial Estate on the Longmile Road in Dublin 12. Synergy VRSI took the decision to open the Trade Counter in response to the recent closure of a prominent Motor Factor

Spray gun specialists, SATA is offering bodyshops handy advice on spray gun cleaning and maintenance. On its website, SATA has published a practical guide for optimum spray gun cleaning and maintenance.   The guide distinguishes between spray guns applying waterborne paints and solvent-based paints, and points to best practice in both instances. To download your

HBA Distribution moved into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art distribution centre, which is located next door to its original premises on Darkley Road, Keady, Co. Armagh just three weeks before Christmas. On Saturday, January 28, the company threw open the doors of its brand new premises to the public. From inception to completion, HBA Distribution’s brand-new distribution

The BrainBee range of diagnostic and A/C service equipment took centre stage at a well-attended information day, organised by Irish distributors, Diagnostic Solutions at the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin on Saturday, January 29. Representatives from BrainBee showcased the Connex range of hand-held diagnostic equipment and the Clima Line range of of A/C service equipment

The NGK-backed M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has got off to a winning start at the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo. The team is already leading the FIA World Rally Championships for manufacturers, drivers and co-drivers courtesy of a sixth Rallye Monte-Carlo victory for Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia and a resurgent fight-back to sixth place for

The Auto Trade EXPO 2018, returns to Citywest Hotel & Exhibition Centre, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 20-21 October 2018 and is shaping up to be a sell-out, a full nine months ahead of the two day event. Ireland’s premier automotive aftermarket trade show, broke all records in 2016, with 7,840 visitors passing through the