Over 5,000 uninsured vehicles seized during first three months of 2026

Over 5,000 vehicles were seized during the first three months of the year for driving uninsured on Irish roads, an...
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And you thought Hankook only manufactured tyres?

Represented in Ireland by Somora Motor Parts, Hankook's range of replacement batteries are gaining in popularity on the back of...
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Ballybofey Autofactors celebrates 25 years

Ballybofey Autofactors in Co Donegal is celebrating 25 years in business, having opened it 2001 to address a need locally...
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Five months to go until Auto Trade EXPO 2026

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Hella brake calipers now available at Somora Motor Parts

Somora Motor Parts has announced that it is now an Irish stockist of Hella brake calipers. According to Hella, its...
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New documentary series offers unique look into Donegal International Rally

TG4 has announced the upcoming broadcast of Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally, a new four-part documentary series....
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New Sogefi cabin filters available

Sogefi offers two types of filters to the aftermarket that protect against external pollution as well as bad smells: Pollen and Activated Carbon Filters. The pollen cabin air filter stops particles bigger than 40 microns, including dust, pollen, bacteria, braking residues, mould, sulphur oxides and exhaust gases. Recently Sogefi has released the Pollen filters for

New locking vice-grip pliers from Laser Tools

Locking vice-grip pliers are always useful but sometimes you just need a little bit extra persuasion, especially with rusty and corroded parts. These new locking pliers from Laser tools have a slide-hammer built in. And what a difference this makes! The tool is a high quality and very robust set of vice-grip pliers which is

Autoelectro emphasises coverage and availability with new-to-range bulletin

Autoelectro, the UK’s largest independent remanufacturer of starter motors and alternators, is continuing its aim of offering a comprehensive and available range by releasing several more references. The latest batch of part numbers feature Dacia, Renault, BMW, Iveco and Audi applications, which are available immediately to the Bradford-based company’s network of motor factor customers across

Japanparts Group set to extend European range

Japanparts Group has always specialised in spare parts for Asian and American cars. Now it is increasing its offering under the new strategy called “Yes We Have”. The company’s intention is to continue to reinforce its specialisation, while also implementing applications for European vehicles, in order to become a global reference point. A resounding example

Mahle boosts its filtration range for passenger cars

Mahle Aftermarket has introduced new-to-range additions to its ever-expanding filtration offering, including two fuel filters, a cabin filter, four air filters and, an oil filter. The 19 new part numbers cover applications from some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers including popular models such as LandRover Evoque, Renault Megane, Vauxhall Corsa and Kia Optima. This

New thermostat range additions from Mahle

Mahle Aftermarket has added three new parts to its recently launched thermostat range, delivering many benefits to the aftermarket through its OE competence and innovative temperature management, including both greater engine efficiency and extensive European car parc coverage. The part numbers are for truck, motorcycle and passenger car applications, covering some of the world’s major