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Behr Hella service – the go to Ac specialists

  Until just a decade or so ago, air conditioning (AC) was generally only fitted in the most luxurious, expensive and powerful cars. However, AC units have now become more compact and require less power to run and have become virtually standard equipment in today’s cars. The systems have also developed and are far more

Michelin solutions seals telematics package deal with DS Smith

Paper and corrugated packaging producer DS Smith is rolling out Michelin solutions’ trailer telematics programme across its entire 207 strong fleet, after reporting zero trailer tyre-related breakdowns during a 40 unit, six-month pilot project. The Effitrailer™ telematics units are being fitted to 207 single-deck SDC Trailers curtain siders as factory-fit original equipment, and delivered as part

Cataclean to exhibit at Automechanika Birmingham

Premium engine care specialist Cataclean will be exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham for the first time this year. From June 6-8, the team will be on-hand to discuss the benefits of using the patented engine and fuel system cleaner and explain the technologies used in its unique formula. Trading for over twenty years, Cataclean is sold

Nokian Tyres releases new winter tyre

The city streets are a hostile environment for bus tyres. Breaking, chafing, cornering and curb-scratching – added with slippery cobblestones and icy, snowy winters. Day in, day out. The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta City Bus is up to the challenge. City buses must be on schedule regardless of the weather. Rain, snow or ice – the

Fines totalling €15,000 for two road haulage operators in breach of road safety and international road haulage regulations

Following an investigation by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), two road haulage operators have been convicted for breaches of road safety and international road haulage regulations. Kilmoss Limited of Ballydrehid, Cahir, Co. Tipperary was before Cashel District Court recently. The company, who operate a road transport business, pleaded guilty to a series of charges for

GITI GT867 targets buses and refuse fleets

Giti Tire has released full detail of the Giti GT867, an urban tyre with reinforced sidewalls for single and double decker buses and refuse collection fleets. Specially designed for constant stop and go operating conditions with frequent changes in speed as well as direction, it is available in 11R22.5, 295/80R22.5, 305/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5. Load capacity

MC Rental joins the Bandvulc stable

MC Rental Ltd. has appointed Bandvulc as its national tyre supplier and administrator. The agreement sees Bandvulc Plus+ control all tyre related transactions through its 24/7 call facility in Devon. In conjunction with MC Rental, BVPlus+ will be expanding its service outlets to accommodate some of MC Rental’s exiting suppliers and will be utilising its

VDO to present new version of digital tachograph

VDO, a brand of Continental Group, will present the new version of its Digital Tachograph “DTCO 3.0” in early autumn 2017. The new device will come with a completely renovated design, which fits perfectly with the cabins of modern commercial vehicles and has significantly better performance. The user menu will allow the driver for easier