Author: John Loughran

Eight out of 10 diesel engine problems stem from contaminated or poor quality fuel. Running vehicles on poor quality or contaminated fuel can lead to performance issues such as filter plugging, injector coking, piston ring sticking and breaking. Such problems need to be identified at the earliest possible opportunity in order to minimise the risk

Team PR Reilly has launched the new Osram Bulb Counter Mat / Wall Chart which has been specifically designed to help you sell more. It’s simple. Just display this “easy to read matrix” of the different bulbs available and watch your customers eyes light up when they see how easy it is to select the

VDO’s WorkshopTab, an innovative and user-friendly solution that considerably simplifies the regular inspection of digital tachographs as required by law, has now become available. The device increases the efficiency of day-to-day workshop activities and is easy to handle, reducing the time required for installation and inspection by up to 50 per cent. It combines all

Rolling out the latest element in its on-going development strategy for its globally recognised Borg & Beck brand, the First Line Group (FLG) has now introduced a range of premium quality replacement parts for the commercial vehicle (CV) sector, to stand alongside its highly regarded automotive components.   As would be expected from such a

Van operators running individual vehicles or small fleets need to be aware of legislation that holds them responsible for the working condition of their vehicles, according to the UK’s  VansA2Z.com.

A group of Irish Motor Factors attended the recent Rally Poland 2015, guests of rally sponsors Lotos Oils, and exclusive Irish distributor CC Lubricants. Pat Lyons, Agri Auto Parts, Tralee, Paul Harty, Car Parts Warehouse, Galway, Glen Bradshaw, J&L Bradshaw, Portlaoise, Brian King, King Oils, Naas were given a tour of the Lotos Oil refinery

Following a successful first outing to Auto Trade Expo in Dublin last year, PCL is gearing up for what is now its busiest show of the year at the Citywest Exhibition Centre in Dublin on the 17th-18th October This is the second Auto Trade Expo and, judging by the rave reviews following the 2014 show,

Trico, is predicting significant growth in aftermarket wiper sales over the coming twelve months. The company also has strong and growing original equipment contracts including most recently with Maserati, Range-Rover, Mercedes-Benz, PSA and Scania, the latter covering the important commercial vehicle market where Trico has a strong base. For the aftermarket the company is reintroducing

Over four-fifths of van operators running individual vehicles or small fleets in the UK are in danger of landing themselves in jail, as they’re unaware of legislation that makes them responsible for the working condition of a vehicle driven by one of their colleagues. According to research carried out by leading Commercial Vehicle website VansA2Z.com at the

On hearing that a motion to consider ‘scrapping’ the proposed National Postcode – Eircode – has been passed, FTA Ireland has welcomed the decision saying it was symbolic and one that would make sense. FTA Ireland has previously voiced its concerns on many occasions outlining complaints from its members who had said that the Eircode

Texa is world leader in truck diagnostics with an unrivalled range of products. The Navigator TXTs is a powerful diagnostic interface that can connect over a Bluetooth link to a PC or to the extraordinary Axone4, the most advanced and complete display unit currently available. The Axone trucks dervice tool is destined for use in