Author: John Loughran

The image portrayed today when it comes to fixing either a car or commercial vehicle is that of a technician equipped with computer software diagnosing engine faults. While there is no doubt diagnostic works is key to many vehicle faults there is no software to find a leak with an engine or transmission. This has

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advising garages that sell batteries, either from the parts department or as part of a service that they are regarded as a distributor and must register with an appropriate compliance scheme or local authority.

As well as updating its current passenger car product catalogue, Standox has introduced a new CV product catalogue for bodyshops.

The Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2014 takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, April 29 to May 1 and Bodyshop.ie readers can now claim their free tickets.

Blue Print understands that needing a specific tool for a particular job is becoming more and more common in modern vehicle servicing and repair.

Light is essential for mechanics to carry out inspections and repairs. Small compact lamps are a big hit for mechanics as they are ideal for having on their person for quick inspections.

Goodyear’s Fuelmax fuel efficient truck tyre line is now available and among the range offered is the first steer tyre to be classified EU Tyre Label A-grade in fuel economy.

Reynolds Logistics, one of Ireland’s leading transport companies, has increased its Mercedes-Benz fleet with the addition of four new Mercedes Axor 2443 tractor unit trucks. 

Dickies – the internationally renowned workwear brand will be exhibiting at the at the CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham, April 29 to May 1 to showcase some of its fantastic workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with one-off deals.

Texa UK is exhibiting at the The Motorcycle Expo Show at the NEC, Birmingham this week. Texa will be exhibiting a new addition to the the Axone range, the Axone 4 Mini Bike, as well as its successful Navigator TXB and TTC.

MPM Oils, represented in Ireland by the Top Part Group, has added new 60 litre and 205 litre barrels with full-colour printed designs to its product portfolio.