News Archive
24 Oct 2013
PJ Fallon & Son adds new Winntec tyre trolley
PJ Fallon & Son has introduced a high capacity cart that allows the tyre fitter to manoeuvre heavy wheel sets in the most ergonomic way with the help of its patented tilting system.
23 Oct 2013
Rotary receives the “Golden Wrench 2013” award
Lift manufacturer Rotary has just received the “Golden Wrench 2013” award in Russia in the lift engineering category for the second time in succession. The “Rotary Lift” brand was awarded the “Golden Wrench 2013” on August 29 in the category of “Lift Engineering of the Year”. The award ceremony took place during the “InterAuto-2013”
23 Oct 2013
Galway Tyre outlets lead the way in licensing
Four tyre retailers in Galway are the first in the country to be granted licenses. The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has set up a comprehensive self regulation scheme to bring improved standards, service and safety into the tyre trade.
15 Oct 2013
2014 Budget Summary
Main points of Budget 2014 announced by Minister Michael Noonan TD: – No increase in excise duty on auto fuels or home heating oil. – No change on the standard VAT rate or VRT rates. – Corporation tax rate remains at 12.5%. – New Start Your Own Business scheme. – Home renovation tax incentive scheme
09 Oct 2013
FindaTyre.ie online promotion
FindaTyre.ie, the online directory of Tyre Retailers, as part of its social media campaign, is currently running an online promotion for a Mondello Race Experience. To be in with a chance of winning the Race Experience, sponsored by Dunlop Tyres, log on to the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/findatyre) and find the image of the Race Experience.
09 Oct 2013
McKeown wins Formula 1 Era Superbike Championship on Avon Tyres
The Formula 1 Era Superbike champion Stephen McKeown has been crowned – and he took the title on Avon Tyres. McKeown took the Irish and Ulster Championships of the series on his Aprilia RSV1000 Mille. He took eight wins and two second places during the season. This marks the first time a major international series
09 Oct 2013
Courts take dim view of tyre neglect
Alarming new figures obtained from the Ministry of Justice in the UK reveal that on average, more than 170 motorists were convicted every week in 2012 for driving on defective tyres at magistrates’ courts in England and Wales. In total, some 10,228 car owners found themselves in court simply because their tyres were in a
07 Oct 2013
Tyre Safety week gets underway
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is offering free tyre safety checks as part of ‘Irish Road Safety Week’ which gets underway today. Keeping your tyres in roadworthy condition is especially important as winter approaches. The checks will be available nationally at participating tyre centres, along with free safety packs while stocks last. Details are
02 Oct 2013
TRACS launches 2013 annual report
The 2013 TRACS annual report shows that membership of TRACS has increased dramatically since 2011, growing from 204 members to a current total of 511 members.
02 Oct 2013
New High-Roof Ford Transit Custom on the way
Ford tells us that a new high-roof version of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle offering 20 per cent more load volume than the low-roof model is now available to order here for delivery later this year. This new version is designed for customers including builders and parcel operators, and features 370 mm greater load height to increase the distance from floor to roof
27 Sep 2013
Van den Ban expands the winter range
Van den Ban is getting ready for winter with an expanded assortment of winter tyres, which the company says is even more extensive and complete than last year.