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A new business has launched to offer independent garages and bodyshops across the UK and Ireland a "repair-first solution" for electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components. As electric vehicles continue to gain market share, investments in the specialised equipment and knowledge required to repair EV batteries and electric motors remain prohibitively expensive for many repairers, especially given unpredictable work volumes in the relatively early stages of EV adoption.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

New venture aims to help garages with EV battery and high-voltage component repair ↗

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GYS has officially launched in the Republic of Ireland, bringing its specialist automotive technologies - battery charging, induction heating, and welding - directly to Irish distributors and workshops.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

GYS launches in Republic of Ireland with dedicated technical sales manager ↗

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As demand for used cars from Asia continues to rise exponentially, Comline Ireland is seeing similar levels of demand for replacement parts. As a leading specialist in Asian vehicle coverage, the global supplier has told AutoTrade.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Demand for Asian vehicle parts accelerates – Comline Ireland ↗

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Factory managers and proprietors alike, have been warned to ensure fuel and oil interceptors are regularly maintained to avoid the risk of unlimited fines and criminal prosecution. Interceptors are drainage systems found at numerous commercial and industrial sites, including car parks, car washes, petrol station forecourts, construction sites, factories and vehicle maintenance areas.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Why interceptor cleaning matters ↗

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Under the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) updated Premises and Equipment Guidelines, all authorised CVRT centres renewing their three-year authorisation must have vehicle testing equipment installed and operational that conforms to the 2022 PEG specifications by 18th December 2026.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

CVRT operators urged to order approved equipment before 2026 cut-off ↗

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Ryans Automotive is hosting a series of open days across the weekend to celebrate the opening of its new training centre, workshop and equipment display area. Taking place at Ryans Automotive in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford (Y21 PC98) from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November, each of the three days will feature engaging demonstrations and insightful talks from representatives of companies like Autocom, Thinkcar and Mahle.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Ryans Automotive to open new training centre this weekend ↗

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Growing up within the family business of Aidan Hand & Sons, and working at tyre repairs and fitting from a young age, Padraig Hand could always see the potential to recycle scrap tyres. He introduced the technology to Ireland, which enabled the process to allow end of life waste tyres to be shredded and granulated into the separate valuable commodities of rubber granules and steel, establishing Crumb Rubber Limited back in 2002.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Elmore Recycling Ltd and Pennycove Limited go hand in hand ↗

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Two of Ireland’s most established automotive businesses - GT Group and Ted Brennan Motors trading as Ted4Parts - have come together to form Evolve, a new leader in sustainable salvage management, vehicle recovery, repair, recycling and green parts supply.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

GT Group and Ted4Parts merge to form new sustainable vehicle services ↗

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