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Waterford-based VanFitters recently completed a "one-of-a-kind" Farrier Mobile Workshop built on a Renault Trafic Crew Cab, designed and fabricated around the real-world workflow of a professional farrier.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

VanFitters completes ‘one-of-a-kind’ Farrier Mobile Workshop ↗

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Nearly 133,000 vehicles that were assessed in 2025 by National Car Test (NCT) inspectors were deemed to be unroadworthy to a dangerous level. This means almost eight per cent of the 1,744,985 vehicles submitted for an NCT last year were classified as “fail dangerous”.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Almost 133,000 unroadworthy vehicles entered NCT centres in 2025 ↗

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Maha Ireland’s latest CVRT installation project has “exceeded expectations” of the owners of M9 Test Centre. Based in Co. Kilkenny, the purpose-built test centre was built within a year, with Maha Ireland’s vehicle test equipment installed in just three weeks.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Maha Ireland completes CVRT equipment kit-out for M9 Test Centre ↗

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Irish Bodyshop Journal

Draper Tools now distributing Laserliner brand in Ireland ↗

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Here, Abcon Industrial Products Ltd. has highlighted how its Rupes LHR21 & LHR15 Mark III random orbital polishers have many advanced features which make them the ideal tools for polishing large surface areas.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Abcon highlights benefits of Rupes random orbital polishers ↗

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The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland, Kevan Wooden, has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026, with debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands and greater urgency to tackle skills challenges emerging as defining themes for the year ahead.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

ICE ban debate and Chinese brands set to shape aftermarket in 2026, says LKQ boss ↗

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Irish Truck Body Builders Ltd recently completed two Mercedes-Benz Trucks Atego tipper body fit-outs for Mutec Mercedes-Benz on the Long Mile Road. Finished with Hardox floors and sides lined with Hardox steel, the Ategos feature two rear tar chutes in the tail board along with two plastic tool boxes mounted under each body.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Busy start to the year at Irish Truck Body Builders ↗

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There are now just nine months to go until the highly-anticipated 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO - Ireland’s auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition. It will be the biggest aftermarket exhibition across Ireland and the UK this year.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

First exhibitors list published for 2026 Auto Trade EXPO / CV Workshop EXPO ↗

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