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GPI opens Launceston warehouse

01 Apr 2011

GPI’s new warehouse in Launceston means Tasmanian distributors have greater access to the company’s range.

Industry reacts to dumping of car schemes

01 Apr 2011

There has been a mixed reaction from the automotive industry following the federal government’s decision to scrap a couple of schemes for the automotive sector to find funds to assist flood and storm victims in Queensland and Victoria. Tim Byrne i...

Car Craft welding accreditation for new generation steels

01 Apr 2011

The increased use of high strength and ultra high strength steels in modern motor vehicles is one of the many challenges facing the smash repair industry.

Health & Safety: What all spray painters should know

01 Apr 2011

The DeVilbiss air-fed respiratory protection system is one way to prevent injury or illness resulting from two-pack paint spraying.

Hella Australia appoints aftermarket general manager

01 Apr 2011

Newly appointed Hella Australia general manager – independent aftermarket, Tim Trainor.Hella Australia has appointed Tim Trainor as general manager, independent aftermarket.

I-CAR offers brand-specific training

01 Apr 2011

After a year in which student attendance at I-CAR Live training courses grew by almost 40 per cent, the organisation has released its training calendar for the first half of 2011.

NSW repairers raise concerns with Suncorp

25 Jan 2011

Repairers in northern NSW are taking on Suncorp, concerned at the way the company plans to conduct its business in the future.

OEM aftermarket clash over parts at NACE

25 Jan 2011

OEMs and the aftermarket sector debate whether certification of aftermarket crash parts is the best policy for consumers and repairers.

Audi impresses with beautiful body

25 Jan 2011

The Audi A8 has the best body in Europe, according to industry experts, who found its stiffness/weight ratio quite remarkable and its torsional rigidity superb.

Bugatti a true restoration test

25 Jan 2011

A vehicle auctioned recently in Australia by Bonhams would be any repairer’s worst restoration project.
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