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BPM Automotive Ireland's first rent-by-the-hour mechanic workshop is located in Cork.

01/09/2026

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What a day!

If you want to keep funding my work trips to places like this I would be very grateful!

Some of our recent clients doing their own wrenching! Thats what it’s all about!
21/07/2026

Some of our recent clients doing their own wrenching! Thats what it’s all about!

We are closing for the next week to have a holiday. Thanks to all who book with us, recommend to friends and leave revie...
21/07/2026

We are closing for the next week to have a holiday. Thanks to all who book with us, recommend to friends and leave reviews. Its all a huge help!

17/05/2026

S-Class for an inspection

We are taking bookings on the following days/times for the forseable.MONDAYS 6pm-10pm TUESDAYS 6pm-10pmFRIDAYS 6pm-10pmS...
11/03/2026

We are taking bookings on the following days/times for the forseable.

MONDAYS 6pm-10pm
TUESDAYS 6pm-10pm
FRIDAYS 6pm-10pm
SATURDAYS 8am-8pm
SUNDAYS 8am-8pm

20 an hour
Half day/ Full evening 70
Full day 120
Full weekend 200

Deposits must be paid via revolut to hold places.

Hello all,After some serious saving, I have installed a lift and am renting it out to my fellow enthusiasts by the hour....
09/01/2026

Hello all,

After some serious saving, I have installed a lift and am renting it out to my fellow enthusiasts by the hour. Get in touch if you want to make a booking.

In this article I decide what car I would pick to make my two vehicle garage in each bike category. For the sake of maki...
14/09/2023

In this article I decide what car I would pick to make my two vehicle garage in each bike category. For the sake of making things achievable, all of these combos cost less than €10,000. I am not considering the practicalities of life with these so forget about having to carry families or groceries!

Sports
For my sports bike I would have to go with the Ducati 848. Is it the most reliable? No. Is it beautiful? Absolutely! To pair with this I think there is only one Brand to go for and thats Alfa Romeo. Lesser know in Ireland, you get a lot of style for your money. I would be going for a GT in black.

Adventure
Although I don't really like adventure bikes, being a shorter rider. If I was picking, it would be KTM, a 990 to be exact. They are relatively cheap for the level of bike and are the choice brand for adventures! To combo this I would choose a Subaru Impreza AWD Sportswagon. Much like the KTM it was made with rough terrain in mind but will seldom venture onto it!

Touring
Again, not really my cup of tea, but I would go for a 90's Goldwing (in Gold). The square body is more my style and if you going big it may as well look like a brick. They are cumbersome lumps but they will not fail you. As an antidote for this, I would opt for a smaller car with more city umph than cruising prowess. The Seat Leon FR in grey is understated in its hot hatch appeal and would suit someone who also owns a goldwing.

Naked
My pick for naked's is the Triumph Street triple. I love their looks, and despite others disagreeing, I like the dual lights up front. To combo with this, I would go for the equally futuristic looking Civic Type R FN2 Ideally in White but Red is the next option.

Cruiser
A category close to my heart, I would go with the Kawasaki Vulcan. Specifically I would choose the newest generation in Black and Lime green. There wouldn't be a whole lot of spare change after the Vulcan but I would actually opt for a Jeep. While a 90's hilux would be my choice, our budget sends me toward Mitsubishi. A first generation Pajero would be a fantastic combination with the Vulcan.

There are more bikes and Cars I would like to do this with so stay tuned for a part 2

You may be thinking €1,000 is a lot to spend on your first set of tools, and it is. But, the nature of our passion is th...
03/09/2023

You may be thinking €1,000 is a lot to spend on your first set of tools, and it is. But, the nature of our passion is that it is expensive, and with this set of tools in your garage you will have plenty bits and pieces to get yourself stuck into.

My general rule of thumb with tools is to buy the cheap version first, if you use it so much that is breaks, that justifies buying the premium one to replace it. This does not apply to any safety gear such as Lifts, jacks and jack stands as you do not want to be in the receiving end of those failing.

I have used the Euro car parts store to put together this list. They have lots of noname brands in there that seem to be of decent quality to get started and are nearly local to everyone in Ireland.

The below list goes from most to least essential but to tackle most jobs you will need all of these.

1-Ratchet set, get one with a range of sockets from 6-22 ish mm and that should be good, Ideally with 2 drivers.
2-Screwdrivers, a multipack of large and small flat head and Philips.
3-Hammers- One rubber and one metal
4-Plier set, Long nose, vice grip, cutting and regular.
5-Jack, go big and low profile.
6-Jack stands, go toothed and solid based.
8-Tool Chest
9-Torx set- a multi set will cover most
10-Ratcheting Spanner set
11-AllenKeys- a multitool type will suffice
12-Code Reader- OBD2
12-Multimeter
14- PryBars- Small plastic fastener remover and larger metal one.
15- Telescopic Magnet
16- Work light- Pen and head torch
17-Magnetic trays

With all of these at your disposal you will be well equip to tackle most jobs. The next few bits I would be looking at buying after this would be an impact wrench to speed things up, a dolly to lay on and so niche tools like oil filter pliers or Japanese specific screwdrivers.

The total of all of the above on Eurocarparts was 1017.00, I am sure there are better deals to be had if you look around more but this is the total I came to.

Why does the Irish farmer love the Land Cruiser? Why the J120 in particular? I wanted to know.What we know as the Land C...
10/08/2023

Why does the Irish farmer love the Land Cruiser? Why the J120 in particular? I wanted to know.

What we know as the Land Cruiser in Ireland is actually the light duty version of the worldwide varieties but with our small roads it is just seen as the only. In most places around the world the Land Cruiser to us, is the Prado to them.

The Prado has been produced from 1990 until today which coincides with its rise to fame in Ireland. Before that is would have been the Hilux.

The first few iterations of the Prado were know to be the most reliable mechanically of the bunch. However they succumb to 2 issues. The first was that they were purely utilitarian and had no creature comforts in the interior and secondly they suffered terribly from rust.

Then in came the J120 in 2002. They had maintained the majority of the reliability and gained in spades when it came to rust proofing and comfort. The only real issue of note with the J120 is the fuel injectors need to be replaced every 100,000km. You will know when the engine is knocking when cold.

Anecdotally, the 2002 model year doesn't seem to have this issue so is the year to go for if possible.

So reliability is obviously a huge contributor to the land cruisers success. However another big plus was the sheer number of Toyota's on the roads. They had earned a reputation for reliability and value for money. Should anything go wrong nobody is too far from parts, mechanics or dealerships.

So why not the newer models? Reacting to the demands of the world as a whole, the landcruiser has become more of a status symbol then a worker vehicle. this actually started back when the J120 got the interior upgrade from the J90. With all the mod cons that were added over time, came with a higher price tag and, more to go wrong.

Like many vehicles today, the Land Cruiser suffered in long term reliability through increasingly digitalised systems. This took the ability to fix issues which away from farmers and mandates specialist input which makes repair unappealingly expensive.

So, for now the 2002-2010 model rains supreme in the hearts of the Irish farmer, what will replace it, remains to be seen.

The first things to do when you buy a new project car.When you buy your first project, it is all too tempting to rush st...
14/06/2023

The first things to do when you buy a new project car.

When you buy your first project, it is all too tempting to rush straight into making your car faster, louder or more aesthetically pleasing. However, you are setting yourself up for a world of pain without covering the essentials beforehand. Below are the top 5 things to do before you begin your modification journey.

1-A General Service
You would be amazed how many people will spend thousands on a body kit but won’t fork out for a basic service. Never believe the person you bought the car from about the last service and do the lot. Get an air and oil filter, oil, spark plugs, and wiper blades and replace any broken lightbulbs or fuses. It will cost you well under 100 quid and puts in a good foundation to work off of.

2- Tyres
This is the number 1 thing I preach to younger drivers and riders alike. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the ground and are the limiting factor in how quickly you can stop. Don’t skimp on your tyres as not only will the car be safer but it will make the biggest handling per euro difference too.

3- Braking system
The next big one for me is the braking system. If your car is over 7 years old (which most will be), I would consider replacing the entire brake system. I would also suggest saving up and doing it all in one go. If you change the brake fluid and pads but not the rotors or lines, you will find yourself draining your whole system twice. At this stage, I would go for braided lines but keep everything else OEM or similar for now until you know what you want. For lines, rotors, pads and fluid you are looking at around 250 quid. It is a big investment but will make a huge difference to your car.

4- Other servicing
Whilst this will depend on the car's age and service history, I would suggest completing any maintenance before starting the “fun bit”. This could include gearbox oil, Coolant and power steering fluid. I would also look into timing and accessory chains/belts.

With these things done, you will have a fantastic starting point for whatever you are trying to achieve with your project. On top of that, whilst you are completing these any other items that may need attention will become apparent to you.

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Vicarstown, Tower, Blarney
Cork
P32AP03

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Tuesday 6pm - 11pm
Wednesday 6pm - 11pm
Thursday 6pm - 11pm
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
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