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Watch out for water-damaged vehicles
Tuesday, 02 May 2023
Over 6,200 vehicle claims were lodged with State, AMI and NZI, largely for flooded cars, as a result of the North Island flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle wreaking havoc across the North Island.  Arou
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Parts
How many gears are too many
Tuesday, 02 May 2023
When I first started driving, most cars had three or four gears in a manual gearbox (Larger six and V8 engined cars being three and smaller four-cylinder cars four typically).
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Ed Speak
Should I specialise?
Monday, 03 April 2023
This issue we look at 4WD servicing. We regularly feature different areas where a business could specialise in a different vehicle type such as 4WD, EV or European.
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Other
Sales, marketing and money
Monday, 03 April 2023
Logan Wedgwood shares some marketing tactics that can lift your business in a recession.
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Other
Going beyond traditional recycling
Monday, 03 April 2023
The world of Auto Recycling has been turned on its head these days compared to what many readers will remember from the past.
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Workshop Equipment
Bosch ADAS Equipment now at CoolDrive
Monday, 03 April 2023
CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to prove itself as a partner of choice for workshops, with a range of Bosch Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration equipment now available.
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Parts
Modified gearset for Toyota 4WD range
Monday, 03 April 2023
Terrain Tamer have recently released a second Modified 5th Gear Set, suitable for Hilux, Prado and an expanded range of 70 series Land Cruiser models.
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Workshop Equipment
Start your career with the best in the business!
Monday, 03 April 2023
For many years, Snap-on Starter Kits have been the go-to kit for apprentices or those entering a mechanical trade for the first time.
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Servicing
4WD servicing
Monday, 03 April 2023
New Zealand has had a bit of weather this year. The lucky 4WD owners out there have managed to have some fun too. Our ‘summer’ has taken its toll on roads, houses, livelihoods.
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Workshop Equipment
Building your business with Precision Equipment
Monday, 03 April 2023
If you’re running a tyre shop, you’ll likely know all you need to know about Precision Equipment, but you may not, so best you keep reading.
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OEM
Taking on time-honoured manufacturing with the latest technology
Monday, 03 April 2023
Producing sand moulds with cutting-edge 3D printing technology
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OEM
First keyless entry with face recognition system
Monday, 03 April 2023
For the 2023 model year, Genesis Motor Europe is introducing a number of new state-of-the art biometric features to the GV60, the brand’s first dedicated electric SUV.
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OEM
Jaguar Land Rover unveils Future Skills Programme
Monday, 03 April 2023
Jaguar Land Rover has announced a global upskilling drive, in a bid to train 29,000 people in the next three years for its connected and data capabilities, and to support the rapid transition to el
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Other
Congratulations 2023 MITO/IFF scholarship recipients
Monday, 03 April 2023
MITO, in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation, is thrilled to announce 74 recipients of our 2023 scholarships.
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News
Toyota’s warning to used car buyers
Monday, 03 April 2023
Toyota New Zealand warns buyers of used cars to take extra careful precautions when purchasing a used car to ensure it hasn’t been involved in flood damage.
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Servicing
Beware the risks of jump starting
Monday, 03 April 2023
Whilst this advice is aimed at consumers it has some good information for workshops as well.
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Parts
OEX from NAPA will keep you moving
Monday, 03 April 2023
OEX, has long been regarded as a leader in aftermarket alternators, starter motors and spare parts.
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Other
Semiconductor drought could soon become a flood
Monday, 03 April 2023
The semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry for much of the last two years may soon be turned on its head, says in-vehicle connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive, as a lack of
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Diesel Industry News
Heavy metal mettle to be tested at National Excavator Operator Competition finals
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
The elite ‘SAS’ of New Zealand’s excavator operators will be put through their paces in Feilding at the end of this week as they vie for title of New Zealand’s best at the Civil Contractors NZ Cabl
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Ed Speak
Time to plan
Monday, 06 March 2023
We hope our readers are drying out after the rain and flooding that affected Auckland and many other centres.
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