Why Refrigerant Recovery Matters
Releasing refrigerant gas into the atmosphere is illegal in New Zealand – and harmful to the environment. But for many automotive workshops, doing the right thing can...
NZTA is consulting on making changes to light vehicle inspections – warrants of fitness (WoFs) and certificates of fitness (CoF A).
Light vehicles include cars, motorcycles, mopeds, vans, people-...
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, from 14–16 May 2026 at...
For nearly a century, Penrite Oil has stood as an icon of Australian automotive excellence, a name synonymous with quality, performance, and innovation. Proudly Australian-owned and operated since...
NAPA, the official automotive trade partner of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship, has also been confirmed as the title sponsor of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix event in 2026.
They have a consultation out around potentially adding a range of mandatory safety features:
For new and used, light and heavy vehicles:
• Automatic Emergency Braking.
There are common faults and there’s common sense. Most of you know me from my wealth of knowledge working with diesel systems for a very long time, there is not much I haven’t experienced.
According to a study published in MDPI, direct energy inputs such as diesel for machinery account for around 30 to 50 per cent of total energy use in European agriculture, with machinery often repr
To maintain the optimal heat dissipation in modern engines requires comprehensive maintenance focusing on the overall health of the cooling system, the components integrity, and corrosion control.<
In a technologically advanced world, the need for reliable, long-lasting and high performing power solutions have become more critical than ever. Among the leading brands in the parts aftermarket,...
Portside Auto Services is a thriving automotive repairer based in Mt Maunganui and is a great example of how professionalism, community engagement, and the right supplier partnerships can transform a...
Following public consultation, the Minister of Transport has amended the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 to reduce the frequency of warrant of fitness (WoF) checks on light...
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has launched a new national ADAS Industry Code of Conduct, providing the automotive industry with practical, sector-specific guidance on how...
