Since establishing Bay Nissan in 1991 the Farmer Motor Group Limited has grown to become one of the most successful multiple franchise dealerships in the Bay of Plenty region, which is now known at...
Big business is screwing the little guy and it could cost lives! That is the view of Collision Repair Association (CRA) general manager Neil Pritchard. Over recent years the industry has seen...
Ford Motor Company is leading the development of a virtual paint simulation tool called EPD (Electro-coat Paint Deposition) that helps ensure vehicle body panels are adequately coated with electro-...
The introduction by AA Insurance of a new approved repairer agreement that allows only a five per cent margin on new parts has not been welcome news to the collision repair industry.
Chrysler’s three production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles made their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles – the Dodge EV, Jeep® EV and Chrysler EV...
The message of ongoing support and training from the Bosch representatives to their supplier service dealer network was made loudly and clearly at their recent conference held in Hamilton on the 17th...
Take for example the revolutionary invention of the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s true that flywheels have helped to eliminate cyclic irregularities of the engine for a long time. However engine...
Bosch has drawn on its combined competence in drive trains, energy management, and starter technology to develop the Bosch Smart Electronic Start/Stop System. With increasing fuel prices, ever...
In conventional systems, the drive torque is transferred between the wheel bearing and the axle journal by means of radial splines, which have a certain amount of clearance to make mounting easier....
At the recent Automechanika in Frankfurt, tyre equipment manufacturers from Germany, the United States and Italy were all vying for customer attention with the latest and greatest developments in the...
Many workshop owners invest in expensive, sophisticated diagnostic plant. But buying it is only one side of the coin – technicians must also know how to use this equipment optimally to get a full...
The 650hp Indy Racing League single-seater race car that Kiwi star Scott Dixon drove to victory in this year’s Indy 500 may be the star attraction at this year’s GT Radial Speedshow, but with race...
It is important to maintain a car’s suspension system well and do replacements in time. A faulty suspension not only makes for an uncomfortable ride and extra maintenance costs, it can result in loss...
The Process Centred Environment model of collision repair shop management has arrived in New Zealand. But although relatively simple to understand and operate, the model is far from a lightweight...
Tension is rising as the WorldSkills NZ National Finals get closer and the Automotive Trades competitors from around New Zealand prepare themselves for battle to find the best in their trade.
The introduction of the heavy vehicle brake rule presents challenges to not only the operators of buses, trucks, and trailers, but also the authorities and transport service delivery agents (TSDA).
