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Thursday, 04 June 2015

It’s a strange phenomenon of today’s world that motor manufacturers have to urge workshops and technicians to use genuine parts when they repair motor vehicles, but there’s a good reason for it.

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Aluminium may be new battery breakthrough

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

The future of electric motoring will depend very much on the development of batteries which are light, cheap to make, and hold a large charge in a small package, and can take many, many recharges...

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It’s the Super Remote!

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

This isn’t a story about workshops, or automotive news. But it’s something that has an influence on anyone who watches TV – finding the right remote control for what you want to watch, or just listen...

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Holts products now in NZ

Thursday, 09 April 2015

TransDiesel Ltd has been appointed the master New Zealand distributor of the Holts Professional range. Developed specifically for the trade, Holts Professional products feature large...

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Maxilite shines bright

Thursday, 09 April 2015

The Maxilite range of LED automotive and marine lighting has been re-launched in New Zealand, offering improved performance and even greater value for money.

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Lubrication trends

Sunday, 15 March 2015

As car and truck engines become more and more complex, and as more and more energy – and heat – is drawn from them by the use of direct injection, turbo-charging, and the constant advances...

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Repco offers John Bean alignment system

Sunday, 15 March 2015

Repco is now offering the latest in alignment technology, the V3400 wheel alignment system.

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Besfits for Korean vehicles

Sunday, 15 March 2015

Introducing Besfits, an innovative automotive parts supplier new to the industry. Besfits is a premium aftermarket product manufactured for Mobis in Korea, the supplier of genuine Hyundai and Kia...

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Threebond bound for NZ

Sunday, 15 March 2015

Threebond , world leaders in liquid gasket and automotive aftermarket products are enhancing the availability of their products in New Zealand with the impending opening of an Auckland base.

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MXTS 40 charger and battery support unit now in NZ

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

CTEK’s new MXTS 40 charger and battery support unit, offering the ultimate in workshop performance, is now available in New Zealand. It’s the latest addition to CTEK’s versatile and professional...

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You can now check and top-up aircon

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Oil, water, brakes, tyres – these are all part of a normal service. But do you ever check your customer’s air conditioning, or do you just wait until they complain, and most times send it to an...

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A workshop’s bread and butter

Thursday, 25 September 2014

If any one area can be described as the basic bread and butter of a workshop, it has got to be the undercart – the brakes, clutch, and suspension.

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The oil industry: moving forward

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Increasingly complex technology has resulted in more and more reliance on synthetic oils, or natural base oils in combination with complex additives, for vehicle lubrication. John Oxley reports.

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The technical truth about tensioners

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Gates is one of six Original Equipment (OE) suppliers in the world which makes automatic belt tensioners for new vehicles. These companies benefit from working directly with the OEs, and have first-...

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Triple Treat from Davies Craig

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Davies Craig, in conjunction with BNT Automotive, has launched a massive “Triple Treat” sales campaign offering excellent options for superior engine cooling efficiencies.

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Schaeffler enhances Ruville

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is bundling its sales activities for the LuK, INA and FAG brands with those of its subsidiary Ruville. After successfully completing the startup phase in the pilot...

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Flashlube’s new valve saver kit

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Flashlube has announced the release of its new Electronic Valve Saver Kit 2, developed and manufactured entirely in the company’s Australian head office as its newest innovation in fighting valve...

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Turning night into day

Thursday, 07 August 2014

This month we feature lighting , and look at what’s hot, and what’s coming up, including the increasing use of LEDs in both vehicle lighting and in the workshop.

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