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The ever-changing refrigerant story
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Over the last 30 years there seems to be an almost continual change in the refrigerants used for automotive air conditioning systems in New Zealand.
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Australian workshops are gearing up for EVs
Monday, 30 October 2023
Fifty percent of Australian workshops are either already EV-ready or actively investing in skills and equipment with a future focus.
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Refrigerant Industry training review
Monday, 02 October 2023
The independent review will identify where Cool-Safe will invest $500,000 per annum to build capacity and capability within the New Zealand HVACR sector.
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Ensure a repaired safety system is tested and recalibrated, always
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Modern safety systems in vehicles have become so integrated into the contemporary driver’s behaviour behind the wheel that driving without blind spot monitoring or parking sensors, just to name two
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OEX automotive air conditioning industry training
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
OEX are running a series of air conditioning training courses in 2023, these will be conducted by Grant Hand, who is considered to be one of Australasia’s leading trainers for climate control syste
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What is different about servicing European vehicles?
Monday, 31 July 2023
Europeans – The stereotype varies by country – conservative, flashy, excitable, boring and demonstrative – and that’s just the cars – the same can be said for the people!
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BNT and Dayco – building the best partnership
Monday, 03 July 2023
For more than 118 years Dayco has been renowned for automotive engine belt and component manufacturing excellence worldwide.
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Keeping headlights sparkling
Monday, 03 July 2023
As our national fleet of passenger and light commercial vehicles ages so does the plastic coverings of vehicle headlights.
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34 workshops have increased their profitability with this
Monday, 03 July 2023
“The Eurotune proposition is ideal for existing workshops where quality and trusted service is part of the package.”
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What might I need to get into EV servicing?
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
So you have decided to take the plunge and get into servicing EV’s (BEV, PHEV and hybrids)? Where should you start?
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Advanced Diagnosis 101 with Brandon Steckler
Monday, 29 May 2023
Brandon Steckler is one of the world’s leading vehicle diagnosis experts, a Master Technician, Technical Editor of Motor Age Magazine and Instructor with CarQuest and WorldPAC training institutes. 
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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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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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Century Batteries – helping you stay safe on the water
Monday, 06 March 2023
When it comes to your boat, we all know it pays to play it safe. Ensuring that everyone onboard is wearing a lifejacket, that you’re carrying.
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Bendix shares common brake job oversights
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
Given how vital a vehicle’s braking system is to the safety of the driver, occupants and other road users, it’s critical that all aspects of brake servicing, maintenance, repair and replacement is
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Cool-Safe builds on the previous RECOVERY Trust work
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Nearly 150 representatives from across the refrigerants industry joined the team from The Trust for the Destruction of Synthetic Refrigerants at their recent roadshows which launched their rebrande
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Pre-holiday servicing a win-win
Monday, 31 October 2022
The summer holidays see many customers cars used in quite a different fashion to the rest of the year, the short daily office commute or school drop-off with one or two passengers suddenly morphs i
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Paddon steps up a gear
Saturday, 30 July 2022
From AP4 to WRC Rally2 - New Zealand’s only WRC event winner steps up. Paddon won the Rally of Whangarei in May 2022 to become New Zealand’s all-time most successful rally driver.
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Diagnosing and rectifying disc brake rotor issues
Monday, 04 July 2022
As a vital component of a vehicle’s braking system, discs or rotors are an item that should be regularly inspected for wear or damage, to ensure ongoing braking performance and safety.
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Servicing and parts – get it right!
Monday, 04 July 2022
Both our business torque article and Ed Speak this month focus on the importance of reputation.
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