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Ed Speak
Economic uncertainty is usually a positive for repairers
Tuesday, 06 September 2022
Having published Motor Equipment News for over 20 years, we have seen a few economic cycles come and go. We have also seen that repairers tend to get busier when economic times are not so good.
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Parts
Brake hoses are a small component with a big job
Saturday, 30 July 2022
When thinking about braking systems, hoses are likely to be well down the list in terms of the components that immediately come to mind for most people.
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Parts
Delkor AGM and EFB batteries for start-stop systems
Saturday, 30 July 2022
The award-winning battery brand Delkor by Clarios is well-regarded for its quality and reliability.
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Parts
Order the right brake parts with PR codes
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Identifying the correct disc brake pads and other braking system components for your vehicle, should be a straightforward process when you know the year and model of the car.
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OEM
Tips for setting up your tyre bay
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Loren Bill at Treadway Equipped advises, supplies and services workshop equipment to automotive business across New Zealand, with a strong focus on recommending the right equipment for their custom
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Workshop Equipment
Precision Equipment for tyre servicing
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Precision Equipment is riding the crest of the sea-change in the automotive service and repair industries, and tyre outlets.
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Other
How to fine tune your websites performance
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Richard Conway explains some simple SEO techniques that business owners can use to edge the competition.
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Other
Bapcor Trade Expo
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Bapcor recently held its Trade Expo at Wellington’s TSB Arena.
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Other
Diagnostic techs don’t wear capes
Saturday, 30 July 2022
If you poked your head into any automotive workshop in this country, you would be presented with a range of talented repair technicians busy doing what they do best – servicing and fixing everythin
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Servicing
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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Technology
The next generation of CarPlay
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Apple CarPlay has fundamentally changed the way people interact with their vehicles, and the next generation of CarPlay goes even further by deeply integrating with a car’s hardware.
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Panel & Paint
Tower insurance RFP update
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Following on from our article in the July issue of Motor Equipment News we had a chat with Steve Wilson, Towers Chief Claims Officer, as we were interested in some background to their different app
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Other
Industry training and demographics for the road
Saturday, 30 July 2022
To comprehensively address our skills shortage, New Zealand’s employers must fundamentally broaden thinking about who is targeted for vocational education and training ...and how we go about traini
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Ed Speak
Time to train
Saturday, 30 July 2022
This month we look at training, which is in the news due to both the current integration of MITO into the new Te Pūkenga structure which incorporates MITO, BCITO, Competenz and Connexis, and becaus
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Servicing
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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Workshop Equipment
Now is the right time to equip your workshop for the road ahead
Monday, 04 July 2022
The knock-on effect from two years of disruption has created a backlog of vehicle servicing and maintenance work.
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Workshop Equipment
Projecta Rapid Recharge Technology Jump Starters from NAPA
Monday, 04 July 2022
What is Rapid Recharge Technology (RRT)? Professional jump starters get quite a workout each day which means you need a reliable, fast-charging jump starter that you can rely on. Projecta Jump...
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OEM
Reliable winter batteries from Koba
Monday, 04 July 2022
Plummeting temperatures across New Zealand are putting increased pressure on batteries. A battery uses a chemical reaction to store and deliver energy.
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Other
Building your reputation, online and off
Monday, 04 July 2022
With online reviews now trusted more than ever before, Mat Wylie highlights the importance of building your business’s reputation both online and off.
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Motorsport
Shane of all trade’s heads for Rally NZ
Monday, 04 July 2022
Karting, Formula First, Formula Ford, ATV racing, rallysprints, classic rallying, V8 Supercars – Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen has competed in a bewildering range of motorsport disciplines and won races
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