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Motorsport
Students build bikes to race
Friday, 26 September 2014
The ninth annual Tools4Work National Secondary Schools Mini Moto Grand Prix is set to take place on October 13 to 15 at Manfeild, Feilding. 
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Other
That selfie can kill
Friday, 26 September 2014
A new Ford-sponsored driver distraction survey shows that one in four young drivers have taken a “selfie” at the wheel, half of those surveyed admit taking a photo on the move.
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Parts
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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Parts
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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News
Automechanika feast
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Another feast of automotive accessories and workshop equipment – 4,631 exhibitors from 71 different countries (including three from New Zealand) spread over 11 halls, many with multiple levels. 
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Diesel Industry News
Merc trucks win top award
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been awarded the prestigious “Readers Choice for Best Commercial Vehicles and Brands 2014” by truck professionals in Germany, outclassing 180 competitor models across all
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Parts
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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Parts
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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Parts
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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Motorsport
Garage owner couple breaking records
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Richard and Sara Mason are breaking all the records in New Zealand rallying. The husband-and-wife garage-owning team from Masterton have set new marks this year as they clinched Richard’s fifth New...
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Diesel Industry News
Changes at Isuzu NZ
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has announced the appointment of Colin Muir as general manager.   
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Diesel Industry News
Bosch starter replacement series
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
In late 2013, Bosch released its long-haul 12-24V starter motor series which contains all the features necessary to fit a wide range of large displacement commercial diesel engine applications. <
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Parts
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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New for Hondas
Thursday, 07 August 2014
Mount Shop has been busy adding new products to its stock range and has just landed more than 60 new parts for Honda. 
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Parts
New Penrite oils
Thursday, 07 August 2014
Modern cars demand extra performance and longer working life from their lubricating oils, while competition motors push them to the limits.
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More Xtreme kits
Thursday, 07 August 2014
The increasingly popular Aussie clutch Xtreme 230mm kit now available to suit the Nissan Skyline range from R31, R32, R33, R34, including GTR models.
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Vehicles
What makes an M car?
Thursday, 07 August 2014
It was on a road trip from BMW HQ in Munich, Germany, across to the French Camargue, via Italy, that I drove one of the very first M3 sedans, the E30, writes John Oxley. Flash forward nearly 30 years...
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Parts
Bendix for Europeans
Wednesday, 02 July 2014
Brake specialist Bendix has released complete Euro+ brake pad kits specially designed for all leading European vehicles.
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Other
New Kelpro oil seal catalogue
Wednesday, 02 July 2014
Edition 5 of the Kelpro Oil Seal catalogue has just been released.
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Parts
Suspension arms for Audi
Wednesday, 02 July 2014
Mount Shop’s latest product line of suspension arms has been growing in the past few months. The range for Audi vehicles now sits at 30 part numbers covering models from 1994 to current. 
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