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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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Parts
MAP key fobs: It’s the little things
Monday, 04 July 2022
How many times have you completed a complex engine management diagnostic, or replaced and programmed a transmission mechatronics unit, or located and repaired a short circuit hidden in a body harne
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Parts
Capricorn New Zealand: Trusted for 25 years
Monday, 04 July 2022
Capricorn’s New Zealand team is celebrating its 25th anniversary in May 2022. In 1997, Capricorn launched with one team member, one Member and four Preferred Suppliers, ready to support the New...
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Servicing
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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Diesel Industry News
Scania launches first BEV truck in New Zealand
Monday, 04 July 2022
Scania New Zealand is introducing the brand’s first fully electric truck to the local market, one of the first markets outside of Europe to receive this model.
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OEM
Mercedes AMG One: Formula 1 technology for the road
Monday, 04 July 2022
The production version of the Mercedes-AMG is celebrating its world premiere.
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Ed Speak
Reputation and the customer experience
Monday, 04 July 2022
Our Business Torque article this month is from Mat Wylie where he highlights the importance of building your business’s reputation both online and off – well worth a read.
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Panel & Paint
Tower investing in motor repairer partnerships across Aotearoa
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Tower has today announced that it will reassess its motor repairer relationships across the country to evolve to a model that prioritises strong partnerships, innovation and streamlined experiences...
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Other
Is the collision repair industry facing a crisis
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
New Zealand’s billion-dollar collision repair industry is set to lose up to 15 percent of its revenue to Insurance Industry owned facilities over the next year according to the Collision Repair Ass
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Panel & Paint
First robot painted art car
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
ABB Robotics has collaborated with two world-renowned artists, eight-year-old Indian child prodigy Advait Kolarkar and Dubai-based digital design collective Illusorr, to create the world’s first ro
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Parts
Improving vehicle performance
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
No matter what the machinery or activity some people will strive to lift the performance and the automotive world is no stranger to that – we are pretty sure as soon as there were two cars someone
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OEM
From faulty glass to new windows
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Together with its partner companies, Audi is taking up the challenge of establishing a closed material cycle for car glass with this pilot project.
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Other
Whistle-blowers: What you need to know
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
The term ‘whistle-blowing’ often conjures up thoughts of major newsworthy scandal, but in reality, it applies whenever an employee considers there has been serious wrongdoing in or by an organisation...
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Diesel Industry News
TRANSDIESEL is transforming to TDX
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
TransDiesel, has announced a name change to TDX. “Our continued goal of delivering exceptional customer experiences as well as a focus on technology, innovation and sustainability are key drivers for...
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