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Have you considered a cheaper parts option?
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Parts Connection Group says that the current economic recession has lifted consumer and trade demand for cheaper repair options.
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North Island service specialist for Nissan GT-R
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
North Shore based City Nissan is one of two authorised New Zealand Nissan dealers for the one of the world’s fastest super cars the Nissan GT-R.
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Mercedes-Benz reproduces 1930s transporter
Thursday, 16 July 2009
During the 1930s, the Mercedes-Benz racing transporters certainly did their bit. They contributed to the success of the Silver Arrows by bringing the cars to the Grand Prix racetracks and acting as...
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Change management of a different nature
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Since Robert William Thomson patented the first pneumatic tyre in 1845, technicians have been hard at work to come up with machines to make the job of changing tyres easier. By Jenny Baker.
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Creating the world's biggest electric car charging network
Thursday, 16 July 2009
The British Government’s 25 million pound sterling ultra low carbon vehicle demonstrator scheme, which aims to accelerate a shift towards low-emissions motoring, will pave the way for the creation of...
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Green shoots show through the winter frost
Thursday, 16 July 2009
While the new car market remains depressed and the used car market lifted only slightly in April some franchise dealerships and independent service centre are reporting an increase in the amount of...
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Genuine Strategy pays dividends
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Selling genuine OEM parts through the Internet has paid dividends for Honda New Zealand with a 60 percent increase in Internet sales recorded in the last 18 months.
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Electronic management: time is money
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Working with an electronic rather than a manual system to quote, bill, and receive payment from customers can impact positively on a workshop’s cash flow. By Jenny Baker.
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UK Citroën plug-in launched
Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Electric Car Corporation (ECC) has announced the launch of the UK’s first four-seat all-electric production car.
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An explosive situation
Thursday, 14 May 2009
 Being an auto electrician is an increasingly demanding job. Auto sparkies are in many instances the first port of call for cars "on the blink" - and besides diagnostics they also have to be able to...
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Kiwi-made Synergy V8 will star at Speedshow
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Among an ever-expanding array of fascinating and exciting cars and exhibits being lined up for Speedshow ‘09, the unique Kiwi-developed Synergy V8 race engine will be a star attraction.
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The dangers of not using original equipment
Thursday, 14 May 2009
The LuK dual mass flywheel (DMF) meets the ever increasing demands for driving comfort by absorbing undesirable engine vibrations. 
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Global award winning local parts distribution centre
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
The investment in the all-new Highbrook parts distribution centre (PDC) has already paid dividends for BMW Group New Zealand. The Highbrook PDC has just been presented with the 2008 BMW Group Silver...
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A Fast Forward for Sharp Braking
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Brake parts procurement for standard passenger vehicles is usually not a problem, as a host of suppliers can provide brake components for everyday destination to destination drivers. 
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Servicing Oxygen Sensors
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
An oxygen sensor detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a signal to the engine computer (ECM), which adjusts the air/fuel mixture to the optimal level. Too much oxygen in the...
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Choosing the right oil
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Modern engine oils face a tough job, but auto technicians face an ever tougher job when deciding which engine oil to pick from the vast array on offer.
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The power behind the Mitsubishi iMiEV
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The latest phase in the evolution of personal urban transport has recently arrived on New Zealand soil, the all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV MMNZ technical services manager Lloyd Robinson gave Motor...
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Maximising revenue opportunities in a competitive market
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Since establishing Bay Nissan in 1991 the Farmer Motor Group Limited has grown to become one of the most successful multiple franchise dealerships in the Bay of Plenty region, which is now known at...
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Automotive repairers forced to compromise
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Big business is screwing the little guy and it could cost lives! That is the view of Collision Repair Association (CRA) general manager Neil Pritchard. Over recent years the industry has seen...
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Cutting tool developments for Small Part Machining
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Small-part manufacturing using Swiss tooling is a rapidly growing industry sector.
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