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BURSON AUTO PARTS AND DAYCO CELEBRATE 38 YEARS TOGETHER
Both companies have enjoyed outstanding growth since their association began in the early ‘80s Australia’s Burson Auto Parts celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2021 and one of the company’s most enduring supplier relationships exists with global automotive engine component manufacturer, Dayco.
added in the areas of drive belts, engine thermal management components, moulded hoses and performance components during this relationship.
This unbroken business relationship was established from a hand shake almost four decades ago.
According to Dayco Vice President Aftermarket – Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw, this outstanding Burson Auto Parts business relationship was formed with a handshake 38 years ago and continues to this day.
Back then, Burson Auto Parts, the company that would become a preferred supplier of automotive parts, accessories, tools and equipment in Australia, had just 11 stores located in Victoria.
“The Dayco team really enjoys working with the many Burson Auto Parts stores across the country and we look forward to continuing this almost four decade strong relationship,” Arnold said.
Almost four decades later, Burson Auto Parts has become one of Dayco’s top ten global aftermarket customers, with more than 195 stores strategically located across Australia and branching out internationally with its first stores in Thailand.
“We are delighted to continue to play a part in Burson Auto Parts’ Australian and international success story and congratulate the company on its Golden Anniversary in 2021.
During this timeframe, Dayco has continued to expand its vast aftermarket product range to meet the demands of local automotive repairers and the unique diversity of the Australian car parc. Thousands of new Dayco SKUs have been
“We look forward to celebrating many more Burson Auto Parts and BAPCOR Limited milestone business anniversaries together in the future.” BAPCOR Limited Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Darryl Abotomey, highlighted the two companies’ commitment to ensuring the
broadest aftermarket application coverage as being integral to their long term mutual success. “Dayco has always understood the importance of supplying the broadest possible range of applications for each of its engine products to suit the Australian car parc,” Darryl said. “Being able to say ‘yes’ to a customer and to be able to fill that order quickly is of prime importance to us, while also ensuring that we are supplying high quality automotive products. These are the key factors behind our highly successful 38-year association,” Darryl said. For more information, visit www.burson.com.au
MYCAR LAUNCHES ‘SENSE CHECK’
The campaign seeks to assist Australians when evaluating used vehicles for possible purchase Aussies’ love affair with second-hand cars has had a huge resurgence following the pandemic, but according to new research from mycar Tyre and Auto, many still find the inspection process nervewracking and confusing.
The anxiety of purchasing stems from an overall lack of knowledge of what to look for when inspecting a second-hand car. The top feelings being described by Australians during the inspection process are inexperienced, anxious, and stressed.
mycar says nearly two thirds (64 percent) of Australians are planning on buying a car in the next two years, and due to the financial constraints of the past year, over half (53 percent) are turning to second-hand options.
The research findings encouraged mycar to create ‘mycar Sense Check,’ an easy-to-remember inspection guide instructing Aussies on what to look, feel, smell, and listen for when buying a second-hand vehicle.
However, when it comes to the purchasing process, it says Australians are feeling more overwhelmed than ever, with 83 percent of second-hand car buyers concerned the car will have a mechanical fault.
Managing Director of mycar, Adam Pay, said he hopes the Sense Check guide will help Aussies avoid any future issues while becoming more car conscious. “Without proper knowledge of what to look for, inspecting a second-hand car can be a very daunting task for many Australians,” Adam said. “At mycar, we’re here to alleviate some of this anxiety by giving buyers confidence throughout the purchasing process, and guiding them through what to check for.” The ‘mycar Sense Check’ encapsulates all the details most buyers miss when inspecting a used vehicle, to equip them with the mechanical knowledge they need to feel confident when buying used.
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The research showed that outside of a test drive, most people don’t check essential vehicle functions when inspecting and purchasing their used vehicle, including 34 percent who didn’t test the radio, 29 percent who didn’t check the oil, and another 29 percent who didn’t even check the child safety features. ‘mycar Sense Check’ includes a list of all the important areas of the car, including outside, inside, under the bonnet and the engine, and guides the car buyer to use their senses as a way to inspect these areas of the vehicle, enabling them with confidence during the inspection process. The mycar Sense Check inspection guide is free and available to access via www.mycar.com.au/sense-check
