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NAPA AUTO PARTS: FOR THE OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIAST Whether you’re crossing the Simpson or tackling a weekend away, NAPA Auto Parts says it has the 4x4 accessories and hard parts any off-road enthusiast may need
NAPA Auto Parts brings together over 90 years of aftermarket industry heritage, knowledge and experience from Australia’s leading Trade and Specialist automotive aftermarket distributors: Ashdown-Ingram, Covs, Global Auto Spares and R&E Auto Parts. Backed by its own widely popular 4x4 brands – Drivetech 4x4 and Great Whites – with over 30 years of 4x4 history combined, NAPA Auto Parts says it has what it takes to help you tackle the toughest terrain. The Drivetech 4x4 story is one of humble beginnings, having started around 20 years ago as a small Brisbane business focused on hard parts. Today, they are widely considered one of Australia’s fastest growing 4x4 brands. Originally providing quality replacement hard parts for common four-wheel drives, including drivetrain, gearbox and diff components, Drivetech 4x4 quickly earned a reputation for value and being driven by quality. The range was then extended out to axles, steering components, suspension, lighting and other 4x4 accessories to offer the complete 4x4 solution, which the nation’s best automotive electrical and mechanical specialists know as Drivetech 4x4 today. Drivetech 4x4 Merchandise Manager, Steve Mitchell, says the brand is built by 4x4 enthusiasts
for enthusiasts, and they are constantly looking at creating new, innovative products to the help meet and exceed the needs of 4WD drivers. This is the same team which brought you the Drivetech 4x4 Dual Speed Winch (DT-D9500SR and DT-D12000SR), which was a finalist for the AAAA 2019 Innovative 4x4 Product award and is back again with another first-in-market product, with the release of their new patented, Drivetech 4x4 200W Wind Generator (DT-WG200). The Drivetech 4X4 200W Wind Generator provides users with a cost-effective, renewable power source to keep their sites powered – no matter whether they’re camping twenty minutes from home, or deep in the Australian outback. This powerful wind generator charges 12/24V systems and can be easily set up in just a few
minutes, giving you endless charging while you’re off the grid. This Drivetech 4x4 200W Wind Generator is said to be like no other as the generators are fitted with a patented permanent magnet rotor alternator, with a unique stator design that efficiently decreases resistance torque of the generator. The wind turbines are matched to the generator, which increases the reliability of the unit’s operation. Following this sustainable living focus, Drivetech 4x4 has also brought out its popular, high quality, light weight foldable solar panels (DTSB120 and DTSB200) designed for camping and 4WD offroading. Steve says the foldable option opens a whole new realm of possibilities for customers. “Users are no longer limited for energy resources due to not having enough space when packing for a trip. The flexibility of our foldable solar panels means users can make the most of their space, making them ideal for caravans, camper trailers, boats and 4x4s,” Steve said. “Each panel is manufactured with monocrystalline solar cells which provide better sunlight absorption and more power when compared to traditional polycrystalline panels. Backed by a 12 month guarantee and crafted with high quality, lightweight and durable materials, you can be sure these will last, no matter where you need to go.” NAPA Auto Parts also houses Great Whites, another 4WD brand which continues to be a prominent player in the industry. For over a decade, Great Whites has been lighting Australian
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