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ALL GENERAL SERVICING NEEDS COVERED WITH COOLDRIVE CoolDrive Auto Parts says it stocks everything workshops need when it comes to general service requirements and repair of passenger vehicles From filters to lubricants, brakes, and batteries, to general consumables, replacement parts, workshop tools and equipment, CoolDrive says it truly is a mechanic’s one-stop automotive parts shop. The Australian family-owned and operated company’s branch network numbers 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand, supported by high-tech ordering systems, available online 24/7 on CoolDrive’s iShop platform or via the phone. “CoolDrive is incredibly proud to have been supplying automotive parts to local mechanics for over 45 years,” CoolDrive Auto Parts Chief Executive Officer, John Blanchard, said. “Starting from our family garage in 1977 selling passenger car air-conditioning parts, we have expanded and established ourselves into a number of other automotive-related categories including service and repair, auto electrical and engine management, to make CoolDrive today, one of Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributors. “Our comprehensive branch network has a presence in every Australian state and territory, as well as New Zealand, with each location priding themselves on high-quality customer service, technical expertise, and advice, and of course expansive and quality product offerings. “Customers are always at the front of our mind, and we are committed to growing our branch network, product and service offerings.
“This will ensure our customers will always have access to a wide range of automotive parts and accessories with a high availability of stock, resulting in a convenient and reliable purchasing experience.”
Filters CoolDrive says it has any filtration need covered, supplying more than one million filters to workshops every year, with air, oil, fuel, and cabin filters available from market-leading brands such as Sakura and MANN-FILTER. Sakura Filters Australia has been in the automotive industry for more than 30 years, with more than 7,000-part numbers covering automotive, commercial, heavy equipment, marine, and industrial sectors for American, European, and Asian applications. Sakura’s products have been developed throughout the years with an emphasis on the Australian market, which in turn ensures that its extensive range covers most of the local market’s needs.
All Sakura products are tested to the highest quality standards and laboratory-accredited to ensure reliability and performance. Complementing Sakura is MANN-FILTER which provides premium filters that protect, prolong, and perform in any operating conditions, due in part to the company’s 70 years of engineering experience. Designed to meet strict quality standards, and with 97 percent of Europe’s vehicles relying on MANN-FILTER’s OE quality, CoolDrive says their dependability and innovation cannot be matched.
Lubricants CoolDrive provides a comprehensive range of highquality synthetic and mineral lubricants for engine, transmission, gear, and hydraulic applications for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural equipment. A wide selection of oil pack sizes are on offer catering to different equipment capacities, with workshops able to choose from 1L and 5L bottles, to 20L, 205L, and 1,000L containers, allowing them to acquire the precise quantity required to simplify inventory management, while also minimising waste and cost. Premium lubricants from trusted brands like PETRONAS and Castrol are available, both of which have been rigorously tested and approved by OEMs to ensure exceptional vehicle performance, longevity, and durability. CoolDrive has also recently launched a bulk lubricant delivery service in selected areas, comprising a specialised fleet of vehicles offering drum drop-offs and pump-out service into on-site storage tanks. In line with its dedication to sustainability, CoolDrive extends support to customers by facilitating the exchange and recycling of depleted oil drums.
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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine November 2023
