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NATRAD AUTOCARE OPPORTUNITIES

The franchise group says there are many benefits in becoming a Natrad AutoCare workshop

In 1984, the Natrad Franchise group was formed by Natra Pty Ltd, an original equipment and aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer which was founded in 1922.

For decades, Australian built cars had been fitted with Natra copper-brass radiators, and automotive workshops all across the country reportedly proudly offered genuine Natra radiators amongst their cooling system replacement parts with the brand said to represent quality and reliability.

This reputation was carried through to the Natrad Franchise group, first as radiator specialists and then expanding to include air conditioning.

The group says no other automotive workshop brand has this rich heritage in Australia’s automotive parts manufacturing industry.

Changes in recent years have resulted in Australia’s automotive industry looking very different and Natrad has continued to evolve and adapt.

Launched in 2016, Natrad AutoCare expanded the trusted brand further while maintaining and growing

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the strong connections to quality auto parts and service that has been their hallmark of success.

Running an automotive service and repair business has never been more complicated and demanding.

Having the skills required to understand modern vehicles, manage employees and balance finances while effectively operating and promoting your business in a competitive market can be overwhelming.

The Natrad Franchise group says if this sounds familiar, then you need support and Natrad can provide it.

It states that there are many significant benefits in becoming a Natrad AutoCare workshop including: - Powerful branding - Capped franchise fees - Designated territory areas - Phone routing from a national 13 Number - Digital marketing campaigns - Website and social media - Dedicated BDM support - Access to an extensive parts inventory - State and national conferences - Warranty and network support

Ultimately, the Natrad Franchise group says the results are proven by the experience of Natrad AutoCare workshop owners and operators who have experienced it for themselves.

“Since adding the Natrad AutoCare Franchise to

MIDAS IPSWICH IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Located in the central hub of West Ipswich at 325 Brisbane Street

Midas, which says it is Australia’s most trusted automotive service and repair group, has announced the opening of another new store catering for the motorists of West Ipswich and its surrounding suburbs.

Midas Auto Care Ipswich is conveniently located in the central hub of West Ipswich at 325 Brisbane Street. This new Midas store is owned and operated by highly experienced automotive businessman Adam Ronke, who has been a part of the BAPCOR group of companies since 2017 with his successful operation of an ABS automotive workshop located in Mt Ommaney.

Adam brings more than 20 years of experience in the automotive servicing, repair, and engineering fields, having started out on the spanners in the high-octane world of motor racing.

The Ronke family have been a part of Australian motorsport for decades and Adam earned his

stripes building, engineering, and maintaining high performance road vehicles across various popular race circuits and events.

Midas says Adam’s motorsport experience translates well in ensuring that attention to detail and quality automotive repair and service processes are deployed across his new Midas workshop.

This includes the addition of the latest specification diagnostic scan equipment, four service bays and quality tyre replacement equipment across his large 400 square metre workshop.

Midas Ipswich is located amongst a busy hub of shops along Brisbane Street in West Ipswich, with a bus stop located directly at the front of the premises.

An air-conditioned waiting room including tea and coffee facilities ensures that customers have a convenient place to wait for their service or repair work to be completed.

the radiator business, it has just taken off and I can’t believe how much work we can now get through. The move to new premises gave us the space and efficiency we needed to keep up with all our bookings. I am really happy that we came on board and am very pleased with the results,” Natrad AutoCare Oak Flats’ Brett Stewartson said.

“With joining Natrad AutoCare my business has been kept very busy. I have had to hire additional staff and my repeat business keeps increasing. I would highly recommend joining the group to any workshop owner who wants to be part of something. I am still in control of everything but now I get assistance whenever I need it, and systems that have helped, with workflow, planning and bottom line. One day I had five A/C jobs from new customers, and I had to send some to one of the other Natrad stores, we all help each other. I like the fact that it’s still my shop, but I have other people that I can rely on,” Natrad AutoCare Enoggera’s Bevan Crowhurst said.

Opportunities exist in all states and territories to become part of the trusted Natrad AutoCare network.

For more information, please visit www.natrad.com.au/ join-our-team or contact Steve Jones on 07 3275 9103 or steven.jones@natrad.com.au

Overseen by a highly experienced workshop manager, two fully qualified mechanics and one apprentice will be taking care of their customers’ cars.

Adam believes that Midas Ipswich is the new destination for local motorists to gain high quality and total value for money automotive servicing and repairs with friendly and attentive customer service. Adam Ronke and his team say they are looking forward to welcoming you to their new Midas Auto Care centre to experience a new level of automotive customer service.

For more information or to book your next service, repair, safety check or tyre replacement, call Midas Ipswich on 07 3444 2200.