MAY 2021
TOP TECH
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MEMBER RIDE
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THE HONDA CIVIC TYPE R IS BETTER THAN EVER! See page 16 for DriveLife's car review.
5 STEPS TO BETTER PREPARE FOR FLOODS With Capricorn Risk.
FORMULA ONE
Set for fun in 2021!
UPGRADING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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CONTENTS MAY 2021
5 Environmentally
Friendly Mechanics Top tips for improving your workshop's green credentials!!
7 Top Tech 9 Flood Protection See what's new in Capricorn Rewards.
5 steps you can take to better prepare for floods.
10 NZ Golf Classic
Find out the winners and how our first event kicked off for 2021.
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12 Formula One in 2021
The FIA Formula One World Championship.
14 Future Ride
Aston Martin goes electric with their new SUV!
16 DriveLife Car Review
2021 Honda Civic Type R
20 Gold Rush Winners
Parts Connection Preferred Supplier Bonus Points
21 Fast, Frictionless lending
How Capricorn Finance can help you grow your business
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22 Member Ride
Former workshop workhorse set for Sunday drives!
22 Upgrading your
tools and equipment Increasing your productivity through tools and equipment.
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David Fraser Group CEO
CEO’s message
Recently I was asked to speak on a panel about cooperatives and mutuals living their values, embedding their members into the heart of their business, and how we can promote sustainability among our membership.
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It was an interesting exercise that allowed me to reflect on Capricorn’s journey, and pass on some of the knowledge we have accumulated as a cooperative over the past 45 years. At Capricorn, we believe that by making our Members the heart of our organisation and helping them to build strong and sustainable businesses, we can build a fair, strong and sustainable automotive industry in Australia and New Zealand. We encourage an industry where our Members can make decisions which are best for their business and Capricorn supports them in becoming a stronger business. At Capricorn, we see this as true sustainability. A strong automotive industry will then provide greater opportunities for our Members and Preferred Suppliers. So how do we create a Member or customer centric business? By getting to know our Members or customers. But in the Capricorn context, we have always prioritised the Area Manager and Risk Account Manager - Member relationships. We see the benefits of prioritising these relationships by regularly capturing our Net Promotor Score. We always encourage our Members to provide regular feedback. Building those authentic, productive relationships with our Members or customers allows us to provide them with better products and services that provide tangible benefits to them or in Capricorn’s case, your business. I highly encourage all of our Members to build relationships with their customers and listen to what they have to say. Not only will it provide valuable insights into the needs and wants of your customers, but it will also provide you with the immense joy and satisfaction we all strive for in our day-to-day roles.
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Through these relationships you can tailor your products and services to provide real value to your customers. Whether it is creating tiered servicing packages, offering different payment methods or even making it easier for your customers to book a service. Making it easier for your customers and building those relationships will reward you ten-fold.
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8 TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR WORKSHOP'S GREEN CREDENTIALS. While “sustainability”, “eco-friendly” and “environmentally responsible” may not be the kinds of terms that are synonymous with the auto industry, the fact is more and more of our customers expect us to be as “green” as possible. A 2019 study by Nielsen found 77% of Australian households were concerned about the environment and 73% of consumers would “definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment”. Two-thirds are willing to pay more for environmentally responsible products or services. As an industry, we’ve been able to acknowledge the “eco” problem exists. In Capricorn’s State of the Nation Study 2020, 18% of Members said environmental considerations were one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry. So, how can you make your workshop a more environmentally friendly business? Here are 8 ideas you can use as a starting point. Most of these won’t increase your operational costs, but they will help reassure your customers. 1. Sort out your floors Spills happen. But products like oil and degreaser can soak through concrete and into the environment. Using a barrier, like an industrial acrylic floor system, can stop the leakage and make it easier to clean up fluid spills. Impervious bunding is another option. Using drip trays is also an option. 2. Minimise fluid use Where possible, minimise the amounts of fluids you’re using (choose dry clean-up methods, for example, and clean up spills immediately to reduce your reliance on liquid cleaners).
3. Minimise absorbents use Instead of using grit or “kitty litter” type products to clean up large spills, use a mop and bucket and then dispose of the waste via an oil water separator. Putting oil-soaked kitty litter in your general waste bin is not an appropriate solution. 4. Choose reusable/refillable containers Much like how many people now bring their own mug to a café instead of using a takeaway cup, choose reusable containers wherever you can, to save them going to the landfill. For example, use refillable spray bottles. 5. Buy in bulk to reduce packaging Similarly, reduce the amount of packaging you’re bringing into your business. One simple way to do this is to buy products in bulk. That way, we get one 40 L plastic container instead of 20 two-litre containers, for example.
plastics, paper and cardboard, glass, etc. 7. Buy ‘environmentally preferred’ stock Where it exists, you can choose the greener alternative (for example, nontoxic degreasers). 8. Store responsibly Whatever oils, chemicals, solvents and paints, etc., you need to store, make sure they are stored responsibly so that any spills can’t escape. Use bunding and follow the manufacturer’s chemical storage and use instructions. Regularly check to ensure there are no leaks. For even more tips on improving your workshop's green credentials, head over to our news & insights section of the Capricorn website.
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See how you’re better off with mutual protection through Capricorn Risk Services. 0800 555 303 | info@capricornrisk.com | capricorn.coop/risk Products sold through Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd include discretionary risk protection and general insurance products. Discretionary risk protection is issued out of Australia by Capricorn Mutual Ltd. Before deciding to acquire discretionary risk protection you should consider the Product Disclosure Statement to see if it is appropriate for you. This can be obtained from Capricorn Risk Services via capricornrisk.com. General insurance products are issued by a range of insurers and are available through Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd as a member broker of PSC Connect NZ Limited. Capricorn Risk Services is a registered financial services provider (390466) and a corporate Authorised Representative (No. 460893) of Capricorn Mutual Ltd (AFSL 230038).
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Check your flood protection now. Flooding events often cause devastation across entire regions. Recently the flooding in New South Wales highlights the havoc flooding can cause, disrupting both family and business life. Expert data shows 10 per cent of Capricorn Mutual Members are at high risk of experiencing a flood event. Now is an ideal time to plan, prepare, and protect yourself, your family and your business. Here are some basic precautions you can take. •
Get a copy of your local council’s flood plan. It’ll help you identify the areas most likely to experience problem flooding and it will show evacuation routes and relief centres. Develop an evacuation plan for your home and business, and share this plan with your family and staff.
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Ensure you have a well-stocked and waterproof emergency kit and a list of emergency telephone numbers in a prominent position in your workshop.
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Check your flood coverage with Capricorn Risk Services. Flood coverage may, depending on your circumstances, offer coverage for business contents as well as protection against interruption to your business caused by flooding.
Flooding causes an average of $377 million in damage across Australia each year. In New Zealand, the Northland floods in July alone affected more than 2500 homes and 360 businesses, with insurers paying out more than NZ$37 million in claims. Only four per cent of Capricorn Mutual Members currently carry flood protection, despite 10 per cent being in high-risk areas. In Australia, most floods occur between November and February and take three forms: slow onset flooding, where the water level rises and stays high for weeks; quick onset, which typically happens around river headwaters and areas with steep topography; and flash flooding after a big storm or dam burst. Those with businesses on river flood plains – like those of the Hawkesbury, Hunter, Clarence, Brisbane, Fitzroy, Yarra, Murray, Derwent and Collie rivers – are particularly at risk. In New Zealand, flooding can also be exacerbated by snowmelt, although heavy rain is the usual cause of flooding. Checking and updating your protection is easy. Contact your Risk Account Manager today.
Contact Capricorn Risk Services 0800 555 303 I info@capricornrisk.com I capricorn.coop/risk Products sold through Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd (NZBN 9429041139813) include discretionary risk protection and general insurance products. Discretionary risk protection is issued out of Australia by Capricorn Mutual Ltd. Before deciding to acquire discretionary risk protection you should consider the Product Disclosure Statement to see if it is appropriate for you. This can be obtained from Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd by phoning 0800 555 303 via email info@capricornrisk.com or by visiting website capricornrisk.com. General insurance products are issued by a range of insurers and are available through Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd as a member broker of PSC Connect NZ Limited. Capricorn Risk Services Pty Ltd is a registered financial services provider (390446) and a corporate Authorised Representative (No. 460893) of Capricorn Mutual Ltd (AFSL 230038). C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1 9
After a year’s absence due to COVID-19, the Capricorn Golf Classic was held at the Wairakei International Golf Course & Sanctuary on Friday, 19 March 2021. The day dawned fine and conditions were warm and ideal for golf. The Parts Connection BBQ Truck was the first stop in the car park for most, for an early morning coffee and a bacon butty for breakfast.
perseverance. The sponsor’s trophy was taken out for the first time by the team from Wurth New Zealand Ltd, with Multispares NZ again a close runner-up. Congratulations to the team from Wurth.
Registrations were again completed promptly, so a big thank you to all Members and supplier sponsors for their promptness.
The day was concluded with a prize ceremony and an address from Phil Saxton, the New Zealand Director. The prize giving was followed by an excellent buffet dinner and refreshments.
The winners this year were the team from BJW Motors. Well done to Glenn, Nigel and their team. Glenn and Nigel are long-time participants in the annual golf day, so it was great to see them finally rewarded for their
We thank our loyal band of sponsors who, without their generous support, the day would not be possible: Partmaster Ltd – the dinner and major sponsor; Century Yuasa Batteries – the happy hour sponsors; Wurth NZ – the drink
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station sponsor; Multispares NZ – the lunch and golf towel, golf ball and golf tee sponsor; SAS Autoparts – the drinks cart sponsor; Adrad – the hole sponsor; and Harvey Norman, McCurdy Trucks, Repco NZ and The Parts Connection – our Classic Partner sponsors. We again had a Member prize draw with a wide range of excellent prizes. Thanks to Harvey Norman and Repco NZ for their generous prize donations. The major prize of a 50” television was won by Darren Rice from Corson Tyres. Thanks again to the staff at the Wairakei International Course, whose course presentation and organization ensured another highly successful and enjoyable day.
Results 1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place:
BJW Motors Auto Super Shoppe Judea Metro Motors Hamilton
1st Place Suppliers:
Wurth New Zealand Ltd
Longest Drive Men A Grade: Longest Drive Men B Grade: Longest Drive Men C Grade: Longest Drive Ladies: Straightest Drive: Shortest Drive: Nearest the Pin 2nd Hole: Nearest the Pin 5th Hole: Nearest the Pin 10th Hole: Nearest the Pin 15th Hole:
Jack Hodges Steve Prentice Lockie Harding Michelle Walker Eti Kadisi Zane Hopkins Richard Lysaght Helen Huntley Annette Perkins Kris Vine
FORMULA ONE SET FOR FUN IN 2021
by Paul Marinelli
The world’s premier motor racing championship, the FIA Formula One World Championship, takes a different shape in 2021 with the addition of new drivers, a completely revamped team and some outstanding driver movements. The new season got underway under lights in the Kingdom of Bahrain on March 28. This event replaced Melbourne’s traditional season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Forced to postpone due to closure of international flights and the worsening European pandemic situation, the Australian Grand Prix is now provisionally included for November 18-21. The opening event did not disappoint with wheel-to-wheel fights for the win, podium and minor placings taking place throughout the hectic 56-lap race. The winner was Mercedes AMG superstar and defending seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who only barely survived a race-long attack from Red Bull Honda rival Max Verstappen by just 7/10ths of a second at the chequered 1 2 C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1
flag. Third place went to Hamilton’s Mercedes AMG wingman and teammate, Valtteri Bottas. The most famous name of the new drivers to make their Formula One debut in 2021 is Mick Schumacher, the son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael. Piloting with the only American Formula One team, HAAS F1, Schumacher had a solid run despite an early race spin to finish sixteenth in his maiden Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo has made the move to the once almighty McLaren Formula One team, this season with Mercedes-Benz engines and alongside super-fast British youngster Lando Norris. The Western Australian racer also had an early race skirmish in the season opener, but gathered it all up to finish within the points at seventh. The concern here is that Ricciardo is now in his tenth season of Formula One and his far more inexperienced teammate matched him in qualifying by 4/100ths of a second and out-raced him in Bahrain, finishing an impressive fourth.
Many F1 pundits’ eyes were on Sebastian Vettel, the four-time world champion who was not offered a contract extension by his former team, Ferrari, last season. This enabled Aston Martin Racing to sign him to their newly revamped team, formerly known as Racing Point. The stunning Aston green liveried machines piloted by Vettel and Canadian Lance Stroll finished tenth (Stroll) and fifteenth (Vettel) but showed strong promise with their pace. This team has the almost unlimited financial resources of one of the world’s richest businessmen, Lawrence Stroll, who made his fortune from world famous high-end designer clothing.
This is how the 2021 Formula One calendar looks at the time of printing and with one round completed:
April 18
Imola, Italy
May 2
Portimao, Portugal
May 9
Barcelona, Spain
May 23
Monaco
June 6
Baku, Azerbaijan
June 13
Montreal, Canada
June 27
De Castellet, France
July 4
Spielberg, Austria
July 18
Silverstone, England
This racer is definitely one to watch this season as he displayed race craft skills that mirrored those of the most experienced racers in the field in Bahrain. With their team powered by Honda and outperforming several of the larger teams in 2020, both Tsnoda and Frenchman Gasly are sure to generate some strong results this season.
Aug 1
Budapest, Hungary
Aug 29
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sept 5
Zandvoort, Holland
Sept 12
Monza, Italy
Another Formula One debutant is Russian racer Nikita Mazepin, who partners with Mick Schumacher at HAAS F1. While his debut race ended with a spin and a crash about 300 metres from the race start, Mazepin has been strong in the lower categories of the sport and should improve as the season progresses.
Sept 26
Sochi, Russia
Oct 3
Singapore
Oct 10
Suzuka, Japan
Oct 24
Austin, TX, USA
Oct 31
Mexico City, Mexico
Nov 7
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Nov 21
Melbourne, Australia
Dec 5
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dec 12
Marina Bay, Abu Dhabi
Japanese sensation Yuki Tsnoda is another new addition to the 2021 Formula One field, partnering with 2020 Italian Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly in the Alpha Tauri team. At 20 years of age and in his Formula One debut at Bahrain, Tsnoda qualified thirteenth and finished ninth, earning valuable championship points in his inaugural race.
Should the Australian Grand Prix go ahead on the proposed November date, it will align itself to the timing of the original world championship Australian Grand Prix held in Adelaide across 11 years. This will most likely be a pivotal time in the drivers’ and teams’ world championships, possibly even becoming the event that decides the new world champion driver and team, as Adelaide was on a number of occasions. At this stage there are 23 races in the provisional 2021 Formula One calendar, but of course whether all of these events will actually take place will depend on the pandemic situation across Europe, the USA and South America.
Pictured: Mick Schumacher makes his F1 debut in 2021
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COULD WE SEE THE NEXT 007 IN
FUTURE RIDE
It’s a concept car that merges the cinematic worlds of James Bond and Blade Runner 2049. Welcome, to the Aston Martin Lagonda Vision. When the British sports car maker revealed this concept car in 2018 they hoped the Lagonda Vision would be the world’s first zero-emissions luxury car brand. They also hoped it’d be on the streets by early 2021. Both of those opportunities have now sailed by without so much as another whisper about the Lagonda Vision’s future — and no expectation we’ll see any activity before the middle of this decade. (None of that may come as any surprise to anyone who has followed the rocky fortunes of Aston Martin in recent years.) But that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot to celebrate about this sleek, futuristic, high-tech, four-door, four-seat limousine. As Aston Martin’s Design Director Marek Reichman explained
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when the concept was launched, it’s a radical redesign of everything we think we know a car needs to be. “(The Lagonda) shows the scope of design opportunities that open up once you no longer need to provide space for a large power source directly in front of the passenger compartment,” Reichman said. “In the Lagonda Vision Concept, the batteries occupy the floor of the car. Everything above that line belongs to us. “By ditching traditional architecture like Parthenon grilles and massive frontal areas, and by using electrical power, Lagonda design can still be distinctive and luxurious without being grandiose. It offers its customers a thoroughly modern, emission-free form of super-luxurious mobility.” When Aston Martin unveiled the Lagonda Vision at the Geneva Motor Show, they really only released the “design vision”, so there’s precious little information about power, torque or top speed, but a lot of information about how Savile Row tailors designed and trimmed the seats. You’d hope Q had
THIS ELECTRIC ASTON MARTIN? a little more information than that before he purchased and modified one of these for 007. What useful information we do know is they plan to use powerful solid-state electric batteries to achieve a range of about 650 kilometres between charges. Those charges, by the way, would use the latest wireless conductive technology. That charge should take just 15 minutes — which is remarkable compared to the experience of electric vehicle owners now. The electric drive system would “provide intelligent allwheel drive, capable of delivering anything from 100 to zero per cent of available torque to any given wheel according to demand”. Aston Martin has a technical partnership with Mercedes Benz for electrical and hybrid technology, and Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, has a 20 per cent shareholding in Aston Martin. So whatever technology Aston Martin might end up using in an eventual Lagonda Vision, it’s reasonable
to expect we’d also see it in various electric Mercedes makes. While the Lagonda Vision could still be a way off, if we ever see it, Aston Martin has already had a hit with its Lagonda SUV. Solid demand for the SUV (and the DBX) means Aston Martin expects to produce around 6000 vehicles this year, compared to less than 3400 in 2020. With sales on the up and its financial woes now seemingly resolved after the company was rescued by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, perhaps someone at Aston Martin will put the Lagonda Vision back on the to-do list? Perhaps we’ll see the next actor to play James Bond chasing a baddie through the streets in a fully electric Aston Martin? Or perhaps we’ll have to wait until 2049 to see it?
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2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R Better than ever!
Back in 2017, Rob Clubley reviewed the Honda Civic Type R and wanted one. This is the riskiest aspect of reviewing cars; you spend a week with one and don’t want to give it back. It gets even more dangerous when you want to go out and buy one. So, the thennew Civic Type R had Rob struggling to restrain himself from visiting a Honda dealer. I drove the car after Rob and had the same feelings; performance, handling, braking all packaged up in a 5-door hatchback. It felt like there was little not to love - except for the looks. 2021 brings a few updates to the 10th gen car; tweaked suspension, some new body bits, enhanced engine noise, and a new performance app, among other things. You can read about the updates here. The engine is unchanged, still putting out 228kW of power in this front-wheel-drive hot hatchback. With the i30N and now the i30N Fastback closely on its heels and of course Toyota’s all-wheel drive GR Yaris now knocking on its door, can the new Type R maintain its desirability, or will buyers start flocking to the new kids on the block?
THE RANGE There’s just the one model here, it’s manual-gearbox only, and the 4-cylinder, petrol-turbo motor pumps out 228kW of power and 400Nm of torque. 1 6 C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1
Standard price is $62,990, and for that you will get 20” alloy wheels, suede performance seats, hill start assist, a limited slip diff, rev matching system, 350mm Brembo front brakes, 305mm rear Brembo brakes, emergency brake assist, Lane Watch Camera, tyre deflation warning system, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines, keyless entry and start, alloy pedals, dual-zone climate AC, all windows auto up/down, a 7” centre touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electric folding mirrors, LED headlights, automatic headlights, LED DRLs, LED front fog lamps, and LED tail lights.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS I’ll be the first to admit that in 2017, the look of the Type R had me gagging, and I
think that was the case for a lot of people. When I drove it, all I could think was that I couldn’t see what the car looked like while behind the wheel, and that was okay. I now love the look. After four years, it’s still so freaking outlandish it looks amazing. Oh, I still had people driving past me on the motorway, looking, pointing, laughing, but I didn’t care. In this new Boost Blue Pearl colour, to me it looks superb. All those lines, angles and bits of plastic trim jutting out that used to look like a mess, now turn me on. I wasn’t alone in having this view. There haven’t been huge body changes for 2021; redesigned front and rear bumpers, body coloured accent blades, and that’s it. That means there’s still the big, red Brembo brakes, the triple exhaust tips and all sorts of aerodynamic tweaks.
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THE INTERIOR Red is the order of the day inside the Type R; a red and black Alcantara steering wheel grabs your eyes, then the red seats make you do a double take. Add to that the red seat belts, and red accents across the dash, and you get the hint. Red means fast, in Honda speak. The red goes on, with contrasting red stitching on the doors, and red and white stitching on the seats. It’s not too much, and in perfect keeping with the car. Of course, carbon fibre screams performance as well, so there’s a splash of that on the dash. There’s been a small change to the gear knob on the 2021 version; it’s not shaped the same as the beloved EK9 version of the Civic Type R, and even has 90 grams of weight inside it for a better shifting experience. Right below the gear lever is the Type R’s number plate – its unique serial number, riveted right there onto the console forever. It was great to see that the infotainment and AC system has had a little upgrade; there’s now hard buttons to adjust the fan speed of the AC, and a separate Climate Control button to bring up other options on the centre screen – much better than the previous model. No actual changes to the infotainment centre have been made, which is a shame. It still looks low res and old school. Honda definitely needs to up its game in the infotainment screen department. Other than the LogoR app, the whole system is the same as a standard Civic and even the CR-V we recently tested. That’d be okay if it was good, but it’s lacking. The display also had 4 blank screens to scroll through, and I couldn’t find how to delete them, or if they could be deleted. Rear legroom is excellent, although there’s no USB ports for your passengers, or any air vents. The rear seats are nothing special like the front, but still comfortable on a long trip. As a tribute to performance cars, there’s fake carbon fibre on the back of front seats.
I’m not sure everyone wants that, but it’s there. Boot space is extremely good - it is almost standard Honda Civic inside, after all. Under the rear floor there’s no space-saver spare, just a pump. Keep in mind the Type R is a 4-seater only, apparently for weight distribution. I’m not sure what that means when there’s three in the car, but that’s what they say. There’s no actual divider like a hard console that other 4 seaters have, it’s just the normal seat but only two seatbelts.
THE DRIVE After driving the i30N Fastback not long ago, and then the GR Yaris at Hampton Downs, I was very keen to see if the Type R would still kindle a fire enough to make me want it as much as I did before. Time to press that red Start/Stop button and get this car moving. Just starting it, you’ll see it reverts to Sport mode straight away. While the Fiesta ST offers you launch mode at every time you stop, the Type R decides if you want to drive it, you obviously want it in Sport mode. That was fine with me. The ride can be a little firm in Sport mode, and I did find myself switching it to Comfort mode quite a bit, but that’s probably more down to Wellington roads than anything else. On the times I got the car out into the quiet countryside, it was all very dependent on road conditions. There’s also +R mode, which is mainly for the track. This is pretty obvious since the ride gets really firm in +R mode, to the point where the whole car lifted and shifted in its lane on bumpy corners for me a few times. While the ride definitely stiffens up in those two modes, so does the steering. It gets noticeably heavier, and the feel increases. Another highlight? The steering is almost perfect in this car. It’s direct, quick, and has excellent feel. You know exactly what
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those front wheels are doing, at any time. A shame then that the turning circle is so horrendous, at 12.6 metres. That’s huge, and you can really feel this when parking the car. The clutch, while fine on the move, can feel a bit heavy in stop-start traffic, and the feel is a little lacking. The ‘new’ gear knob feels amazing, and you can actually feel that extra weight they’ve put inside it. It looks awesome too, and stands proud out of the console, waiting to be used in anger. It is made of titanium, and does have one drawback; after parking the car in hot sun for 6 hours, I could barely touch the gear knob, it was so hot. It can be shifted quickly on a backroad, but you do need to be quite direct with the changes; no lazy swapping cogs here, the Type R wants to be treated properly. In saying that, I think overall it’s a better gear change than the i30N. The car still has rev matching, but if you want to old school it and heel and toe, the pedals are setup perfectly for this, making beautifully smooth changes down the ‘box. Heavy acceleration from a start sees a repeat of the earlier model of Type R: masses of axle tramp and wheelspin, until electronics rein it in and you shoot forward. This is where the GR Yaris has it all over the Civic Type R. Does it matter? Yes and no. It’s frustrating to not be able to just floor it and dump the clutch without the axle tramp, but this does force you to drive the car better. So, what about in the wet? It’s a bit of a handful, so you’ll need to be careful with that right foot, otherwise you aren’t going to move from a stop without wheelspin. The same goes for any sort of heavy acceleration on the move in most gears, in the rain; wheelspin is the order of the day. This isn’t a car for an inexperienced driver. The car will rev very quickly to the 7,000rpm redline, without a hint of NVH. It’s not that quick, taking 5.8 seconds to get to 100km/h C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1 1 7
acceptable, and performance enhanced over Comfort mode. Let’s get it out there now; the Civic Type R should not handle this well for a frontwheel drive car. It obliterates corners, sitting flat and punching through them incredibly quickly. There’s almost no torque steer, even with 228kW going through the front wheels, and while you can use a higher gear will all that torque, using a lower gear and taking it to the redline is such fun, and the engine revels in it. but for this car, midrange is where it’s at. It’s stunningly quick to pass cars on the motorway, or to use that midrange on a backroad. Memories of 2017 come flooding back on the motorway, too; all that torque means that this hot hatch can cruise along comfortably in 6th gear, and still accelerate quickly and cleanly. Unbelievably, it’s a surprisingly good commuter, with excellent visibility and that tractable engine. Gallons of torque also means you can short shift very easily. I found myself doing 1-2-4-6 often on any onramp, and there was little drama. It was awesome to have a manual test car for a change, as we only get one or two a year. Adaptive cruise control sure helps the Type R with the Daily Drive. I’m happy to report that Honda hasn’t taken away the ability to change gear while adaptive cruise is on, and it stays on when you change up or down. I’ve never seen this on another manual car, and it’s excellent. On the downside, adaptive cruise won’t bring you to a stop, but this because of the manual gearbox. The other negative here is that adaptive cruise won’t brake going down a hill, unless there is a car in front of you. I don’t see any excuse for that, and we seem to be seeing it more and more, including the latest Toyota RAV4. It’s a safety and speeding ticket issue, and is almost inexcusable. I don’t recall the earlier model doing this but perhaps it did. But using cruise control is not what the Type R is about. It’s made for the track, or nicely quiet backroads where you can travel comfortably under or at the speed limit. I didn’t get to take the Type R to the track – but oh, how I wanted to – but did get it on some backroads. As mentioned, +R mode is too aggressive for our backroads, and felt too nervous, but Sport mode was fine with me. The steering feel is still excellent, the ride 1 8 C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1
Turn in isn’t as good as the i30N, and definitely not as good as the Fiesta ST which almost fell into corners, but this just means that you need to manhandle the Type R a bit more and throw it into the corner, and it will love you for it. Trying hard, I could not get the tyres to squeal or lose traction. This is where it’d be great to test its limits out on a track. As has happened with other hot hatches, I found myself comfort braking when the car could have gone faster. Handling, steering, brakes – it does it all. Those huge 4-piston Brembos front and rear are excellent too, great feel through the pedal and absolute power. Let’s be honest, the car’s not that heavy, it’s a manual and has huge brakes. They should be excellent, and they are. Part of that flat cornering – and the hard ride – will be down to those Continental Sport Contact 6 tyres, pretty low profile at 30%. Low profile tyres can mean tyre noise, and the Type R is a victim on this. It can get quite weary after a while, and of course coarse chip seal really makes them sing. Still, it’s worth it for the handling capabilities this car possesses.
"THE STEERING IS ALMOST PERFECT IN THIS CAR. IT'S DIRECT, QUICK, AND HAS EXCELLENT FEEL." New for 2021 for this car is the LogR app. After downloading the app to your phone and then hooking it into the car via USB, you get access to the LogR app in CarPlay or Android Auto via the central display. Regarding the app, Honda says: The LogR app is designed to work exclusively with the new Type R, for both iPhone® and Android™ users. Honda LogR features three main functions: a Performance Monitor, a Log Mode, and Auto Score Mode. The Performance Monitor provides vehicle information to the driver on the Display Audio screen while the app is functioning. Log Mode records lap times on the track, allowing drivers to improve their driving skills. The Auto Score function encourages smooth driving by monitoring braking, acceleration and steering, and generating a score based on the smoothness algorithm. While driving, all interaction with Honda LogR is through the Advanced Display Audio screen, but Log Mode and Auto Score both offer more in-depth analysis after driving when the phone is unplugged from the vehicle, including previous drives, performance traces and replays using maps, and detailed vehicle information. Essentially you hook up your phone and let it log your performance on any road, or especially any race track. You can view a G-Meter on the go, although it only shows the max Gs, and doesn’t say what direction that represents. It does give you scores on your drive, and I guess it’s a good addition to the car. I believe it would
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come into its own on a track, where you can go lap after lap, analyse your driving, then improve and check again. The app does need internet access but will log your drive anyway. The gauges are straight from the Honda Civic, but that means they’re also straight from the CR-V and other Honda models. The dash has weirdly placed (and sized) engine temperature and fuel gauges, and also has that funky combined rev counter/speedo. The rev counter is not easy to read quickly – this car really needs a heads-up display – and seems out of place in such a performance car. After driving the car for over a week and 800Km, fuel economy was much better than I thought it would be, at 8.3L/100Km, which is even better than Honda’s suggested 8.8. That doesn’t happen often, and for the performance of this car is extremely impressive. If there was one part that was disappointing to me - and as far as driving the Type R goes, it is just the one thing – it’s the engine noise. There just isn’t enough. Even with the improvements to the engine to make it sound better, and even with the now-added fake engine noises through the audio system using
Active Sound Control (ASC), it doesn’t snap, crackle, or pop. The i30N makes all sorts of childish noises even in Comfort mode. If you wind the Type R out past 5,000RPM, it does sound better, but it needs more than this. I notice Rob said the same thing in his review four years ago. Enough of the negatives, the Type R is a blast to drive anywhere, anytime, and I want one so bad. I’m off to buy a Lotto ticket, or two.
THE VERDICT The 2021 Honda Civic Type R is no worse than the previous model, and is better in some ways. The new design tweaks have made it more extroverted, and for that I love it. It looks stunning in the new Boost Blue Pearl colour, and I think that had a lot to do with my thoughts on the look of this hot hatch. But that’s not to overshadow the best part of this car – driving it. My God, it handles so well for a front-drive car. That gearbox is awesome, as are the brakes and steering. Is it better than the i30N and GR Yaris? We’ll have to reserve thoughts on the GR Yaris until we review it, but I feel there’s a huge gulf between the i30N and Type
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R. The i30N can fly under the radar, almost looking normal – until you hear that snap-crackle-pop exhaust, at least. But the Type R? It flies right through the middle of the radar, stomping on it on the way through for good measure. It’s unashamedly outlandish, but it has street cred to back up the looks. I’m not that sure a buyer would be looking at both. They might start with both on the list, but one or the other would drop off very quickly. So, do I still have a love affair with the Civic Type R? Is it rekindled, or am I now looking at the younger, sexier options? I’m still in love, and in some ways more than ever. The looks I now adore, and the handling is still near-on perfect. The brakes are even better than before, and the new Boost Blue Pearl paint is a stunner. In saying that, there are things I didn’t see before due to the Type R red mist descending on me. I couldn’t remember the turning circle being so massive. I don’t recall that it had no decent engine noise, and the infotainment system hasn’t changed, and that’s a shame. But it doesn’t matter. You don’t buy a hot hatch for the infotainment system and a huge turning circle doesn’t really come into it. You buy a hot hatch because it looks awesome and handles supremely well. The 2021 Honda Civic Type R nails both of these, and then some.
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It’s a very happy fortieth birthday to this month’s Member Ride — a 1981 Holden WB Kingswood ute. The ute belongs to Capricorn Member Warren Rabey, of Warren’s Tyre and Brake Service in Morley, in Perth’s inner eastern suburbs. With Holdens set to disappear from Australia’s roads over the coming years, it’s always great to see such a well-kept vehicle in near original condition. Warren said the ute was originally owned by the Shire of Kulin, in the eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia. When the council was done with it, they sold it to a local farmer. “He decided he didn’t need three licenced vehicles on the farm, so he gave it to his son to sell,” Warren said. This was in 1996, the year Warren opened his workshop. “I was looking for a ute for my business and I found this one,” he said. “As I was driving out there I kept thinking this would be rubbish, but when I got there it didn’t look too bad, so I bought it.”
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The WB spent the next couple of decades ferrying and collecting spare parts, as business required.
That “finishing off” includes fitting a new exhaust system and some detailing.
It’s appropriate that the WB has always been a working vehicle. When Holden produced them (between 1980 and 1984) they only offered commercial body models — ute, van and one-tonner. They came with either a 202 inline-six or the 253 V8 engine, and in three- or four-speed manual or three-speed automatic.
Warren said he had always owned Holdens (when he was 17 he did up an HR station wagon) but the WB “is just a particularly very nicely shaped vehicle”.
After many years of hard work, in more recent times Warren’s WB has been lovingly restored, including rebuilding the engine, rust removal and a new paint job. “I’ve tried to keep it as original as possible — it still has the original six on the motor in it,” Warren said. “It started out as a project to do it up, but it’s taken a long time because I never get time to do it — I’m always fixing everyone else’s car. “So, it’s still in the process of being finished off, but it’s a nice comfortable car to drive.”
So, what’s his plan for the ute beyond its fortieth year? By the sounds of things, it’s a well-deserved retirement involving a nice warm garage and a regular Sunday drive. “Once it’s finished I’ll drive it — but it won’t be my everyday drive,” he said. “We like driving down along the beach, down the West Coast Highway.” What a delightful sight the WB will be for all who see it cruising down the coast — and what a fitting future for a vehicle that has given 40 years of hard work.
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Upgrading Tools and Equipment - by Jeff Smit Buying new equipment for your workshop can be a substantial investment, but isn’t it exciting? Who doesn’t love the look, feel and smell of new equipment? But that’s superficial – what really matters is that new equipment means you are keeping up with, or perhaps getting ahead of, the game and the result of that must mean greater efficiency and profit. Repair and diagnostic equipment is the lifeblood of every automotive repair workshop. Age, wear and tear, and taking advantage of new equipment capabilities to increase productivity mean that shops must routinely consider when it’s time to expand and upgrade. Survival into the next five to ten years will warrant investment in tools, equipment and training. Those who don’t commit to this investment will struggle to survive. Any statistics you read about car ownership in Australia are flashing green lights for the auto aftermarket and the repair workshops that are gearing up for it. In January this year, just under 80,000 new cars were sold, and that is 11 percent higher than January 2020. The COVID-19 lockdown had a lot to do with the built-up demand. It’s not just the number of vehicles, but the range of makes that workshops are expected to cope with. On top of that, each make has its own technology profile. The vehicles now finding their way into the aftermarket workshops (yes, cars still need servicing and still break down) are full of specialised and sophisticated electronics. To efficiently diagnose and repair these vehicles will require the purchase of new tools and equipment, with training on top to teach staff how to use them. 2 4 C A P R I C O R N I G N I T I O N M AY 2 0 2 1
“Before making any decision on what tools or equipment to purchase, or what training to undertake, ask around of fellow technicians and Capricorn Members.” The response to the common complaint ‘I can’t afford it’, can only be ‘Can you afford not to?’ Take the humble scan tool. Many workshop owners bought one of the first scan tools on the market more than 15 years ago, and that was considered a huge expense at more than $10,000. To offset this investment, we advised the industry to introduce a scan tool fee and many did so. After a few years the scan tool was paid off, so the fee helped to purchase a second scan tool, and this cycle continues. In most workshops, the relatively small fee charged out on diagnostic invoices paid for the latest tools, plus regular updates. The other essential tool for today’s workshop is data or information, and reliable data costs money. A data fee was then applied by most workshops on invoices where data additional to the workshop’s knowledge was needed to complete the repair. If properly applied, the data fee should cover the outlay, as well as generating a profit – reinforcing the term ‘investment’. Any investment in a workshop should deliver a profit. Once that is understood, there should be little hesitation about investing in new tools and equipment. One of the great Capricorn Member benefits is complimentary access (worth $1,056 excl. GST) to Capricorn Service Data which is, without doubt, an incredibly valuable workshop information resource for servicing modern vehicles. Recently, Capricorn Service Data have launched the Service Advisor feature which gives automotive workshop offices, reception staff and technical staff the ability to quickly and easily determine what OEM services are required and what optional work should be recommended for each customer’s vehicle. In view of the rapidly escalating technologies being introduced into new vehicles, workshop owners need to start planning in some detail for the next five or ten years. This could involve decisions on where you want to be in the market. Is yours going to be the workshop that customers trust to serve and repair their late model vehicles, or do you stay in the ‘grease and oil change’ group? Many studies have shown that the average motor vehicle owner prefers a workshop that can not only service their vehicle but repair it when something goes wrong. In many situations where a workshop has to turn away a customer because of a lack of tools or equipment, that customer is most likely never to return.
Before making any decision on what tools or equipment to purchase, or what training to undertake, ask around of fellow technicians and Capricorn Members. Find out what they use, what works, and what doesn’t. Network knowledge and experience are still the best research you can find, so if you are in a network, use it. You won’t regret it. When considering your next piece of equipment, consider this – does it allow a technician to analyse and diagnose a problem vehicle in a non-intrusive way? Workshops should strive to develop techniques and processes using the latest tools and equipment to undertake as much testing and diagnostics as possible without pulling anything apart. Those who can change and follow this concept will benefit the most. Without new equipment, workshops cannot take advantage of modern techniques and processes. Innovations such as being able to live-remote to another similar tool is but one example of diagnostictool evolution. It allows a technician to communicate with a technician in another shop for advice. Regardless of the type of automotive tool, after a technician understands the tool, software should be updated monthly for current vehicle coverage. Workshops need to understand that all electronics have a lifespan. A diagnostic tool is a viable money maker for a finite number of years. Scan and diagnostic tools are continually evolving, increasingly sophisticated and easier to use. Updating hardware or software is a must to stay competitive. Other innovations in diagnostic tools allow remote access to a customer’s vehicle for full scan and diagnostics, reporting back on faults and suggested repairs. These tools continue to evolve with everexpanding capabilities. Once you decide to invest in tools, equipment and training, don’t forget to tell your customers about your latest investment. They need to be reassured that you are the best workshop for them and that you are able not only to service their vehicle but also to look after it when a problem arises. So get ready for the next decade. It’s going to be a great ride for those with the tools, equipment and know-how.
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CAPRICORN CLASSIFIEDS Classifieds Advertising Guidelines Do you have a business for sale, have equipment that you need to get rid of, or are you just looking for a part that you haven’t been able to find? If the answer is yes, then you should advertise in the Capricorn Classifieds; it’s FREE to do so. See below for details. • The Capricorn Classifieds are for Capricorn Members only to advertise. Payment is to be organised between advertiser and purchaser. • Parts or equipment that relate to your business only may be advertised. • Businesses for sale may be advertised. • Cars for sale cannot be advertised. D. and S. Moore, MJ Mechanical, Hobart TAS Fantastic Mechanical Workshop, an opportunity too good to miss! Ph: Rob Davies – 0411 958 121 Mechanical workshop Newcastle NSW including Mainline AWD Premium Dyno, 2 hoists. Established business. E Safety inspection station. Owner retiring WIWO $110,000 email qik01@hotmail.com Mechanical Workshop, Woodford QLD Fully equip family business servicing the community since 1995. Well established customer base, large 4 bay shed (long lease available) 3 hoists, office, amenities and wash bay. Enquiries 0408767366 or dawnevandriver@hotmail.com Macas Mechanical Repairs, Mechanical Workshop, Port Macquarie NSW. Town is booming and this great earner could be yours! Prime location, large loyal customer base, excellent google reviews. 4 hoists, wheel aligner, injector bench, scan tool etc. Price/ lease negotiable. www.macasmechanical.com.au or call Maca on 0414 850 365. Automotive workshop business for sale Hornsby area Sydney Large well established business of 11 years, Large customer base, long lease. Large workshop with good off street parking for many cars, 3 hoists, tyre machine, wheel balancer, wheel aligner, brake lathe and much more. Very Well equipt. Looking for WIWO sale $300,000. Call Gavin 02 9487 7346
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Shoreline Panel & Paint One man band. Turnover averaging $230k. Gross annual profit averaging $65k over the last 13 years. 180m2 concrete tilt panel workshop 28k per annum rent. Cartar lift, Commodore diesel heated spray booth. $150k for business. U2/12 Griffin Drive Dunsborough 6281. Call 0413 930 286.
Automotive Mechanical & Suspension Business, Myaree WA. Established 1974, huge client base, excellent reputation, 3 units on long lease, 4 hoists incl wheel aligning hoist, all equipment & stock, office manager & mechanic happy to stay if required. Contact Graeme 08 9330 3231 or graeme@g-mac.com.au
Harris Best Panelbeaters Business, Marlborough NZ Expressions of Interest, long established busy panel shop in a prime location. Turn key operation. Wheel Aligner and Hoist. Potential to grow. Price $97K. Call Trevor 0272464108 all reasonable offers considered.
Automotive workshop, Tauranga CBD, NZ Since 2011. WoF AVIC. Spacious. 2 hoists, tyre machine, balancer etc. courtesy car,. reasonable rent, good lease/landlord. good returns and potential to increase turnover, inquire today $200,000. Andrew 022 6469334
Tin Can Bay Workshop/Mechanic Want a Sea change? Well established business, with great returning customers. Tyre Bay and 3 Hoists, and fully stocked. Owner retiring due to ill health. Phone 0438 632 951 2WD Dynotech, Rockhampton QLD With extras, fan, ramps, new computer and more, ready to plug and play $33,695+ neg. Shipping to be calculated. Photos by request. Contact Rhys - rhys@tsomechanical.com.au or 0402 742 733 Workshop service station, Richmond TAS. Well established independent service station with mechanics workshop long lease offered, Good strong customer base with huge potential, owner retiring. Call 0408906076
Automotive Repair Workshop, Sunshine Coast QLD 3 hoists and lot of equipment, high profile frontage. Long Established family run business, large client base. Come and enjoy the Sunny Lifestyle so the Owner can retire. $134,000 WIWO. Call Richard 07 5493 6000 Mechanical Workshop, Melbourne VIC Established in 1962 with current owner for 12yrs, located in Bayside, mechanical service & sales, very prominent loc. Owner retiring. Ph: 0411 460 460 Siemens Exhaust Tube Bender - Rapid make press type 1¼in to 2½in. Tooling has had minimal use. $6,500. Press Hydraulic 35 ton Manual plus air over hydraulic operation. $1,500.Suspension Spring Compressor Hydraulic operation automotive. $500. Call Denise 07 5520 2755
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