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Why Two Women Chose the Automotive Industry (and others should too)

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CE Comment

Fired Up - Harry Duynhoven

What you're telling us

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Why Two Women Chose the Automotive Industry (and others should too)

Hannah Crewes reveals why she chose an automotive apprenticeship over a sports career.

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Annual Conference Hi everyone.

And that it is welcoming, modern and inclusive.

Winter has taken a particularly brutal turn of late, and I hope you and your loved ones have managed to stay safe and dry. Times are challenging enough at the moment without the added disruption of flooding and high winds. As always, please give our team a call if there is anything we can do to help out.

And not just to women, of course. We should encourage and attract diversity across the sector.

I’m very pleased that in this edition of Radiator we’re highlighting two young women who are new to the automotive industry but quickly making their marks.

We’re grateful to both Hannah and Shontae for sharing their stories. Please enjoy reading about them.

Hannah Crewes and Shontae Ellmers have both got great stories to tell about how they followed their dreams. At the moment, they are in the minority. Women are vastly under-represented in our industry. They comprise 47 percent of those employed in the New Zealand economy, yet only 17 percent of the automotive workforce are women. That’s nowhere near good enough. Incredibly, only four percent of apprentices are women. We all need to do more to show women of all ages the exciting opportunities that exist in our industry. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

It is better for business, for the industry and undoubtedly the country. The country’s population is changing, the workforce is developing, and it’s in our interests to attract Kiwis from every walk of life.

On the road In recent weeks I’ve been out on the road in Wellington and Auckland with our Membership Advisors. It’s been a real pleasure to meet some of our members and get your views and opinions – including some very forthright ones – first hand. We take the feedback and suggestions we receive from members seriously. It helps us shape the direction of the organisation and find ways to add value to your membership. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch in any way if you have an idea, a suggestion or a criticism, brickbat or bouquet.

A quick reminder that our Annual Conference is looming fast, so please book your tickets. It really will be a great event. We have some more details of our excellent speakers later in the magazine. They’re top calibre. Not to mention, it will also be a great opportunity to meet members and MTA staff in a social setting and to have a very enjoyable weekend in Auckland.

Blast from the past Be sure to read 'Blast from the past' (page 42) – I think you will thoroughly enjoy the Executive Director’s comment from 1972 about sales, marketing and customer service. A very amusing read, with the hindsight of 50 years! Until next month, stay safe, warm, dry and prosperous. IAN PIKE Chief Executive

People and Profitability video Scan to watch a short video of MTA President Bob Boniface discussing ‘People and Profitability’ – outlining MTA’s plans to work with members on innovation and efficiency, and the creation of the new MTA Associates Scan to watchclub. a short video of MTA

President Bob Boniface discussing “People and Profitability” – outlining MTA’s plans to work with members on innovation and efficiency, and the creation of the new MTA Associates

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COVER STORY his encouragement she took the plunge and signed up for the 12-week course. “I met Rob from the academy and he gave me so much confidence to back myself to become a mechanic and do what I love,” she says. “One question he asked me was whether cars were a hobby, or a passion, and he said “if it is a passion for you, you’re never going to lose your love for them and that will be what drives you at the end of the day.”

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“I have a few mates who are mechanics and we always bonded, and I got along with them, and they have been really supportive, it gave me more motivation to do it and they helped me.”

Doing What She Loves Taking up an apprenticeship and getting paid to train trounced going to university and paying to study for Hannah Crewes. Like thousands of schoolleavers Hannah went down the university path. But after a year of studying for a sportsrelated degree, Hannah realised it wasn’t what she thought it would be. Instead, she realised her real passion lay in the automotive industry not in years of study and debt - all she needed to take the next step was confidence in herself. “I knew I always enjoyed cars and wanted to work on my own cars, but though I am a girl, and I am not going to be seen the same as guys in the industry,” Hannah says. After completing her schooling, Hannah followed what she thought would be the ideal path for her and headed off to university in Auckland at the beginning of 2020. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

There was no question she loved sport growing up, and thought it was the ideal path leading to a career teaching PE. But disappointment soon set in. The course was heavy in paperwork and modules and Hannah soon concluded sport was just a hobby, not something that was a passion. “I was doing Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education, the complete opposite to what I am doing now,” she says. Cars had been a hobby and a passion while at school. Hannah helped friends work on their cars but being part of the motor industry wasn’t on her radar. “Before I started at academy, I really wasn’t that confident because I had been told in the past it might not be the best thing for me because I am a girl, but I am grateful to have

my family supporting me in whatever I want to do.” Hannah was straight up with her parents and told them university wasn’t working for her and she wanted to get into the automotive industry. So she ditched university and with encouragement from her family and friends and began the search for an automotiverelated career. “It was something I had always enjoyed so I went and worked with family friends and enjoyed it even more,” she says.

Mum’s the word “Then I saw Auto Super Shoppes were hosting their academy at one of the trade nights and my mum encouraged me to go along,” Hannah says. There she met Rob Wilson, MTA Northern Region Chair, and with

Going to the academy, Hannah says, gave her a firm platform to begin her apprenticeship and over the 12 months she covered most of the basic things needed to get started on the workshop floor. “Coming into the industry everyone has been super welcoming and no one has cut me off and said “you can’t do it because you’re a girl.” And her dedication showed. Within the first six months she had finished all the practical work for the Level 3 certificate, which usually takes up to two years. She is now well on her way to tackling Level 4 and becoming fully qualified in the next two years. And the drive to be great at her job isn’t going to stop there. She has her sights set on adding to her qualifications. “I never wanted to do electrics at the academy, but when I got

around to doing it, I loved it and smashed out that module the fastest. “After I have completed my apprenticeship, I want to go and do my electrical apprenticeship in automotive as well,” she says.

Fiveminute favourites HANNAH CREWES

First car project Before taking up her apprenticeship, Hannah took on her first project car, a Mazda 323, around a year ago, and loved getting stuck into changing the exhaust and servicing it. That car is now sold and next in line is a Toyota MK2. She plans to rebuild the engine in it or possibly prepare a replacement one. Doing the hands-on work is the greatest enjoyment and is instrumental in building knowledge and understanding of how things work. “It was really cool to work on because it was a carburettor engine, and it was great to learn about the older system. I think what fascinated me was how everything works together to make something that we drive and use every day and getting my hands dirty and fixing it myself,” she says Earning money to learn and follow a passion has been a nice surprise for the North Shore native and she is thankful for the opportunity. “It still shocks me that I am earning money to do something that I love doing. It doesn’t feel like work to me; no one wants to wake up and dread having to go to work.” Which confirms the old adage: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Scan here to watch Hannah describe how she got her start in the industry, her first car project, and her plans for the future.

What is your go-to snack on a busy day? “Subway, because it is the closest to work.” What is your most valued piece of equipment? “It’s got to be my Milwaukee Guns, because they can literally do anything.” What dream car would you love to drive or own? “My dream car has always been an RX7.” What is your favourite movie? “The Fast and Furious of course.” Who has been most influential in your life? “My dad and grandad and my mum. Seeing how hard she has worked motivates me to work hard as well.” What style of music do you listen to whilst driving? I have got all different types of

On-the-job training Hannah is among the 4 percent of female apprentices currently in the automotive industry. She is among the 47 percent of women employed in the New Zealand economy, of which only 17 percent are in the automotive workforce. For anyone interested in joining, MITO has a programme called StartUp®. It offers Year 11 to 13 students the chance to earn micro-credentials in the automotive industry approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA Levels 2 and 3 and a great introduction to the working environment. Supported by MITO in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, StartUp® has both theory eLearning and practical learning in a workshop – it’s just like a mini-apprenticeship!

For more information call MITO’s Vocational Careers Advisor on 0800 88 21 21

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so impressed with her keen dedication during her work experience they offered her part-time holiday work, which eventually developed into a full-time apprenticeship. Local Freemasons heard about Shontae and came to the party, supporting her with a $300 grant. And it didn’t end there, additional help came her way with a $1,000 MITO scholarship. Aside from the surprises, it is a career she loves and from day one she has enjoyed the work. Even though taking a break to have her baby was a little stressful, she says, the great thing about the apprenticeship process was being able to pause her training during that period.

No love of cars

Dedication brings qualification A lot has changed for Shontae Ellmers since Radiator featured her at the beginning of her apprenticeship back in 2018. She was fresh out of high school and about to embark on a new path in life getting her hands dirty and studying as an apprentice mechanic with Autotech Waipukurau. Now she's not long out of her apprenticeship and fully qualified, we caught up with the now 21-year-old Shontae last month as she was wrestling a gearbox out of a Subaru. With more than four years on the job under her belt, she still has the same enthusiasm for her work as she had in the beginning. It has been full of surprises. To start with, she never expected to have a career as a mechanic - and getting pregnant halfway through her apprenticeship was an even bigger surprise. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

“It was a shock, and I was halfway through my apprenticeship, so I did take five months off,” she says.

A surprise career No one is more surprised by her career choice than Shontae. Taking up an apprenticeship and qualifying as a motor mechanic was not even on her radar five years ago - her thoughts were on joining the army. But her interest in the job was piqued at Central Hawke’s Bay College when she undertook MITO’s StartUp programme; which enabled her to have one day a week in the work environment. Once she got her hands dirty, she was captivated. She’s not precious about getting filthy either; in fact, she is proud

A real conundrum for some might be the juxtaposition of being a mechanic and not really being keen on cars, but that’s how it is for Shontae. It’s not that she doesn’t like them, it’s more about what they mean to her. “I have no interest in cars at all, I love working on them, but in the weekend, when my partner

who is also a mechanic is with his mates, they will be talking about cars and I don’t,” she says. Fixing something that needs fixing is what she finds satisfying. Pulling the mechanics of a car apart, making something better than it was, and finding out how they work, are the main drivers. Three and a half years into her apprenticeship, Shontae was looking for a change and she moved seven kilometres north of Waipukarau to Auto Super Shoppe Waipawa. They were looking for a new team member and the fact it wasn’t too far from home fitted with her plans perfectly. Now out of her time, she has plans to further her qualifications with an eye on Warrant of Fitness training, and she’s keen to complete any specialist courses that may come available in the future. Other than further study, one thing is for sure - Shontae loves the work and has no intention of doing anything different. “I love it so much I can’t imagine myself doing anything else,” she says.

Five-minute favourites SHONTAE ELLMERS What is your most valued tool? “Probably my crowfoot wrench.”

What dream car would you love to drive or own? “That would probably be a Toyota Fortuner.”

What is the best purchase you have ever made? “Our house in Waipukurau.”

Do you have a favourite show or series you are watching? “That would be The Block when it is on.”

Who has been an influential person in your life? “My grandad Doug.”

What style of music do you like? “Rock, a bit of everything, but Pink Floyd is probably my favourite.”

What is a favourite place you have visited? “The Coromandel, I love the Coromandel.”

of the fact her hands are made for working. “I wouldn’t paint my nails, it would only last one day, and I get told I have man’s hands and it doesn’t bother me,” she says. What is also surprising, Shontae says, is the number of females that have joined the industry since she started, not that being in the minority ever put her off. “When I started at Autotech in Waipukurau, there was one other female mechanic; other than that I hadn’t seen another female in the trade, but now there are quite a few,” she says. Key to getting her start in the industry was the local support she received from Autotech Waipukurau owners Garry and Karen Wilson, who were

“I wouldn’t paint my nails, it would only last one day, and I get told I have man’s hands and it doesn’t bother me.”

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and I was with that business for around 25 years,” Andrea says. David retired from the business and Andrea was thinking of a change in direction when she was approached to help out with the paperwork for WoF inspectors who were getting the inspections done but struggling to keep up with their paperwork. “I did the paperwork for about five businesses after-hours helping them out, and then I thought there were lots of great mechanics and inspectors who were bad with their bookwork so I decided to back myself and start a business of my own,” Andrea says. It was successful, and four years later it was suggested she take on another role a competency testing WoF inspector, and for Andrea it was a natural progression in an industry she loves. “The same officer who got me into doing the paperwork suggested I do competency testing and I learnt and evolved from there and developed a new business,” she says. She now has clients up and down the country and usually covers the more distant parts of the country by correspondence.

Cars in her DNA Right from high school, WoF Consultant Andrea Andrew’s mind was made up. She was going to be a manager - even going as far as trading her nice knitted school jersey for a somewhat tatty school blazer to give her that management feeling. With that in mind, Andrea left school at 16, joined the motor industry in a junior position and began her steady rise to management. Now more than a few decades on, Andrea is a manager three times over, as well as a director on the MTA Board. And this year she celebrates 20 years as a WoF consultant. It’s an industry she loves being involved in and a big driver for her as a WoF consultant is to see it constantly improve and evolve so motorists are as safe as they possibly can be. “Cars have always been part of my life, it is really part of my DNA and I never thought 20 years on I would still love what I do, and I know it sounds crazy, but I still love what I do,” Andrea says. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

A firm goal in mind It was pretty clear to Andrea from the start what she wanted to do with her life. Four-wheel driving and cars were a hobby as far back as she can remember, but her main goal in life was to become a manager and every subject she studied at school had a management focus. “At school I traded my brand-new school jersey for a crusty old blazer because I wanted to be in a blazer and wanted to be management, that’s where I was at,” Andrea says. Straight after leaving school she started applying for jobs and on her third try was offered an opportunity to join the motor industry working for a Hamilton car dealership as a junior in admin. “The business I went into was a car dealership, repairer, panelbeater; it had everything, and I loved it. “One of the directors at the dealership, David McCathie, became a mentor in the industry to me,

throughout my career, I have been so lucky to have fallen into a job that I loved straight away at a young age, and into the motor industry because my hobbies were motor industry based,” she says. Working in what has traditionally been a maledominated industry, Andrea doesn’t see herself as a female in a male-dominated world. She hopes her knowledge of the WoF world, and the general motoring industry, is her defining feature. “I feel females have just as many opportunities to be in this industry as males,” she says.

Realising opportunity While still doing admin and accountancy work for motor industry businesses and building her WoF consultancy, another business opportunity materialised when a client who owned towbar shop Pro Bars in Hamilton decided to sell the business. Andrea was already in a business partnership with her husband Trent in construction company Tranda Construction, but she could see the potential to enhance the way Pro Bars operated. “We bought it in 2008 and it is now 14 years old, and we survived the global financial crisis along the way,” Andrea says. With a trio of businesses as well as being a board member of the MTA, there is never a dull day for Andrea. “I had been a Kaimai Regional Chair and always wanted to be on the board of the MTA, so in 2019 I put my name forward and was successful and I hope to continue on the board with elections coming up in the next few months,” she says. There is a retro picture in her office of Wonder Woman, and with a client list of around 300 MTA members to look after, she could well be described the same way. “Two great things have happened for me

Andrea hopes her knowledge of the WoF world, and the general motoring industry, is her defining feature.

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13 MEMBER PROFILE: COLLINS AUTOMOTIVE, HAMILTON

A double-edged sword The main function of the ADAS system is to help keep drivers safe, but if it isn’t maintained correctly, it has the potential to become a legal minefield. ADAS uses sensors in the vehicle such as radar and cameras to perceive the world around it, and either provides information to the driver or takes automatic action based on what it “sees”. But potential legal issues may arise in the event of an accident if the automated system assisting the driver is at fault. So says an expert in ADAS, which is becoming more prevalent in our vehicle fleet. Jason Land, CEO of ADAS Experts – a nationwide network of independent ADAS calibration specialists - has been canvassing MPs and government departments to try and get them to understand what the system does and explaining why they need to build legislation for it, sooner rather than later. “We have had meetings in Wellington with Waka Kotahi, National Party Spokesperson for Transport Simeon Brown and a few other stakeholders, to try and create better awareness about it,” he says.

ADAS uses sensors in the vehicle such as radar and cameras to perceive the world around it.

There is no doubt ADAS is already having a positive impact on vehicle safety, and when it is calibrated it works as it was designed to. But when a vehicle is involved in a collision, has had a windscreen repair, or even gets repainted, the sensor operation and performance can be affected.

Life or death A sensor that is out of calibration can translate to a matter of life or death if the car misreads the position of a pedestrian, the closeness of the car in front, or the position of a lane. “At present, awareness of the need for recalibration amongst consumers, insurers and mechanics is low, thereby driving very little demand,” Jason says. “And the safety issue is yet to be addressed from an industry best practice perspective or as part of a legislative framework. This is something ADAS Experts are working really hard on.”

Sensing danger Collins Automotive owner Jason Land has built a comprehensive automotive repair shop in Hamilton and is passionate about industry standards and keeping abreast of technology. His latest addition to the business is an Advance Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) calibration system.

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National Party Spokesperson for Transport, Simeon Brown.

To keep the system up to scratch Original Equipment Manufacture guidelines provide repair procedures for each make and model of car. These processes often

require specialist equipment, designated space, and technician expertise. The testing or calibrating will often be a combination of static testing in the workshop, as well as dynamic on-road testing. “If a radar is as little as a degree off in its position, it can be around 10 metres out down the road,” he says. He’s been working with insurers and collision repairers to advise on the issues that the whole industry is going to face. “The New Zealand Government needs to mandate the ongoing maintenance and correct operation of ADAS in vehicles, the same way brakes, suspension and other components are checked and maintained during a WoF,” Jason says. He also wants to see that businesses offering ADAS calibration have a certification to ensure they use quality equipment and undergo professional training. When events that affect the system are covered by insurance, Jason wants to see insurance providers mandate to include an ADAS recalibration as part of the repair process, effectively. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

MEMBER PROFILE: COLLINS AUTOMOTIVE, HAMILTON

ADAS only one strand of the business Jason’s business is a one-stop workshop offering everything from parts to tyres and WoF; about the only thing he doesn’t do is panel and paint. Starting out as an auto-electrician, Jason bought Collins Automotive from John Collins in the early 2000s. After owning the business for a couple of years, he moved it to Anglesea Street in Hamilton and all was going well until a fire broke out in a neighbouring tyre shop in 2016. It caused a year of disruptions for the business and Jason decided to look for new premises. “The fire was massive but because of a block wall between the two premises we were lucky not to lose anything,” he says. It’s not often you can attribute a fire to being good for business. But for Jason it proved to be an event that saw the business move into the spacious building on Quentin Drive, Hamilton Lake, it occupies today. “I was driving past this building in Quentin Drive, and it had been a courier company and was pretty dark and dirty inside, but there was a huge amount of space, more than I really needed, I wasn’t sure how I was going to fill it,” Jason says.

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With the new space to fill, it wasn’t long before he was adding new aspects to the business. An air conditioning service was already part of the business, and he also had a mate who had his own automotive repair shop and thought it would be an ideal addition. “He had a three-man workshop, and it wasn’t really going anywhere, and it was struggling, and we ended up buying that and incorporating it, along with a tyre shop from another guy who was wanting to retire,” Jason says.

The business has now gone from doing just auto-electrical to doing everything automotive except panel and paint, including an auto-parts department, which was added soon after the business shifted to the new building. With ADAS now part of the business, and the amount of space required for calibrations, Jason has leased an additional site just around the corner. “I was looking for a bigger space for the ADAS calibrations and we are building a 15 by 12-metre workshop to do all the

calibrations because the process needs clear space,” he says. Like all aspects of his business, it will be a smart and wellpresented operation that raises the level of service, which is a big driver for him. “I am so passionate about raising the level of service in the industry. The more we all contribute and raise the level of service, then the more it allows us to charge,” Jason says. “As an industry we are not grease monkeys any more - we are better than that.”

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FIRED UP WITH HARRY DUYNHOVEN

On Supply Lines, Margins and Skills Last month I looked at the prices and margins on petrol and diesel in different locations and noted that some of the ‘oil majors’ New Zealand operations had made record profits despite the reduced activity due to Covid-19 restrictions etc. In the past month it happened that I drove for work commitments to ‘Palmy’ (as it now seems to like being named) then to Auckland and then back home to (sunshine capital) New Plymouth. On the way, of course, I passed many refuelling stations. I also noted a quite few tankers and began thinking about the huge logistics involved in transporting diesel, 91, 95 and some 98 octane from the various points of origin to the retail outlets etc. There’s great variation in prices at service stations supplied from the same tanker. They should be close, as the costs should be similar but not so! Locally two ‘brands’ and one independent are supplied by the same tanker from the same destination. There is often a lower price of around 20 cents per litre at the independent, particularly on the higher octane fuel. In towns closer to the fuel dispatch location, the price is even more. Why? We’re told by the acolytes of

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the free market (and my long ago Master’s degree economics lecturers) that demand for and supply of a product or service will determine the price. Over a large enough sample that may be largely true, but it still can’t explain to the punter why carting fuel further should result in lower prices at the end point.

Shipping costs Prompted by seeing quite a few tankers in my travels (and my compliments to the courteous and law-abiding driving of the ones I encountered too, by the way), I began to think about the costs involved with shipping each litre of fuel around the country. In the ‘old days’ most goods were literally shipped (or railed) but the trucking and logistics industry has done such a good PR job that today we believe ‘just in time delivery’ and the ‘huge cost of transhipment’ means that most things, even logs, are transported by truck.

The recent moves to revitalise rail and some reinvigoration of coastal shipping may bring new opportunities and lower costs on some routes, while improving New Zealand’s resilience.

Recent government moves to reduce that burden and extend this reduction by several months will help many families with their costs. But think about the transport cost; a modern HPV tanker, I’ll guess, let’s say 30,000 litres of fuel, travelling 500km each way, what would the price per trip have to be to justify a 30 cent price difference at the far end of the journey? The tanker trip would have needed to cost $9,000 to justify that, yet it is not an uncommon price difference per litre.

It’s time too that there was a thorough examination of the real costs to the economy of the greatly increased trucking on our roads, both the increased mass of vehicles (wasn’t that supposed to reduce the number of truck journeys?) and the actual number of truck kilometres travelled. Trucks are vital, but in the interests of both the emissions profile of New Zealand and getting maximum utilisation of the skilled drivers we have currently, it makes sense to look

And how many tanker runs are 500kms with a full load, as in my example? Maybe it’s time to look harder at costs of transport overall. But I digress, my thoughts went to the cost per litre of haulage of fuel over such distances.

We have skill shortages everywhere, and much of it is due to industry planning, or lack of it. This is beginning to severely affect the motor trade and the transport industry. Last month I finished with “Maybe the Commerce Commission can get an appetite and grow some teeth”. The Energy Minister has made a good start, now let’s see some vigorous analysis of the costs and the benefits, and of who's getting each.

• The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author.

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Bapcor Expo a first Bapcor’s 2022 NZ Automotive Trade Expo was the first of its size for the group and kicked off with a wide range of key participants from the transport and automotive sector.

Steve Hampson came over from Sydney, Australia, promoting GMB’s wide range of products.

A representative from Hengst, which specialises in filter components, travelled from Singapore for the Wellington expo.

Taking place at Wellington’s TSB Arena, the event featured more than 40 exhibitors and 80 products from across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. It was an event ideally suited for anyone involved in the transport and automotive service and repair sectors, coupled with those considering a career in the industry, or anyone interested in future technologies. The event also featured a range of exciting deals on products to be purchased on the day, as well as thousands of dollars’ worth of free giveaways, including a hotted-up Holden Commodore that was won by a lucky attendee during the expo.

NGK/NTK representative Beau Craven at the NGK retro display.

Group Training Manager for JAS Oceania, Mark Bailey, made the trip to Wellington from Adelaide, Australia. He demonstrated the company’s computerised alternator tester.

Bapcor’s Henry Epskamp said this was the first time Bapcor had held an event of this size in New Zealand.

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A wide range of equipment was on display along with an array of demonstrations.

The expo was a great opportunity for the public and those in industry to see the latest developments in the automotive industry.

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SUPPLIED CONTENT

Auto Super Shoppes 2022 Conference The three-day conference commenced with a meetand-greet function for members and suppliers - a long-awaited get-together after all the event disruptions experienced over recent times. The following day began with a review of the Auto Super Shoppe Group’s activities and performance over the last financial year. It then moved on to an array of training and educational sessions presented by industry specialists across many fields, including technical, operational and management subjects and more generic presentations covering topics such as developing effective marketing plans, methods to attract and retain talent and how to better understand Gen-Z employees. Before the final day of excursions around Taupo’s various adventure and tourism activities, there was the annual Auto Super Shoppes awards night, attended by over 230 industry leaders and businesses. The 26 awards presented over the evening recognised stand-out Auto Super Shoppes members for their excellence across a range of categories including marketing, business growth, supplier support, environmental impact, workshop presentation, community service and support, fleet servicing and a range of supplier’s choice awards.

This year the Auto Super Shoppes Academy also presented a Graduate of the Year Award and there were also new award categories of ‘Generation Next’, recognising up-and-coming business owners for their acumen and professionalism, and the ‘Above and Beyond’ award acknowledging those members who had exceeded all expectations regarding the support of other members and the programme. There was strong competition across all categories, as could be expected with New Zealand’s leading workshop member programme, with the winners truly deserving recognition for their success. Stephen Sylvester, Auto Super Shoppes CEO, commented, “It was an honour and privilege to experience my first Auto Super Shoppes annual conference. My team did a phenomenal job organising the weekend, our suppliers and alliance partners were instrumental in making the event what it was, and most of all to be immersed in the energy and culture of so many passionate and successful automotive business owners who have a genuine desire to support and help each other was humbling and motivating. Congratulations to all the worthy award recipients - to stand out among such a strong and professional group of businesses is a real achievement.”

The 2022 Award winners: Academy Graduate of the Year - Marama Thompson, Auto Super Shoppe Eurotech Above and Beyond Award - Richard Smith, Auto Super Shoppe Ranfurly Generation Next Award - Rob Wilson, Auto Super Shoppe Albany Generation Next Award - Joris Sanders, Leading Edge Automotive Highest Level of Supplier Support (General & Associate Member) - Auto Super Shoppe Morrinsville Highest Level of Supplier Support (with no associate) - Auto Super Shoppe Albany Most Improved Supplier Support - Autotech Eastland Most Proactive Shoppe - Auto Super Shoppe Enterprise Best Presented Co-Branded Workshop - Howick Auto & Electrical Best Presented Workshop Fully Branded - Auto Super Shoppe Kumeu Excellence in Community Service & Support - Auto Super Shoppe Mayne Environmental Excellence - BNT New Zealand Most Improved Workshop - Auto Super Shoppe Hokitika Best New Member - Auto Super Shoppe Twizel Excellence in Fleet Servicing - Auto Super Shoppe Manukau Excellence in Marketing - Repco New Zealand Tyres4U Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Shirley TyreMax Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Morrinsville Century Batteries Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Dunedin City Apparelmaster Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Kapiti Wynns / AutoServ Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Clive Value Tyres Supplier Choice Award - Whangamata Service Centre Customer Radar Customer Service Award - Auto Super Shoppe Burnside and Auto Super Shoppe Eurotech DR Britton Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe New Plymouth Repco Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe QE11 BNT Supplier Choice Award - Auto Super Shoppe Greenmeadows

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For the first time in five years, the MTA will be holding a national Conference. With the theme of Driving Forward, we want this to be a very special event indeed, designed to both reflect on the challenges we’ve faced in recent times, and also look boldly to the future.

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PartsTrader in Pilot with a new feature that looks to make ratings more relevant and easier Ratings and feedback are a hot topic for the PartsTrader team and the users of PartsTrader. Repairers often noted that the ratings were requested at the wrong time, long before or after the repair was completed. PartsTrader forced the users to complete them, interrupting their workflow of trying to request parts quotes. This often resulted in a haphazard input from the repairer who would rate on gut feeling rather than actual delivery times and parts quality.

MTA vouchers for team Giving back to the community came to the fore when MTA helped to sponsor travel for the Mackenzie under-12 rugby team.

This information was reinforced at the last CRA conference in Blenheim where Rich Sharpe (Product Manager) and Isaac Heron (Relationship Manager) spent time discussing the challenges with the CRA repairers directly. The biggest challenge from the repairers to PartsTrader was to find a remedy for this underlying ratings issue, without removing the ratings altogether.

We used our design thinking process The benefits now include to empathise with the customers, • A new ‘Deliveries’ tab on your side define the problem, ideate solutions, menu, allowing for clear visibility of create prototypes, and test these what parts orders are due into your with a small pilot group of customers. shop over the coming days Next, we looked to implement the • The ability to mark an item as changes to the complete market. delivered on the day it arrives, this auto calculates the delivery rating We set out to understand the • Once marked as delivered the problem, visiting shops, collecting ability to rate the quality of the survey results, and presenting our parts from 1-5 stars know the findings to repairers, consistently parts are right in front of you and checking our assumptions to ensure the quality can be assessed when we were on the same page. checking for freight damages, with All the interviewed repairers wanted the ability to edit later if fitment to keep ratings but wanted them to issues arise be more accurate and reflect the • Colour coded dates to show when supplier’s quality and delivery. The parts are overdue, allowing the result has been a complete shift in repairer to contact and manage how and when we collect ratings. these jobs The new ‘Deliveries’ feature is the We have plenty more ideas of how to result and has been in pilot with a improve Deliveries which we will look group of repairers, ironing out and at in the future once we get some testing the function and feel. feedback from all our users.

If you are interested in being part or any new feature pilots or discovery work, please reach out to us at support@partstrader.co.nz

Mackenzie Country Motors owners Brett and Leah alerted MTA to the need for assistance with travel for the team and MTA sent them MTA vouchers to the value of $200 to get the boys back and forward in their van from practice and games. Both coaches and team are over the moon with the donation.

Fake MTA vouchers warning Two counterfeit MTA $10 vouchers were presented at a service station in the Waikato region last month, highlighting the need to be vigilant at the cash register. Remember, it is the responsibility of the business receiving MTA vouchers to verify their authenticity and it is a timely reminder to carefully check vouchers that are being presented and train staff on what to look for. Fortunately, security measures in place at the site meant the vehicle and at least one offender were identified and the details passed on to the Police. While the incident is considered minor, it could signal the start of a larger issue known as ‘smurfing’ where small MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

denominations are tested out at a few sites before rolling them out on a much larger scale. In this case, the fake vouchers were merely duplicates of the other vouchers that were presented so were quickly picked up, as the numbering on the vouchers was identical. While this counterfeiting attempt appears to have been quite unsophisticated, other attempts in the past have used more advanced methods. Identifying a fake MTA voucher is fairly easy – check out MTA Toolbox for what to look out for. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

Region news Awesome Annie Eastland Regional Chair Andrew Holtham has fond memories of Annie Van Wyk. Annie has been integral to supporting members and has been at the heart of many initiatives and events bringing together groups with a common goal of enjoying what they do. Andrew says Annie has been “an amazing person to have as part of the team. Her heart is always with the members, sometime a little too much, but we are very sad to see her go”. With a ‘nothing is ever a problem’ attitude, says Andrew, Annie has been an absolute pleasure to work with.

Haere ra to Annie Van Wyk He aha te mea nui o te ao? What is the most important thing in the world? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata It is people, it is people, it is people.

“Together we developed the Regional Good Sort Awards and have run numerous successful events including school holiday movies, the longest-running regional MTA golf day (over 15 years), and I have to mention the Woman in Business lunches, which were a huge success. “On behalf of all the Eastland MTA members and the executive team, I would like to wish Annie and her family every success in the future.”

This te reo Māori proverb beautifully describes to me what makes MTA great and so hard to say goodbye to. For the past six and half years it has been my privilege to work with the best of MTA members – Central West and Eastland regions. Now don’t crucify me for saying these guys are the best members, you know I love you all! But in these regions, we faced floods, fires, earthquakes and natural disasters and kept going, resilience is a daily way of living and giving up on anyone is not an option. I would like to thank Andrew, Mike and the MTA Eastland committee, and Chris, James and the Central West Committee for looking after members first and celebrating members and staff alike with the Good Sort Awards. Your commitment to our people and industry is what makes these regions thrive. Keep it up!

Auto Super Shoppes is New Zealand’s largest group of Premium Automotive Repairers with over 100 members. Ever wondered why so many great workshops have chosen to band together under the same Auto Super Shoppe banner?

One of the events that is near to my heart is Women in Business. Our ladies in the trade do so much, not only to keep the businesses running but also to look after the mental wellbeing of their teams. I celebrate you ladies, you are the backbone of every workshop, dealership and business. Remember to look after yourselves too. Business owners today face so many more challenges than ever before, including lack of staff, sickness, and the list goes on and on. Each of you I want to personally celebrate and thank. You never gave up, kept going even when times were tough and worked the extra shifts to get the job done and keep the country moving. Thank you for creating a safe and inclusive workplace and never giving up. I hope you thrive! MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

If you think your workshop fits the title of being a Premium Automotive Repairer and would like to know more about the many benefits of belonging to Auto Super Shoppes, talk to us today. Visit www.autosupershoppes.com/join-us/ or call 0800 AUTO HELP

Annie and Andrew enjoying the regional golf day.

What you’re telling us

Region news - Cook Strait Rugby package winner

Every month we reply to members’ questions and comments drawn from conversations with the MTA team. Do you need advice or an answer on something? Radiator would love to hear from you. Email simon.bradwell@mta.org.nz.

Don Mackley of Waiwhetu Auto Services was the lucky winner of two tickets and a hospitality package to see the All Blacks play Ireland in the third test at Sky Stadium in Wellington. “It was a great night – apart from the result!” Don says. The Cook Strait region committee organised the tickets and the draw, but couldn’t manage an All Black victory, the men in green running out 32-22 winners.

Join the MTA Board for the future. As MTA undergoes this transformational process, this is a great time to join the Board and steer the industry towards an exciting future. The board meets about every six weeks and directors also sit on one or two committees. Bob says it is important for the board members to reflect the different regions, sectors and people that make up the motor trades. “So please, if you feel you have something to contribute to the industry, put yourself forward.”

“When collection for scrap batteries is done and there’s often a total of profit around $300, I will split the profit with my staff. If it’s a good monthly profit, I will shout them all Chinese for lunch to celebrate the joint win. What I have found is if they work overtime, they don’t put it on their timesheets. They say ‘why would they, they never want to leave’.” Great to hear members coming up with imaginative and innovative ways to keep staff happy! It sounds like these teams really appreciate the extra mile shown by their employers. In this day and age it’s more important to keep staff happy and loyal, so good on you for setting such a great example. We’d love to hear from any other members who have had bright ideas.

MTA members who can see the big picture and want to help shape the future of the motor trade are encouraged to put themselves forward for the MTA Board. Three director positions come to the end of their respective terms later this year and nominations for candidates will be called for shortly. MTA President Bob Boniface says, “Being a board member gives you a broader outlook on your own business, and the industry as a whole. As a director you meet and work with interesting people from all sectors and you can pick up skills, information and ideas that are useful in your professional development, your business and your community.” MTA has an exciting strategic plan

“I can’t say enough about what good staff I have and part of what makes the difference is once a year I shout them to an event that I think they will enjoy. This year it was V8 Supercars. I shouted them getting there, a night’s accommodation and a corporate box.”

Bob Boniface, MTA President. Nominations open in late August. Keep an eye out for more information in Radiator, our regular Friday emails to members and on the Toolbox. Nominations will need to be in by 20 September. Voting will be done online in October and the results reported at the Annual General Meeting.

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“I thought you had to be ‘registered’ to send in MTA vouchers?” All members can accept MTA vouchers, return them to us and we will redeem them for the equal amount in your bank account. We also hear from members who ask if vouchers have been discontinued since we started issuing cards. Nope, both are still in issue and valid. If you would like to be able to accept gift cards, please get in touch with your Member Services Officer.

We are well aware of this and know it’s an issue that’s important to members. MTA and other industry members are working with Government to find a solution for this that works for the industry in New Zealand.

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Sounds like an interesting idea! We’re glad it’s working for you.

“What are we doing about the right-to-repair issue. What will the future will look like in New Zealand if things aren’t made more accessible?”

Sometimes a small step can help make a big difference The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed a small change to the label on the packaging for this month’s Radiator. The new labels highlight the fact that the clear wrapper your magazine comes in is 100 percent recyclable. We’ve done that after receiving feedback that many readers didn’t know that was the case. In fact, the wrapping can be recycled under the soft plastics recycling scheme. You don’t even need to remove the label. Details of where you can recycle the wrapping, and other soft plastics, can be found at recycling.kiwi.nz/store-locator. Being environmental doesn’t end there for Radiator. We’re working with our printer to make sure we’re using environmentally friendly paper too. It’s one small step we can take to protect the environment for all of us.

“I’ve put up a sign saying ‘All quotes $85’. This stops me from getting a whole lot of people coming in asking for quotes who are then going elsewhere as they are shopping for the cheapest. This has saved time and means that we only get people who are genuine making enquiries. It has made a positive difference for the business.”

“How do we find out when the WoF update training courses are for the North and South Island?”

“Younger MTA members don’t seem to realise that they can gain a lot of information from older MTA members. We’ve been there and done that before them. There’s a lot I would like to help them with if they would just ask”.

You can find these each month in MTA Radiator magazine under the MTA WoF Training Calendar.

We totally agree. There is such a wealth of information amongst our members. It’s great to see willingness to share the knowledge. At Radiator, we would love to hear tips of the trade that we can share widely – don’t hesitate to contact us!

They will also be available online, just go to the MTA Hub hub.mta.org.nz/events and enter WoF in the filter. Alternatively, you can call 0800 00 11 44.

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VEHICLE REVIEW: NZ AUTOCAR

The 1.3 Ignis with its rebate comes to $19,500 while Baleno GLX manual out of India is even cheaper at $18,120 (includes rebate) but it too is a manual and has a 1.4L engine. The MG, by comparison, is automatic only (a four-speeder, remember those?) and has a 1.5-litre mill so generates more power than the others, at the expense of fuel economy.

Words/Photos: Peter Louisson

MG3 Core Right now, you’re beholding the least expensive new car on the New Zealand market, the MG3 Core at $19,490. Or is it? Things, pricing wise, seem to change quickly at present. A few months ago, you could pick up one of these for just under $18k, but now the base Core model is nudging $20k. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

Moreover, the expansion of the feebate scheme means a few others give the MG3 a run for its money. Included are Picanto LX, Fiat 500 and Ignis GLX. While the Kia in manual guise attracts cashback of $1,923, taking the price to just over $18k, in automatic form it is $20,990 and attracts no rebate. The Fiat, meantime, uses a five-speed robotised manual and is threedoor only. It costs $22,990 but receives a rebate of $2,284, so at $20,706 is still more expensive than the MG3 Core. Both of these competitors run naturally aspirated 1.2-litre engines.

Swings and roundabouts then? Adding to the intrigue is that the $19,490 asking price of the MG3 Core is a drive-away figure, so on-roads are included. As MG’s boss, Peter Ciao, says, “The advertised price is the final price”. That includes ORCs like 12 months of registration and a warrant of fitness. Plus there’s a sevenyear/unlimited kilometre warranty, seven years of roadside assistance and seven years of warrant checks, all inclusive. Okay, so MG has a good sales pitch but what exactly are you getting for your outlay? We drove the base Core model for a week to find out. If you’re feeling flush, you can also opt for the slightly better specified MG3 Excite at $21,490. It gets an updated sound system, with a ‘3D sound field’, and a slightly better exterior look, including smarter alloys. Unlike the Picanto and Fiat 500, the MG3 is not city-car tiny, being slightly over four metres in length. The rear seats are genuinely inhabitable by adults, and it also has decent boot space of 307 litres. That compares with 267 litres for Ignis, 255 litres for the Picanto and just 185 litres for the 500.

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VEHICLE REVIEW: NZ AUTOCAR

VEHICLE REVIEW: NZ AUTOCAR quicker. We quite liked its quietly sporty exhaust note though. Arguably the least attractive aspect of the MG3 is its rather brittle ride at town speeds over ordinary surfaces. The suspension lacks finesse, though as speeds rise progress does become somewhat calmer. The seats and driving position are fine, the tartan look fetching, and it handles in playful fashion, not rolling too much, nor is it adversely affected by side winds.

Sensibly specifed

The MG3 isn’t as cute as the others to behold, but then it was first introduced in 2013, undergoing a minor facelift five years on, featuring a ZS-like nose cone while the main interior rejig comprised an updated infotainment system with a colour screen and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Mechanically there were no changes. Its 1.5-litre creates more power than its like-priced rivals; direct injection

and variable valve timing helping muster 82kW and 150Nm. That means it can handle open road jaunts better. However, its WLTP combined cycle numbers are 7.5L/100km and 177g/km, consuming more than its lighter rivals. That’s roughly what we averaged, most of our time spent plying 80-100km/h roadways. It is really quite easy going at 100km/h, though with only four gears in the auto box, its motor

is spinning higher than expected (2,500rpm). Moreover, it does the usual four-speed auto trick of hunting in hills, uncertain of which gear to hold. There’s a Sport setting, but it doesn’t do much. This gets to the open road limit in 12 seconds when pushed, an overtake just running into single figures, so while it’s more powerful than smaller rivals, it is also heavier, thirstier and no

The MG3 Core has a decent boot space of 307 litres.

For the money asked this is sensibly specified, though safety specs are fairly basic. You get manual air con and basic cruise control, a leatherbound wheel, LEDs for the DRLs, USB inputs, 15-inch alloys, a reversing camera, six airbags, ABS, ESP and corner brake control, but no AEB and no crash rating from EuroNCAP or ANCAP. There’s no push button start or nav and there’s no idle-stop either. The only soft plastics are for your right elbow so no surprise there’s the odd buzz over coarse chip seal. Just the hatch basics then, but driveaway pricing and a seven-year warranty add icing to this sub-$20k cake. And MG is making waves with its electric offerings too. The result is that it is nudging quietly towards top 10 status in New Zealand.

TECH SPECS MG3 Core Price

$19,490

Clean Car Discount Neutral $0 Engine

1,498cc, IL4

Power/Torque

82kW/150Nm

Drivetrain

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Fuel Use

7.5L/100km

C02 Output

177g/km

0-100km/h

11.8sec

Weight

1,170kg (claimed)

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DIAGNOSTICS: AECS LTD

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Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI petrol, turbo, direct injected Problem presented We have an Audi 2008 Audi A3 with an unknown background which refuses to start, it winds over and runs briefly and dies. The car has been bought by this customer to do up; we have been asked to make it run. We have the ATS scope and have done AECS training. We have measured the following:

Ignition vs injection

Proof! Clearly visible in this recording was that the rail pressure fell when the injectors began to inject fuel. The fuel used by the engine was not being replenished by the obviously faulty pump! A new (in tank) low pressure pump and pump driver was ordered, as they most often fail. The pump was fitted and what…? Still exactly the same! The engine fired up and died. The diagnostician felt a bit uneasy after such a mistake but to give him credit, it is a bit hard to detect the difference between a faulty low pressure pump and a faulty high pressure pump.

Recording of the high pressure pump’s spill valve vs the rail pressure when the engine is starting and dying.

To prove that the high pressure pump was faulty, he recorded the spill valve on the pump vs rail

pressure, to see if there was a control fault or if the pump itself was faulty - just to make sure.

As we teach in the EMS1-1, when you have a no-start or stall situation, you want to know if you lose ignition, injection, or both. He followed the right path. Because the diagnostician could not see anything wrong with this recording other than when the engine had stopped, the ignition and injection disappeared, he proceeded with a recording of the fuel pressure vs injection. The whole thing sounded and looked to him like it was running out of fuel, plus these vehicles are notorious for fuel pump issues (low pressure and high pressure pumps).

ATS 500XM scope recording ignition (trigger) and injection.

Let’s face it, when the engine runs out of fuel, the engine stops and both the ignition and injection stop pretty much at the same time, something that they clearly did in the recording.

Rail pressure vs injection So he measured the rail pressure with the injectors as a reference. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

Launch Auscan3 fully automatic performed health check report. Only one ECU without trouble codes, something very common for European cars.

As you can see, this is information overload for most! However, I can see why the diagnostician went for the fuel pump. ATS scope recording of the injectors and rail pressure.

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DIAGNOSTICS: AECS LTD

Key fault What the helpdesk tech did not like at all were the immobiliser key faults. What was that all about? Let’s for a moment forget about the fuel pump; why is there an immobiliser fault code? Could you ask the customer if there recently been a key change or if they have a spare key? The customer asked the previous owner, who told us that this was the only key. Could the key have lost its memory perhaps? We at AECS have not seen that before, where a key suddenly has lost its memory, when all components are in good working order, but there is always a first. The diagnostician googled the vehicle and immobiliser issues and found that it is ‘real common’ for these vehicles to lose the connection between the immobiliser ECU and the aerial in the steering column. If that was the case, the key would never be recognised, which would likely set the ‘key not recognised’ codes.

Really, Google? We have learned over the years that the Google information is next to useless as most of the information is written by hobbyists and Google graduates. But we still entertained the thought and proceeded to test the RF signal around the ignition barrel. A 100x coil was placed around the ignition barrel with the scope connected in datalogger mode so we could record at high speed for a longer period of time. Without knowing a good pattern, it was immediately clear that: 1) the aerial around the key barrel was working correctly, so no wiring issues there as google suggested. 2) the immobiliser did NOT recognise the key, and kept calling for the key for a prolonged period of time (four seconds is a long time for immobilisers to call).

Key memory lost? We needed to look at the key and reprogram. It looks like it had lost its memory after all. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

Holding the key fob close to the key barrel when trying to start the car with the eBay key made the car fire up and run. The internals of the genuine key were put back in place and a recording of the immobiliser communication was made with the ATS 500Xm scope and the 100x coil placed on the barrel.

100 percent ATS 500XM in scope and data logger mode, recording of RF around the key barrel.

No matter what we tried with the Launch and its XProg extension for recoding keys and ECUs, we were not successful. We at the helpdesk started to seriously doubt the Launch at that stage. In a clear moment we realised that the Launch has not let us down yet, maybe there was more than what met the eye. We asked the diagnostician to open the key and look for the RFID (Radio Frequency Identity) chip. We have had instances where the little chip falls out of the key.

Found it!

There is simply no better and quicker way to determine if a key has been accepted, and if the immobiliser system actually tries to figure out the key, than with the ATS scope and a 100x coil. We even check the key’s remote buttons with those coils in the AECS training. The car was going and fixed with a not-so-nice-looking key; better get a new key from the official channels next time!

Recording of accepted key.

We were sent the following pictures: Picture of the eBay key, highlighting where the chip is supposed to be. No damage to this key, but no RFID chip either! How do you explain that? How can a chip disappear without any indication that it has ever been there. This key is screwed together so it’s actually really hard for any chip to get out. Please be aware that this key did lock and unlock the doors. Picture of the original key with the chip still glued in place. Please note that this key has a gasket and is of a better build than our eBay key. The customer was asked to contact the previous owner and ask them if they had done any work with the key. An awkward conversation! The lady who owned the vehicle before the customer that brought the car in was contacted and said that to make the car look more attractive they had had the key replaced by a new one (from eBay). In a stroke of good luck the lady had not thrown out the old key and sent it to the workshop. What did we find?

Ignition and injection when the engine stalls.

Conclusion Right at the beginning, the diagnostician made an unusual mistake and made one further along also after he got lost in the case. The first mistake was not to look at the ignition and injection recording in enough detail. The ignition and injection suddenly stopped when the engine was running at 1,388rpm. This means that the ECU stopped the ignition and injection, not because the engine physically stopped rotating, but because it was ‘unhappy’ to carry on keeping the engine running. This is a classic sign of an ‘immobiliser signal not accepted’ issue. The second mistake was to ignore the immobiliser fault codes buried in the sheer amount of fault codes. Please note that this is a diagnostician of high calibre. I'm not sure why this was missed, but we are all human and mistakes are a normal part of life. I am happy that the AECS helpdesk was able to assist with this case. Tools used: ATS 500XM scope, 100x coil, Launch Auscan3, and much expert knowledge.

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PARTNERS IN TRAINING

PARTNERS IN TRAINING apprentices on the job and the other is training the mentors to be leaders. It is a super cool thing - mentors get to develop their leadership capability while they are given duty of care of these apprentices.” When Norwood was developing their apprentice training programme, they were able get great support from Terra Cat right from the start of the project. Len says this was an integral part in helping Norwood create such a successful programme now. “Terra Cat has their own apprentice training programme, so they were very generous with their knowledge and tips they shared with us. We are very grateful for their input in the beginning.” Norwood’s 2022 cohort of apprentices range from 17 to 34 with a mix of both males and females. Len has noticed a rise in

diversity; “Currently out of the 14 parts apprentices we have, six are women. We have three women working on the workshop floor – two doing agricultural equipment and one doing outdoor power equipment. “We also have several women doing the First Line Management and NZ Diploma in Business.” Philippa has also noticed this at the businesses level. “Having more centralised support for the regional teams around apprentices has allowed us to bring a more diverse group of people into the programme and into Norwood.” As Len has worked with apprentices for many years, his number one tip for anyone looking for an apprenticeship or a job is to have the right attitude. “You can teach technical skills as long as someone is open to learning, but you can’t teach the right attitude.”

Philippa adds: “You can be taught skills by experts around you but having the drive to learn and being part of a team is essential for any job.” The agricultural side of the industry is ever evolving, and Len says one of the biggest changes is the technology. “Out of all the heavy qualifications, agricultural would have the most technology and cool toys to play with. We have lots of massive tractors with heaps of technology and then even more equipment for the back of the tractor. If anyone is into the latest technologies, then working in agriculture is a great fit.”

Cohort-based apprentice programme reaps success Norwood is one of New Zealand’s largest equipment suppliers and repairers for the farming industry. They have 26 retail locations across New Zealand and are continuing to grow. Accordingly, their apprentice training programme that began in 2020 ensures an ongoing pipeline of qualified technicians to repair and service their agricultural machinery. Key to the success of this programme is their Apprentice Programme Manager, Len Richards. “I joined Norwood in 2014 as a Regional After Sales Manager in Taranaki. In our area we had about 15 apprentices. Others in the organisation wanted to know why we were so successful in getting them through their training. Norwood wanted this success to be replicated around the country, so they created this role for me. I am MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

really passionate about apprentices and their journey, so this was a great fit for me.” Norwood’s goal was to create a centralised apprenticeship training programme. “When I first joined Norwood, we had a very ad hoc apprenticeship system in place. All the dealerships would take on apprentices when they were needed throughout the year. We wanted the apprenticeship training to have an annual intake and everyone starting at the same time.” They have 22 apprentices in their current cohort completing a range of MITO qualifications. In addition, Norwood opened their own dedicated training facility in Palmerston North in 2021, which provides specific training on their products.

“We have an awesome team of technical service people who are absolute stars when it comes to repairing tractors. They help us develop very focused training on our products using our diagnostics equipment and technical strategies. Having the training so focused on our equipment allows the apprentices to become productive a lot quicker.” Norwood’s mentor programme is another aspect that reaps rewards. This programme partners an apprentice with a mentor either for a few months or years depending on their level, age and skills. Philippa Dawe, Norwood’s Executive Leader Customer Relationships, speaks highly of this programme. “It is really about developing leaders on the ground. Our apprenticeship programme has two streams: one is training our

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New Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Label

MTA WoF Training Calendar Course Information

The MTA Technical Update Course has been developed for currently appointed vehicle inspectors (VI) and covers such topics as recent VIRM updates, technical items of interest or any other new inspection requirements. The MTA New Inspector Course is for technicians training to become Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency-appointed vehicle inspectors (VI). It covers the roles and responsibilities of a VI, the Agency rules and regulations, how to correctly navigate the VIRM, the WoF inspection processes, correct beam setter usage, and recording and completion of information on WoF checksheets. The MTA QMS Course is designed for business owners or staff who are responsible for carrying out the administration function for an authorised WoF Inspecting Organisation. Topics include managing your manual, completing, and storing forms in accordance with NZTA, and self-assessments for IOs and VIs.

Technical Update Course August 2022 The new Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Label (VEEEL) must now be displayed on vehicles offered for sale at car yards. The VEEEL allows buyers to compare the carbon dioxide emissions and energy economy of one vehicle against another, and indicates whether the vehicle attracts a rebate, fee, or neither, under the Clean Car Discount. It is a legal requirement to display the label on all eligible light vehicles for sale and for online listings if the information is available.

Why do the labels include carbon dioxide emissions? Transport is responsible for around half of New Zealand’s energy-related emissions, so enabling consumers to make low-emissions choices is a vital part of tackling climate change. A vehicle’s carbon dioxide emissions determine whether it is eligible for a rebate under the Clean Car Discount (green label), or whether it will attract a fee (red label). Cars with blue labels have neither a rebate nor a fee – typically because their emissions are in the neutral zone, the vehicle has been previously registered, it has a safety rating below 3 stars or it retails at $80,000 or more including on-road costs and GST. MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

Find out more

For more information about your obligations and displaying the label, visit eeca.govt.nz/vehiclelabel

Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Label VEHICLE MAKE

Emissions

EXAMPLE VEHICLE MODEL

REBATE

Emissions: The information is guidance on how environmentally friendly the vehicle is and if a fee or rebate applies based on the CO2 emissions. The lower the emissions - the higher the rebate, the higher the emissions - the higher the fee. Vehicles are only eligible for a rebate if sold for less than $80,000 including GST and on road costs, and have a 3-star safety rating or above. The fees and rebates in this notice are estimates and only apply to vehicles the first time they are registered in New Zealand. The amount of the fee will be confirmed at the time of the first registration in New Zealand and the rebate will be confirmed upon application.

CO2 EMISSIONS STAR RATING

For more information scan the QR code or visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/cleancar

g/km CO2 3p WLTP

Energy Economy

$ 380

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1.0 Cost per year is an estimate based on a petrol price of $2.50 per litre, an electricity price of $0.15 per kWh, and an average driving distance of 14,000 km.

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Update/QMS course – non-member pricing Classroom $330 + GST | Online $200 + GST

CLASSROOM: 3PM – 5PM | ONLINE: 7PM – 9PM

Inspector course – member pricing Classroom $375 + GST | Online $225 + GST

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Blast From The Past Every month we revisit the pages of Radiator from 50 years and 100 years ago.

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CERTIFICATION

Always require LVV certification and must be made of a suitable material with a contact area no less than the OE strut mount had.

Myths and misconceptions

Extended leaf spring shackles These always require LVV certification. It can be difficult to determine whether a spring shackle is longer than OE, and AVIs may need to compare the vehicle with an unmodified vehicle of the same make and model. One tell-tale sign is that some aftermarket extended shackles have a bolt through the centre to stop the shackle from twisting or bending, which isn’t usually necessary for an OE spring shackle.

about modification thresholds: part 7 Suspension Continuing the theme of our last few Radiator articles, this month we’re covering the most often-queried area of the Threshold: LVV Certification Threshold Schedule, Section 9 (Suspension). In this series of articles, we’re discussing how to look at vehicle modifications from an AVI’s perspective; whether the modifications on an uncertified vehicle require LVV certification, or if the modifications on a previously LVV certified vehicle match what the vehicle was LVV certified for.

Air assist airbags

Section 9 (Suspension) There seems to be more misconceptions about whether suspension components need LVV certification than any other area of the Threshold. These misunderstandings are fuelled by increasingly common instances when aftermarket upper suspension arms, extended ball joints, or strut spacers, are fitted to brand new vehicles. Often the owners are not aware the vehicle modifications require LVV certification and difficulties arise three years down the track when the vehicle fails its WoF for above-threshold modifications that have not been LVV certified. So, rather than dissecting all the Threshold requirements, we will go through a few of the most common suspension components we are asked about.

Extended ball joints If fitted to OE pressed steel suspension arms, these can cause fatigue cracking around the attachment point of the ball joint to the arm due to a change to the pivot point resulting in an increase in leverage. Any extended ball joint or ball joint spacer requires LVV certification, which can only be LVV certified under certain circumstances; extended ball joints fitted to pressed upper arms (to fix ball joint bind on lifted IFS 4WDs) often don’t attach using all the contact area of the original ball joint mounting and can’t be LVV certified due to increased stress on the arm. Likewise, an extended ball joint used as a roll centre adjuster fitted to a lower suspension arm can induce bump steer if the pivot point is moved downward in relation to the steering arm position.

Going from OE air to OE mechanical spring suspension (or vice versa) This isn’t considered a repair as it’s not like-forlike replacement of parts, and thus requires LVV

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This ball joint spacer changes the way load is spread through the ball joint mount, which often leads to fatigue and cracking of the upper arm.

These always require LVV certification unless fitted to the vehicle as OE by the vehicle manufacturer. They are different from an air shock (an under-threshold modification), as they can change the load path of the suspension and often replace the OE bump stops, or require them to be repositioned. Part of LVV certification is to ensure the assist spring is suitable to act as a bump stop (if required), and that the structural part of the vehicle the air spring attaches to is suitable for the loads put upon it.

Adjustable platform coilovers certification to ensure all parts are compatible and installed properly. Often, there are more differences between air and non-air suspension versions of the same vehicle other than just the spring mountings. Some models of Mercedes, for example, have a different lower control arm for air spring models, which can change geometry, and some models of Land Rover have active swaybar systems that are not guaranteed to work properly with coil springs. Modifying the OE air suspension can also affect the Electronic Stability Control system, which (depending on the vehicle’s date of first registration) in some cases must not be rendered inoperative.

Adjustable suspension arms When installed in place of non-adjustable or aftermarket control arms that are dissimilar in construction to the OE component, these require LVV certification. They are often found fitted to lowered vehicles in order to restore the suspension geometry to a usable setting. By the same logic, when fitting extended springs and shocks (which are underthreshold) to an IFS 4WD, there are many different kinds of tubular aftermarket upper arms available to prevent ball joint bind and restore the front caster closer to how it was at point of manufacture. Eccentric bolts, however, do not require LVV certification provided they are a catalogued aftermarket part.

These are always an above-threshold modification, unless fitted to the vehicle as OE by its manufacturer. When looking at an already LVV certified vehicle as part of a WoF inspection, the ride heights of the vehicle should be checked against the information recorded on the LVV certification plate to ensure they are within the allowable tolerances. Ride heights are measured from the centre of the wheel to the top of the wheel arch, and in most cases have a tolerance value of plus or minus 5 percent.

This style of strut, where the lower spring seat sits on a circlip, is still considered an adjustable platform strut, as the strut body has multiple circlip grooves, and the position of the spring seat can be altered.

GVM upgrades In-service vehicle GVM upgrades always require LVV certification, even though the kits are often comprised of under-threshold suspension components. Any GVM upgrade kit must have the appropriate installer’s certificate, ADR approval, and a label (usually found in the driver’s door opening) denoting the kit manufacturer and new GVM rating, to be LVV certified.

Urethane suspension bushes When fitted as a catalogued replacement for a rubber suspension bush, these never require LVV certification. Note, however, that one of the listed Reasons for Rejection in the WoF VIRM is where a vehicle “has a replacement urethane suspension bush that is not voided or shaped to allow for similar movement to an OE bush”.

Swaybar removal This requires LVV certification to ensure the vehicle still drives and handles in an acceptable manner. Swaybars are often removed from 4WD vehicles that have been modified for off-road use to improve suspension articulation. Note, fitting a larger swaybar is an under-threshold modification provided that the new swaybar attaches to existing mounts.

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SUPPLIED CONTENT

Health and Safety is one of your key responsibilities o Last month the team at HSE Connect, MTA’s preferred partner for Health and Safety, gave members the legal lowdown on Health and Safety. Remember, it is a responsibility shared by both the employer and the employee. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 states a business must look after the safety of its workers and any other workers it influences or directs. This month we’re going to start developing a health and safety plan for your business.

Let’s go! Getting started is simple! There are three steps to guide you. Note these steps are a cycle. Once you’ve put the plan in place, you need to be ready to review things regularly or when something goes wrong.

Assess

Know where you are starting from. You may already have a plan, or just know the way things are generally done. Get your team together and involve them in identifying the hazards and risks in your business. Get them to think about how to manage them and continuously improve safety.

Commit Unless you commit to it, your health and safety plan is just a piece of paper. Demonstrate your commitment and lead by example so your people also know and care about it. Involve workers in managing health and safety to help to embed it in your company culture. Remember, the effectiveness of your plan rests with you and the people in your business who doing the work on the front line.

Act

There’s no point having a health and safety plan unless you act on it. The plan needs to become a part of your everyday business practice and be followed by everyone. It helps to have achievable and measurable health and safety targets that will help you and your workers to stay on track.

Five Five Minute Minute Risk Risk Assessment Assessment See how your business stacks up against Worksafe's requirements See how your business stacks up against Worksafe's requirements by completing our five minute risk assessment. by completing our five minute risk assessment. Health and safety and running a business isn't about being Health and safety and running a business isn't about being responsible for the day-to-day. It's about ensuring the right systems responsible for the day-to-day. It's about ensuring the right systems and processes are in place. That's where HSE Connect comes in. and processes are in place. That's where HSE Connect comes in. Compliments of HSE Connect Compliments of HSE Connect

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Advocacy

Meetings and engagement

Michael Wells joins the team

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Welcome to our new Legal and Policy Advisor, Michael Wells. Kia ora, my name is Michael Wells. Born and raised on the west coast of New Zealand in New Plymouth, I have been living in Wellington for the last six years. I studied at Victoria University of Wellington and graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science. Before starting at MTA, I worked as a management consultant for a boutique Wellington firm focusing on working with public sector agencies. This role has equipped me with a diverse range of skills that I am sure will make me an asset to the MTA Advocacy team. My interest in cars comes from my dad, a massive petrolhead. One of my earliest memories is being strapped into the back seat of his Nissan Skyline GT-R 34, cruising along New Plymouth’s surf highway. I learned to drive in a 1990 Toyota Townace and currently drive a 2007 Mazda 3.

STAKEHOLDER

PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT

Z Energy

Regular catch-up on operational issues in the fuel sector.

AuSAE (Australasian Society of Association Executives)

Networking seminar discussing the impact of Covid-19 and inflationary pressures on associations – everyone in the same boat, struggling.

Financial Services Federation (meeting with MoT)

Discussion on the amendments proposed by Government to the CCCFA.

Waka Kotahi NZTA

Inspection Forum – regular discussion on operational issues in vehicle inspection. Scrappage implementation questions from Waka Kotahi, mainly focused on how dealers would engage with the process. Discussion on progress by WK/NZTA to address data issues and anomalies in the Clean Car Discount programme.

I look forward to developing and sharpening my legal and policy skills at MTA, working with our members to develop solutions to the legal and policy challenges the motor trade industry will face in the next few years. A new Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Manager is currently being recruited. Watch this space.

Application process to renew class exemption for MTA members (dealers and service stations) to have access to the Motor Vehicle Register (s241 Land Transport Act exemption). Cancer Society

Explore opportunities for MTA to collaborate with Cancer Society and its Support Crew operation (supporting people who are supporting patients undergoing treatment).

MITO

Regular catch-up discussing the transition to the new vocational education regime. Introduction of new team members. Automotive Safety Forum. Regular industry catch-up discussing vehicle inspection.

What’s new? Submissions The year continues to be quiet with only a few formal submissions. We continue to engage with officials across Government.

Proposal to consider introduction of Euro 5/6 emissions standards – Ministry of Transport MTA was invited to provide input into the early stages of discussions about the possible introduction of Euro 5 and Euro 6 emissions standards within the next couple of years. Our analysis shows that approximately 20 percent of used vehicles imported into New Zealand in the first quarter of 2022 would not have met these standards. While this does impact the supply of vehicles, it is consistent with Government policy to tighten vehicle emissions standards.

Sustainable biofuels obligation - MBIE In 2023, fuel suppliers will be required to start

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delivering fuel blended with sustainable biofuels. The amount of fuel across the country will increase progressively. MTA supports this move, subject to adequate communication and education of the public and the industry about the impact of the changes.

Road to Zero safety strategy – Ministry of Transport The Ministry of Transport is conducting a review of the Road to Zero safety strategy. MTA has supported this strategy, especially given that our advocacy helped introduce a vehicle safety focus that had previously lacked emphasis in the Safer Journeys strategy that preceded R2Z. We have long held this to be one of our best advocacy wins in the past five years or so. We continue to support the strategy, but we would like to see the review of the VIRM and the vehicle inspection process moved ahead more quickly. This project has lagged behind timelines.

Mediation sector

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Fuel and Heavy Vehicle sector

Waka Kotahi produces WoF video guide

Welcome Mathew Alderdice Mathew Alderdice joins the Wellington team as MTA’s Fuel and Heavy Vehicle Sector Manager following a career spent in the logistics, oil, gas, rransport and building industries. Most recently he has been working at Z Energy as an internal customer lead, responsible for managing retail and commercial relationships, ensuring distribution of fuel to their network of retail and commercial customers around New Zealand. Joining MTA, Mathew says his first priority is to get an understanding of what is keeping our members up at night and what he can do to support them, and add value to their businesses. He started in the industry working for Mobil New Zealand doing customer inventory controls after completing a Bachelor of Arts and a postgraduate diploma in commerce. “I had a friend who was working at Mobil, and he seemed to be enjoying it and suggested I apply for a role there and I stayed there for about five years,” Mathew says. With overseas opportunities beckoning, he moved to London and was soon contracted to Mabanaft.

“That was 2008 and it was tough as the global financial crisis had hit,” he says. “I was with them for a year and then went to World Fuel Services.” The travel bug soon beckoned again, and Mathew took the opportunity to travel through Asia, eventually ending up in Sydney, Australia.

The Safer Vehicles team has been working for the past year on updating and improving the clarity of the Waka Kotahi vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM). The WoF video guide is the latest part of that work. The videos, which cover a variety of areas ranging from brake testing and beam setting to under bonnet inspections and check sheet completion, are relatively short (from two to five minutes) and have been provided as a ‘how to’ guide, rather than a set of instructions. The subjects of the videos were settled on after several industry workshops. • • • • • • • • • • • • •

A position with Elgas came up and he stayed with them for four and a half years and then decided on a move back home to New Zealand.

“Then I saw the opportunity at Z Energy,” he says.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has released 13 videos filmed to guide vehicle inspectors in their work.

The 13 videos are:

He took up a position with Railcorp briefly, whilst seeking a role that would be meaningful, and one where he could bring something to an organisation and be upskilled in return.

He spent two years with Fletcher Building as the South Island ISO supply chain manager then crossed over into education working for the Ministry of Education in a business analyst role.

Repairer sector

Part of returning home was also about further study and Mathew recently completed an MBA.

Quality management system (QMS). Checksheet completion. Vehicle identification and class. Under bonnet inspection. Under body inspection. Tyre inspection. Seat belt inspection. Light trailer inspection. Laden steering check. Interior inspection. Brake testing. Beam setter use. Assessment of corrosion.

The videos are all available at vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/wof-videos.

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Fuel pricing rules in effect The pricing board regulations brought in by the Fuel Industry Act 2020 have been in effect for around four months. Until now, service stations have been able to use temporary displays to be compliant with the regulations. But the Commerce Commission now says that the honeymoon period is over for those not properly displaying pricing. The regulations require fuel retailers to display the price for all grades of fuel on site. There are no specific guidelines for the type and style of price board required. The only requirement is that prices must be visible to a driver at, or passing by, the site.

The Commission has two main roles under the Fuel Industry Act: • Enforcing the requirements of the Fuel Industry Act. Companies can face penalties of up to $5 million if they do not comply. • Analysing information from fuel suppliers to monitor the competitive performance of fuel markets.

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What the Commission can and can’t do

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Market overview New vehicles The market of 11,100 was down 26 percent on July 2021. YTD the market is down 6 percent. There were 8,050 new passenger vehicles, down 19 percent on July 2021. New commercials at 3,050 were down 40 percent on July last year, and down 10 percent YTD.

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New Vehicle Market Passenger and Commercial - July 2022 20,000

Model performance

Top 15 models included: 9 SUV, 3 cars and 3 utes. Ute sales appear low, as the March pre-registered units are still working their way to retail. Toyota Highlander, Suzuki Vitara, MG HS, Yaris Cross, Peugeot 208, and Peugeot 3008 achieved stronger than usual tallies for the month.

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Top 10 New Vehicle Brands - July 2022 BRAND

July 2022

% CHANGE YTD

2,891

-1.0%

MITSUBISHI

1,410

24.6%

FORD

754

-22.5%

SUZUKI

725

-9.6%

KIA

716

-6.5%

HYUNDAI

600

11.7%

MAZDA

393

-39.1%

Brand performance

370

53.7%

Toyota again claimed market lead for the month, and in the process also reclaimed top spot YTD, which has been held by Mitsubishi up to now. The market continues to be impacted by product shortages.

VOLKSWAGEN

280

-43.1%

PEUGEOT

214

20.3%

Drive technology mix:

ICE 73 percent, Hybrid 16 percent, PHEV 6 percent, EV 5 percent.

Top 15 New Models - July 2022 Brand

Model

Sales

% Chg YTD

TOYOTA

HILUX

957

TOYOTA

RAV4

690

10%

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

685

77%

FORD

RANGER

580

-16%

TOYOTA

HIGHLANDER

335

49%

SUZUKI

SWIFT

272

248

-51%

1,773 Hybrid - top models including 530 Toyota RAV4, 227 Highlander, 123 Toyota Yaris, 120 Toyota Corolla, and 113 Hyundai Ioniq.

TOYOTA

639 PHEV - including: 280 Outlander, 164 Eclipse Cross, 35 Hyundai Ioniq, 30 MG HS, and 23 Mini Countryman

HYUNDAI

SPORTAGE

191

13%

HYUNDAI

KONA

187

37%

522 EV - including 92 Peugeot 208, 80 Polestar2, 40 Kia EV6, 36 Mercedes Benz EQC and 36 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

245

-23%

204

102%

SUZUKI

VITARA

186

-42%

HYUNDAI

IONIQ

184

150%

MITSUBISHI TRITON

179

33%

163

65%

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Market overview - July 2022 Used import vehicles With 8,652 units, July was down 37 percent on July 2021, and level YTD. There were 8,243 used import passenger vehicles, down 37 percent on July 2021, and down 1 percent YTD. There were 409 used import commercials, down 34 percent, but an increase of 26 percent YTD. Toyota Prius, Mazda Demio, Toyota CH-R, Nissan Note, Toyota Vitz, Toyota Camry and Honda Vezel all performed above usual levels.

Used Import Vehicle Registrations Passenger and Commercial 30,000 25,000 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 2019

12,000 10,000

2020

8,000

2021

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2022

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Motorcycles

New Road Registered Motorcycles and Scooters - July 2022

There were 670 new motorcycle registrations in July, down 10 percent on July 2021, and down 1 percent YTD. There were 99 used import motorcycle registrations, down 28 percent from July 2021 and down 21 percent YTD. Overall, the combined new and used import road market was 769 units down 13 percent for the month and down 4 percent YTD.

Brand performance Yamaha and Honda both managed to push Suzuki out of its usual market leader position. Product shortages continue to impact brand fortunes. It is good to see some recovery in larger capacity bikes this month.

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Nissan’s Note e-POWER is another popular hybrid model.

Top 10 Used Import Models - July 2022

Drive technology mix: ICE 50 percent, hybrid 42 percent, EV 5 percent, PHEV 3 percent. Hybrid 3,671 units - top sellers included: 1,303 Aqua, 606 Prius, 235 Corolla, 232 CH-R and 211 Honda Fit,

July 2022

% Chg YTD

Toyota Aqua

1,330

46%

Toyota Prius

641

Mazda Axela

405

-19%

Nissan Leaf

391

59%

Honda Fit

285

-29%

Toyota Corolla

279

YAMAHA

11%

HONDA

41%

SUZUKI

-36%

KAWASAKI

31%

HARLEY DAVIDSON

-18%

KTM

-25%

TRIUMPH

-14%

ROYAL ENFIELD

TNT MOTOR

40%

FORZA

63%

Top-selling Models - July 2022 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

SUZUKI UZ50

TNT MOTOR ROMA

HONDA CRF 300

KAWASAKI EX 400

KTM 390 ADVENTURE/DUKE

KAWASAKI ZR 900RS ZE

EV 408 units - included 391 Leaf, 3 Tesla Model S, 5 Nissan e-NV200, 2 Tesla Model 3, 2 BMW i3.

Mazda Demio

244

-27%

Toyota C-HR

242

1103%

PHEV 229 units - included 166 Outlander, 28 Prius, 7 BMW 330E and VW Golf.

Mitsubishi Outlander

218

-6%

KAWASAKI EN 650

Nissan Note

202

44%

YAMAHA MT07

ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 13

Kawasaki Z900RS ZE ‘Yellow Ball’ - a beautiful remake of the classic Z1 from the 1980s.

Territory sales data can be accessed via the market information provided on the MTA website/toolbox: https://toolbox.mta.org.nz/sector-specific-advice/dealer/facts-and-statistics/ MTA Radiator Magazine August 2022

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Member classifieds Situations vacant Panelbeaters and Painters - Auckland, Onehunga Auckland Panel and Paint is expanding with new contracts, and requires additional top skilled tradesmen. Two branches in Auckland City and Onehunga. Great wages, with an emphasis on training (CRA Trainer of the year 2022). Other benefits include Health care and flexible hours. Great working culture and team. Assistance with relocation if required. Phone 021 888 000 or bob@rabon.co.nz.

Automotive Technician/WoF – Taupo

Morrell Motors is an award winning, multi-franchise dealership requiring a qualified Automotive Technician to join our team. WoF certificate an advantage, not essential. Live in picturesque Taupo whilst working for a progressive company with ambitious growth. To apply please contact Mark Morrell mark@morrellmotors.co.nz or phone 021 759 070 https://morrellmotors.co.nz/careers/.

Motorcycle technician – Tauranga

Bayride Motorcycles is on the hunt for an experienced mechanic, WoF authority preferred. We service Aprilia, Triumph and Yamaha motorcycles. Contact Catherine@bayride.co.nz 027 348 4792.

Mechanic/WoF inspector - Mangawhai

Enjoy your life more with a 3 day weekend every week! 4 day work week, good pay, culture, conditions and equipment. Contact James at Jackson Brown Automotive & Marine on 021 658 429.

Automotive technician – Whanganui

We require a full time qualified automotive technician. The successful applicant needs to hold a full driver’s licence, have excellent diagnostic skills, time management and be a team player. A full job description is available upon emailing: contactautofix@xtra.co.nz.

Mechanic – Taupo area

Qualified mechanic required for busy workshop. Must be able to work unsupervised. A WoF authority is preferred but not essential. Great team with new, well-equipped workshop. Contact Heather on 027 244 2331.

Automotive technician – Wellington

European vehicle workshop specialising in Porsche, looking for an experienced technician who is passionate about cars. Need to be hardworking, a neat appearance, maintain a tidy workplace, with good time management and communication skills. The role requires you to problemsolve and diagnose faults in a wide variety of modern and classic vehicles. Our work ranges from basic service and WoF through to engine and gearbox rebuilds, auto electrical, performance modifications and electric cars. Email CV and cover letter to office@powerhaus.net.nz 04 4998715.

Mechanic/ AVI - Kapiti Coast.

We are looking for a new mechanic, or suitably qualified person to join our happy team. NZ licence and residency minimum requirements for the job. AVI preferred, or someone who can get certified. Class 2 and 6 licences an advantage. Scan tool experience would be a plus too. A decent wage and good conditions offered. We have a random drug test regime and the 90day clause applies. Apply with CV to Dayal at gckapiti@gmail.com or phone: 021 329257.

Mechanic – Kumeu, Rodney

Small busy workshop looking for a mechanic with recognised qualification in the automotive industry or acceptable time served. WoF authority a bonus. Great communication skills and ability to work under pressure essential. Email Mike: admin@manukaautomotive.co.nz.

Motorcycle technician – Auckland Takapuna

Qualified technician required for busy Service department. Great team with a new well-equipped Service department. A WoF authority is preferred but not essential. Contact Sandra – sandra@cyclespot.co.nz.

Mechanic/WoF inspector – Kaikohe

Looking for a qualified automotive technician with WoF authority to issue WoFs, servicing and mechanical repairs. Clean New Zealand driver licence. Phone Richard 09 401 0155 or email CV to office@kaikohepanelbeaters.co.nz.

Automotive technician – Northland

Busy workshop looking for an Automotive Technician preferably with WoF authority. Contact Luke on 021 111 5683.

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Email: radiator@mta.org.nz Automotive technician - Auckland

Panelbeater - Otaki

We are looking for a full time experienced qualified panelbeater able to work a full 40hour week from 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday. We are an approved insurance repairer. Car-O-Liner chassis machine with Car-O-Tronic Vision 3D measuring system, 2-post hoist and an inverter spot welder but will require their own hand tools. Required to complete ongoing training through I-Car to bronze qualification and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Email CV: otakicr@gmail.com.

Automotive technician - Tasman

We are looking for a Senior qualified technician to join our team. Preferably with wof authority. Location is the coastal village of Mapua in the Tasman area. We are a mechanical workshop/service station and AA Breakdown contractor. We would offer assistance with relocation and finding accommodation. Email chris.perrysauto@gmail.com with CV if interested or contact owner Chris Atkins 021 540 286.

Motorcycle technician – Nelson

We require a qualified technician to work us in our well-established Honda dealership. The successful applicant will need to be honest and hardworking, have a clean driver’s licence, attention to detail and the ability to work with our existing staff of nine. Contact Ian on 027 221 9162.

Automotive technician – Kaiapoi

A busy general repair workshop looking for an experienced technician, with a current WoF certificate. Contact Jason on 027 918 8685.

Auto electrician - Gisborne

Gisborne Autoelectrics currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified auto electrician or apprentice. We specialise in commercial and private motor vehicles. Apply Now. We're keen to meet you. Email dani@gisborneautoelectrics.co.nz or Ph 06 868 8012.

WoF Inspector - Fairlie

McKenzie Country Motors is seeking a WoF Inspector to join our busy workshop in Fairlie. We pay competitive rates and can discuss flexible hours if this suits the applicant. Email Brett at office@mcml.nz.

Giltrap Nissan (Auckland) part of the Giltrap Group is seeking a Qualified Auto Technician with fulltime WoF Inspector certificate. We offer a wellequipped workshop along with continuous and ongoing training. To apply, please email your CV to Javed at: jsoyab@giltrapnissan.co.nz

Automotive mechanic/technician – Manukau City

We are a busy workshop who prides themselves on quality workmanship and customer service. Needs to be able to work unsupervised, have good diagnostic skills and be able to work on a wide range of vehicles and a good command of English and a full driver licence with NZ residency or a valid work visa. Email: workshop@autoking.co.nz or phone: 09 262 1271.

Automotive technician – Motueka, Nelson

Seeking an experienced person to carry out vehicle repairs and servicing on all makes and models. Ideally will have: • WoF ticket (or able to get one) • NZ or equivalent automotive qualifications or proven experience. • Full drivers licence. Accommodation and vehicle can be offered short-term. Send your C.V to:marketingautossmot@xtra.co.nz. New Zealand residency required or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Estimator - Wellington

If you have automotive industry experience and you are committed to providing exceptional customer service while managing relationships with key partners such as suppliers and insurers, then we want you. The role has primary responsibility for detailed estimates. Also involves liaising with technicians on requirements for parts and/or specialist sub-contractors for jobs to flow efficiently through the repair process. Send CV and cover letter to Mike Tustin at enquiries@tustins.co.nz or contact 021-771 685.

Parts advisor – Matamata

We are requring a parts advisor to join our dynamic team of eight. This role involves finding ordering and delivery of parts. Please contact us on 07 888 7579 or office@onsiteae.co.nz.

Service advisor - Papamoa

To ensure customers have an excellent experience, you’ll be a person who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service. Email your CV to jobs@coastalautos.nz.

Automotive technician – Havelock North

Mechanic – Wellington

WoF Inspector – Gisborne

Automotive technician – South Canterbury

We require a mechanic with WoF authority, not frightened of being busy and can work on a variety of vehicles. Must be reliable and trustworthy. Email: mcclintockmotors2014@gmail.com if interested along with your c.v. We have an opportunity for a full time WoF inspector to join the EMG team in our sunny Gisborne dealership. Gisborne is a great spot to live and work.As our WoF inspector you will be solely responsible for carrying out WoF checks for our customers. The only qualification needed is a current WoF issuing authority (AVI) and a valid drivers licence. Interested? Please contact Justin @ justin.kent@enterprisemg.co.nz.

Automotive technician – New Plymouth

We have a great opportunity for a motivated, qualified technician to join our growing team. You will have a full drivers license, be trade and WoF certified or have the ability to obtain. No weekend work is required. Phone: 06 758 3535.

Automotive technician/mechanic - Hastings

DC Autocare requires an experienced technician/mechanic to join our team. We operate a small, busy workshop in Hastings working on all makes and models We are Hastings’ VTNZ Certified Repairer. Full NZ drivers licence. NZ or equivalent automotive qualifications (3rd year apprentices will be considered) Ability to work unsupervised. Email CV to admin@dcautocare.co.nz or contact Dylan 06 878 8138.

Mechanic/WoF Inspector - Auckland

Busy Automotive workshop - Auckland Howick Central. Are seeking a mechanic with any experience. Contact Vlad: 021 261 2604 or email: info@somarservice.co.nz.

Mechanic/WoF Inspector - Balclutha

We are seeking a full time qualified, motivated Automotive Technician to join our friendly team at our busy workshop hours: Monday to Friday. Preferably with WoF authority. Full NZ drivers’ licence. We service all makes and models. Phone Allan Finch on 027 768 6697

We are seeking a qualified mechanic with WoF authority, that can complete service's WoF's and WoF repairs. Needs to have a New Zealand Licence. Please call Ben on 04 384 3168 or 027 451 9893 or Email CV to - torrens@brendonmotors.co.nz. We are the South Canterbury Honda service centre, after hours AA roadside contractor and carry out salvaging throughout the district. The successful applicant needs to hold a full driver’s licence, have excellent diagnostic skills, time management and be a team player. Call Alan on 027 228 9584 or email alan@vaughanmotors.co.nz.

Automotive technician - Nelson

Are you are honest, reliable, hardworking and want to be a part of a busy workshop? A WoF inspector ticket is an advantage but not essential. Need to be comfortable working on all types of vehicles and doing standard vehicle maintenance while demonstrating great customer service, sales and communication skills. Email: nelson@pitstop.co.nz. Ph: 03 539 4152.

WoF Inspector – Kirwee

We have the opportunity for a Full-Time or Part-Time WoF Inspector to Join our team. Hours flexible to suit applicant The only qualification required is a current WoF Issuing Authority (AVI) We pay competitive rates – Accommodation available if needed. Email: Vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz

Automotive technician - Dunedin

Opportunity for a qualified/experienced Automotive Technician to join our friendly team in our busy Dunedin workshop. WoF Certified preferred but would be happy to help you get qualified. Competitive remuneration. Contact Garry 0274 545 040 or email bgapplegarth@xtra.co.nz.

Automotive technician - Dunedin

Dj Auto is looking for an experienced technician to work along side three young men. The ideal candidate would be adaptable and have a passion for cars or engineering. Position would be 25-40 hours per week. Contact Thomas Laue on 03 4730 068.

Automotive technician – Gisborne

Looking for a change of lifestyle? join the EMG team in sunny Gisborne. We are looking for an experienced Automotive technician who prides themselves on quality workmanship and outstanding service. By joining us you get a modern workshop with comprehensive diagnostic equipment and ongoing training and development opportunities with our Nissan, Isuzu and Hyundai franchises. Send your CV to Justin @ justin.kent@enterprisemg.co.nz.

WoF Inspector/technician – Tauranga

Earn more money then you are currently, come and work with us. We offer a family friendly environment. Email: tauranga@midasnz.co.nz. Phone: 021 102 9743.

Automotive technician/WoF Inspector – Te Aroha Immediate start. Qualified or equivalent experience and WoF authority required. Excellent working conditions. Please email CV to: service@summitmotors.co.nz or call Garth on 021 511 911.

Qualified mechanic - Christchurch

We require a fully qualified mechanic with current warrant of fitness inspector ticket. Email: office@blighsroadservicestation.co.nz Phone: 021 085 64498.

Diesel mechanic – Wyndham

Enthusiastic diesel injection technician with common rail experience to join a thriving rural garage. The business boasts a fully equipped diesel fuel injection facility. Generous package to reflect the experience of the applicant, with a possibility for future investment into the business. Email: redbarron222@gmail.com or phone 0272 417614.

Senior technician/ Foreman - Papamoa

Work, play and enjoy life on the beach in Papamoa. Relocation costs may be subsidised. For a qualified, 10yrs+ experienced mechanic, we’ll offer a competitive remuneration. Send CV to jobs@coastalautos.nz

Mechanic – Woodville

We’re looking for a qualified mechanic to join our busy country workshop. Focused on friendly service, we cover diagnostics to engineering. WoF certification beneficial but not essential. Phone: 06 376 5239.

Businesses for sale Panel Repair shop - Palmerston North

Well-equipped panel repair shop. Established over 55 years Owner retiring. Chassis machine, measuring system and hoist etc. Loyal customer base. Close to town centre. Phone: Terry 0274 844758.

Automotive workshop – Auckland Mt Eden

Established 1980. Located Mine Road, Mt Eden Road. 2 x 2 post hoists 1 x 4 post hoist. Tyre bay with tyre and balance machine. WoF site. Just bring your own staff. High quality client base. For more information Email: johnbiparva@yahoo.com.

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Oil Change Kings is a great brand to join, we have a unique philosophy we give motorists an experience they love and create customers for life. Opportunities exist for a business-minded franchisee to join our group. You will receive expert assistance. Oil Change Kings is the up and coming Fast Lube franchise in New Zealand and Australia. The estimated cost for a new franchise is $300,000. Please email hq@oilchangekings.co.nz or phone our Franchise Development Manager Carl Wall 021 909 941.

Automotive Workshop for sale in Hamilton.

Well established since 1997. 300sqm workshop with 3 hoists, 10+ car parks. Well setup workshop with a large client base and SAM computer software. Has all the equipment you would need. Please call 021 790 651.

Automotive Workshop - Auckland Howick Central.

Long time successful business. High customer base. 2x2 post hoists, one pit plus more. WoF site. For more information email: info@somarservice.co.nz.

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Member classifieds Situations wanted

Services

WoF inspector available for relief work if staff away or off sick. Need someone to cover? please call 027 332 3564.

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Businesses for lease Hunterville workspace available

We have a fully facilitated large workshop space available for lease with all necessary tools and compliance to start operating. For further information, email your application to ahmad@bp2gohunterville.co.nz. Fully equipped 3 bay garage for lease. Comes with a 2 and 4-poster hoist, separate reception office, large tyre bay with tyre and balance machine, Mechanics office, storeroom, washroom, and WC. WoF inspection authority. $9,000 stock. With an existing client base. Please call 021 0257 9751.

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Warehouses in Auckland, Christchurch, Geraldine and Invercargill

- Quality brands. - Prices to the trade. - Premium and budget tyre options available. - Excellent profit centre for tyre shops and garages.

QMS and PRS Manual (Administration)

Help and guidance for those working in the WoF Inspecting Organisation space. I provide a pre-assessment check, to get your QMS up-to-date before your next NZTA visit. Happy to take calls from anywhere in the South Island. Acceler8 Automotive Solutions - www.acceler8.co.nz. Phone: Chris Lambie 027 442 0899.

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MTA Board of Directors 2022

Region coordinators and chairs We encourage all members to attend the training courses, professional development opportunities or networking events taking place in their areas. Our region coordinators will let you know what’s on and when. They are also keen to hear your ideas for other training or get-togethers that you’d like to take part in. The region executive committees meet every six weeks or so and all MTA members are more than welcome to attend. The more you get involved, the more you can benefit from membership. Just contact your coordinator or region chair to check the dates of the meetings in your region.

Bob Boniface, President

Sturrock Saunders

Tony Allen

Samantha Sharif

bob@rabon.co.nz

sturrockcsaunders@gmail.com

tonysauto@xtra.co.nz

samanthahsharif@gmail.com

Kaimai

Northern region

Jessica Josephson

Rob Wilson

jessica.josephson@mta.org.nz

rob@supershoppealbany.co.nz

Region Coordinator 022 277 6275

Region Chair 021 268 1781

Eastland Kim Preston

Region Coordinator 027 280 0707

kim.preston@mta.org.nz

Dan Taylor

Region Chair 022 014 7802

dan.taylor@toiohomai.ac.nz

Central West Andrea Andrew

Grant Woolford

Tom Ruddenklau

andrea@probars.co.nz

grantw@cyclespot.co.nz

truddenklau@gmail.com

Mel Tukapua

Cook Strait

UPPER NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH AUCKLAND

Mel Tukapua

James Candish

mel.tukapua@mta.org.nz

jc@vva.co.nz

Region Coordinator 027 682 4191

MTA Membership Advisors

Region Chair 027 588 8079

mel.tukapua@mta.org.nz andrewh@easterntruck.co.nz

MTA Regions: assigned MTA Directors

Northern: Bob Boniface. Kaimai and Eastland: Tony Allen. Central West and Aoraki East Coast: Andrea Andrew. Cook Strait: Samantha Sharif. Coast to Coast and Southern Mainland: Sturrock Saunders.

Andrew Holtham

Region Coordinator 027 682 4191

Region Chair 027 226 3053

Katrina Garrett

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

Region Coordinator 021 225 5528

katrina.garrett@mta.org.nz

Alex Bilton

Region Chair 027 261 6487

manager@ motorworksmasterton.co.nz

Coast to Coast

MIKE BURD 027 539 4010 mike.burd@mta.org.nz

MARK MOWBRAY 027 270 2665 mark.mowbray@mta.org.nz

NICK MILLS 027 2099 494 nick.mills@mta.org.nz

LOWER NORTH ISLAND & UPPER SOUTH ISLAND

LOWER SOUTH ISLAND

DANNY GARRICK 027 478 0593 danny.garrick@mta.org.nz

MIKE GREENE 027 497 1568 mike.greene@mta.org.nz

Southern Mainland

Katrina Garrett

Leslie Baxter

katrina.garrett@mta.org.nz

leslie@carnabycars.co.nz

Region Coordinator 021 225 5528

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Mel Tukapua

Joris Sanders

mel.tukapua@mta.org.nz

joris@lea.co.nz

Region Coordinator 027 682 4191

Region Chair 03 208 1234

Region Chair 03 366 3384

Aoraki East Coast

Mel Tukapua

Hamish Miller

mel.tukapua@mta.org.nz

hamish.miller@op.ac.nz

Region Coordinator 027 682 4191

Region Chair 021 706 503

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Y TH RR ON HU M ST LA

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SpeedMeet Schedule Whangarei Boys’ High School

Whangarei

Friday 23 September

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Auckland

TBC

Gisborne

Thursday 8 September

Campion College

Napier/Hastings

Tuesday 6 September

Hastings Boys’ High School

New Plymouth

Tuesday 30 August

Spotswood College

Wellington

Thursday 4 August

Wellington College

Christchurch

TBC

Queenstown

Thursday 11 August

Wakatipu High School

Dunedin

Thursday 15 September

Bayfield High School

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