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Female Seal Of Approval

The 2023 World’s Best Cars of the Year was voted by a majority of 63 women motoring journalists from 45 countries on five continents. The Women’s World Car of the Year jury (founded by a strong contingency of New Zealanders) selected the following vehicles:

• Best Urban Model – Kia Niro

• Best Family SUV – Jeep Avenger

• Best Large Car – Citroën C5 X

• Best Large SUV– Nissan X-Trail

• Best Performance – Audi RS 3

• Best 4×4 & Pick-Up – Ford Ranger

The six winners now announced will go through to the final round of judging to determine the winner of WWCOTY’s top award. The Women’s World Car of the Year winner will be announced on the Women’s World Car of the Year YouTube channel on 8 March, International Women’s Day. Stay tuned!

Honda Hybrid Racer

The 800 Horsepower Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer project will be revealed soon. The creative minds of the engineers at Honda performance development and auto development centre, and designers from North America auto design Division of American Honda have conceived and constructed the ultimate high-performance beast – the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer project vehicle. This track monster with some 800 electrified horsepower is expected to be revealed soon.

you accept responsibility for any delays, customers will appreciate your honesty and be more accepting of your mistake. You can reassure them that you’ll work to resolve the issues they’re facing as quickly as possible. Accepting responsibility builds trust between you and your customers

Follow Up With Empathy

After communicating bad news effectively and without delay, it’s important to follow up with the client to provide them with any updates. Some customers may need reassurance that their problems are being seen to. By following up with your clients, you can also listen to any other concerns that may have cropped up for them. When you listen to them, be empathetic towards them and make them feel that their satisfaction is your number one priority.

Tata Motors And Uber In Major Deal

India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of India’s EV evolution recently signed an MoU with Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, to bring 25,000 XPRES–T EVs into their premium category service. Aligned towards its goal of a clean and green environment, Tata Motors will be aiding Uber in electrifying their services across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The company will begin the delivery of the cars to Uber fleet partners in a phased manner, starting this month.

Employment Opportunities

Mount Shop is an undercar parts specialist company that is well established in the automotive industry. We are a 100% kiwi owned private company and work off old school principles.

Due to a growth in business, we have employment opportunities available at three of our branch’s located around the country. The job role is mainly sales based helping customers with over the phone and counter queries.

You would need to have experience or an interest in the automotive industry, be computer literate, have good communication skills, keen to get stuck in and like working as a team.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8-5pm. No Saturday work so full weekend off, and a competitive remuneration package is offered depending on your qualifications.

Employment opportunities are available at our branches located in:

• Whangarei

• Hamilton

• Penrose

If you have experience in parts, workshop or know your way around a vehicle and are looking for a change then maybe this could be for you.

Please send your CV to: hemi@mountshop.co.nz along with which location you would like to apply for.

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PARTSSUPPLY

Bearings,diffs,alternators,brake components, radiators,engine components,batteries,trailerparts

SERVICECONSUMABLES

WORKSHOP CONSUMABLES

Oils,grease,coolant,transfluid,bulbs,flushes

Rags,lubricants,PPE,aerosols,abrasives, cleaners,carcare,aircon

SUSPENSIONAND STEERING Tierods,balljoints,rackends, bushes,bearings,shocks

AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES Audio,performanceparts,bodykits, dressup,paint/wrap,driveline

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

GENERALREPAIRSERVICE

Diagnostics,hoists,electrics,powertools, handtools,specialistserviceequipment

Autoelectrical,clutches,cylinderheads, enginerebuilds,suspension,cooling

WINDSCREENSANDGLASSWindscreens,chiprepairs,sideglass, mirrors,wipers,customfitment

WHEELSANDTYRESOEMreplacement,tyres, fitting/balancing,repairs,consumables,innertubes

AUTOREFINISHERS

Restoration,smashrepairs,auto-bodysupplies,spraypainters,paintcorrection

DRIVETRAINREPAIRSERVICEAutomatics,Transfercases,Manuals,DSG’s,CVT’s, Differentials,Wheelbearings,TorqueConverters

PARTSSUPPLY

Bearings,diffs,alternators,brakecomponents,radiators, enginecomponents,batteries,trailerparts

Oils,grease,coolant,transfluid,bulbs,flushes

WORKSHOP CONSUMABLES Rags,lubricants,PPE,aerosols,abrasives, cleaners,carcare,aircon

SUSPENSIONAND STEERING Tierods,balljoints,rackends, bushes,bearings,shocks

AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES Audio,performanceparts,bodykits, dressup,paint/wrap,driveline

WORKSHOP

EQUIPMENT

Autoelectrical,clutches,cylinderheads, enginerebuilds,suspension,cooling SERVICECONSUMABLES

GENERALREPAIRSERVICE

Diagnostics,hoists,electrics,powertools, handtools,specialistserviceequipment

WINDSCREENSANDGLASSWindscreens,chiprepairs,sideglass, mirrors,wipers,customfitment

WHEELSANDTYRESOEMreplacement,tyres, fitting/balancing,repairs,consumables,innertubes

AUTOREFINISHERS

Restoration,smashrepairs,auto-bodysupplies,spraypainters,paintcorrection

DRIVETRAINREPAIRSERVICEAutomatics,Transfercases,Manuals,DSG’s,CVT’s, Differentials,Wheelbearings,TorqueConverters

The Auto Channel supplier directory is your easy reference for sourcing a range of automotive products and services.

This directory is a paid service for businesses who supply to the New Zealand automotive trade. To secure your inclusion, contact Mark Everleigh on 021 140 6855 or mark.everleigh@viamedia.co.nz.