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utomaster, the distributor of Corghi tyre

“This means the operator can check the radial and

servicing machinery, is excited to be

lateral force measurements to diagnose any radial run

launching two new systems into the New

out or other issues with the tyre quickly and easily,”

Zealand market in the coming months.

says John Milne from Automaster.

Corghi’s new Uniformity diagnostic tyre fitter and

“Part of the diagnostics system also uses lasers to

EM9780C Plus Touchless semi-diagnostic balancer

scan the tyre and the rim, identifying eccentricities

replace guesswork with absolute precision, as well as

and deformations. The system illustrates on-screen

offering added safety for the operator.

any issues and what task needs to be completed next,

We caught up with the Automaster team as they

such as match mounting or flipping the tyre, and it will

completed final training on these two new additions to

signal a specific issue if anything isn’t mounted right or

the Kiwi model range with technicians from the Corghi

the tyre has an issue.”

factory in Italy.

John says the Uniformity is a big time-saver for the

The Corghi Uniformity’s presser roller with variable load

operator too, as the system will let the operator know

applies specific pressure to the tyre depending on the

the best position for a specific tyre on the rim, as well

tyre’s rating, offering a true simulation of road usage.

as the best position on the vehicle to fit each wheel.

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New from John Bean 3D Wheel Alignment

Update from BNT

The word from Blackfern

Mount Shop continues momentum

Equipment leasing with Century Distributors

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“All of this work is done on the machine itself, so

This laser also checks the rim for any runout. With

issues can be corrected before taking the wheel over

optional sonar fitted to the EM9780C Plus Touchless, it

to the balancer. This saves about 40 per cent of the

can provide high-precision measurements of radial and

operator’s time, as all the operations are performed on

lateral wheel runout.

one workstation without having to move from the tyre

Once all the wheels are memorized, the balancer

changer to the wheel balancer over and over again.”

suggests their best placement on the vehicle for

Using simple symbols, the Uniformity system illustrates

maximum comfort and safety.

on its LCD screen what task needs to be completed next

“This is a true touchless system, which is safer for the

and will signal a specific issue if anything isn’t right; the

operator and safer for the rim,” says John.

operator isn’t able to move from one step to the next

Both these new models will be available for review soon,

without the previous action being completed properly.

with Automaster rep John Milne excited to show off

Meanwhile, the Corghi EM9780C Plus Touchless semi-

Corghi’s technology to North Island customers.

diagnostic balancer offers a hands-off approach for the

Meanwhile, in the South Island, Automaster has

operator.

welcomed new team member Dean Guilford into

All wheel dimensions are obtained automatically by the

the fold. Christchurch-based Dean has been in the

balancer, so the operator only has to close the safety

automotive capital equipment industry for many years

hood. If a special stick-on weight program is required, the

and is likewise raring to get out on the road and show off

operator simply taps the touch screen to select it.

Corghi’s latest innovations.

The internal laser scans the rim profile to select the best

“At the end of the day, Corghi’s tyre balancing and fitting

position to apply the stick-on weight. At the end of the

technology has now advanced to the stage where the

spin, the balancer automatically stops and locks the

machine tells the technician what is wrong and where.

wheel and indicates where to apply the weight with a

That’s a great thing for retailers looking to give their

laser point on the rim.

customers an assured quality service,” concludes John.

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John Bean 3D wheel alignment tech arrives at Repco JOHN BEAN IS A WORLD LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL SERVICE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY. THIS GLOBALLY-RESPECTED COMPANY’S 3D WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW ZEALAND THROUGH REPCO

ohn Bean says it has three basic

The high-resolution cameras on the John Bean

characteristics when it comes to designing

3D Imaging Wheel Alignment System are worth

the best wheel servicing equipment money

focusing on more closely. They produce accurate, live

can buy: their systems need to be fast,

alignment readings and diagnostic data, while passive

accurate and flexible.

front and rear XD targets ensure durability as there are

It’s these traits that has made the new series of John

no wheel electronics or cables to damage.

Bean wheel aligners indispensable for professional

Other productivity-enhancing features include vehicle

workshops. The company says it is very proud that

track width and wheel base, individual wheel offset

new technology, such as their 3D wheel alignment machine, has been helping productivity and profitability for customers overseas. Now, thanks to Repco’s exclusive distribution of John Bean equipment, it’s the turn of Kiwi workshops. As we all know, a properly completed wheel alignment will stop the vehicle from pulling left or right while driving and prevents tyres from wearing prematurely. In order to get the alignment right, accuracy is key. If an alignment is just the slightest bit off, the driver will encounter issues on the road. John Bean 3D Wheel

and set-back, and the patented EZ-TOE feature, which

Aligners help deliver four-wheel alignment with a

eliminates the need for a steering wheel holder.

greater degree of precision.

The John Bean 3D Wheel Aligners also feature the

John Bean systems offer an array of leading

innovative John Bean AC400 touchless Wheel Clamps

technological advances which track all four wheels

or AC200 Universal Wheel Clamps. Constructed from

automatically at any height. Frame, tyre, and structural

rugged cast aluminium, these clamps have a self-

issues can be identified before alignment adjustments

centring design for accurate measurement and vehicle

are made.

dimensions. The two-sided claws eliminate the need for

The John Bean 3D Wheel Aligner also features superior

accessories and allow reliable clamping over hubcaps.

imaging technology, giving the operator accurate, real-

The John Bean clamps, as well as the XD targets, are

time readings, diagnostic data and measurements. And

lightweight, durable and impact resistant.

operators can be assured that data is comprehensive,

For more info, speak with a Repco or Appco equipment

with manufacturer (OEM) vehicle data for the latest

specialist. Contact your local Repco (0800 472 787) or

vehicle specifications included for faster repairs.

Appco (0800 200 100) branch for details.

Mobil extends high-performance motor oil range NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE MOTOR OILS FROM MOBIL ARE DESIGNED WITH BOTH PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIALS IN MIND

obil has recently released Mobil Super

operating conditions. Mobil says its Super 1000 10W-30

3000 Formula G 5W-30. The high-

is meticulously engineered for tough modern engine

performance fully synthetic motor oil,

specifications. It provides very good engine protection

with low ash capabilities, is designed

and extends engine life.

to help prolong the life and maintain the efficiency

Elsewhere in the Mobil product range, the company has

of the Exhaust Car Emission Reduction Systems in

also reintroduced the handy 450gm Mobilgrease XHP 220

both diesel and petrol-powered automobiles and light

grease cartridge. These extended service lithium complex

commercials.

greases are intended for a wide variety of applications.

Mobil says Super 3000 Formula G 5W-30 will help

Formulated to provide excellent high temperature

maintain the efficiency of diesel particulate filters and

performance with superb adhesion, structural stability

petrol catalytic convertors, protect engines from wear

and resistance to water contamination, the greases have

and deposit build-up, as well as help fuel economy

been designed to outperform conventional products

through reduced friction.

by applying cutting edge, proprietary, lithium complex

Meanwhile, Mobil’s Super 1000 products are a range of

manufacturing technology.

quality premium mineral motor oils designed to provide

Mobil says they also offer a high level of chemical stability

a high level of performance and protection under most

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Auto Channel Issue #1 April 2018

New LED globe tech lights the way

utomotive lighting and electrical specialist

Another benefit of LED technology is the globe’s

vehicles, motorcycles, and a wide range of passenger

manufacturer, Narva, is spearheading a

shock and vibration-resistant nature. Narva states this

cars, as well as both light and heavy commercials,

move into the globe category with a new

makes their Ultima globes suitable for four-wheel drive

construction machinery and agricultural equipment.

range of high-performance LEDs.

Narva sees their new Ultima globes as a direct replacement for standard halogen globes. The company says its Ultima globes offer the added benefits of a bright, white light output (2000 lumens per globe), coupled with long-life performance of over 30,000 hours. This, says Narva, means the Ultima globes are unlikely to ever need replacing over the life of an average vehicle. Available in 12V and 24V variants and in a range of popular globe types, Narva states the new Ultima LED globes will expand its performance globe range. LED light has become increasingly popular in both the new vehicle and aftermarket industries due to its ability to offer improved visibility and reduce fatigue when driving at night. Narva states that the white light output of its Ultima LEDs closely resembles natural daylight and delivers a beam pattern with the correct cut-off for low-beam use on roads in Australia and New Zealand. This results in the globes not ‘dazzling’ oncoming road users while still providing light where the driver needs it.

EWM PICOMIG 180 Pulse welder makes any welding task simple WE TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT THE NEW EWM PICOMIG 180 PULSE WELDER. IT’S A UNIT THAT HAS THE CAPABILITY TO ACHIEVE CERTIFIED WELDS REQUIRED BY AUTOMOTIVE PANEL REPAIR SHOPS, AS WELL AS LOWER-KEY SITE WELDS FOR SMALL REPAIRS Pulse welder a compelling tool to own.

(GTAW) and MMA (SMAW).

Patrick Fenemor, BOC NZ

“Using a synergic welder will also improve the quality of

Technical Training Specialist,

the welds and reduce the amount of time required for

explains that synergic programs

post-weld clean up,” continues Patrick.

— preloaded settings designed

“You can get a clean weld the first time while reducing

to take the guesswork out of

overall costs. After all, a wise man once said, ‘A person

setting the welding parameters

that uses a welder is a welder. A welder that uses a

– are built into the power

grinder is a grinder.’”

source.

Patrick says that the EWM PICOMIG 180 Pulse welder

“Thanks to the research that

has been identified as a fantastic unit, with the capability

went into developing the

to achieve the certified welds required by automotive

synergic programming in this

panel repair shops, as well as being a great site welder

welder, all the user needs to

for small repairs.

know is the material they are

Without wire the package, it only weighs 16kg, which

welding, the diameter of the

makes it very versatile and portable. The ability to

wire in the machine and the

function with a -40% to +15% swing on a single-phase

gas being used,” he says.

input of 230V allows the welder to be used where power

“They will be able to produce

supplies are sometimes less than satisfactory.

quality welds, with adjustments

programs for non-synergic MIG (GMAW), lift-arc TIG

using one simple control. It allows any operator

Or, in another scenario, it might enable the use of a longer-than-normal extension power supply lead

he new EWM PICOMIG 180 Pulse welder

to consistently achieve quality welds and makes a good

(as long as the lead is fully rated for the 15A supply

makes welding steel, aluminium, stainless

welder’s job easy. If the operator wants to refine the

requirement).

steel, and silicon braze easy.

setting of the weld to their own preference, they can

For the serious operator wanting to weld thicker

Previously sold as the BOC Smootharc Elite

then fine-tune the voltage, arc dynamics, spot and stitch

materials, BOC has the same simplicity built into the

180 Multi-purpose Pulse welder, the simplicity with

timings, burn-back, and pre and post gas flow.”

EWM PICOMIG 355 Pulse welder; a 350A, three-phase

which this unit can be set up really sets it apart. Similarly,

The synergic programs include Carbon Steels (SG2/3,

power source that additionally includes the proprietary

the reliability of the German engineering that has gone

G3/4 Si 1), Stainless Steel (CrNi), Aluminium (AlMg, AlSi

EWM welding processes of ForceArc and RootArc.

into the design of this welder, and the flexibility of

and Al99), Silicon Brazing (CuSi), E71T-11 (self-shielding

Contact your local BOC Gas & Gear or BOC sales

welding processes such as GMAW pulse/non-pulse, Lift

flux cored), E71T-1M Rutile (mixed gas-shielded flux

representative to arrange a demonstration.

Arc TIG, and MMA, make the new EWM PICOMIG 180

cored), E70TC (metal cored) wires as well as manual

Ph. 0800 111 333.

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News

ZeroFlex introduces Ford Ranger-specific subwoofer enclosure

hen the manufacturing industry

deliver a better solution.”

targets a specific brand and model

An effective case-in-point, says Rich, is the company’s

of vehicle, you know it’s a popular

new Ford Ranger-specific enclosure.

option on the market.

The interest in this arrangement started over in

CreditOne strengthens New Zealand offering to trade

So it goes with the Ford Ranger, which has just

Australia, where tradies wanting a subwoofer in their

celebrated both its fourth year as the country’s top-

new truck had nothing off-the-shelf that would fit

selling light commercial ute, and its fourth year as the

behind the back seat.

best-selling new vehicle over all. We Kiwis certainly

Some brands of shallower subwoofer were slim

have an affinity for the ‘Blue Oval’ ute.

enough to fit, says Rich, but the issue with the Ranger

It’s the same story over in Australia too, where the

has to do with the height of the box as well as the

increased ownership trend for the Ranger ute is being

depth.

seen in tandem with the truck’s transition from a

“We try our best to manufacture products to a specific

simple work tool to weekend and leisure transport for

size to suit a particular vehicle, but also to keep a

a growing number of new-vehicle buyers.

universal shape so it can be used in others as well.

Recently, New Zealand car audio manufacturing

“In this instance, we worked with SSV Streetsound and

company, ZeroFlex Industries, has managed to tap into

Vision in Melbourne to come up with a fix specific to

a purpose-engineered market for the Ranger on both

the Ranger. After a month of prototyping and a month

sides of the Tasman.

of manufacturing here in New Zealand, SSV just took

the company’s philosophy is to grow as a business, but

“In addition to our distribution network, we also make

delivery of the first 100 units.”

in a sustainable way. Things have been ramping up in

our own audio products such as amplifiers, speakers,

“The really interesting thing about these particular

recent times however, as Lani has just introduced two

subwoofers, enclosures, and cabling,” explains

subwoofer enclosures, are that they’re actually 80 per

new members to the national team, including Jason Fox

ZeroFlex Industries’ Rich Addis.

cent steel and 20 per cent wood,” says Rich.

in the Bay of Plenty, making for 12 regional CreditOne

“We also manufacture specific items for the New

“This is a totally different design ideology we’re using,

contacts in total.

Zealand market, and if we start hearing about cars

compared to most other manufacturers around the

“We have a broad client base, but I suppose if you were

coming out and the stereo isn’t up to what many

world.”

to drill down to the main group of people CreditOne

customers require, we’ll work with the customers to

For more information visit zeroflex.co.nz.

partners with, they are generally family businesses

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE CREDITONE TEAM IN MARCH TRANSLATES TO A BROADENING CUSTOMER BASE FOR THIS COMPREHENSIVE FINANCE PROVIDER

ounded in Australia in 1999, CreditOne has been going from strength to strength on both sides of the Tasman since it entered the local market in 2013.

CreditOne New Zealand Manager, Lani Fogelberg, says

turning over between $150,000 and $5m,” says Lani. “Where CreditOne comes in is when that business is looking to buy new assets that will help contribute to and potentially improve on that income. “I think that’s one of the best aspects of the job; we’re helping industrious people with real work ethic get further ahead.” While agribusiness is prevalent in Taranaki, Lani says that the transport industry is big business in the Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions for CreditOne. “We do represent a multitude of industries within the transport sector, but we certainly don’t pigeon-hole ourselves into only dealing with things on wheels. “We have a lot of clients who have contacted us because they need fixed assets such as hoists, painting booths, fabrication equipment and even smaller stuff, like welding gear.” Lani says that CreditOne has the ability to consider finance for a variety of assets at once; a new ute might be required, for example, but also a new welder or some racking systems for the workshop are also a necessity. CreditOne handles the finance for everything, mitigating the need for clients to have to call multiple providers and engineer multiple agreements. “We will also step in to help businesses obtain working capital in order to secure products from an overseas source. If you have a company importing products that they have to pay for up-front in order to get it here to sell, we can bridge that gap too. “We see ourselves more as a finance partner than as a part of a traditional provider-customer relationship,” Lani concludes. “With more CreditOne people on the ground now, we’re that much closer to our customers.” Visit creditone.co.nz for more details.

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he last few months have been busy for

for getting the parts supplies they need, with better

BNT continues to stock a full range including brake,

BNT’s various teams around the country,

locations, showrooms, and parking,” says BNT Group

clutch, driveline, suspension, sensors, under-bonnet,

as a couple of existing stores go through

Marketing Manager, Graeme Meyer.

filters, oils, related products, and service tools to the

relocation and expansion. In fact, the BNT

“We have relocated the Sydenham store at 33

trade, and much more. BNT prides itself as a leading

branch count nationwide now numbers 54 branches.

Shakespeare Road, Christchurch, and a move to a great

solution provider for New Zealand’s automotive

The latest update to the national network is the addition

new location in Palmerston North, at the corner of

aftermarket parts requirements. BNT is owned by an

of Gore. While a smaller branch, it’s an equally important

Lombard and Walding Streets.”

international automotive company that supports its local

service for local customers.

A building that freed up in Gore allowed BNT to open a

initiatives to grow and improve service to its customers,

A recent upgrade is the expanded Kumeu store, run

new store, with final touches being put in place for an

whichever corner of the country they are in.

by Tony Davis, and situated at 3 Shamrock Drive,

April opening. BNT is looking forward to directly serving

“We have excellent customer service people throughout

incorporating a new layout and separate truck and

this area and getting closer to its customers.

our branches, and pride ourselves on meeting our

trailer parts distribution showroom.

Aside from the bricks and mortar changes, it’s business

customers’ needs so their business runs smoothly and

“We’ve also relocated a couple of branches in order

as usual for the one of the most comprehensive parts

they have satisfied customers at their place,” concludes

to provide our customers with an easier environment

portfolios around.

Graeme.

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Partmaster debuts brand new look PARTMASTER BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO AN OLD KIWI BRAND WITH AN END-TO-END MAKE-OVER

new strategy and focus for Partmaster has

For example, Woking brake pads are free of toxic

led to an overhaul of the current logo and

metals and eco-friendly. Also, Partmaster’s Mixtech car

change of company colours and bi-line.

batteries use the latest innovation in mixing technology,

While it was decided that a change was

making them last longer and offer better reliability,

needed, the company’s heritage also remains important.

as well as a reduction in C02 emissions and less lead

Formed in 1964, Partmaster is still a New Zealand

in the total raw material cycle over time. Mixtech

owned and operated company.

was awarded the GreenTec Award — the equivalent

Lime green was chosen as it’s a lively colour that

of an environmental Oscar – in 2017 by the German

symbolises renewal and growth. It’s the colour most

Association of the Automotive Industry for its passive

Dependable Oil delivering the difference as a next-generation oil company PROVIDING BESPOKE LUBRICANTS AND ADDITIVES TO A HIGH STANDARD HAS BEEN THE DEPENDABLE OIL COMPANY’S STOCK IN TRADE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW

our years on from its foundation, The Dependable Oil Company’s general manager, Peter Edwards, says the company has never been busier. “We’re currently landing containers of our products

weekly, and we’ve had some big wins in terms of our client

readily associated with natural environments; something

mixing technology.

that, once again, chimes well with Partmaster being a

Partmaster will be rolling out the new look nationwide

portfolio. The company is definitely evolving in certain ways

100 per cent Kiwi company.

during 2018, with the first new flagship store being

but providing a high-quality product at value-orientated

Partmaster has also undergone change in its distributor

launched in Taupo during March.

prices remains the through-line for us,” he says.

strategy. More and more of the brands the company

The Taupo store will be Partmaster’s largest and also its

While the majority of the Dependable Oil Company’s

sells in New Zealand are coming from environmentally

most environmentally-friendly, with new state-of-the-

business remains in high-volume IBC and 200-litre

responsible global manufacturers, especially brands

art LED lighting throughout the building. The building

drum products, Peter says the family-owned entity has

from Europe. European manufacturers have much

itself will be painted with Resene environmental choice-

become more solutions-focused over time, offering

tighter regulations in regard to sustainable development

approved paints. The Taupo site will also be offering an

more personalized deliveries, empty drum collections,

and environmental protection.

EV charging station for customers to use free of charge.

and moving into supplying lubricant for firms in different industries, such as Snap Rentals; the first rental car company in Australasia to offer Tesla EVs as part of its fleet. “Our primary focus continues to be the heavy transport, earthmoving, agricultural, and automotive industries,” continues Peter. “Because we have our product manufactured specifically for us to our requirements, we have full control over supply and pricing. This gives us a real competitive advantage. We operate a same-day or next-day delivery policy too, which gives customers certainty of supply.” The Dependable Oil Company also produces a wide variety of additives and supplementary products, from degreasers and cleaners to extended service products and fuel additives. “Perhaps one of the initiatives we’re most proud of is sponsoring two of the best young racing drivers in local dirt track race series.”

Mito announces four new training programmes

“We’re proud to be associated with Emerson Vincent, who at only nine years of age, has taken out his class in Midgets for the second season in a row. And Harry Hodgson who is doing awesome things in both Junior Stock Cars and Trophy Kart Stadium Trucks right now, too. “These young guys are getting out there and proving they

ito has announced a raft of new

Year 11 to 13 students. This offers learning opportunities

can do it; they’re their own point-of-difference. I see

programmes designed to further strengthen

in the automotive industry, with credits towards NCEA

similarities there with how we view ourselves as a company

the training opportunities in New Zealand’s

Levels 2 and 3. Mito says the StartUp programme is a great

too.

automotive industry.

introduction to the working environment. Supported

“We’re the next generation oil company, supporting the

The New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical

by Mito in partnership with secondary schools and

next generation of racing drivers” concludes Peter.

Engineering (Level 3 and 4) and the New Zealand

local businesses, StartUp has both theory eLearning

Visit dependableoil.co.nz for more details.

Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 3 and

and practical learning in a workshop and is effectively

4), allow apprentices to complete theory elements in their

structured just like an apprenticeship.

own time and at their own pace.

The fourth programme to be released by Mito is the New

With access to hundreds of videos and interactive

Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management,

simulations and theory assessments, the eLearning

Level 4).

opportunities Mito has put together are able to be

This programme is designed for current and aspiring

accessed at any time and from any device, be it mobile

managers, supervisors, and administrators who would

phone, tablet, or desktop computer.

like to progress their knowledge and skills in team

The certificate programmes all include new industry-

management and development. It consists of a mix of

approved unit standards and incorporate both on-the-job

workshop, online, and on-the-job training.

practical learning in the workplace to supplement the

Enrolments for all four programmes are now open and

eLearning modules.

applicants are encouraged to find out more information at

Mito is also launching a revised StartUp programme for

mito.org.nz.

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Foxwell diagnostic tools offering more for less STAHLCAR SCAN TOOLS IS THE OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR OF TRUSTED FOXWELL DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IN NEW ZEALAND. THE FOXWELL RANGE IS GROWING, WITH SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND DIY MECHANIC ALIKE

hen the New Zealand Automobile Association opt for a particular brand of scan tool, you know it will have to come with a solid reputation for reliability in the field. That brand happens to be Foxwell.

Distributed by Stahlcar Scan Tools, Foxwell handheld and portable diagnostic tools cover an enormous range of vehicles and systems. The line-up is comprehensive, featuring tools suited to the home mechanic or the professional. Take the Foxwell NT644 Pro, for example. This New Zealand-specific handheld includes diagnostic read capabilities for Holden and Australianassembled Ford vehicles, giving local service providers the right tool for the job when dealing with these mass-market makes. “Foxwell prides itself on offering leading-edge technology that doesn’t cost the earth,” says Nick Wright from Stahlcar. “Every garage, big or small, needs some form of diagnostic equipment. Because of the diversity of the Foxwell range, there is a tool to suit every operation.” Offering even more value for money, last year Foxwell introduced free software updates on almost all of its diagnostic range. This wasn’t a onetime offer either; those software updates are free for the life of the tool, meaning that the investment will continue working for you over time. Stahlcar Scan Tools offers full back-up and support on Foxwell tools. “If you need advice, you won’t be speaking to a call centre offshore; you’ll get help from a Kiwi firm that stakes its reputation on the technology,” concludes Nick.

Fram for the road and track

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igh-performance filter specialist Fram has recently increased the range of its race filters and further enhanced the durability of its Tough Guard filter

through the latest advancements in filter media. John Wallace from Fram licensed manufacturer and distributor, Filpro, says that taken together, Fram’s oil filter technology covers opposing ends of the spectrum. “On the one hand you have the Fram Racing Filter, designed specifically with high-performance street

Woking environmentallyfriendly brake pads now available in NZ

cars and track cars in mind. And on the other, you

TRUSTED DISTRIBUTOR PARTMASTER HAS ANNOUNCED WOKING BRAKE PAD SETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ITS NATIONAL NETWORK

withstand high-pressure flexing caused by foot-to-

have a Tough Guard filter specifically for use in modern vehicles where you want enhanced engine protection,” he says. Fram Racing Filters are optimized for highperformance racing and street running. They feature a heavy-gauge tapping plate, while that extra-thick steel can is designed specifically to the-floor driving. “The engineering within the Fram Racing Filter is

n line with its goal of providing more

The backing plate is one of the most important

second-to-none,” continues John.

environmentally-friendly products through its

components to ensure a correct brake pad performance.

“It features a spiral-shaped centre tube, which

stores, Partmaster has announced it will be the

The appropriate blanking during the manufacturing

provides protection against collapse, and the tough

exclusive distributor of Woking brake pad sets in

process guarantees a completely flat surface of the plate

steel used in the can itself is complemented with

New Zealand.

as well as the exact dimensions respecting the minimum

durable steel end caps too. A screen-over 22psi

Woking has a firm commitment to environmental

tolerances allowed by this process.

filter bypass valve provides additional protection

protection. Every time a motorist uses a vehicle’s brakes,

The plate surface is also ‘scorched’ with a 650 degrees

against larger contaminants, so it’s a really robust

brake dust is produced, which finds its way into urban

centigrade heat treatment under one-tonne pressure,

unit.”

waterways, streams, and rivers. This dust contains heavy

which permits the evacuation of any residual gas right

Meanwhile, the Fram Tough Guard Oil Filter is

metals such as copper which have negative biological

after the manufacturing process. This means the pads

designed to keep the bad stuff at bay, whether it be

effects.

are ready to use with no further ‘bed-in’ required.

your daily driver, tow vehicle or the ute you use on

As a result of long-term research into raw materials,

The shim plate reduces frequencies and vibrations

the farm when the tarmac turns to rough track.

as well as continuous environmental improvements,

usually caused by different components (such as caliper,

The manufacturer says the product has been

Woking’s development team has fixed this issue.

suspension, or chassis) and prevents their transmission

designed with a new, stronger, more durable media

All Woking products now meet the most advanced

to the pad. Meanwhile, friction material balances

to provide 99 per cent dirt-trapping efficiency.

environmental regulations in the world. So far, 92 per

performance, comfort, and a long service-file with every

The Tough Guard Filter features a silicone anti-

cent of the company’s brake pads are certified as ‘N’

pad being designed specifically to suit the application.

drainback valve, which holds oil in the filter for

grade, or completely heavy metal-free.

Woking designs, develops, and produces its own

safer engine start-up and ongoing protection.

Partmaster says it is passionate about finding products

friction material formulae based on components

“The versatile thing about the Fram Tough Guard

that are better for the planet, which is why it has chosen

that are tested for quality and their environmentally

Oil Filter is that is has been purpose-designed

to distribute Woking brake pad sets nationwide. Using

friendliness.

to be used with synthetic, semi-synthetic, and

such products is especially important as more zero-

The Spanish manufacturer, which has been in business

conventional oil products,” says John.

emission vehicles hit the streets, believes Partmaster.

since 1970, produces over 25 million brake pad sets

“And speaking of versatility, Fram also ensure

Every component of the Woking brake pad set is

each year using OE equivalent quality control to strict

their filters are easy to swap out thanks to Fram’s

designed to perform better and cleaner.

ECE-R90 certified standards.

SureGrip anti-slip surface coating. They even feature a QR code on the pack, too, which customers can scan with their mobile device to receive additional product information and tips.”

Auto Channel Issue #1 April 2018

Cop-Lock mechanical locking device foiling car thieves IN THE AGE OF ELECTRONIC GADGETRY THAT CAN EASILY BYPASS A VEHICLE’S SECURITY SYSTEM, AN OLD-STYLE MECHANICAL LOCKING MECHANISM IS PROVING A HIT

Blackfern Cooperative helping foster independent business strength THE BLACKFERN COOPERATIVE HAS BEEN HELPING INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS AROUND NEW ZEALAND SINCE 2014

he availability of cheap electronic devices via the internet, such as immobilizer modules, GSM jammers, wireless detectors, and

encryption duplicate key programmers expose serious security issues for vehicle owners, manufacturers, and law enforcement agencies. Thieves now have the ability to access on-board computers in vehicles via the diagnostic port which is connected to the ECU, thus enabling a blank key to be reprogrammed. In other cases, vehicle immobilizers can also be accessed directly via the wiring loom, providing easy access for the smart criminal.

orn out of the desire to foster good

“The advent of the portal means that members

But a heavy-duty manual device has been

business and healthy competition between

can trade with other members as well as with

denying experienced car thieves a free ride in

local independent automotive repairers in

suppliers. This function makes a lot of sense when

Australia. And it’s now available in New Zealand.

the Wairarapa, what would become the

one considers how technologically savvy the motor

Blackfern Cooperative’s founding group identified that

industry has now become,” says Roger.

device, called Cop-Lock, attaches to the brake

the future sustainability of both repairers and suppliers’

Further benefits revolve around providing business

or clutch pedal. Cop-Lock’s size, weight and

futures would depend on ease of business, earning

knowledge to members. Blackfern identified a

ease of use make it user-friendly for any driver,

margins, and continued confidence in products and

need to share specialized skills to members around

but virtually indestructible once locked in place,

services that are purchased or provided.

practical risk management; services which are

unless attacked with an oxyacetylene torch.

“In the beginning, we had a group of members but no

complimentary for Blackfern Members.

Attached to the brake or clutch pedal in the

suppliers,” says director Roger Castleton.

“Conversation and awareness empowers the

vehicle with a hardened steel ratchet system and

“It didn’t take long for some well-known Kiwi supplier

member to review themselves against doubtful debt,

locking mechanism there’s simply no easy way of

companies to share the vision of what we wanted to

understand their current rights as a creditor and, if

bypassing it.

achieve and come on board with us, though.

required, know when and how to seek advice.”

Cop-Lock provides peace of mind and an added

“The very nature of the cooperative mean that members

Foundation suppliers included Masterton-based AES

level of security for any vehicle, whether it is an

control Blackfern by taking an active role within

who were quickly followed by Mount Shop, Koba

older model or brand new.

the cooperative’s organization. There is guaranteed

Batteries, and Q8 Oils. Other suppliers including

For further information and availability

economic democracy in the cooperative too, with

Autoserv NZ, Value Tyres Ltd, Segedins, Bindons,

visit coplock.com.au

members contributing to and controlling capital,

Fenix Radiators, Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), ABD

margins, and earnings, which are returned to members

Group, and payroll supplier Datacom have all joined

in proportion to the amount of business the cooperative

in more recent times.

has transacted.”

“These suppliers helped develop us into a national

Roger says there are many benefits to membership,

brand driving turnover and membership throughout

including one simple account, bulk buying privileges,

the country,” says Roger.

market competitiveness, and reward points that

The Blackfern Cooperative is a member of the NZ

never expire.

Coop Business Association which actively lobbies

Suppliers enjoy streamlined facilitation at

the Government for concessions for new start-up

competitive rates, marketing benefits, and early

cooperatives.

payment terms.

Roger says Blackfern is easy to join. Membership

Recognizing that access to new technologies was

participation is by voluntary association and there is

also vital for members, in February 2015, an innovative

no compulsion to purchase shares. Over 97 per cent

Blackfern online portal was developed that enabled

of its members belong to other organizations.

simple inter-member trading functionality.

For more information, visit blackfern.coop.

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News

Mount Shop moving with momentum

HAVING ADDED AROUND 2000 PRODUCT LINES LAST YEAR IN ADDITION TO OPENING NEW STORES, MOUNT SHOP IS GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. AS FOUNDER HEMI TOIA SAYS, “IF WE GO INTO SOMETHING, WE LIKE TO DO IT PROPERLY”

ou’ll have noticed the Mount Shop name

“We have a bunch of products. We do suspension

appearing with increased frequency lately.

parts, silicone hosing, air intake hosing, crank pulleys

In addition to sponsorship of Tony and Anthony

— the range is quite amazing,” continues Hemi.

Marsh’s black-and-gold top fueller, Hemi Toia and

“What we want to be is an all-round rubber/metal

his team also lend their esteemed name to sponsorship of

specialist, incorporating passenger automotive,

Rattla Motorsport’s drift Mustang and recent TV3 rev-head

commercial, off-highway, marine, industrial,

reality shows Muscle Garage and Monster Trucks.

and engineering. We now get a lot of calls from

Hemi has certainly come a long way from his beginnings as

engineering companies looking for products.”

a second-hand engine importer, but he says he has always

From starting out in what Hemi calls a ‘dirty old

had a passion for cars and power. And Mount Shop grew

engine shop’ in 2003, Mount Shop has expanded

from that.

to now carry more than 13,000 product lines

“There were a few changes in that [engine importing]

and operate from eight branches in Whangarei,

industry, so I thought I’d better have a look at something

Henderson, Penrose, Hamilton, Palmerston North,

else,” he says.

Napier, Lower Hutt, and Christchurch.

“All the WOF regulations were changing, and mounts were

“The big thing is our people — we couldn’t do it

starting to become WOF items. Nobody had really thought

without any of them; we have a really good team.

about it till then. When the rules changed, I thought I’d

We like to think we’re the best at what we do, by

better take a look at it. So that was it.”

offering good quality, a good range, and the best

These days, Mount Shop supplies a whole lot more than

product knowledge and customer service,” says

engine mounts, though.

Hemi.

Zic the go-to engine oil for auto manufacturers ZIC IS POSSIBLY THE LARGEST LUBRICANT BRAND IN THE COUNTRY THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF

he first-fill go-to for an impressive number of manufacturers — including Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Renault, General Motors, and Tesla – Zic is exported globally to over 60 countries. Zic engine oils also enjoy OEM approval from another tier of leading

premium vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW, Volvo, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel. As the weights of engine oils get lower, and service intervals get longer, the need for a high-quality base oil like YUBASE – a 100 per cent synthetic Group III base oil – is becoming more important. All Zic engine oils are manufactured from YUBASE, which futureproofs the lubricant for the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Here in New Zealand, Zic engine oils are distributed by a 100 per cent Kiwi-owned family business and are available to the trade at very competitive pricing. Visit zic.co.nz for more details.

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EQUIPMENT LEASING HAS POTENTIAL TO SAVE OUTLAY, INCREASE TECH CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS SAYS THE BENEFITS TO LEASING WORKSHOP INFRASTRUCTURE PAY OFF FROM THE MOMENT THE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED

ow does having a brand-new hoist in the

require the lessee to pay anything up front. Servicing

workshop every three years sound?

and certification are included in the monthly costs,

Todd Jenkins from equipment leasing

too, so there are no surprises.

firm, Century Distributors, believes more

“The workshop owner begins making a profit from

operations would save a lot of money on equipment

the gear the moment it is installed. There aren’t any

outlay and maintenance if they looked at leasing

hidden costs to worry about, and they are able to

significant workshop infrastructure such as hoists.

better budget what their monthly expenses are going

“Workshop equipment is one of the biggest expenses for

to be.”

any automotive business. And most operators will know

A lease contract isn’t like a long-term finance

that it always pays off in the long run to invest in quality

contract. If the workshop’s needs change, the owner

gear from the get-go,” says Todd.

isn’t stuck with old equipment that no longer works

“But we also know that equipment requirements take

for the business. Todd says monthly lease payments

up a large chunk of working capital from the business;

are 100 per cent tax deductible and the hassle

capital which might be put to better use elsewhere.”

associated with trying to sell second-hand equipment

Todd says a move to leased equipment means upgrading

when it’s time to upgrade are eradicated, too.

or expanding has never been easier.

“The other aspect to this is the look of a workshop

“Let’s take the purchase of a new hoist as an example,”

full of brand-new equipment and what that does for

continues Todd.

customer perception, as well as keeping staff happy,”

“This is obviously something every workshop needs,

concludes Todd.

and might cost you $6500. This purchase isn’t going

“Having up-to-date, technologically-advanced and

to return a profit for some time. Then, add into the

professional equipment in the workshop with no

equation depreciation and the maintenance cost of

upfront, installation, or servicing costs to worry about

the hoist and things really start to add up. This is where

is great for business.”

leasing may be a better option.”

For more information or a free, no obligation quote,

Todd says that fixed-term lease contracts don’t

visit centurydistributors.co.nz

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TECHSPAN HELPING WELD PLASTICS WITH PERFECTION FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS SPECIALIST SUPPLIERS TO A NUMBER OF INDUSTRIES, TECHSPAN’S LARGE RANGE OF PLASTIC WELDING PRODUCTS IS NOW EASILY AVAILABLE ONLINE

echspan has been supplying industrial

“We’ve also put a big effort recently into our

machinery to the plastics and printing

e-commerce offering to customers. We can sell pretty

industries since 1979. The company’s

much anything we stock online now, through our

marketing director, Tim Fastnedge, says that

secure site. The new range of plastic welders we have

Techspan essentially developed what has happened

are proving very popular; we have a plastic welder for

over the last four decades when it comes to welding

virtually every plastic-welding application.”

automotive plastics.

The online store has given Techspan the ability to keep

“We’ve grown the business substantially over that time

its margins lower, meaning the range of high-quality

and we’re now represented on both sides of the Tasman,

equipment can be sold at very competitive prices.

with around five core products that we supply to a

Tim says that plastic welding has proven great for

number of sectors,” he says.

structural integrity and is used in a number of sectors,

“In addition to plastic-welding equipment, we also help

from large-scale industrial fabrication, to more detailed

develop and sell specialized tools such as injection

automotive repair work.

moulding machinery, process heating equipment, and

“Plastic welding is comparatively straightforward,” says

industrial printing systems.

Tim.

“When it comes to specialist plastic-welding equipment

“The systems merely combine the hot tip of the welding

though, we really do believe we carry the best

tool with a jet of hot air, meaning a tack weld can be

technology available for the automotive industry.”

completed on the material to hold it fast while a main

Techspan’s extensive range of plastic welding hand

weld is completed with a speed welding nozzle. As

tools, welding kits, rods, automatic and extruder welders,

Tim says that Techspan specializes in high-quality

long as the operator is welding like-to-like as far as the

and accessories are generally sourced from Europe;

equipment, which is extremely reliable. He also says

specific plastic material is concerned, the results will be

in particular, the distributor’s central range of plastic-

that the company’s back-up support for customers is

very good, every time.”

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AUTOVIEW AV TRACK AVDV5200 GIVES USER ALL-IN-ONE PRACTICALITY THE AUTOVIEW AV TRACK AVDV-5200 IS THE FLEET MANAGER AND VEHICLE OWNER’S EYES EVERYWHERE OUT ON THE ROAD

he all-new AutoView AV Track AVDV-5200 is a comprehensive fleet management and tracking system that makes use of on-board cameras and Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

and GPS technology. “It’s a convergence of everything in one,” says importer Grant Eveleigh, managing director of DLG International. The new tracking system not only allows the user to check where vehicles are but also lets the vehicle owner or fleet manager watch what’s going on in front of the vehicle — and if need be visualize the driver – in real time, or check the cargo isn’t being interfered with. “This system isn’t just about tracking, though,” continues Grant. “It includes geo-fencing, the ability to record total mileage or trip-by-trip time/distance travelled, all at the click of a button on your desktop computer or mobile app. All the things a fleet manager needs are right there, including vehicle and driver details, servicing reminders and over-speed tracking. “The system account can handle an unlimited number of vehicles per account as well,” he says. The AutoView system uses Android 5.1 to do all the work, with a two-channel DVR via the built-in cameras. The through-windscreen camera is 1080P and the internal camera with night vision is 720P. Both cameras feature a 150-degree wide angle view, ensuring everything required is captured clearly. There is also a built-in microphone and speaker, so the driver can be communicated with from the office through the

All this detail can also be seen on-the-go using the

stamped for accurate record keeping, too.”

system.

mobile app. This is a great function for small businesses,

The DVR also includes a G-force sensor that records

The equipment is housed in an all-in-one case with built-

letting the owner or manager keep track of everything,

when there’s an impact. This could prove invaluable if

in GPS. As well as constantly recording, a Micro SD card of

wherever they are.

required for insurance claims. The system also features

up to 128GB can be used to save data, while that data can

The system also incorporates an SOS panic button

a motion detector, so if there is any movement of

then be streamed via 3/4G using a SIM card (also available

mounted on the DVR, as well as options for hidden

the vehicle when parked, you will be notified by SMS

from DLG). Alternatively, the device can be tethered to

buttons. This transmits directly to the office PC,

message.

your mobile phone via Wi-Fi. Recordings can also be

sounding an alarm and enabling quick response even if

All information is sent in encryption video format to

stored in the cloud for a nominal charge if need be.

the driver is incapacitated.

prevent hacking, and unauthorized access is prevented

The system beams the data into the chosen computer

“One feature we particularly like is the ‘event snapshot’

using passwords.

back at the base office using PC Manager software.

facility,” says Grant.

Installation isn’t complicated either. Everything is

This means the fleet manager can have a look at what’s

“This takes and uploads still shots of the vehicle’s

happening and where everyone is any time they wish to.

surroundings and interior at pre-set intervals, as well as

multi-voltage (10-36VDC) system, it can be installed into

The entire fleet can be shown on one page, or individual

when an event, such as an accident, occurs.

passenger vehicles, light commercials or trucks without

vehicles can be shown in more detail one-at-a-time if

“This can provide essential evidence to back up the

the need of a voltage reducer.

desired.

video recording. All of the footage is time- and date-

“Until now, people have had the ability to track on one device and record on another. But they haven’t had the ability to see a live stream, with camera, DVR, and tracking all in the one device,” concludes Grant. The system is also very cost-effective. The user software is ‘no charge’ software, so the only monthly cost is the data (at a minimum of 500MB, approx $15.00 per month). And that cost is all dependant on how much live streaming is being done. Bulk accounts can be arranged for large fleets, though, so just contact DLG for more info. The AV Track AVDV-5200 hardware runs out at a minimal cost of just $449.00 including GST. This is a fraction of the price of purchasing separate 2 Channel DVR, GPS Tracking and Live Streaming Devices. For more details, contact DLG International, ph. 09 571 3375, email sales@dlgint.co.nz or visit dlgint.co.nz.

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HELLA SHINES A LIGHT ON KIWI INDUSTRY FOR NEARLY 45 YEARS HELLA NEW ZEALAND HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING CUTTINGEDGE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY FOR OUR TRANSPORT AND MARINE INDUSTRIES. WHAT’S MORE, THROUGH LOCAL RESEARCH AND TESTING, HELLA NEW ZEALAND HAS CREATED A DEPENDABLE RANGE OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS BUT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE OFTEN HARSH NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT

hink of a classic rally car, leaping over a jump,

“The comprehensive localized research and development

spotlights blazing in the gloom. Even as a memory

work that Hella New Zealand undertakes can’t be overstated,”

recall, those spotlights are Hella, right? That’s both

says Hella New Zealand Marketing Manager, Duncan Stirling.

an indicator of how long this company has been

“Technology aside, this is what differentiates us from all other

at the forefront of high-intensity lighting solutions, as well as

lighting suppliers in the New Zealand market. Our products

a pretty good example of the incredibly robust nature of its

are proven to be the most durable and reliable products in

products.

the automotive, marine, and heavy transport sectors, and

Founded in 1973, Hella New Zealand has been pushing the

that’s thanks mainly to the innovative design work, the quality

boundaries of lighting technology for decades.

material choices, relentless testing and precision manufacturing

Today Hella New Zealand has taken the lead in developing LED

processes the company utilises.”

lighting technology products thanks to its in-house design and

Hella New Zealand’s Auckland facilities cover some 7500m²

manufacturing capabilities.

and provide state-of-the-art automated manufacturing

The company designs and manufactures its lighting products

capabilities. A supplementary electronics plant in Waihi,

for the global commercial transport, automotive, and marine

purpose built in 2007, boasts the latest automated assembly

industries. Dedicated product, electronic, and optical design

systems that place 70,000 LEDs onto circuit boards daily.

engineers utilize cutting-edge materials to develop innovative,

In 2004 Hella New Zealand became the global headquarters

ultra-reliable and energy efficient products using the latest LED

for Hella Marine, further strengthening the company’s

technology.

presence in New Zealand.

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Technology with Vision

In order to manufacture successful products for these industries, Hella takes its R&D work to extremes. Every Hella product is subjected to countless hours of rigorous testing where a range of harsh conditions including vibration, impact, and rapid temperature fluctuations are simulated. And because moisture ingress is one of the biggest contributors to LED lighting product failure, Hella has developed cutting-edge automated robotic gluing systems that guarantee consistent gluing and sealing, ensuring a long lifespan for its products. Popular lighting solutions such as powerful and sleek LED Light Bars offer increased night-time visibility and Safety DayLights – forward facing signal lamps that significantly enhance the visibility of your vehicle during daylight hours – have become commonplace safety enhancements for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Meanwhile, at the rear of the vehicle, Hella’s highlyvisible DuraLED marker and signal lights – a product innovation that has been a go-to for transport operators since 1998 – exemplifies the ‘fit and forget’ philosophy of the manufacturer. “Hella New Zealand products are developed to the latest international standards and best practice principles, ensuring designs that are ahead of the competition in terms of durability, performance, and efficiency.” concludes Duncan. “And it’s our commitment to quality and reliability that positions Hella as a trusted supplier and development partner of many of the world’s leading manufacturers of passenger cars, commercial fleets, and special purpose vehicles.”

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DTM: CHANGING THE WHEEL BUYING EXPERIENCE CLEVER KIOSK TECH TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT RIM

ne of the toughest decisions when

purchase will look like on your car. Once you’ve made an

“Many years ago we ran on spreadsheets like most

building a car is, without a doubt,

informed selection, you can even select a set of tyres to

wholesalers do, but in doing that you keep making

making your wheel choice. While we

go with it. It’s like online shopping, but with that personal

the same mistakes, supplying the wrong wheels time

have a greater selection than ever

service, knowledge, and advice you’ll only get in store.

and time again, as no one was tweaking the data. It

before, at even better price points, working your

That’s why the concept is proving very popular, as

was a nightmare. Now, everyone works off one online

way through the hundreds of styles — available in

DTM’s Sales and Marketing Manager Brendon Tordoff

fitment guide, from the retailer to our call centre staff.

confusing numbers of finishes, PCDs, offsets, and disc

explained: “The kiosks have been in the pipeline for

Whenever we tweak it, or add a new vehicle, each kiosk

clearances — can be a real head-scratcher. And then

nearly two years. We installed the first trial unit in store

instantly receives it.” Brendon continues. “But, as cars are

you’re trying to imagine just how they will look on

at Top Town Hamilton a year-and-a-half ago, to put it to

changing rapidly, it’s extremely hard to keep on top of it.”

your ride — a conundrum that can leave you staring

the test and ensure it would last. Top Town saw 90 per

While the kiosk concept is nothing new in other retail

at the wall of sample mags for hours on end, in a futile

cent of its sales made through the kiosk, so it’s definitely

sectors, it’s a first for the wheel market, and will change

attempt to make a decision. One that may have you

been a hit in there.”

the wheel buying experience for the better, especially

finding out the hard way that the wheel you eventually

The true star of the kiosks is actually DTM’s fitment guide

those in the smaller centres as it opens up a wider range

choose doesn’t clear your brakes, or rubs on your front

— the difference being that, unlike many companies that

of wheels to the consumer not lucky enough to live near

struts.

purchase their fitment data from overseas, DTM’s was

one of the larger retailers, which may have hundreds of

It’s a process and a predicament that one of New

painstakingly built by them for the New Zealand market.

wheels on display. So, the next time you wander into a

Zealand’s oldest and largest mag wheel wholesalers,

And being online allows it to be updated on a near-daily

DTM retailer, let your fingers do the searching and take

DTM Wheels, knows all too well, and that’s why they

basis.

the pain outta choosing your next wheels.

have spent the last 24 months working on their new kiosk system — a project that is currenting rolling out to showrooms nationwide, and will likely change the way you purchase your next set of wheels. Typically, when purchasing in-store you’d be greeted with a wall of sample wheels, of which, probably only 10 per cent would actually be suitable for your application. Then you’d be hunched over the counter looking at the salesperson’s screen as he explained why half the wheels you like don’t fit your application. This is where the kiosk comes in — a larger-than-life touchscreenbased system that allows you to browse the entire DTM range, spanning 12 brands. The first step involves selecting your vehicle type, narrowing the selection down to every style available for that vehicle, which you can then narrow further via selections like brand, size, or finish. Due to the kiosk’s physical size, you’re viewing them in real-life size, and joining each wheel are images from DTM’s ever growing gallery of real-world examples, so you can get a true indication of exactly what your new

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New Cars

BMW X2

Turns out the X1 wasn’t BMW’s take on the compact crossover vehicle after all; it was this instead What is it? You know how BMW, bless ‘em, love a good niche vehicle? This is the newest and niche-iest. Well, certainly since the Bavarian-based manufacturer single handedly invented the weird sports-coupe-SUV thing anyway (X6 and, latterly, X4). Actually, we’re lying. There are several similarly minded compact crossovers available already; BMW didn’t invent this sub-segment at all. Arch-rivals Mercedes-Benz bet BMW in the ever-so-slightly-raised-ride-height stakes with the GLA back in 2016. Audi’s Q2 has been around for a year or so. What took BMW so long? What’s interesting about it? The X2 will only be available with petrol engines, which is a bit of a departure for a new model these days, especially from a Euro manufacturer. They’re both

experience. They’ll run out of ideas pretty quickly.

it because of its perceived increase in height over

sprightly enough though; the bigger engine boasts

That hasn’t stopped BMW rolling out a new hybrid take

everything else. This of course is marginal, given that

a useable 141kW and 280Nm of torque. That’s good

on the M Sport kit. The X2 sDrive 20i is available with an

every third car on the roads these days is a compact

enough for a 7.7 second 0–100km/h sprint time, which

M Sport X pack, which gives it robust-looking wheel arch

crossover purporting to offer exactly the same signature

looks glacial on paper, but actually feels pretty fast in

extensions and different headlights.

move.

practice.

The X2 sits on the same platform as the Mini

The other interesting thing? Don’t tell anyone we told

Is it any good?

Countryman and Clubman though and, taken as a whole

you, but the ‘X’ bit in this car’s badge flies in the face of

Regardless of the packaging, BMW always gets the right

— especially price tags a good $10k south of the X2’s –

BMW’s usual naming convention; these things aren’t

thing right; namely an engaging drive experience on-

we’d rather the Mini. If we had to.

all-wheel drive at all, but rather — whisper it — front-

road. The X2 doesn’t disappoint in this regard.

drivers. The ‘X’ denotes that they belong to the SUV-ish

The styling is quirky and interesting and will certainly

What’s it going to cost?

side of the family, but don’t anticipate a free and easy

break up the sea of Volkswagen Golfs on Ponsonby

The X2 is available in two flavours; the X2 sDrive 18i will

ride up a goat track. Or a lightly shingled driveway, in our

Road. It sits low and squat, yet everyone will love

cost $60,900, while the X2 sDrive 20i is $70,900.

Holden Commodore

GM Holden’s first go at an all-new Aussie icon, post-Aussie icon manufacturing ending What is it?

as an all-wheel-drive 3.6-litre V6. The new Commodore

Commodore. But of course, hardly anyone bought that

This thing is about as Australian as Russell Crowe. Oh, just

features a nine-speed automatic transmission and is also

one when it was around, so why is anyone surprised it

like the first and second and third and fourth generation

a liftback, not a sedan (there’s a wagon version, too).

doesn’t exist anymore?

Commodores then? Yep, but no one remembers that.

We’ve spoken with David Johnson, Holden’s Lead

The new ZB Commodore is built by Opel, just like all the

Development Engineer. Hand on heart, this car, he

Is it any good?

early Commodores were. Of course, you’ll risk a punch-

claims, was always going to be the evolution of the

It’s great. Genuinely, it’s probably the best Commodore

up with any blinkered Holden fan of Aussie extraction if

Commodore. All-wheel drive was always going to come

there has ever been (well okay, VK Group A SS aside

you dare suggest such an awful truth.

at the cost of ‘classic’ rear-wheel drive. Unfortunately

of course). The ZB Commodore’s ride, handling, and

for Holden, it has arrived just after local manufacturing

level of refinement on the move trounce anything

What’s interesting about it?

ground to a halt, so feelings are running high. But taken

the previous VF Commodore could conjure up. It’s

Everything. It’s thoroughly different in every way to what

as the next evolution of a model, it’s a step forward.

thoroughly impressive in every way. Which makes it

has gone before. It’s available as either a 2-litre turbo

You’ll hear it again and again — especially in Australia

even more of a pity that few will buy it. In an SUV-

petrol or turbo diesel (yes, diesel) front-wheel drive, or

– though; if it ain’t a rear-wheel-drive V8, then it ain’t a

shaped world, big sedan-shaped cars have become niche items. And a big car with baggage as heavy as the new Commodore’s? Well, the New Zealand Police will probably enjoy theirs… The headline act is the VXR, with its wick turned up to 230kW and a seriously involving ‘race face’ Sport mode. But our favourite is the Calais-V Tourer, which offers a decent wagon with a slightly raised ride-height, a la Audi Allroad, Volvo XC70. It works really well, is generously kitted-out and will look sharp with ski racks on the roof or a fizz boat trailing behind. What’s it going to cost? Available in LT, RS, RS-V, VXR, Calais and Calais-V grades, you’ll pay anywhere from $45,990 to $65,990.

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Honda NSX

Honda’s ‘Mojo Reclaiming’ campaign continues, with the announcement the NSX supercar will be sold in New Zealand What is it? How was the TV reception under that rock you’ve been living under? The last Honda NSX was legendary for providing all the fun bits of a 1990s-era supercar and eliminating all the bad bits (namely, going through a hedge backwards and on fire because you stamped on the accelerator slightly too brusquely). It was also co-developed with the help of some racing driver called Ayrton something-or-rather. The new one has had a very long gestation; it was first announced as likely back in 2007. Remarkably, it took Honda another five years to reveal what we now know as the second-generation car. Badged an Acura in the US (poor saps), it can only ever be a Honda, and that’s what we’ll be getting later this year. What’s interesting about it?

monumental amount of power to handle in something

Overseas reports suggest this car is brutally quick,

Three things stick out to us. 1. It’s been a heck of a long

built around a lightweight spaceframe. In all, it’s a tech

dynamically involving and pin-point accurate in

time coming. 2. It’s an American car; yep, it’s built at

geek’s dream car.

everything it does. Many of those same reports also

Honda’s Ohio plant, not in Japan. And 3. It’s a hybrid.

suggest the interior is a bit of a let-down. Oh well, can’t

It features the lengthiest Honda acronym yet: Sport

Is it any good?

Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (or Sport Hybrid

We don’t know, having not even sat in one yet, let

SH-AWD), which promises to be… well, involving. It’s

alone driven one. That’ll change next month though

What’s it going to cost?

when Honda New Zealand invite a handful of media

No pricing has been announced for New Zealand yet.

electric motors, two of which form part of that SH-AWD

to Hampton Downs for a ‘go’, before it officially goes

Suffice to say though, you’ll be able to purchase a

drivetrain.

on sale. We can only imagine the Excel spreadsheet

decent fleet of Civic Hatches for the equivalent outlay,

Together it produces nearly 450kW, which is a

detailing interested customers is reasonably long.

whatever number its six-figure sticker starts with.

have everything, we guess.

Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser

Toyota’s new top-tier truck wants a piece of the premium ute action If there was one big criticism levelled at Toyota’s mainstay ute when the current generation launched a couple of years back, it was the frontal styling. They’ve stuck with it though… well, until now. The SR5 Cruiser iterations (you can get the grade as a 2WD Prerunner or a 4WD) are the only models to wear this new nose, but it’s a nice update and we can’t help but wonder after the new models ain’t so new anymore whether this look will be rolled out across the range. Is it any good? We haven’t driven this particular grade yet, but we’ve driven the rest, and we’ll stand up and declare ourselves Hilux fans. Call it Ranger Fatigue if you want. Amazingly though, after 30-odd years as king of the hill, the Hilux is now the underdog in the face of the all-conquering ute from the Blue Oval Brigade. Similarly tough, well-spec’d fare from the likes of Nissan, Volkswagen, and Holden have also rained on Toyota’s What is it?

surely cemented itself as shorthand for ‘the one with all

parade.

If you’re looking for maximum Hilux, then this is it. The

the bells and whistles’ in Hilux-speak, so perhaps no one

We like a shaggy-dog story, though. And let’s face it, if

SR5 Cruiser replaces the old SR5 Limited at the top of

will really notice.

there is one company that’ll bounce back, it’ll be Toyota. The Hilux will still be here after we’re all gone.

Toyota’s perennial light commercial tree. Wait a minute; Cruiser? Isn’t that a bit confusing, what

What’s interesting about it?

with the Land Cruiser nameplate running neck-and-

Mainly its front end. It features a bluff – dare we say it,

What’s it going to cost?

neck with Hilux in the iconic badge stakes? Yeah, it’s an

American truck-style – grille, which sets it apart from the

The SR5 Cruiser Double Cab PreRunner 2WD is $54,690,

interesting choice. Luckily for them, SR5 has slowly but

other 20-odd versions of Hilux available.

and the 4WD version is $67,790.

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Feature Build

PLYMOUTH ROCKS: STREET ROD RESTO MORE THAN SKIN DEEP THE MAJOR RESTORATION OF A HEAD-TURNING 1972 PLYMOUTH GTX WAS A TEAM EFFORT, WITH CLASSIC AMERICAN RESTORATION SERVICES LEADING THE CHARGE

hen Steve Sankey from Classic American Restoration Services (CARS) registered Dave Burt’s 1972 Plymouth GTX for him a couple of years before

it underwent a major transformation, he got it shipshape for the road, but knew there were underlying issues. “There was a fair amount of filler through the right-front door and both guards on that side, so it had obviously received a reasonable side-swipe at some stage back in the United States” he says. “Dave always knew he wanted to do a major overhaul on it at some point. He’d driven it at Meremere a couple of times and the diff started playing up, so that’s when we got our hands back on it. We stripped it back to bare metal.” With the engine sent away to Carl Jensen at C&M

“We essentially stripped the skin right up to the roof. We

forever. That means we want to eliminate every little

Performance, Steve’s team at CARS got to work bringing

were chasing rust over a fair bit of the bodywork,” Steve

millimetre of rot. We go the extra mile to make sure of

the bodyshell back to life. Rust was a major factor,

continues.

that too; we rust prime and treat every inner panel so

as it turned out, with plenty of tin-worm to be found

“This is a big part of what we do though, and I believe

there isn’t any bare metal on show anywhere. We make

throughout the body.

in building cars for people that are going to keep them

sure to prime between every single panel. “It’s time consuming work, but it just gives both us as the customizer, and the owner of the vehicle peace of mind that the car is rust-free and should remain that way for 20, maybe even 30 years.” While the Plymouth is of 1972 vintage, not every part is from the original model year. The rear bumper and taillights in particular were changed. “When we re-fabricated the front guards, we wanted to use the side reflector lights from a 1971 Plymouth, rather than the ’72, which are much squarer. To do this, we needed to create our own stamping die to stamp them into the guards.” Dave wanted his Plymouth to feature a grille that rolled away in its entirety; something Steve was happy to work on. Unfortunately, though, engine-builder Carl Jensen was forced to move the intercooler up further than it normally sits in the street version of the car. This meant

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that the centre of the grille had to remain fixed, rather

I also suggested to Dave we emboss the headrests

than roll up with the headlight covers.

with ‘GTX’, just to bring them into the car a bit more.

“This still worked out okay though, even though we

We retrimmed the back seat to match, and as for the

didn’t end up customizing the nose cone; it still looks

gauges, I sourced all those out of the States, along with

really mean, and those revolving light covers are a

the rear inner trims and door trims.”

unique feature.”

Steve says he is very proud of the finished GTX.

It wasn’t only the intercooler that caused a few changes

“It’s a good example of the fabricators, engine builder

to the plan though: the inside of the Plymouth’s engine

and client all coming together and working through

bay had to be modified to make the supercharger fit as

issues as they came up, and sorting solutions in order

well.

to produce an awesome street rod that Dave says he is

The interior was fitted out with sports seats featuring

going to keep forever,” concludes Steve.

apertures for race harnesses (Dave wanted a car he could continue taking to Meremere, as well as drive comfortably on the road), and when the seats arrived from the US covered in vinyl, Steve knew the car deserved a more premium look. “We retrimmed them in leather and added yellow stitching to match the exterior colour Dave had chosen.

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EVENT

COASTAL TREASURE

THE HIBISCUS RODDERS BEACH FESTIVAL IS ONE OF THOSE RARE EVENTS THAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES, YEAR AFTER YEAR

n 2010, the Hibiscus Rodders hot rod club kicked

event is not run for profit, and all proceeds are given

didn’t change things up too much for 2018. However,

off its inaugural Beach Festival, held at Orewa

directly to the trust.

in the interests of keeping the festival fresh and

Beach, north of Auckland, an occasion with all the

Sharon Morris, who took on the task of bringing the

interesting, they do aim to add two or three new

makings of something more than just an event.

event to life, with the help of the event’s dedicated

elements each year. This year was no different, with the

Hindsight tells us that it’s no surprise the festival

committee, explains this appreciation for the service

Orewa main drag shut down on Saturday, the inclusion

has become the regional treasure it is today, as

provided by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, as

of the cruise to the Puhoi Pub on Saturday evening,

well as one of the most highly regarded events on

her older brother passed away on the helicopter en

and the big VIP marquee, which sold out of entries

the motoring calendar. The reason for this can be

route to hospital. The trust performs a vital service for

completely.

squarely attributed to the drive and passion of the

the community, and relies on donations to ensure that

The weather forecast promised three warm, dry days

team behind the event, and the strong community

the service continues, with the contributions from the

over Auckland Anniversary weekend, when the event

focus prevalent throughout. It’s all about giving

Rodders Beach Festival going a long way towards this.

is traditionally held, and that’s what was delivered —

back, and this is made clear through its dedication to

As tends to be the case with most successful events,

cloudless summer days, all the better for enjoying the

supporting the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust. The

consistency is key, which explains why the organizers

Hibiscus Coast in all its natural beauty.

Below: Sean Williams’ flawless ’33 Ford roadster was one of the show’s standout cars. Having built it to drive, that’s just what Sean was doing, driving it to Orewa with the roof off and enjoying the gamut of sensations that could only be provided by a big-cube big block, manual box and no roof at the height of summer. Sean was runner-up in the NZV8 What’s Under Your Hood competition, only missing out to Ian Neary’s ‘Eruption’ Plymouth GTX — very high praise, indeed

Above: This is Dean Blakesley’s sweet ’66 Pontiac Tempest. The original patina is just plain awesome; he’s got the stance spot on; and, knowing how Dean is with cars, we’ve no doubt it’s going to see a bit of an increase in power in some way, shape, or form

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Below: This tough ’66 Ford Fairlane was built by Greg Dietsch, to match his vision of a factory R-code car. Thanks to a 428 crankshaft and some rotating-assembly trickery, the 390ci FE has been stroked to around 410ci — and could he have opted for any gearbox other than a Toploader four-speed? This thing is a proper muscle car, finished to a show-quality standard, and Greg’s profession as an automotive upholsterer certainly hasn’t hurt with regard to the interior

Above: Ian Neary’s ’68 Plymouth GTX is easily one of New Zealand’s best-built custom cars, and was recognized as such with a swag of awards at the festival. While there always seems to be a handful of people who refuse to acknowledge what Ian has achieved by building something like this, the reaction this car always gets from car lovers and the general public alike is overwhelmingly positive

Below: Eric and Marion Livingstone’s neat pair of cars make for a bit of Mopar eye candy. Eric’s wild Hemi-powered ’23 T-bucket sure gets around, and has been a familiar sight at car shows for well over the past three decades. It’s more often than not seen with Marion’s wicked six-pack big block ’68 Plymouth Barracuda fastback — a show-stopping slice of pro-street awesomeness!

Above: Brooke Delzell owns this choice ’62 Buick Invicta wagon, still sporting its original signwriting from the States. However, the brushwork is about all that Brooke’s left untouched, with a bit of a stance correction coming thanks to lowered suspension and bigger rims. The old Nailhead was pulled in favour of a 454ci big block and four-stage auto, for effortless cruising ability, and Brooke mentioned there aren’t many weekends the family isn’t piled in to go somewhere

Above: Cathy Willemsen waited a long time to own her dream car, and she’s finally got it. Her stunning ’70 Plymouth Cuda AAR is one of only 36 ever produced in Moulin Rouge pink, and one of just seven believed still to exist with a factory-fitted automatic transmission. Apart from a panel and paint job in the US, the car is almost entirely stock, and even has its original Goodyear Polyglas tyres

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1967 Ford Mustang (GT500E) BUILT: MATAMATA PANELWORKS

Built over a period of 18 months, this ’67 Ford Mustang is a world-class example crafted right here in New Zealand. Owner Kelvin Taylor developed the build plan alongside Matamata Panelworks proprietor, Malcolm Sankey. A bare shell was sourced from the States, and the team got to work on the chassis, and later, the custom-handcrafted headlight buckets, front bumper, side skirts, and rear valance. Tim Barwell at The Krysler Shop provided one of his signature rear ends. Wiring was completed by Paul and the team at Onsite Auto Electrical, and the final Volcano Red and Gunmetal Grey paintwork was completed by the Matamata Panelworks paint department.

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1956 Chev Bel Air BUILT: VARIOUS

This ’56 Chev is a testament to the skills of the many involved. Owner David Mathers acquired a Tri-5 from Art Morrison Enterprises. Mal Wood Automotive provided a Tremec T56 six-speed manual gearbox, which was bolted to the Ram Jet 502 big-block crate engine after it was rebuilt by Tony Marsh at Marsh Motorsport. The remaining panel work was completed by Steve Morrow at Morrows Metal Works, with Julie at Counties Auto Painters charged with painting the car in Glasurit Blue Mica and BMW Jet Black. The interior of black leather and plush carpet was completed by Ian Handley at First Ave Auto Trim in Tauranga. Also involved were Pro Coat, Counties Auto Painters, and Progressive Polishers and Electroplaters.

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1933 Ford roadster

BUILT: ROCKET SPEED EQUIPMENT Sean Williams and Angela Gray had a vision for their dream car 15 years ago after Sean purchased a Pete Osborne Productions fibreglass ’33 Ford roadster body. The planning process began over a few beers with John Reid from Rods by Reid, which saw the car sitting at Fabtech 2000 in the hands of Brian Bennett, who completed the custom hood, side panels, and grille. The roadster was then sent to Rocket Speed Equipment for Dan Tyler and the team to handle the majority of the work, including a custom-built removable roof, one-off curved windscreen, and under the hood, a GM Performance ZZ427 crate engine was chosen for its pure grunt. The car was finished by PJ’s Panel & Paint before Mark Stokes from MS Vehicle Certification finalized the certification process.

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