Auto Channel #6

ISSUE 6 SEPTEMBER 2018

THE VOICE FOR THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

AUTO CHANNEL RUBEN, Flight Engineer OLE OLE JOHAN, JOHAN, Chief Chief Mechanic Mechanic

NEW FROM TENG TOOLS! 1/4in Drive Mini Ratchet • 72-tooth ratchet (5° increments)

• Extra short handle When itSolberg's comes torallycross flyingcar you don’t want by to gamble.

Youmy want perfectly tuned machinery.

To get that, youwith Petter Petter Solberg's rallycross car is maintained is maintained me by me andand my Teng Teng Tools Tools storage storage unitunit TCMM1055N. TCMM1055N. It’s filled It’s filled with • Ergonomically designed need a pieces perfectly tuned workshop.

Forby some, things organised perfectly might boring, but when it 1055 1055 pieces in 51 in 51 tool tool sets. sets.

All All chosen chosen me, by me, according according to my to my preferences. preferences.

Forseem For some, some, things things organised organised bi-material grip comes to getting clear for take-off, it´sit vital.

Welcome to seconds, ourseconds, world! perfectly perfectly might might seem seem boring, boring, but but when when comes it comes to chasing to chasing it’s vital. it’s vital.

Welcome Welcome to our to our world! world!

• Ideal for use in confined spaces

For stockists visit tengtools.co.nz

Part #1400-72MN

Available now from your local Teng Tools stockist

HOT DEAL $83.30 www.tengtools.com

incl. GST

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MOUNT SHOP CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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MOUNT RECENTLY 15TH YEAR OF BUSINESS IN THAT TIME, THIS 100% perfectlySHOP might seem boring, ENTERED but when it ITS comes to chasing seconds, it’s vital.AND Welcome to our world!

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ormed in 2003 and located inside a Petter Solberg's rallycross car is maintained by me and my Teng Tools storage unit TCMM1055N. It’s filled with second-hand engine importing business,

OLE JOHAN, Chief Mechanic Mount Shop started with a handful of

engine mounts, some strut mounts and an air intake hose.

After listening to customers, it soon became apparent there was an opportunity to specialise in this area of the market. This started the rapid expansion of Mount Shop’s product ranges. A move to the company’s current headquarters soon followed too, allowing for much better management.

Starting with engine and strut mounts, suspension bushes soon became the next product line Mount Shop would venture into; a move driven by customer requests. Having a large range of suspension bushes available, the requests for more under-car products started flowing.

The move to Mount Shop becoming the ‘Total Under Car Specialist’ it is today had begun.

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Contents

From the Ed.

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Partmaster and Royal Precision Lubricants team up

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e’re already counting off six months of Auto Channel, which has bloody flown by if I’m honest. But without meaning to haul out the good

old ‘zero to a hundred’ cliché, the magazine has certainly grown steadily since its debut.

The low-down on ceramic glow plugs

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With over 11,300 businesses up and down the country receiving their monthly edition of Auto Channel, we’re now the highest circulating title in the auto trade

Ultrasonic Cleaning saves on workshop labour

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Autoserv No.1 supplier of automotive consumables

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space. That’s pretty good going.

As always – and before you turn immediately to the awesome car builds at the back – there’s plenty of good stuff covered off this month, including news of an innovative nationwide lubricants training

Keeping BMWs in top condition

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programme that Partmaster has implemented with Royal Precision Lubricants. I sat down for a chat with Royal Precision Lubricants’ general manager, Jason

New cars

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The latest automotive products

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Green, and he gave us the lowdown on the knowledge gap that exists in many workshops about which oils suit which applications the best.

We check in with undercar specialists, Mount Shop, who are celebrating 15 years in business this year, and

Fifty years of Escort

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we also take a look at how the Takata airbag recall is progressing after the government stepped in to back calls by both the Motor Industry Association and the

Feature car: Evo III

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Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association to make the recall compulsory. It’s a massive logistical exercise, but things are progressing well, it would seem.

Also, speaking of awesome car builds, Teng Tools Muscle Garage is set to return to Three soon; we’ve got the details.

As always, let us know if there’s a feature we haven’t included in Auto Channel that you’d like to see, or something you reckon needs more coverage or a different spin on things. Email me at editor@autochannel.co.nz.

I hope you enjoy this month’s read.

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THE VOICE FOR THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

AUTO CHANNEL RUBEN, Flight Engineer OLE OLE JOHAN, JOHAN, Chief Chief Mechanic Mechanic

NEW FROM TENG TOOLS! 1/4in Drive Mini Ratchet • 72-tooth ratchet (5° increments)

• Extra short handle When itSolberg's comes torallycross flyingcar you don’t want by to gamble.

Youmy want perfectly tuned machinery.

To get that, youwith Petter Petter Solberg's rallycross car is maintained is maintained me by me andand my Teng Teng Tools Tools storage storage unitunit TCMM1055N. TCMM1055N. It’s filled It’s filled with • Ergonomically designed need a pieces perfectly tuned workshop.

Forby some, things organised perfectly might boring, but when it 1055 1055 pieces in 51 in 51 tool tool sets. sets.

All All chosen chosen me, by me, according according to my to my preferences. preferences.

Forseem For some, some, things things organised organised bi-material grip comes to getting clear for take-off, it´sit vital.

Welcome to seconds, ourseconds, world! perfectly perfectly might might seem seem boring, boring, but but when when comes it comes to chasing to chasing it’s vital. it’s vital.

Welcome Welcome to our to our world! world!

• Ideal for use in confined spaces

For stockists visit tengtools.co.nz

Part #1400-72MN

Available now from your local Teng Tools stockist

HOT DEAL $83.30 www.tengtools.com

incl. GST

CONNECTING THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

MOUNT SHOP CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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Petter Solberg's rallycross car is maintained by me and my Teng Tools storage unit TCMM1055N. It’s filled with 1055 pieces in 51 tool sets. All chosen by me, according to my preferences. For some, things organised perfectly might seem boring, but when it comes to chasing seconds, it’s vital. Welcome to our world!

OLE JOHAN, Chief Mechanic

Having good staff with sound knowledge is also very important.

Making sure clients get the correct part or are advised properly helps to make the customer experience that much easier, quicker and more profitable. Today Mount Shop has a vast array of products to cater for passenger cars, light commercial, heavy commercial, off-highway and engineering applications. New items are constantly being added to Mount Shop’s product portfolio.

By following the old-school principles of good service, knowledge, quality and stocking the latest product ranges, Mount Shop has grown over the last 15 years to where it now has over 13,500 product lines available from eight stores throughout New Zealand.

To find out how Mount Shop can service your parts requirements, call into one of the branches, phone toll free 0508 86 66 86 for more information, or visit mountshop.co.nz

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Today, Mount Shop believes in order to be a specialist you must be very focused on the product lines you stock, ensuring a good range of parts to cover the market is paramount.

When a new product line is introduced, Mount Shop try to make sure they have a large enough range of parts to cover most queries from customers. As time moves on, more parts are added. Of course, with the diversity of the contemporary New Zealand market, Mount Shop also says, “You can’t be a master of all trades”.

But you can certainly present top quality. Quality is an important part of business today as every time a failure happens it costs money. Mount Shop takes quality very seriously and prides itself on the fact they have a supplier base which manufactures quality products to suit. A lot of these companies have supplied Mount Shop for many years now, so ensuring ongoing quality is not a problem. Mount Shop’s supplier base is happy to back-up any product issues.

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ormed in 2003 and located inside a Petter Solberg's rallycross car is maintained by me and my Teng Tools storage unit TCMM1055N. It’s filled with second-hand engine importing business, OLE JOHAN, Chief Mechanic Mount Shop started with a handful of engine mounts, some strut mounts and an air intake hose.

After listening to customers, it soon became apparent there was an opportunity to specialise in this area of the market. This started the rapid expansion of Mount Shop’s product ranges. A move to the company’s current headquarters soon followed too, allowing for much better management.

Starting with engine and strut mounts, suspension bushes soon became the next product line Mount Shop would venture into; a move driven by customer requests. Having a large range of suspension bushes available, the requests for more under-car products started flowing.

The move to Mount Shop becoming the ‘Total Under Car Specialist’ it is today had begun.

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Bendix provides advice on rear brake pads on vehicles with stability control THE RULE OF THUMB WHEN SERVICING BRAKES AND BRAKE PADS USED TO BE THAT SINCE THE REAR BRAKES DO LESS WORK THAN THE FRONT BRAKES, THE PADS WILL LAST TWICE AS LONG. BENDIX ADVISE, HOWEVER, THAT IN MODERN CARS AND VEHICLES, THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE

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ith the advent of traction control, stability programs and electronic brake force distribution systems found in today’s modern cars, the rear brakes are given a work out that is every bit as hard as the fronts, often without drivers realising it.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is a system that is now found on most modern cars with high safety ratings. EBD works by varying the brake pressure between front and rear wheels, depending on speed, road conditions and how hard the driver is braking. EBD works alongside standard anti-lock braking systems to provide extra peace of mind.

Often EBD uses the rear brakes to stop the car from diving under initial brake application. This prevents excessive weight transfer to the front, allowing for more stable handling and a more comfortable ride for the car’s occupants.

In rear wheel drive cars clever traction and stability

programs are used in place of a limited slip differential, by braking the inside or outside rear wheels to improve handling and traction. Stability control programs also brake the inside rear wheels to prevent understeer in emergency situations.

Bendix brakes are suited to modern car technology that continually improves to meet ever stricter safety regulations. Combined, these offer exceptional onroad safety.

Advice from Bendix is that it is important to make sure that rear brakes, calipers, and rotors are checked at the time a service is undertaken.

For more information on Bendix Brake Pads visit bendix.com.au or for your nearest stockist visit bendix.com.au/stockists. You can also follow Bendix on Facebook for the latest updates and news by visiting facebook.com/workshop.

Watch the video on Rear Brake Pads at youtube.com/watch?v=qPJTlDaBS6k

Kale Clamps

KALE CLAMPS ASSORTMENT KITS PUTS THE MOST POPULAR SIZES OF WORM DRIVE CLAMPS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

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vailable in a range of materials and housed in a convenient portable case that also suits van and workshop racking systems, 180-piece Kale Clamps Assortment Kits take the hassle out of storing and transporting your Kale clamps.

Kale Clamps WD Assortment Kits are available in W2 semi stainless (9mm band only) and W3 all stainless steel. The W4 all stainless-steel versions have 9mm & 12mm band widths included.

Meanwhile, Kale Worm Drive Clamps provide for extra value and choice with over 50 different packs available covering a multitude of sizes from 8-12mm right up to 140-160mm.

Manufactured to be stronger and durable, and Kale’s mechanically-locked single piece housing design, Kale Worm Drive Clamps are burr-free and feature convex band edges, as well as a high clamping-force and low-tightening torque.

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They’re also 100% traceable and available in W1 mild steel, W2 semi Stainless, W3 all stainless (AISI 400), and W4 all stainless (AISI 304).

Visit isl-industrial.co.nz for further Kale Clamps product information.

Protecta Insurance appoints VSC as new underwriter PROTECTA SAYS THE NEWLYESTABLISHED UNDERWRITING ARRANGEMENT WILL ENABLE IT TO FURTHER GROW ITS BUSINESS AND ACHIEVE SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS AND BENEFIT CUSTOMERS AND POLICY HOLDERS

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rotecta Insurance New Zealand Limited (Protecta), a New Zealand company focused on vehicle protection, has appointed Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Assurant, Inc., as its new underwriter. The change takes effect on 1 September.

“VSC will provide a great alignment of direction for Protecta and will increase our focus on delivering knowledge, experience, innovation and adding value to the New Zealand market, our customers and our 130,000-plus policy holders,” said Stephen Glading, Managing Director of Protecta.

Locally-owned and operated, Protecta has been providing insurance products to New Zealand motor vehicle dealers, financiers, brokers and consumers since 1986, and has been experiencing considerable growth in the last few years.

VSC, now an Assurant company, is one of the largest underwriters of insured service plans and warranty products in the world. It is a New Zealand-bonded insurer and underwriter and operates from its New Zealand head office in Christchurch.

Assurant has a presence in 21 countries and around 16,000 global employees. It has over 50 years of automotive experience and protects more than 40 million vehicles worldwide. Assurant is also a specialist in F+I products and training for motor vehicle dealers.

Protecta is working towards a seamless transition to Virginia Surety Company. Protecta’s sales team will visit all their agents before the transition date in September to discuss the change.

Visit protectainsurance.co.nz/ for further details.

Partmaster teams up with Royal Precision Lubricants to get the good oil

A ROYAL PRECISION LUBRICANTS EXPERT IS TRAINING PARTMASTER STAFF AROUND THE COUNTRY IN ORDER TO UPSKILL THE NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR’S LUBRICATION KNOWLEDGE IN ORDER TO HELP CLIENTS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES

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oyal Precision Lubricants and Partmaster management have joined forces to evaluate and improve the understanding of lubricants.

The training – which is being undertaken with Royal Precision Lubricants General Manager, Jason Green (see interview p38) – has been designed to cover the fundamentals of lubrication so all Partmaster staff have a clearer understanding of what makes the Royal brand its own identity in a competitive market.

Partmaster says that Royal Precision Lubricants is growing domestically and internationally as a force in lubrication expertise. It is the preferred brand Partmaster chooses to distribute nationally throughout New Zealand.

In recent years Partmaster has grown the Royal Precision Lubricants brand to a level where to move forward, additional training and a broader insight into other lubricants markets is required.

Jason will be taking Partmaster staff around the country through Fundamentals of Lubrication workshops during a six month stay in New Zealand.

The multi-module workshop is designed to give attendees a comprehensive overview of lubricants.

Modules have been designed to break down all aspects of how oil works, from its basic lubrication function, to an overview of the five base oils available, to the differences between full- and semisynthetic motor oil.

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The advantages of synthetics are discussed indepth. Attendees will be learning about the primary performance advantage of synthetic base oils and their ability to cope with an extended range of temperatures; exhibiting outstanding flow characteristics at extremely low temperatures and stability at extremely high temperatures.

Other modules are designed to give attendees practical information on oil viscosity and the SAE classification system; the differences between winter viscosity and summer viscosity monograde products, as well as the advent of multigrade oils which are able to meet the limits of winter and summer viscosity grades at the same time.

Drilling deeper, the Royal Precision Lubricants training modules will also be schooling Partmaster staff on how Viscosity Index Improvers – long chain polymers which expand as oil temperature rises, causing the oil to thicken and resist flow – work to help oil maintain its viscosity better than the same grade oil without Viscosity Index Improvers.

Another key part of the training programme will give attendees a better understanding of complex and varied lubrication performance specifications, as stipulated by the American Petroleum Institute (API), European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO). Each global governing body sets standards and oil performance criteria to comply with emissions and environmental

standards particular to each region.

This means the variety of classification for service petrol engines (SN, SM, SL, SJ), API diesel specifications such as FA-4, CK-4 and CH-4, and the wide range of ACEA specifications (A3/B3, A3/ B4, A5/B5 and catalyst-compatible lubricants) are all covered.

Similarly, manufacturer-specific products are also discussed, such as Volkswagen’s lubricant family and Ford’s WSS specification range.

An Australian owned and operated company, Royal Precision Lubricants has been manufacturing and marketing lubricants for nearly two decades. During that time, Jason estimates the manufacturer has blended in excess of 160 million litres of finished lubricants and speciality products.

Manufacturing from two different blending locations in Queensland and Victoria, Royal Precision Lubricants exports products to New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Russia and Dubai.

Royal Precision Lubricants comply with ISO 90012016 and Sci-Qual International quality control processes, and the company holds OEM approvals and blend all products in strict compliance with all governing bodies, including SAE, API, ACEA and JASO. Royal Precision Lubricants are available exclusively through Partmaster outlets nationwide. Visit partmaster.kiwi or phone 0800 727 862 for more information.

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Govt. compulsory Takata airbag recall reaches halfway point LATEST FIGURES REVEAL THAT 38,238 TAKATA ALPHA-TYPE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, REPRESENTING ABOUT 45% OF AFFECTED VEHICLES project principals to date.

“Distributors have worked tirelessly to identify the number of vehicles fitted with the more at risk Takata alpha-type airbag, subject to a mandatory recall [and] with the other types of Takata airbag,” he said.

“Industry continues to allocate significant resources to achieve a coordinated and timely response to the recall.”

Crawford said that the VIA has also been extremely proactive in working to ensure used imported vehicles subject to recall are being identified; a process he calls a “significant logistical exercise”.

“For used imported vehicles, before a replacement part can be ordered, a distributor needs to know if the vehicle is in New Zealand and then verify the status of

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each individual vehicle with their manufacturer’s head he Minister of Commerce and Consumer

conjunction with the Motor Industry Association (MIA)

office database.

Affairs, Hon Kris Faafoi, has stated that

and the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association

“This has been a significant focus of attention since

the Government’s compulsory recall of

(VIA). “The industry has in large part got us to where we

March and much of this work has now been completed

Takata alpha-type airbags has so far been

are today – when we have asked for co-operation and

and parts are on order,” he said.

progressing very well.

support, they have put in the time and commitment to

The RightCar website now has all alpha airbags known

New figures show that 38,238 Alpha airbags and

get us this far. I am pleased that we now have 146,000

to be affected by the recall in its searchable database.

208,902 non-alpha airbags have been replaced,

fewer vehicles with airbags that may malfunction,”

The Government is recommending vehicle owners to

meaning the process is about halfway through.

he said. David Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of

check if their vehicle is affected by the recall at

The massive undertaking has been planned in

the MIA, has also praised the combined efforts of the

rightcar.govt.nz

Ceramic glow plugs offer no compromise on performance GLOW PLUGS ARE DESIGNED TO PERFORM UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE. BUT WHEN IT COMES TIME TO REPLACE THEM, IT’S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER METAL AND CERAMIC GLOW PLUGS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE

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f you thought all glow plugs were the same; think again. On closer inspection, you'll see that glow plugs come in a variety of shapes and differ in terms of properties and materials.

Ceramic glow plugs are engineered to perform under the most extreme conditions. Compared to a metal glow plug they have a more robust heating element, made from ceramic (Silicon Nitride) which has extremely good thermal conductivity properties and can withstand very rapid heating times over extended service periods.

The ceramic heating tip allows ceramic glow plugs to reach higher temperatures than metal type glow plugs can, enabling the engine to reach operating temperature particularly quickly.

Due to the robust nature of the ceramic heating tip, post-glow times of up to ten minutes can be employed. But also, because of the extreme operating conditions that ceramic glow plugs are subjected to, metal and ceramic glow plugs aren’t interchangeable.

Many automotive manufacturers are specifying

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ceramic plugs as OE fitment. In these cases, a service repairer replacing old ceramic glow plugs with metal plugs could cause a reduction in performance and in extreme cases, permanent engine damage.

NGK is the world’s largest OEM and OES supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs, and oxygen sensors.

Manufactured using state of the art techniques, NGK glow plugs are OE equivalent.

NGK glow plugs also enable safe start-up from low ambient temperatures, low emissions during the vehicle’s warm-up phase and stable idling before the engine reaches operating temperature. A highquality coating on the metal shell provides highresistance to corrosion and as a result boast a longer service life.

All NGK’s ‘vehicle specific, no compromise’ glow plugs are designed to suit the specific requirements of individual makes and models of vehicle to ensure that customers’ engines perform at their optimum.

NGK glow plugs and other components are available at all Repco stores. Visit repco.co.nz for more information or to find your local branch.

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Ultrasonic cleaning provides for pristine parts every time TECHSPAN AND ELMA ULTRASONICS HAVE THE RIGHT CLEANING METHOD FOR THOSE ESPECIALLY ‘DIFFICULT’ CLEANING APPLICATIONS

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n the automotive sector there are a wide range of applications where Ultrasonic Cleaning can be employed, saving workshops labour costs and providing a far better cleaning job.

A huge variety of components and parts can be cleaned using this method, including bearings, racks, mounts, pistons, engine parts, motorcycle and car carburettors, just to name a small sample.

So, what exactly is ultrasonic cleaning and how does it actually work? Using ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves, usually from 25-200kHz) and an appropriate cleaning fluid, ultrasonic cleaning ensures

fine, intensive cleaning of an array of products can be achieved quickly.

The ultrasonic cleaner can be used with ordinary tap water. Although it is also recommended that an appropriate ultrasonic cleaning agent be used in order to aid in softening the specific soil, which will greatly improve the ultrasonic cleaning effect.

Ultrasonic Cleaning was first used in industrial cleaning applications in the 1950s and it has proven a trusted method for ridding all manner of item of hard-to-shift contaminants.

Cleaning cycle times are normally between five and 10 minutes, but can sometimes exceed 20 minutes, depending on the object being cleaned and the extent of the soil contamination.

Beyond the automotive industry, ultrasonic cleaners are used to clean a very wide variety of products, such as jewellery, watches, dental and surgical instruments, military equipment, tools, coins, industrial parts, lenses and electronic components. Elma Ultrasonic Cleaners – distributed in New Zealand by Techspan – are especially effective when it comes to cleaning

carburettors. Depending on the size of the parts to be cleaned, the repairer can select an appropriatelydimensioned cleaning bath to suit the part sizing.

With the combined use of an Elma Ultrasonic cleaner and some Tec Clean A4 or A5 ultrasonic cleaning chemical, fast and effective cleaning of carburettors is no longer a frustrating and lengthy task.

Combining quality and technology in one convenient package, the Elma ultrasonic cleaning product range is probably the largest in the world.

It includes an array of serial units and speciallydesigned cleaning installations. From the smallest table-top unit for the cleaning of glasses, up to a 20-stage special installation unit for the fine cleaning of computer chips in the manufacturing process, Elma has become the right choice for solutions to cleaning problems in many business sectors. Elma Ultrasonics makes numerous cleaning baths to suit different applications. Through Techspan, a variety of attachments and cleaning agent options are also available.

Techspan has a specific website dedicated to the Elma Ultrasonic cleaner range. Browse available models and purchase directly online at elmaultrasonic.co.nz. Or for more information phone 09 827 6567 or email info@elma-ultrasonic.co.nz

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New vehicle registration figures hold firm in July THE MOTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SAYS THE MARKET TOOK A ‘STEADY AS SHE GOES’ APPROACH DURING JULY, WITH A SIX PERCENT INCREASE ON JULY 2017

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hile new vehicle registrations of 12,324 recorded during July made it the second-strongest July on record, David Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of the Motor Industry Association, says that new vehicle sales are holding steady, rather than surging ahead as they were this time last year.

July 2018 vehicles were up 6% (693 units) on July 2017. Year to date, the market is up by 1.8% (1,621 units) compared to the first seven months of 2017.

“Despite there being several worrying signs that the New Zealand economy is not as strong as it has been, combined with a significant drop in overall business confidence, new vehicle sales have for the time being held steady” said Crawford.

The strongest July on record dates back to 1984, when 13,983 new vehicles were registered.

Registrations of 8,041 passenger and SUV vehicles for July 2018 show the market to be up 436 units on July 2017; an increase of 5.7%. Registrations of 4,283 commercial vehicles were up by 257 units (up 6.4%) on July 2017.

Toyota retained the overall number one spot, with 17% market share (2,070 units), followed by Ford with 10% (1,203 units) and Mazda with 8% market share (1,003 units).

Toyota retained the market lead for passenger and SUV registrations with 15% market share (1,202 units) followed by Mazda with 10% (817 units) and Mitsubishi with 7% market share (603 units).

In the commercial sector, Toyota regained the market lead with 20% market share (868 units) followed by Ford with 19% (799 units) and Holden third with 10%

market share (418 units).

The top four selling models for the month of July were all light commercial vehicles. The Ford Ranger retained its position as the best-selling vehicle model with 674 units. This was followed by the Toyota Hilux with 658 units and the Holden Colorado with 408 units. The SUV Medium segment came in as the top segment for the month of July with 18% market share.

This was followed by the Pick Up/Chassis Cab 4x4 with 15% of the market, and the SUV Compact with 14% market share.

Dayco expands product range and warehouse capacity DAYCO, A LEADING ENGINE-PRODUCTS AND DRIVE-SYSTEMS SUPPLIER FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE, INDUSTRIAL, AND AFTERMARKET INDUSTRIES, HAS INCREASED THE SIZE OF ITS AUSTRALIAN WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE AS MORE PRODUCTS COME ON-STREAM

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ayco’s warehouse expansion has seen its Hallam, Melbourne warehouse expand capacity by more than 1000 square metres of warehousing space to support the addition of more than 4000 new Dayco SKU’s to the already comprehensive Dayco automotive aftermarket product range available throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The warehouse expansion, which includes new transporter access bays and other internal modernisations, will also allow for further growth in Dayco’s product range over the coming years. The company plans to introduce an industrial belt range, along with radiator caps and other additions to the Dayco automotive aftermarket offering.

The Dayco Australia warehouse expansion will also see the company introduce a new bar code scanning system to increase product distribution efficiency and accuracy.

“Our warehouse expansion is an investment in our commitment to the future of the Australian and New Zealand automotive aftermarket industries,” says Dayco Vice President Aftermarket, Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw.

Mouw says the company’s warehouse expansion is aligned with Dayco’s global objectives to ensure that their customers receive the best service possible, while providing faster access to the highest quality automotive aftermarket engine belts, thermal management and engine components.

“Making sure that our aftermarket customers in the

automotive, trucking and industrial markets have immediate access to our belts, hoses, tensioners, pulleys and additional new Dayco products is our top priority,” he said.

“The larger and more efficient distribution centre will enable us to deliver this objective and provide our customers with even more support.”

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing and distribution of essential engine products, drive systems and services and has been for more than a century.

Dayco Australia’s head office and warehouse is located at 11 Dansu Court, Halam, Victoria. For customer service and enquiries call 0061 3 9796 4044 or visit dayco.com to see the Dayco range of products.

Super Sulco tools and equipment up for grabs through Parts Connection

PARTS CONNECTION IS GIVING AWAY $10,000 WORTH OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FROM LEADING TOOLS SPECIALIST SULCO, IN A NEW PROMOTION FOR TRADE CUSTOMERS, KICKING OFF SOON

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arts Connection will soon be presenting the Ultimate $10k Tool Grab.

Open to all Parts Connection trade customers, the Ultimate $10k Tool Grab promotion will start this October.

When a trade customer purchases parts from any of the Parts Connection member companies during the month of October they’ll be able to go online to partsconnection.co.nz and enter their invoice details.

Once the customer has spent $1000 with Parts Connection they’ll automatically get an entry in the

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draw for the $10,000 tool and workshop equipment prize. If the customer spends another $500 they will receive an additional entry into the draw and so on.

Also, the prize is customizable depending on what the lucky winner wants; whether it’s a new hoist for the workshop, or a big box of indispensable Sulco tools, that’s completely up to them. The promotion will run through October until November 2nd, with the lucky winner’s details to be drawn on November 5th.

To make it easy for customers, Parts Connection says they don’t need to add up invoice amounts. Instead,

by entering details online as they purchase, the Parts Connection system will keep track of how much they have spent and let them know how much they have to go before being eligible for the big prize.

Once the trade customer has reached that $1000 threshold, Parts Connection will let them know how many entries they have in the draw.

Parts Connection also says it chose to approach Sulco to partner with for the Ultimate $10k Tool Grab promotion as the company is a leading tool and equipment supplier in New Zealand and, like Parts Connection, is a Capricorn Coop preferred supplier.

Parts Connection is a group of 15 automotive dismantlers each specializing in their own make of vehicle. Parts Connection has been in business for over 25 years and is one of New Zealand’s leading automotive parts suppliers. All members are based in Auckland; however, Parts Connection serves customers nationwide. As well as large stockholdings of top quality recycled parts, members also stock a large range of new parts. To find out more and get your entries in for the Ultimate $10k Tool Grab, head to partsconnection.co.nz

New remote key repair and reprogramming evening workshops offered AUCKLAND-BASED 2YS TRADING HAS ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF EVENING TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR THE TRADE, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE ON REMOTE KEY FOB REPAIR AND REPROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES

AA Gaskets launches extended Cylinder Head Bolt Set range AA GASKETS HAS ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF 50 NEW CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SETS UNDER THEIR WELL-KNOWN AND RESPECTED PERMASEAL BRAND

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A Gaskets has released an extended Cylinder Head Bolt Set range now includes sets to suit popular brands including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Stuart Chandler, Executive General Manager of AA Gaskets, says the company is committed to providing its customers with the most extensive range of Cylinder Head Bolt Sets available from one manufacturer. “As the popularity of European cars continues to increase, we quickly identified the need to address the demands from our customers for Head Bolt Sets to suit these vehicles,” he says.

In addition to building an extensive range of Cylinder Head Bolt Sets, Permaseal is committed to providing mechanics and automotive professionals with the highest levels of aftersales support and manufacturing quality. “We have a team of over 70 all of whom are highly trained and are considered experts in their field,”

continues Stuart. “We pride ourselves on providing fast, accurate and complete delivery to ensure our customers avoid the frustration of dealing with returns.

“We have built our reputation on manufacturing excellence, continual range segment expansion and expert advice, and today we have over 9850 product lines, 7600 Premium SKU’s, providing components for more than 3100 engines. When you combine our extensive range with our five-year, 150,000 km warranty, you can rest assured that we have got you well covered,” he says.

Stuart says AA Gaskets invests in product development resources and is adept at establishing new market opportunities and product releases. The release of the 50 new Cylinder Head Bolt Sets is an example of AA Gaskets’ depth in research and development.

To view AA Gaskets’ range of components, visit nzgaskets.co.nz or phone 09 829 0047

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he 2YS-hosted training sessions will be run across weekday evenings and will take between one and two hours. The sessions will begin mid-September at the company’s New Lynn premises. “Today, most vehicles come standard with remote keys,” says Marc Yin from 2YS Trading. “However, there may come a time when the remote key must be reprogrammed, or a newly purchased car remote key will need to be programmed in order to sync with the vehicle’s door locks properly. “Remote keys work by communicating with the locks in the specific car by using unique radio signals. In order to communicate with these locks, the remote key must be programmed and synced with the locks in the car.”

Marc says that because the key fobs themselves have memory chips built into them that allow the key to work, specialised programming needs to be undertaken so that the locking mechanism recognizes the code being sent to it by the remote key. Whether repairing or reprogramming, the task needs to be completed properly to ensure the system works.

Marc says the 2YS Trading workshops, which will cost $149 per person, are designed to decipher the process for trade professionals, offering them another attribute to the services they’re able to offer customers. To enquire about or enrol in the remote key repair and reprogramming training workshop, contact Marc at 2YS Trading, ph 021 998 488 or 09 218 9613.

FAG SmartSET wheel bearing kits reduce running costs and arrive ready to roll PRE-LUBRICATED, PRE-ASSEMBLED, AND PRE-POSITIONED, SCHAEFFLER’S FAG SMARTSET WHEEL BEARING SETS FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND BUSES OFFER A COMPLETE SOLUTION TO EASY INSTALLATION, LONGER SERVICE LIFE, AND OPERATING COST REDUCTION

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pecially developed for the independent aftermarket, the FAG SmartSET from Schaeffler is suited to all types of truck, trailer and bus axle applications using standard tapered roller bearings.

The core elements of the advanced new repair solution consist of two pre-assembled wheel bearing units, each consisting of tapered roller bearings in an innovative cage design with retaining elements and specially coated inner and outer rings.

This special coating significantly protects the bearing from corrosion, slip wear and crack formation.

A support sleeve pre-positions the tapered roller

bearings so that rotating the wheel to adjust the bearings is no longer necessary. The FAG SmartSET is pre-lubricated, which ensures that garage professionals always have the right amount and correctly specified-type of grease.

In addition to all this, a permanent dust cover prevents dirt ingress from contaminating the grease.

As a complete set that includes a pressing tool, this new solution means a fast, clean, and efficient repair process that minimizes the sources for mistakes and creates cost benefits in fitting time and longer life.

Different versions of the FAG SmartSET are available covering numerous models of major truck, trailer, bus and axle manufacturers.

More info can be obtained at the garage portal REPXPERT (repxpert.com.au) or via your local Schaeffler FAG distributor.

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AV Track to offer comprehensive GPS tracking and reporting with a unique New Zealand focus THIS OCTOBER, DLG INTERNATIONAL IS SET TO RELEASE AV TRACK; A BRAND-NEW LOCALLY-BRANDED GPS TRACKING AND REPORTING SYSTEM, INTO THE NEW ZEALAND MARKET.

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esigned with a variety of end-users

intervals are also all embedded in the reporting system

unit, but useful in circumstances where a GPS unit can’t

in mind, DLG International says that

if required.

be mounted underneath plastic or fibreglass, such as

AV Track came about after DLG

A third level of usability means AV Track can also work

on an excavator or off-highway dump truck. The AVTK-

managing director Grant Eveleigh and

for hire fleet providers; especially beneficial, where

3000 has external GPS and GSM antennas, meaning

his development team identified a gap in the GPS

heavy-duty construction plant is concerned. Mileage

the GPS device can be installed behind metal panels in

tracking market, despite growing demand for such

or hour meter data is fed back to the machine owner,

a waterproof environment and the antennas can still be

systems.

notifying them of key service intervals regardless of

run to where they can receive the best signal.

“One of the key attributes of the AV Track system is that

where the machine is, or how long it has been out on-

In the near future, AV Track will be unveiling the

it has been designed for New Zealand vehicle owners

site with the client.

ultimate in GPS tracking and vehicle safety, the AVTK-

and corporate entities and will be thoroughly supported

In designing the system in this way, DLG International

4000.

from New Zealand too,” says a DLG International

has acknowledged that hours used is far more relevant

This top-of-the-line package will give the user all

spokesperson.

than days hired for companies in this sector of the

the features of real-time GPS tracking and fleet

“During our research phase we noted that some

construction industry.

management, with the added benefit of built-in

available systems are overly complicated to use,

“AV Track is very adaptable to however the customer

DVR recording from a forward-facing HD camera.

meaning that the end-user probably only utilises a third

wants to use it, whether it’s simply to keep an eye on a

The system will feature a removable micro SD card

of the system’s full capabilities, but still pays a monthly

vehicle, or utilise it as a reporting and billing tool,” says

for video playback from either the device itself or a

subscription fee representative of the full data suite.

DLG International.

separate computer.

“This over-inflates the value of the product. We’ve

“For example, AV Track lets you customise reports

The AVTK-4000 will also allow the account holder or

designed a system that can work for various users,

such as a “STOPS REPORT” or a “TIME ON SITE” report.

fleet dispatcher to log in and view real-time from the

who only see what they need to see and are billed

These tools give the end-user the ability to be 100%

DVR offering increased driver safety.

accordingly.”

accurate when billing customers travel charges and

Each AV Track unit features internal battery back-up

AV Track will appeal to three potential customer sets.

hours on-site.

too, meaning that if a unit is tampered with, the GPS

In its most basic application, the system can GPS track

“The customer can also playback and print reports

unit will continue to function as normal for a length of

individual vehicles in real-time, offering peace-of-mind

based on past movements, so the system works as

time.

security for owners of personal-use vehicles, whether

both a real-time and an historical tracker.”

Due for a late-October release, the AV Track system

rare, exotic, classic or simply relied upon as everyday

AV Track will be released with three distinct units.

will be accessible to users via a desktop application

work transport.

Plugging directly into the OBDII port of a vehicle, the

and as a mobile app through both the Apple App Store

The tracked vehicle can also be GeoFenced, meaning

AVTK-1000 offers an easy installation option for both

and Google Play, allowing users to check in on fleet

the user receives an alert if that vehicle moves outside

GPS tracking and fleet management, with simple plug-

locations and obtain reports from anywhere their work

the perimeter of a set location. GeoFencing can also

in-and-go functionality. An OBDII extension cable with

takes them.

alert the AV Track customer to other vehicles entering

a low-level adaptor is available too, should access to

“AV Track really does cover all the bases,” concludes

or leaving a prohibited area.

the vehicle’s OBDII port be restricted by fixed panels or

DLG International.

Naturally, AV Track will also appeal to commercial

parts.

“It has been purpose designed as a fully-functional

entities, offering varying degrees of coverage based

The AVTK-2000 is an all-in-one hard-wired GPS

management tool. It gives Kiwi individuals and

upon individual needs.

tracking and fleet management unit which incorporates

businesses alike the leading edge in greater vehicle and

Fleet and asset managers will be able to track staff

built-in GPS and GSM antennas, meaning once the unit

staff security and efficiency.”

vehicles in real-time, providing for control over location

has been installed there is less chance of tampering by

AV Track will be launching with a unique website in

and job planning. The added convenience of reminder

a would-be thief or staff member.

October. In the meantime, visit dlgint.co.nz for further

notifications for WOF, COF, RUC and upcoming service

Like the AVTK-2000, the AVTK-3000 is a hard-wired

information.

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Autoserv serving independent workshops with quality and integrity AUTOSERV IS MANY THINGS TO MANY PEOPLE. A WHOLLY FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY, AUTOSERV SPECIALISES IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF A VARIETY OF WELL-RECOGNISED BRANDS TO THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, AND IS THE PROVIDER OF A TRUSTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

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utoserv represents the number one

technologies to improve on its market offering, which

for more than 40 years. Andrew says the Wynn’s brand

supplier of automotive consumable

will further cement the business into the future by

remains strong after eight decades and continues to

products in the Kiwi automotive market

adding value to training packages and helping more

represent quality.

place and is regarded as a one-stop-shop

workshops nationwide.

Another success story for Andrew and his team has

for workshops able to purchase consumables from

“We have a team of 10 specialised sales people around

been Autoserv’s wiper program.

a trusted team of specialized sales representatives

the country, headed by National Sales Manager

“We carry a range of wipers to suit every workshop,

across the country. What’s more, Autoserv has also

Brodie Scott. Through our Auckland-based national

from rubber inserts to our famous Tru-Fit Euro

developed an industry-leading incentive programme.

distribution centre, we can service the industry

program. Together these enable workshops to offer

Andrew Davis, Managing Director of Autoserv, says the

comprehensively.

their customers a true alternative to OEM European

company prides itself on representing products in the

Andrew says that in order to stay up-to-date on recent

wipers at a reasonable cost and without comprising

local market that boast a trusted reputation for quality,

developments in the automotive industry, he ensures

their margins.”

integrity and value-for-money.

his team attends many of the international trade

“Our product catalogue is firmly ‘not for retail sale’.

“We want to provide the New Zealand industry with

exhibits to strengthen its knowledge base and product

It’s a decision I made to help protect the margins and

quality products, best-in-class service and advice, and

integrity.

profitability of our workshop customers,” concludes

to be able to deliver a package that promotes customer

And speaking of products with integrity, the well-

Andrew.

retention and more profitable outcomes,” he says.

known Wynn’s brand is a vital part of the Autoserv

“As a result, we only distribute direct to workshops, so

Autoserv has a number of products and programmes

portfolio. Wynn’s has been part of the automotive

there is no comparison on price from major retailers.”

exclusively represented in the New Zealand market,

community for almost 80 years and in New Zealand

Visit autoserv.co.nz for more information.

including Wynn’s Automotive Professional Service Programs and related equipment, HI-TEC Oils, Tectaloy Coolants, Chemtech Automotive cleaning and support products and Black Mamba Automotive protective gloves.

In addition to Autoserv’s own automotive consumable products, the company is also well-known for its Club Evolution Roadside assistance programme.

“We aim to be more than just a supplier, but a business partner which listens and cares about our clients’ automotive businesses. We can deliver better training around customer retention and technician training too,” continues Andrew.

“This is what sets us apart; our training programmes have been successful in thousands of workshops and deliver excellent customer satisfaction and profitability for our clients.”

Andrew says Autoserv is currently working on new

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Monroe announces industry-leading five-year shock absorber warranty MONROE SAYS IT IS TAKING ITS ‘BUILT TO LAST’ SLOGAN LITERALLY, WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT IS EXTENDING THE FACTORY WARRANTY ON ALL MONROE OE SPECTRUM SHOCK ABSORBERS FROM THREE YEARS TO FIVE

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onroe’s warranty extension makes it the only ride performance product manufacturer to offer a five-year warranty in Australia and New Zealand, providing two additional years compared to any other shock absorber brand available in each country’s automotive aftermarket.

According to Monroe Marketing Manager, Brydon Tweddell, durability, range, superior ride and handling are at the top of the list when repairers and suspension specialists select Monroe ride performance products.

“We have always stood firmly behind the total durability of our aftermarket ride performance products and this has been a major factor in Monroe’s long-term market-leading status,” he said.

“In wanting to further emphasise the quality that comes with our range, we are proud to be the first to offer a five-year warranty on our Monroe OE Spectrum product range, to offer even greater incentives for the trade along with total peace of mind and the best value for money for their

customers.

“We want to ensure that there is even more incentive for general repairers, fitters and re-sellers to offer Monroe as their number one choice for direct fit, application designed, premium quality ride performance products. This ensures that their customers, the motorists of Australia and New Zealand, are driving cars that stop, turn, grip and ride exactly as they should.”

Monroe says that with the new five-year warranty across the Monroe OE Spectrum range of replacement shock absorbers and struts, trade customers gain the peace of mind of knowing the products they’re recommending and fitting to customer vehicles are backed up by the

Teng Tools releases new mini bit sets TENG TOOLS HAS ADDED TO ITS ARRAY OF CONSUMABLES WITH THE RELEASE OF THREE NEW MINI BIT SETS FOR THE TRADE

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he TMTX10 Impact TX, TM010 Impact and TMC010 Impact Construction bit sets all feature 30mm impact bits with a new design for higher torsion.

Ideal for use with power tools, the TMC010 has been designed with the construction industry in mind, while the TMTX10 and TM010 sets feature all the most commonly-used TX and TM sized bits in the one set.

All three new sets are 10pc sets and come in a 105 x 60 x 32mm plastic case for added convenience. A 60mm impact magnetic bit holder is also included with each set.

Teng Tools is also offering the new bit sets at a special introductory price of $29.00 (GST inclusive) per set until the end of October 2018.

Visit tengtools.co.nz for further product info.

manufacturer.

By providing the industry’s only five-year factory warranty, Monroe also says it is ensuring that its reputation for quality and value-for-money stands above its competitors.

For more product information, visit monroe.com.au

Utilizing BMW Genuine Parts keeps the icons alive WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GENUINE BMW PARTS AVAILABLE IN NEW ZEALAND THAT COVER BOTH OLD AND NEW MODELS, THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE HAS THE ABILITY TO OFFER CUSTOMERS STRAIGHT-FROM-THE-SOURCE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP THEIR CHERISHED BMW IN TOP CONDITION

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hen it comes to keeping BMWs on the road, a lot of factors come into play — in particular, keeping the scheduled maintenance up to date, as well as using BMW Genuine Parts.

With increased technology in BMW engines over time, coupled with longer, condition-based servicing intervals, not only is it important to maintain BMWs with genuine factory parts, but also using the correct oil grade/type should be factored in as well.

Quality, efficiency, and innovation are the three cornerstones of the expertise delivered by the authorized BMW Dealer Network throughout New Zealand, where a wide range of Genuine BMW Parts are available, making it much easier to keep the BMWs on New Zealand roads exactly that – genuine.

BMWs provide top performance day after day, and it is the interaction of the parts that is so important for full functionality in ‘daily driving’ scenarios.

Perfect performance is only achieved by precisely matching approved BMW parts to the requirements of each individual BMW model. All BMW Genuine Parts come with a two-year factory-

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backed warranty, and this warranty includes the replacement of any defective/faulty parts at any BMW dealership nationwide.

BMW New Zealand also offers competitive pricing to the trade on all types of parts through its dealer network; from oil filters to full body panels. This competitive pricing also extends to BMW’s starrated tyres (and run-flat tyres), which are similarly available to the trade through the marque’s dealer network.

With BMW’s performance-focused M subbrand being an immensely popular part of the manufacturer’s output in this country, it’s reassuring to know that many M-parts can be used across all models.

BMW stresses that genuine BMW M cars should always use genuine BMW M parts and accessories though, as these components are precisely engineered to achieve the highest performance and reliability due to the sportier nature of BMW M cars.

It isn’t just the more recent models that are wellcatered to with BMW Genuine Parts either. BMW AG in Germany still produces OEM original parts for most classic BMWs. In Europe, BMW Group has an entire department dedicated to maintaining older models — BMW Group Classic.

This means BMW New Zealand and its dealer network can source parts for most BMWs – irrespective of age – which helps keep BMW’s heritage alive.

BMW is a company steeped in history, and even the latest models still incorporate aspects of previous generations, especially in design, such as the famous kidney grille at the front of every model.

BMW New Zealand says it actively supports the BMW Car Club of New Zealand, with its club members consisting of BMW enthusiasts ranging from rare classics to new and improved models. It’s reassuring for club members – as well as drivers using their BMW every day as a commuter tool – that BMW Genuine Parts are so readily available.

Blackfern backs Koba Batteries

THIS KIWI-OWNED AND OPERATED FAMILY BUSINESS APPRECIATES ITS LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE, AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT BLACKFERN CO-OP PROVIDES

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ance Johnston from Koba Batteries Limited says that the family-run business is lucky, being able to represent a quality product relied upon by a loyal customer base. “We recognise there is a lot of choice out there, but we knew from the start the Koba name would be one people would trust,” he says.

“Koba Atlas BX has been manufacturing batteries in Korea since 1944, so there is a heap of experience there. We really had to prove ourselves in the beginning in order to distribute their products; they’re

extremely loyal to their partners around the world and that’s a philosophy we take to heart where our own customers are concerned.”

The Kiwi-owned and operated business has been trading for eight years and now counts multiple batteries for diverse applications among its stable of products. These include automotive, commercial,

recognised the advantages and opportunities being a supplier would bring the company right from the start.

“I think we’re about member #70,” he laughs. “We were in from early on. It’s a great concept and I think the principles and the way it works really gels with how we run our own business.

“Blackfern looks after the interests of companies like

marine and motorcycle batteries. Koba Batteries Limited has branches in Auckland and Christchurch, and eight staff on the roster. Lance says he is also proud to be a Blackfern Co-op supplier and

ours and they really understand what it is to be a smaller, independent company. They’ve supported us as we’ve grown too.”

For more information visit blackfern.coop

Teng Tools Muscle Garage returns to Three THE VERY BEST FROM THE KIWI V8 SCENE ROARS BACK ONSCREEN THIS SEPTEMBER, AS WE WELCOME BACK TENG TOOLS MUSCLE GARAGE FOR SEASON THREE

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ejoice petrol heads; Teng Tools Muscle

Garage crew have covered all sorts of project cars and

Don’t worry if you miss the show on Sundays. To see

Garage is back, returning to Three for

meets around New Zealand. The metal flake paint and

videos, enter competitions and find out about the

a third season at 1.00pm on Sunday,

chrome-clad fun is set to continue this Spring as a

behind-the-scenes stuff that didn’t make the edit, check

September 30th as part of CRC Motorsport.

whole new bunch of big builds and cool cars grace the

out Teng Tools Muscle Garage on themotorhood.com

Already a favourite for V8 muscle car fanatics, Teng Tools Muscle Garage gets the inside scoop on new builds and cool classics, taking viewers inside private garages, customizers workshops and through the gates of the biggest events in the country.

Over the last couple of seasons, the Teng Tools Muscle

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screen.

Volvo to stop manufacturing diesel models from 2019 THE MOVE TO DROP DIESEL ENGINES FROM VOLVO’S MODEL RANGE COMES AS THE CARMAKER DOUBLES DOWN ON PETROL HYBRID AND ELECTRIC TECH

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he forthcoming Volvo S60 sedan, due next year, will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine. Volvo is to stop offering diesel versions on all new models launched from 2019.

Instead, the Swedish manufacturer will be offering customers of its new cars either mild petrol hybrid, plug-in petrol hybrid or battery electric vehicle options.

Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars told automotive media at the S60’s advanced preview, “Our future is electric, and we

will no longer develop a new generation of diesel engines.

“We will phase out cars with only an internal combustion engine, with petrol hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move towards full electrification.”

Samuelsson said lower fuel consumption was the “only advantage of diesel,” but that “you can get that back with a mild-hybrid engine”.

Volvo Cars has previously stated that it is aiming for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its global sales by 2025. Under the stewardship of its parent

company, Geely, Volvo has also announced its onetime performance sub-brand, Polestar, will split from Volvo completely and refocus as a maker of electric-only sports cars in the coming years.

The move by Volvo comes as more manufacturers push diesel models aside in favour of either fullelectric or petrol-electric powertrains.

In Europe, many cities have also put extra pressure on carmakers by banning diesel vehicles of certain ages from entering into central urban areas, in a bid to improve air quality.

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New Cars

Haval H9

Chinese manufacturer Haval’s SUV-only range extends by one, with the introduction of its biggest model yet, the H9 What is it?

Haval? While not yet a household name, Haval launched into the New Zealand market around a year ago with the H2 crossover and the H6 mid-sized SUV. The H9 is their biggest yet; a five- or seven-seater playing in the same space as the Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, et al.

What’s interesting about it?

Haval is owned by Great Wall Motors which, it’s fair to say, has spent time in the news in recent years for all the wrong reasons. After a solid start at the beginning of the decade with cheap utes being sold by the dozen, concerns around reliability and a rather damning twostar safety rating issued for the updated Great Wall Steed by the ANCAP testing boffins, has eroded sales of the utes. Haval is a stand-alone brand though so, er… don’t let all that cloud your judgement. They have a five-star ANCAP safety rating too.

Oh, the other interesting thing is that, in China, Great Wall has another, separate higher-end SUV brand called WEY. Go and Google some of the WEY models available, especially the VV5 and VV6. We can’t help but wonder whether Jaguar’s patent lawyer’s have been summoned yet …

Is it any good?

It’s good at pretty much everything to do with going across gravel and dirt and up steep slopes. The 4x4 system is actually very impressive and it features good approach and departure angles and a 700mm wading depth. There’s a 180kW/350Nm four-cylinder turbo

petrol under the hood, which is grunty enough, although we’d take the official 10.9L/100km combined fuel economy figure with a pinch of salt. On the comfort and convenience side of the ledger, the H9 has pretty much everything you need – it all just needs a little finessing. There are massaging seats, a tri-zone climate air system to ensure those in the third row are heated or cooled sufficiently, a big sunroof and all the Bluetooth connectivity you could wish for. Some things don’t measure up, however. The car announces some sort of safety message in a robotized voice whenever you select ‘reverse’ through the eight-speed auto. There are safety goodies such as automatically-adaptive headlights and Rear Cross Traffic Alert sensors, but the way they engage

is a bit hit-and-miss. The leather seats are a bit too shiny.

It also feels big and lurchy on winding roads. It’s the kind of vehicle where you think, the next generation will be spot on. For now, it’s close, but no proverbial. Which is a bit of a shame, because the smaller H6 gets everything right straight out of the gate.

What’s it going to cost?

There are two grades of Haval H9 available; the Lux costs $43,990, while the Ultra (which adds the panoramic sunroof, massaging seats, 10-speaker sound system and third row of chairs) is $47,990. Good value for money when weighed up against the competition, but there’s a compromise to be made on quality in some areas.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4matic+ coupe

A quick SUV-type machine that’ll get to 100km/h faster than the time it takes to say its full name particular compact crossover SUV will do the 0-100km/ h sprint in a rather impressive 3.8 seconds. Peak power of 375kW and a whopping 700Nm – from a petrol engine – are other numbers to consider.

This is a brutally fast machine. But it will also transport five in comfort and serenity if needed. Those traveling up front will enjoy AMG Performance sports seats, stainless steel sports pedals and other go-faster detailing. There’s a phenomenally good 13-speaker Burmester surround sound stereo system as standard too. When the stereo isn’t at full blast, the AMG GLC 63 S has a sports exhaust button if you really want to annoy your neighbours when setting off on that early morning run into the city. But because it’s an SUV at heart, there still remains other practical features like the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive What is it?

leaving the other German marques in its wake in terms

system, detailed Head-Up Display and three-zone

Now that the entire world appears to be driving SUVs,

of New Zealand new car market sales successes. It’s

climate control. Also, can we point out, this is an SUV

someone, somewhere (either in Munich or Stuttgart)

zeitgeist-capturing models like the GLC which have

which comes standard with a race timer function in its

decided what the market needs more of is fastback-

really pushed those sales along.

AMG instrument set. Boy, how SUVs have changed…

style sports SUVs. BMW were first out of the gate with

Add to this the fact that Kiwi Mercedes-Benz fans have

the – surprisingly popular – X6. Mercedes-Benz held off

an insatiable appetite for AMG performance versions of

What’s it going to cost?

for longer than you’d imagine before launching versions

any Merc model you care to name, and a vehicle like the

It’s not cheap at $189,900 and even though it’s a

of the compact GLC and larger GLE SUVs with sloping

AMG GLC 63 S is more popular than you might realise.

‘proper’ AMG model with an AMG-tuned nine-speed

rooflines a couple of years back. Now we’re seeing face-

MCT auto ‘box, you’ll have to fork out even more Is it any good?

dosh if you want some tasty AMG carbon fibre trim

Before the price tag, there are some other figures

accessories and the like added. You could go proper

What’s interesting about it?

attached to the AMG GLC 63 S that are worth noting.

nuts, in other words, and have a $200,000 compact

Mercedes-Benz has been on a roll for the last few years,

Thanks to its enormous 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, this

crossover SUV here.

lifted versions of those.

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Subaru Forester

Fans of Subaru’s Forester SUV have been hanging out for an updated model — it’s finally here

What is it?

The previous Subaru Forester had a long shelf life.

Subaru New Zealand reckons there is a decidedly Forester-focused section of its audience, so those buyer’s will be placated now that the next-gen SUV has arrived. On closer inspection, they should be rather pleased with the specification and pricing too.

to see building supplies or muddy dogs in the back of a Forester, whereas the Outback has become appropriate transport for that set of antique drawers.

So yes, two different models… despite both being, ahem, SUVs. And all that aside, we’re not going to beat about the bush; the Forester is spot-on in terms of equipment, ability and price.

What’s interesting about it?

Subaru will tell you the Forester is their second SUV, because they claim the Outback is also an SUV. Sigh.

Look guys, it’s a station wagon, okay? But anyway, semantics aside, these two models do have very different audiences. The Outback has become a very aspirational model over time; as likely to be at the top of a user-chooser fleet customer’s wish-list as ideal transport for all manner of outdoorsy types, from photographers to extreme sportspeople. As a result, the Forester has kind of become the workhorse of the Subaru line-up; a blue-collar option over the increasingly ritzy Outback. You’re more likely

Is it any good?

The Forester has gone all premium – and not just in the top-shelf model. All three grades available feel like a big step up. Underpinning the new Forester is Subaru’s excellent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, coupled with the usual Boxer engine tech up-front (a 2.5-litre petrol four in all three Forester grades, pushing out 136kW/239Nm).

In addition to features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring technology, keyless entry and start, seven airbags and reverse automatic rear braking (to avoid crunching into that low wall you might not have noticed in

the reversing camera), Subaru’s EyeSight crash avoidance system is standard across the range too.

This system collects together pre-collision braking and throttle management technology, adaptive cruise control and Lane Keep Assist tech to help the car stay in the centre of the lane. Added to this for the 2018 Forester is Subaru’s new facial recognition software (Driver Monitoring System), which uses a camera to monitor the face of the driver for signs of fatigue behind the wheel.

What’s it going to cost?

The 2.5 Sport costs $39,990, the 2.5 Sport Plus costs $44,990 and the top-trim 2.5 Premium costs $47,490. They’re all very well-specified; so much so that the entry-level 2.5 Sport would probably be our pick. It’s still packed with electro-wizardry, doesn’t skimp on the safety stuff, and is the baseline blueprint for the Forester’s cargo-carrying capabilities. Yet that sub-$40k price tag is pretty compelling.

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Lexus RX350 L

Lexus gives its audience a seven-seater without the ‘speak nicely to bank manager’ price tag associated with its other seven-seater What is it?

You’ll have to give it a second-glance, but it’s the stretched version of Lexus’ perennial mid-size RX SUV. Stretched, because it features a third row of seats.

What’s interesting about it?

Up until now, if you wanted a seven-seater Lexus, your only option was swallowing hard and signing off on the big $179,900 LX570. So, you really, really would have had to want seven seats. Or eight, as the LX features a full three posies in its third row.

Now though, there’s another option. Yes, it’s still a six-figure option, but packaging-wise the RX350L gives you everything the LX570 does, in a more svelte, less-boxy bodyshell. Naturally, it’s smaller than the LX but still feels roomy.

We’ve also always found the RX interesting in that – for whatever reason – it seems to be the zenith of Lexus’ angular, origami-influenced design language.

While other models like the IS and GS sedans have spent some time in staid, could-be-from-anymanufacturer form, the RX has always been set apart.

The latest one is the best yet, with all sorts of cuts and creases going on that really set it apart. If you like that sort of thing.

Is it any good?

The newest Lexus seven-seater still offers plenty of space, being 210mm longer than the conventional five-seat RX mid-sizer (and hey; it’s only 80mm shorter than that $179,900 LX).

Aside from those extra chairs, though, there isn’t much different here from the five-seat RX. Lexus put

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together excellent interiors that really cocoon the driver, but still offer plenty of space for all onboard.

Despite being a large-ish SUV, you feel like you’re sitting in it, rather than on top of it, and there is plenty of adjustment available from both the multifunction steering wheel and the comfy front seats.

Flip the sixth and seventh seats down electronically and there remains the sort of boot dimensions you’d hope for from an SUV of these proportions. We’re

also pleased to report Lexus’ Remote Touch interface system (the tracer pad thingy where you control the infotainment system from), seems much-improved and more accurate.

What’s it going to cost? $108,400. The RX350L comes in top-shelf Limited specification only, which gives you all the bells and whistles you’d expect.

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Peak P-408P Four Post Parking Lift This Peak P-408P parking lift has been designed from the outset to be completely portable, meaning it can easily be moved out of the way when not in use by using the caster kits.

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Repco 12V 1200Amp Ultra-Capacitor Jump Starter The innovative Repco Ultra-Capacitor jump starter energises directly from a weak or drained vehicle battery or other power source. Thanks to the unit’s onboard battery it’s even capable of starting a vehicle with no battery installed.

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Liquid Wrench LED Light Designed for performance and efficiency, this is a fast-acting, anti-seize formula that penetrates corrosion, loosens rusted bolts and parts, stops squeaks and displaces moisture. The FlashSight™ technology’s builtin LED lets you see where you spray, making for accurate placement in dark areas and tight spaces. The user is able to choose between deploying the light only, or the light and spray together thanks to the inbuilt radial dial.

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FIFTY YEARS OF ESCORT WE LOOK BACK ON HALF A DECADE OF FORD ESCORTS

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f there’s one nameplate that seems to have burnt itself into the nation’s memory, it’s the Ford Escort. Whether it’s for being the indestructible rear-wheel-drive rally weapon that smashed the gas through forest stages like it was nothing; the cheap and cheerful thrasher

that your dad bought you on the first day you had your licence; or the rusted out, struggling-to-idle supermarket trolley of your elderly neighbour that has no business being on the road. Whatever you remember it for, Kiwis have a long-running love affair with the pesky Esky, having been assembled

en masse locally and pedalled in damn near every motor sport run here. It’s been 50 years since Ford debuted the Mark I at the Brussels Motor Show (1968), and we thought, what better excuse to take a look back at the model’s history and some of the best examples in existence.

FORD ESCORT MARK I (1967–1975)

While we all accept it as the original Escort, the Mark I is not technically the first to wear the nameplate. Nope, Ford had used that one some 12 years earlier on a reduced-spec version of the Ford Squire — a ’50s estate car (wagon) version of the Anglia 100E — perhaps with no intentions of it ever being anything more.

The Escort 100E — it wasn’t what we would call pretty, and unsurprisingly, it wasn’t very popular with the cashed-up public. Ford put the nameplate on the backburner until its designers started drawing up plans for a driver-orientated car that could lug around the whole family and the dog. Loosely based on the popular Anglia, the Mark I ditched the reverse rake rear window, hooded headlights, and finned rear quarter wings for a more conservative, now classic, coke-bottle

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type design. Ford promoted it heavily as ‘the small car that isn’t’, cramming an obscene amount of cabin space and features into what is overall a tiny-framed body. The price tag was an easy pill to swallow for most too, starting out at £940 ($30,000NZD by today’s inflation) with MacPherson strut suspension and rackand-pinion steering, it was miles ahead of what was on the market at the time.

The Mark I was launched as a two-door saloon that would evolve into four-door options, with the same in an estate form. The most common of which were the De Luxe and Super models; the former making use of circular front headlights, whereas the latter had the familiar rectangular headlights and included a water temp gauge. The estate featured the same heart as

the saloons — 957cc and a high-compression 1117cc, variations of the Kent Crossflow platform — but made use of a larger clutch, stiffer rear springs, and in most configurations, larger drums or discs.

A beefed-up option, dubbed the 1300GT, was crammed with a tuned 1.3-litre Crossflow (OHV) that featured a Weber sidedraught and uprated suspension.

Inside the cabin, the 1300GT gained a tacho, battery charge indicator, and an oil pressure gauge — full performance option, right? That same tuned screamer made its way into the Escort Sport which was the same spec as the 1300GT with additional flared front guards.

It didn’t take long before this new kid on the block started rattling the cages of motor sport series worldwide and proved its performance credentials.

Ford began developing a comp spec version from the get go, with prototypes sent to rural England for rough road testing. The Escort Twin Cam made its competitive debut at Croft Circuit in 1968, a heavily strengthened shell fitted with the infamous Lotus-Ford Twin Cam 1.6-litre heart, which was pedalled to victory at the Circuit of Ireland Rally. It then proceeded to win pretty much every other rally that was worth its weight in gold.

Come 1970, and the Escort had notched up the British, German, Belgian, and South African saloon car championships on its belt, along with winning the European Rally Manufacturers’ championship backto-back. This success was only furthered thanks to the Cosworth BDA 16-valve with the Escort RS1600, replacing the Twin Cam. The racing version was so popular that Ford set up a network of Rallye Sport dealers with two in-house mechanics trained to service, tune, and repair the road-going versions. But arguably the most memorable victory for the model was the London–Mexico World Cup Rally of 1970.

Hannu Mikkola pedalled his Escort to the top spot after covering 25,700km, with other Escort entrants claiming third, fifth, sixth, and eighth. Ford was so proud of their car’s success that they birthed a new road-going version: the Escort Mexico.

Nearing the end of the Mark I’s production run, Ford wanted to produce a farewell performance model, which came in the form of the now sought-after RS200. This new bad boy was powered by a two-litre overhead-cam Pinto motor that could accelerate the little weapon to 100kph in just nine seconds.

Initially built at the Halewood plant in England during the closing months of 1967, the Escort would go on to be built and assembled all over the world, including Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Israel, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. Six years into the car’s UK introduction, Ford announced the completion of the two-millionth Escort. Locally, 1.1-litre and 1.3-litre Escorts were assembled at the Seaview plant in Lower Hutt, with some Mexicos imported during the temporary import licensing ease up by the Government in 1973–74.

per cylinder, and a meaty Weber carb, this fire-breather pumped out 86kW and 171Nm of raw gravel destroying mayhem. All of the road-going examples were slathered in white paint work, bar a couple of press and show cars. With the RS1800’s rally victories racking up quick — claiming a total of 20 in WRC alone — interest in performance models was raging and Ford released two more RS models to the lineup to appease the gofast hungry public. This included a reinvented Mexico, built in Germany with a 1.6-litre Pinto heart and stiffer suspension, it was joined by the RS2000. Perhaps the most iconic of all the Mark IIs, the RS2000 featured a unique polyurethane nose, but it was much more than just a fancy facelift. It packed a two-litre Pinto screamer that helped the car boast a 173kph top speed and could crack 100kph in just 8.5 seconds.

Notable of the works versions was the development of

a silicone-fluid coupled central differential. Designed

by Tim Howard of Ford Dagenham, this created an auto-torque vectoring all-wheel drive system that was superior to the traditional fixed four-wheel drive equivalent. This basic concept is still in use in most allwheel drive cars today.

The works cars replaced the Cosworth BDE with a BDG example to give a reported 186kW. Backed by a fivespeed straight-cut ZF box, the rear suspension was fivelinked and the chassis heavily strengthened. The car’s success, winning the RAC Rally every year from 1975 to 1979, earned Björn Waldegård the drivers’ title in 1979, along with Hannu Mikkola in runner up, and Ari Vatanen in fifth, and would earn Ford its first manufacturers’ title — one that it wouldn’t claim again until 2006. And all these victories came despite the arrival on the WRC scene of the venerable four-wheel drive Audi Quattro.

FORD ESCORT MARK II (1974–1981)

With the on-road and motor-sport successes of the Mark I, Ford was always going to have a hard act to follow up. However, they must have got something right as the successor, the Mark II, is not only the bestselling example in the nameplate’s lineage; it’s also the winningest rally car of all time.

Much of the original formula that made the Mark I so popular was carried over, only this time it was a jointly developed venture with Ford of Germany. This new semi-British Escort offered everything from the basespec 1.1-litre Crossflow right up to the fire-snorting RS200 road goer — which appeared in the cult classic film, Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels. The secondgen Escort did away with the coke bottle styling, with a squarer, more refined aesthetic, despite measuring in at the same size and weight as the predecessor.

Much like the first, the Mark II was produced around the world and locally in New Zealand, with an assembly plant in Wiri, South Auckland, although adapting the instrumentation to metric readings.

It was basically the old car’s bones with a new body slapped on top and, knowing this, Ford didn’t mess about in producing a new performance model. The RS1800 was built with racing at its heart. A shortlived homologation special, it was produced in small numbers, repurposing Sport and Mexico shells that were motivated with an all-new rally special Cosworth 1833cc BDE. Packing dual-overhead cams, four-valves

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HIGHLY MODIFIED EVO WHILE THE EXTERIOR OF THIS EVO III DOESN’T GIVE MUCH AWAY, A PEEK AT THE ENGINE BAY WILL YOU SHOW YOU WHERE PRIORITIES LIE The unmistakable chatter of the twin-plate clutch, the stunted yet aggressive idle of the 280/288-degree cams, and the clunk from the dog box as first gear is engaged. These are the tell-tale signs of something far more serious than what you’re surveying when you first lay eyes on Tommie Morris’ understated Evo III. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a mildly modified survivor car that made it out of the early 2000s with all its panels intact and no screw holes left gaping where neons once lit up the tarmac. Maybe owned by a guy in his mid 40s who dreamt of Saturday mornings carving backroads, and Sunday arvos cleaning every millimetre with a toothbrush. But in reality, while it might have been a stock survivor when Tommie found it, those sounds are from the 42psi

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dyno-destroying 4G63 that makes this genuine Evo III perhaps the most brutal street-going example you’re ever likely to find.

Judging by its looks, advertising this fact is not something Tommie likes to do, he’d prefer to let its on-track actions do all the talking, where the only view most opponents are likely to see is the factory Evo III wing as it gets smaller and smaller, edging further and further into the distance. Or perhaps the exterior is actually a view towards what the project was initially intended to be: a subtly modified superclean Evo III. It may have stayed on that trajectory had it not been for a generous friend, as Tommie explains: “We started planning some basic mods and I was given a couple bits and pieces on the proviso that if

I used them I could have them, so that’s where it all unfolded. The motor had to come apart.”

That first build was not slapped together, either — it, too, had all the fruit you’d expect to find in a built 4G63, and was carefully pieced together by a race car mechanic friend of Tommie’s. “The build really started once I enlisted the knowledge and expertise from Brendon at BNR Engineering. We nutted out a solid plan of the look and style I was after, and also an end goal of ensuring the build was clean, easily serviceable, and of course a head-turner when the bonnet was opened,” Tommie explains. It was, by all accounts, a tough little two-litre with many of the external bolt-ons you see here today, including the Hypertune coldside and Sinco / Garrett GTX hotside.

It made good power too, some 448kW at all fours, which by most people’s standards is impressive for a four-cylinder to be punching out. Running such a combo clearly whet Tommie’s appetite for what a big power Evo could deliver on the street, and if it wasn’t for a mishap with someone playing in the ECU, it would probably still be in service today. That mishap saw one of the bores heavily scarred and would go undiagnosed for a year, slightly down on compression / power, unbeknownst to Tommie. But this could be why he went searching for more power by bolting on a new ported head, which revealed the internal issue: “That’s where this bad boy engine came from.

I thought while it was out it may as well get built properly.”

The block was entrusted to Taylor Automotive who stuffed it with the best gear you can get before having to go custom. But first the damaged bore was taken care of with a set of Darton Sleeves. The rotating assembly reads like a who’s who of dream team engine hardware — an Eagle crank, Carrillo Pro-H Rods, CP pistons, Carr rod bolts, and the usual

hardware. Interestingly, Tommie elected to forgo stroking, keeping it factory displacement: “People don’t believe it’s still two-litre, but it is. I like to rev it, so we kept the capacity small.”

While the bottom end was all about maximum strength, the real power-making magic for this engine lies in the head and its ability to flow some serious numbers. The call was made to Christchurch-based Horsepower Heads for a CNC port job to suit the big boy Kelford TX280R cams, which head honcho, Kevin Ban, had seen good results from in the past. The rest of the valve train is pretty much an all-Kelford affair,

with their beehive springs and cam gears, alongside Ferrea Comp Plus valves, and titanium retainers. While we don’t have the exact flow numbers, Tommie puts it this way: “The head was flowing so much that we couldn’t get it to run on the 448kW tune, it was compressor surging and all sorts.” And this, with the same Garrett GTX35824R, Sinco manifold, and Hypertune inlet from the old motor.

But the real proof would come when strapped onto the dyno for the first time, extracting 545kW without breaking a sweat — although it was getting a little messy higher in the RPM range. Ross from Top Tune

making the call that switching to CDI ignition and a crank trigger would be the safe option. In went the M&W Pro CDI, on the same tune, with the same boost, and with eight degrees less timing, it unlocked another 60kW. Tommie had never really set out with power goals in mind, but when numbers north of 500kW began flashing up on the screen at Top Tune, and with Ross assuring him he wasn’t even leaning on it yet, they decided another trip to the dyno could see the two-litre jumping into the 600kW zone.

Clearly, Ross is a man that backs himself, as sure enough, with E85 in the tank and 42psi of boost, the two-litre gave the dyno a real working over, producing 628kW at all fours, and that’s without using the dry shot nitrous. Exactly how much it makes when the nitrous bottle is armed remains unclear as it was shutting down the borrowed dyno. What we do know is that it brings on the party some 2000rpm earlier — as if it wasn’t already wild enough. So what’s it like to pedal 600kW on the street? “The power comes on at 3500rpm and ramps up, so it doesn’t just hit you, it’s got a real nice curve.

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We’ve got it on semis and it surprises me how much grip it actually has.

Yeah, if the tyres are cold it has issues, but once it has some heat in them, the grip is there. It gets a little floaty in the front when it’s squatting, but you just deal with it.”

But it’s much, much more than simply a brutal engine in a clean shell, and to only talk about it would be an injustice for this true streeter — one that Tommie uses regularly, including on long trips during summer. The full interior remains, albeit completely retrimmed in black suede with diamond stitching — nothing over the top, just a nice functional interior complete with a back seat and even a stereo, although this had to be upgraded after the PPG gearset was installed and the whine drowned everything else out. Unlike many that end down this route of mega power, you won’t find a cage going in there anytime soon — it will remain a streeter — as

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Tommie intends to continue enjoying the flexibility that only comes in street trim: “We can wake up on a Sunday and take it for a drive, you can go cruising, you can beat on it, and you can drive it home, you’re not stuck to trailering it everywhere.”

It’s also why so much time has been spent on the tuning to ensure it drives perfectly. Tommie is quick to point out that it’s much more than just a big number. Ross even spent a week ‘treating it as his own’ to ensure all the little bugs were well sorted.

It’s also set up for flex fuel, but in the meantime it will be staying on that E85 diet. There is one piece of serious business to take care of, one that Tommie was somewhat cagey about (excuse the pun). “We are going to take it to the drags, we have a time in mind, but being uncaged it’s going to be a lot of practice and then a single hit. So we will be doing a lot of launches and 60-foots etc., to make sure we’re happy it’ll run the numbers. I don’t want it to be a

10-second car, put it that way.” But before this there is a set of custom axles on the list to buy along with billet transfer case upgrades, and carbon driveshaft to complete the driveline, but surprisingly the factory axles are holding up thus far, with only one casualty.

It’s these last few pieces that will complete the seven-year build for Tommie, well until he bores of the power — we’re just kidding, no one will ever bore of a 628kW street car. Well if you do, you probably need your head read.

With Chrome Expression Session coming up next month, it will give Tommie his first chance to truly unleash the beast, and we’re sure he’ll embarrass more than his fair share of opponents in the Roll Racing. So be warned if you’re thinking of lining up against this unsuspecting Evo III, you better be winding up that boost as it’s unlikely to end any way but with Tommie’s tail lights disappearing off into the distance ahead.

Situations vacant MULTIPLE VACANCIES Join the Parts Connection Team!

Are you looking for a challenge in the automotive parts industry?

We are a group of market leading automotive dismantlers based in Auckland who are renowned for superb customer service, specialist parts knowledge and quality recycled parts. We currently have a number of openings located at our 9 different Auckland branches.

The roles we are currently hiring for are: • Sales Junior • Sales Person Counter & Telephone Based • Warehouse & Despatch • Hoist Drivers • Vehicle Dismantlers • Vehicle Drainers • Yard Person Our ideal candidates will have an interest in cars, have a sound work ethic and are eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you would like to join the growing Parts Connection team and would like to find out more about any of the above positions then we look forward to hearing from you.

Send your CV to pam@partsconnection.co.nz and indicate the position you are most interested in.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALIST - NORTH SHORE About the Role Currently we are looking for an Automotive Parts Specialist to join our huge North Shore branch. In this role you will be the first point of contact for our trade customers - Our clients are experienced automotive trades people, therefore you will need a strong understanding of car parts and suppliers to hit the ground running in this busy environment. Duties include: • Servicing and building lasting relationships with our trade customers • Providing friendly and accurate advice, predominately on hard part queries • Providing a level of service superior to that of our competitors • Processing retail and trade sales • Answering phone queries Skills & Experience To be considered for the position, you must have either automotive parts sales experience or have been in the automotive trade industry as a mechanic or similar. Complimented with your strong communication skills, you will have a passion for customer service and the ability to build rapport with ease.

About Us Repco is a brand well known within New Zealand and the go-to for anything automotive with a huge network of almost 100 stores across the country, we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our trade and retail customers.

Email your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

DRIVER AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CHRISTCHURCH We are looking for an energetic and customer focused professional driver who can deliver to our customers every time. This role is based in our Christchurch Branch. You will be responsible for: • Providing excellent customer service • Have an excellent telephone manner • Effectively communicate with team members and team leaders • Maintain cleanliness of the store and front counter • Source and obtain parts for our clients from instore stock, as well as organising parts from our distribution centre in a timely manner.

• Nurture our existing customer base of retail and trade clients • Assist the branch manager and sales representatives by helping to grow the store sales by supporting their new business leads • Maintain proper and safe use of all equipment and tools To be successful in this role you will be: • Passionate to serve customers with professionalism and enthusiasm every time • Be a reliable team member • The ability to work on your feet all day • Basic computer skills • Experienced in automotive parts or ‘knows’ parts • A confident qualified driver In return we offer: • A competitive rate with benefits • An environment to help you thrive and with lots of room to grow your career If you can build strong relationships, are hungry to earn and enjoy working with a wide variety of passionate Partmaster people, then we want to hear from you. Please note you must have the right to work and drive in New Zealand to apply for this role. Send your CV to careers@partmaster.kiwi

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND’S WIDER AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ADVISOR - WELLINGTON About the Role: Based within or busy Wellington store, you will be the first point of contact for our automotive trade customers, dealing with any parts enquiries and processing orders. On a daily basis you’ll be dealing with automotive professionals such as mechanics, panel beaters, automotive technicians etc, so we need someone with strong automotive parts knowledge. Duties include: • Liaising with trade customers to organise parts needed for service and repairs • Process order and ensuring delivery within a timely manner • Building and maintaining relationships with our trade customers • Over the counter service for any parts enquiries Skills & Experience: We need someone that knows cars! To hit the ground running and make it easy for our trade customers, you’ll bring strong automotive parts knowledge to this role. Whether you’ve worked in automotive parts, come from a mechanical background and are looking to get off the tools, or you’re someone who tinkers with cars at home, this role has you doing what you love with like-minded people.

About Us: Repco is an iconic brand within the automotive industry and although we have a strong retail presence in the market, we also thrive within the automotive trade market. We are backed by Genuine Parts Company and sit alongside other well-known automotive business – Appco, Automotive Supplies and Suclo. Having such a large network throughout New Zealand, there is plenty of progression on offer!

Send your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER - TAURANGA About the Role: We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual who would like to combine their management experience with their passion for automotive. This is an opportunity to get some real hands on experience - Being one of our larger and highest performing stores, you will partner with the Store Manager on the below tasks: • Drive branch sales & improve store performance • Motivating & organising staff on a daily basis to create a great team culture • Supporting the training of your team in with customer service and product knowledge • Maintaining a high standard of Branch presentation &amp; contributing to merchandising • Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures About You: It goes without saying that you’ve got to enjoy working with people in this role - Both staff and customers. For us this isn’t just a job, it’s a career, with a view for the successful candidate to progress their automotive career further within our business are looking for: • Previous experience within a manager or supervisory role • Automotive experience or a passion for the industry • Strong track record of driving sales &amp; hitting KPI&#39;s • A naturally ability to build rapport with customers • Strong problem solving and decision making skills • Excellent organisational and prioritising skills • High visual merchandising standards Most importantly, bring the right attitude - Work hard philosophy and a determination to grow within the Repco (and wider) business.

Send your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

BRANCH MANAGER BURNSIDE As a dual format business looking after both Trade and Retail customers you will need to have a flair for operations, managing sales targets, budgets and new initiatives, whilst also being the key point of contact for both customers and team members.

Specific duties include: • Managing the store to increase sales and improve EBIT • Ensuring the store is highly competitive and attractive in the market • Developing staff to deliver exceptional customer service and product knowledge • Building strong relationships with customers to ensure continued market leadership • Ensure the branch safety standards adhere to OHSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements, through effective communication with the team and an active approach to hazard identification and risk management • Creating a supportive and motivating environment clearly understanding their role and accountabilities • Effectively manage inventory to minimise costs Skills and Experience Required: • Previous experience in a management position • Experience, knowledge or an understanding of the automotive industry, would be highly beneficial • Passionate, sociable and engaging personality who will drive our staff to succeed • Proven experience developing relationships with a range of stakeholders • Strong business acumen in both sales and reporting Email your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ADVISOR - OTAHUHU About the Role You will draw on your mechanical/automotive experience and/or knowledge, assisting our Automotive Trade Customers with parts enquiries and orders.

Duties include: • Liaising with trade customers to organise parts needed for service and repairs • Process order and ensuring delivery within a timely manner • Building and maintaining relationships with our trade customers • Over the counter service for any parts enquiries • Ensuring accurate documentation Skills & Experience Our trade customers are experienced automotive professionals, therefore you will need a strong understand of car parts to hit the ground running in this busy role. Whether you’ve worked in automotive parts, come from a mechanical background and are looking to get off the tools, or you’re someone who tinkers with cars at home, this role has you doing what you love with like-minded people.

About Us Appco is a recognised name in the automotive trade industry and pride ourselves on delivery excellent service to our customers. Appco is backed by Genuine Parts Company and sit alongside other wellknown automotive business – Repco, Automotive Supplies and Suclo.

Having such a large network throughout New Zealand, there is plenty of progression on offer!

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CONSULTANT

NATIONAL SALES Are you experienced in sales and have a strong working knowledge of Automotive Paint and consumables?

Smits Group has been a leading supplier of paint and consumables to the refinish trade for 35 years and is a private company with a well established offer of top brands and a focused and enthusiastic team.

Due to retirement, Smits Group has an immediate opening for a Sales Rep in our Wholesale and Aftermarket division. This division represents key brands such as Meguiar’s, Rislone, Peak, Little Trees, Roberlo, and Lyndar, to name a few.

Our ideal candidate would possess the following; • Knowledge of automotive consumables • Experience with business to business sales • Understanding of NZ retail aftermarket • A positive, motivated attitude with a drive to succeed.

• A strong focus on customer service • Clean driver’s licence If the above sounds like you and you feel you would like to join the growing Smits Group team then we look forward to hearing from you.

Are you looking for a change within the Automotive industry?

Do you want to upskill and utilize your automotive knowledge?

We are looking to add a sales person to our busy automotive parts sales team. The role will be selling second hand, rebuilt and new Ford and Holden parts to repairers and end users. You will be responding to customer enquiries by phone, online and in our showroom.

The following is a list of attributes necessary for the role: • Computer literacy &amp; good keyboard skills • Able to operate under pressure • Multitasking skills • Car enthusiasm/practical experience with cars • A mature lifestyle and friendly phone manor • Familiar with Parts Trader This is a full time position, working in a friendly, supportive team environment with other sales people and sales management support.

If this sounds like you then you need to contact us by email telling us why you would be right for this role, include your CV with any references you have.

Please email your CV to jared@advancedparts.co.nz

Please email your CV and cover letter introducing yourself directly to Darlene Smits at dsmits@smitsgroup.co.nz

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Interview: Jason Green from Royal Precision Lubricants ROYAL PRECISION LUBRICANTS GENERAL MANAGER, JASON GREEN, HAS COMMITTED TO SIX MONTHS’ WORK IN NEW ZEALAND UPSKILLING THEIR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR, PARTMASTER; TRAINING ALL STAFF AND THE DISTRIBUTOR’S CLIENTS ALIKE ON HOW TO ENSURE EVERY WORKSHOP HAS THE RIGHT LUBRICANTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT JOB

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ason Green, General Manager for Royal Precision Lubricants, says he has seen during his time in New Zealand so far, that a number of workshops are still requiring assistance on understanding advances in the lubrication industry around oil specifications and applications in correct lubricants placement, and why so many different lubricants are now required.

“On the whole I think general knowledge about lubricants is definitely improving. But we still see a lot of people in the trade who might have one or two lubricants in their workshop that they use for a whole raft of scenarios which fall outside of the products abilities to correctly protect,” he says.

“Part of what we’re doing with Partmaster is to ensure their customers have a broader understanding of why certain lubricants are used for certain applications. At the end of the day, if you’re sticking the wrong liquid in the wrong hole, then you’re risking your reputation with your customers and solely holding the bag for any service related issues.

“I doubt any oil company in the world will back a mechanic who puts the wrong oil into service. Their implied oil warranties would not back this kind of error and rest liability solely on the mechanic. The stakes are high with typical replacement or repair cost increasing ten-fold in newer modern vehicles.”

Jason says that, unlike many other products that parts suppliers carry, there are many more variances with lubricants, meaning the need for a deeper understanding of what’s on the shelf is that much greater. Royal Precision Lubricants and Partmaster are committed to broader industry training to ensure everyone who uses the Royal brand gets it right.

“The range of products a company like Royal Precision Lubricants has on offer is quite complex and very diverse. It’s not like many of the other items a parts supplier might sell, where you have a single part number to match up and your client is on their way again with the right component.

“There is a lot of technology and science behind producing quality lubricants. My approach is to go right back to the basics, so that the Partmaster team can help educate all manner of trade customer, regardless of their experience.”

Jason’s training modules have been designed to break down all aspects of how a lubricant works, from its basic lubrication function, to an overview of the base oils available, to the differences between mineral, full and semi-synthetic motor oil, as well as practical information on oil viscosity. Demystifying the SAE classification system and complex lubrication performance specifications, as stipulated by global governing bodies which set various performance standards, are also covered.

Jason’s schedule will see him travel to each

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Partmaster branch throughout the country over the course of the next six months. From there he will take Partmaster’s sales teams through the modules, before heading out to see Partmaster customers and other workshops who may be interested in better support and service-based packages.

During September, Jason will be visiting customers from Partmaster’s Penrose, Tamaki, Tauranga and Hamilton branches.

“We’ve put a lot of investment into educating our client base,” he continues.

“To that end we now have what we consider one of the most comprehensive electronic lube guides available. We have fully dedicated lube guides for each region, with Australia- and New Zealandspecific guides on our website that we’re continually fine-tuning. We’ve also recently added a motorbike lube guide to support our recently released Nexus Premium Motorcycle oils.

“Combine that resource – which is available to absolutely everyone – with the road show I’m currently undertaking in conjunction with Partmaster, and our passion for people to get their product choices right is pretty obvious.

“No other oil company is doing this sort of thing in New Zealand right now,” Jason concludes.

“It’s important that we do it though, because we have some highly technical products available, and we really want the trade to be using them to the best of their abilities. If they trust our products, then both them and their customers will get the full benefit of our Precision Lubricants.”

Royal Precision Lubricants are available through Partmaster outlets nationwide. Visit partmaster. kiwi or phone 0800 727 862 for more information.

Check out the New Zealand-specific Royal Precision Lubricants’ electronic lube guide at royallubricants.com.au.

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