Auto Channel #9

ISSUE 9 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019

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for customers, so it’s straightforward for anyone

brands and the technical back-up of

to head in-store and discuss what options are

dependable customer support has seen

available.

Repco’s equipment offering to a diverse

“We pride ourselves on being able to offer the

array of Kiwi clients broaden significantly in recent

absolute best of the best when it comes to

times.

globally-recognised brands and technology; there

National Equipment Sales Manager, Kevin

are some really interesting developments coming

Odgers, says that the numbers really do speak for

out of well-known manufacturers in Italy, the

themselves when considering Repco’s experience

United States, China, and Korea right now, among

in the industry.

others.” Repco counts a variety of well-known

“Repco has been in business for over 97 years and

brands among its equipment portfolio, including

now offers New Zealand’s most comprehensive

John Bean, Coats, Baseline, Forward Lift, Ammco,

range of specialist equipment for the trade,” he says.

Robinair, Pro-cut, Launch G scan, Heshbon, and

“We have 91 stores conveniently located nationwide

many others.

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From the Ed.

18 Repco’s equipment offering continues to broaden

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Steiner wheel-servicing range launches in NZ

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Don’t worry, I’m not going to do that stereotypical Christmas catch-up thing where I recap little Billy’s swimming sports results or update you all on the death of the family cat back in August. If you don’t remember the trend for carefully folded Christmas update letters falling out of Christmas cards from some distant relative

Goss talks us through direct-injection HPFP fuel pumps

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Celebrating 30 years of NZ Brake Co

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OEM’s new range of EV charging cables

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whom you’re only vaguely aware of, then you’re possibly too young to know what I’m talking about. Suffice to say it usually included a scanned photo of some completely unrecognisable people surrounded by clip art Christmas lights. And it may or may not have been printed on a dot matrix printer. A dot what? Never mind … What I will say about 2018 is that it has felt like a year where the industry is on the verge of some pretty substantial change.

New cars

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What to expect at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo

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Bump steer: what is it and how can you fix it?

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It won’t really start to be felt next year, or possibly even the year after that. But inevitably workshops from the Far North to the deep South will have to embrace some technological challenges. Electric vehicles might still feel, for many, like a powertrain solution that is happening to other people. But with the government’s much-touted target of wanting 64,000 EVs on Kiwi roads by 2021 (in order to keep up appearances with EVangelical regions

Events: V8 Supercars and Petrolheads @ Porirua

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The latest automotive products

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Q&A with AECS technical trainer

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like California and Norway), electric cars are certainly becoming more common options, especially in our main centres. Will the government reach the target? It doesn’t look likely at the current rate of adoption. At time of writing there are around 4700 EVs registered in New Zealand. Three years ago, in 2015, there were only 500, so figures have been climbing steadily (and if anything will ramp up considerably), but no one is laying a wreath at the

Feature car: 1974 Mazda RX-3 coupe

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Situations vacant

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gravesite of the internal combustion engine just yet. Much like the tech itself, it would appear workshops will need to consider a ‘hybrid’ approach to servicing alternativelypowered and traditional vehicles in the decade ahead. It has been a great first year for Auto Channel, with plenty of positive comments and a stellar run as the industry’s most widely-distributed trade magazine. Thanks to everyone who has supported the title in its debut year. We have plenty more planned for 2019, so keep an eye out for each jam-packed edition as it arrives at the beginning of every month. We’ll be back in February 2019 with issue ten. As always, email editor@autochannel.co.nz if there’s a topic you’d like to see covered in the magazine. Enjoy this month’s read and the festive season ahead.

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As Kevin is quick to point out though, a broad product

the finance agreement can be structured specifically to

offering is only as good as the after-sales support on

suit cash flow, which makes budgeting more straight

tap to back it up. Repco has customers covered with a

forward and allows for the ups and downs of seasonal

dedicated team able to generate answers and updates

cash flow.

for all manner of client query.

Repco Finance options give customers the ability to

“We’re very proud of our customer support team, who

match revenue with expenditure by paying for the

number seven in the field around the country, supported

equipment while it is used to generate revenue and keep

by a further two at our support office. In all, our

the business ticking over as expected.

equipment customer support team has a combined total

Kevin says that Repco also works very closely with

of 226 years’ experience across the automotive, tyre, and

Capricorn as an approved and preferred supplier. He

equipment industries, which is a significant knowledge

says Capricorn members appreciate what the firm brings

base,” he says.

to the table with its range and after-sales support.

Allowing customers to easily invest in the right gear

“I think we have the best equipment available on

whenever it is needed has also become much more

the New Zealand market, backed by the most

straightforward in recent years, with Repco’s flexible

knowledgeable team of support staff too,” he concludes.

finance programmes.

“Add to that flexible finance packages which have been

“There’s nothing worse than an equipment failure in the

designed to simplify both the approval process and the

workshop. But what can potentially make the scenario

repayments, and Repco really does offer an impressive

even more frustrating is not being able to replace the

end-to-end service for the trade.”

PHOTOGRAPHER Adam Croy

older component or machine with something that is

To discuss your workshop requirements with Repco’s

going to stand the test of time.

regional equipment specialists, phone 0800 003 030 or

MEDIA SALES Mike White, mwhite@parkside.co.nz

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where Repco finance options can help customers get

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Renae Fisher

the absolute best equipment straight away. That means

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our clients aren’t having to continually patch up old gear or make running repairs.

“Good quality equipment that is safe to use and increases workshop efficiency is better for the business

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and customer satisfaction, so Repco’s finance options

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essentially smooths the way forward for a lot of our

Michael White, mwhite@parkside.co.nz

customers.”

GENERAL MANAGER

Kevin says that in many circumstances 100% financing

Simon Holloway, sholloway@parkside.co.nz

arrangements can be made for clients, meaning down

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payments may not be required on the purchase. This in turn allows the workshop owner to conserve cash

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budgets.

Repco Finance options are structured around a payas-you-profit model. The customer establishes the equipment costs in today’s dollars and pays these costs incrementally as the equipment is used. They even offer the flexibility to add additional equipment purchases to the total where required for a small monthly cost.

And speaking of tailoring the package, repayments on Repco National Equipment Sales Manager, Kevin Odgers

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Treadway launches Steiner range into New Zealand AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO HELP NEW ZEALAND’S WORKSHOPS AND TYRE SERVICE CENTRES DO THEIR JOB THE BEST WAY THEY CAN, TREADWAY HAS LAUNCHED THE PREMIUM-QUALITY STEINER RANGE OF WHEEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT

Midas Howick wins Parts Connection Ultimate $10K Tool Grab

THOUSANDS ENTERED, BUT THERE COULD BE ONLY ONE WINNER OF THE PARTS CONNECTION ULTIMATE $10K TOOL GRAB

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eith Ireland and his team at Midas Howick in East Auckland have been announced as the lucky winners of the Parts Connection Ultimate $10K Tool Grab promotion.

The prize that Midas Howick have taken back to the workshop is an enviable $10,000 worth of tools and workshop equipment from Sulco tools.

The prize pack is completely customizable, although Keith says he hasn’t decided yet what gear the Midas team will opt for.

The Parts Connection Ultimate $10K Tool Grab promotion ran throughout October, with Pam McNickle from Parts Connection saying thousands of entries were received.

During the promotion, whenever a trade customer

purchased parts from any Parts Connection member companies, they were able to enter their invoice details online and register to win. Once the customer had spent $1000 with Parts Connection, they automatically received an entry in the draw for the tool and workshop equipment prize.

Keith says that the team win was down to office assistant Hayley ensuring all invoices were entered in to the draw over the course of the month.

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.

Visit partsconnection.co.nz to find out more.

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ngineered to suit Kiwi conditions by certified suppliers that manufacture for leading European brands, Steiner wheel servicing equipment is reliable, efficient to use, and features all the latest technology, but at a cost-effective price.

The new range of Steiner balancers feature the latest Italian software and are fully supported and backed up by Treadway Equipped with a 12-month warranty and a lifetime availability of parts and repair.

The Steiner range incorporates two tyre changers and two balancers. As workshops look to expand revenue streams, it makes absolute sense to be able to offer both a tyre changing and balancing service, as well as all the usual mechanical and WOF services as well.

With its simple lease-to-own payment plan, the Steiner range allows service technicians to get straight into it without any capital outlay at all.

To find out further details or get a quote, call the Treadway team on 0800 436 436 or email enquires@treadwayequipped.co.nz. Treadway Equipped and Steiner can help you do your job the best way you can.

Narva shines a light on all-new rear combination lamp ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY USED COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LAMPS ON THE MARKET, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ‘JUMBO’, HAS BEEN UPGRADED — AND IT STILL RETAINS ITS BIG FOOTPRINT

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ollowing extensive development and testing, Narva has released its muchanticipated Model 49 rear combination lamp in New Zealand.

The new lamp fits the same footprint as its predecessor Model 48 ‘Jumbo’ and Narva believes it will be as popular as its predecessor.

Available in various function and colour configurations, the Model 49 features a continuous neon-like LED light-pipe that frames the lamp’s borders and meets the ADR performance regulation for tail lamps.

Much like the lighting on some prestige European cars, this creates a modern, signature appearance for the truck or trailer, because the LED light pipe

stays illuminated when the other functions are off. The stop, indicator, and reverse functions are activated on the inside of the tail lamp with high quality optics to gain the attention of those following.

Thanks to the sleek and slimline design (just 46mm deep), there are no visible screws or mounting holes, providing a more modern style.

Snap-in retro reflectors cover these components to provide a flush appearance, while the lamp inserts themselves are replaceable with the reflectors removed.

Replacement is unlikely as the lamps are made with virtually unbreakable hard-coated polycarbonate lenses; however, they come backed by Narva’s 5-year LED warranty for peace of mind.

All versions of the new lamp suit 9-33V and come prewired with 0.5m of cable for ease of installation.

The new Model 49 lamp is available in several specifications in New Zealand, with coloured or clear lenses, including triple tail, stop and rear direction; triple tail, stop, reverse and rear direction; and twin tail, stop and rear direction.

The new Narva Model 49 rear combination trailer lamp range is now available from leading automotive outlets throughout New Zealand.

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Repco Easy Struts fully assembled, ready to install

Morey’s continues to be the ‘go to’ for the good oil

COMPETITIVELY PRICED AND QUICK TO INSTALL, REPCO EASY STRUTS STILL BOAST THE BEST OE QUALITY COMPONENTS AVAILABLE

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xclusive to Repco and Appco, Australian-engineered Easy Struts are built using highly regarded OE quality components including coil springs, bump stops, bushes, and strut-top mounts.

Repco Easy Struts arrive fully assembled and ready to install — sure to return your customer’s vehicle to original ride quality.

Gas-charged for cooler operation and constant performance, Repco Easy Struts feature multistage valving for improved vehicle handling and ride quality, boasting up to 30mm bore for consistent performance.

They really work for the trade, offering significant time benefits in the workshop. They reduce valuable hoist-occupied time, reduce actual labour time, and remove the need to compress and disassemble old assemblies. The result being

that your customer’s vehicle is back on the road in less time, increasing your margin on the job.

What’s more, these top-quality components come with a two year/40,000km “No Fault” warranty. Repco proudly places its Easy Strut range at a value-formoney price point for the trade.

For more information contact the trade staff at your local Repco (0800 472 787) or Appco (0800 200 100) branch for details.

ESTABLISHED IN 1982, MOREY OIL SOUTH PACIFIC MIXES TRADITIONAL BLEND FORMULAS WITH THE HIGHEST-GRADE LUBRICANTS FOR MODERN ENGINES

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eadquartered in Auckland and with Australian representation in Brisbane, Australia, Morey Oil South Pacific Ltd is a privatelyowned family company established in 1982.

Morey specializes in high-quality lubricants, including Morey’s Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer, Upper Cylinder Lubricant & Injector Cleaner for petrol engines, and Diesel Smoke Killer & Injector Cleaner for diesel engines.

Morey’s Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer — the company’s flagship product — is still blended to the formula developed in 1950 by American engineer Clinton H. Morey. Products sold under the Morey label maintain an excellent reputation for high performance and quality.

Morey Oil South Pacific also supplies foodgrade lubricants designed specifically for the food industry, along with a comprehensive range of lubricating grease from light to heavy duty industrial use.

The company has high quality-control procedures with international accreditation of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Visit moreyoil.co.nz for more information.

Technical Advice: Leaking Injector Washers BLACKFERN CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERS, WELLINGTON-BASED DIESEL SPECIALISTS LIMITED, KNOW THEIR WAY AROUND THE INTRICATE COMPONENTS OF DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY. HERE THEY SHARE WITH US A FEW TECH TIPS IN DEALING WITH LEAKING INJECTOR WASHERS IN A COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE

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ared Watkins of Diesel Specialists Ltd says that one of the most common issues he sees today with modern common rail diesel engines is injector washers leaking, which allows combustion gases to blow past the injector. If the injector is under the rocker cover, this can cause major carbon build-up to the internal engine components and blocking of the oil pickup, which will result in possible engine or turbo failure.

“We have found our customers are very receptive to preventative repairs and servicing when made aware of the potential costs to repair and vehicle downtime if major engine failure occurs,” says Jared. “We will often replace washers at the same time as carrying out other repairs, such as a cambelt replacement. Often it’s a quick and easy job to replace the injector washers periodically before the washers start leaking.”

He says that vehicle manufacturers often recommend the replacement of injector washers as part of the vehicle’s regular service schedule. For more information on Blackfern Cooperative, visit blackfern.coop. To contact the Diesel Specialists team, phone 04 939 6616 or visit dieselspecialists.co.nz

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1.Old washers compared with new washers.

These washers were very close to leaking

2.Oil pickup blocked due to leaking injector washers. This can cause turbo and engine failure

4.Carbon build up under rocker cover due to leaking injector washers. This vehicle smoked and stumbled on cold start due to oil leaking down past injector washers. Major engine work was required

5.Commonly known as ‘black death’. These externally mounted injectors are hidden by excessive carbon build up due to leaking injector washers. What could have been an easy washer replacement job if discovered early is now a much more expensive, time-consuming job

3.Notice the erosion to the nozzle nut sealing surface. This nozzle was also heat discoloured.

This injector required replacement as a new washer will not seal well against the eroded sealing surface

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Christchurch base for Automaster and Patch Rubber up and running THE ‘GO’ BUTTON HAS BEEN WELL-AND-TRULY PUSHED FOR AUTOMASTER AND PATCH RUBBER’S NEW CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH, WITH SOUTH ISLAND SALES REPRESENTATIVE DEAN GUILDFORD SAYING THE NEW DEPOT IS RECEIVING GREAT SUPPORT IN THE SOUTH

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he doors have been open at Automaster and Patch Rubber’s new Christchurch home for a few weeks now, with the South Island team already having received six containers of equipment stock, with more in production.

Through the convenient new Christchurch base at 6 Gerald Connolly Place, Automaster and Patch Rubber are now able to supply the majority of equipment requirements for the South Island, saving customers money on freight and facilitating for much faster delivery than has sometimes been experienced in the past.

South Island sales representative, Dean Guildford, says that the team is starting to get some great support from the market.

“We are really happy with how things are progressing so far,” he says.

“With my colleague Mike looking after the Automaster warehousing, equipment assembly and dispatch, things are running smoothly for our clients in the region.”

“The convenience of now being able to supply stock ex-Christchurch with customers or installers being able to collect as they need products, stops the problem of items being delayed with freight hold

ups, or it arriving before it is actually needed.”

Patch Rubber is enjoying the new location and extra space too. This part of the business can now also have containers of stock direct-shipped from the factory to the depot door.

With the extra space they have now, Patch Rubber is increasing both range and stock levels held in-branch to provide fast and efficient delivery across the South Island. The Invercargill Patch Rubber branch is also supplied from Christchurch for added convenience and efficiency in the deep south.

Ph 0800 214 604 or email info@automaster.co.nz for further information.

New name and a new direction for major power tools brand POPULAR POWER TOOLS BRAND, HITACHI, HAS REBRANDED TO ‘HIKOKI’. THE NAME CHANGE REFLECTS THE INNOVATIVE NEW DIRECTION THE COMPANY IS TAKING. WHILE MAINTAINING THE QUALITY IT’S KNOWN FOR, HIKOKI ARE REVOLUTIONIZING THE POWER TOOL LANDSCAPE WITH ITS NEW MULTI VOLT PLATFORM

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iKOKI’s aim with the Multi Volt platform is to free users from power cords and conventional battery platforms. The company has drawn on its 70 years of Japanese design and the latest advances to make larger tools — those that have traditionally relied on mains power — cordless. The new platform automatically switches voltage between 18V and 36V, delivering what the company says are previously unseen levels of performance and reliability.

The main change for the business is the increased focus on technological advances; under the HiKOKI brand. The aim is to push technological limits

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further, bringing greater innovation to the end user.

For existing lines, the change is simply a different label. The company will continue to manufacture in the same factories to the same quality. In New Zealand, HiKOKI will continue to be distributed by Accent Tools Ltd, who have seen success in the industry over the last 30 years.

There’s also good news for those who already own some of the Hitachi range: Multi Volt technology is fully compatible with both Hitachi and HiKOKI 18V cordless tools and HiKOKI’s new 36V Multi Volt Power Tools. More information can be found at hikoki.co.nz.

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Element 82 leading the charge ELEMENT 82 PRIDES ITSELF ON BEING AN INNOVATIVE, LEADING-EDGE BATTERY AND CHARGING TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIER; NOT A FOLLOWER. AND WHEN YOU COUNT JUST HOW MANY FIRST-TO-MARKET EXAMPLES THIS AUCKLAND-BASED COMPANY HAS, THE PROOF IS IN THE HARDWARE

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lement 82 has been distributing batteries since 2002. But it was a side business that flourished from the necessity of customers’ needs. From early on Element 82 focused on the purpose of the product.

“Why use one brand of battery over another?” It became evident that the battery manufacturers had a clear goal for their product, but for the marketing side they tried to appeal to the largest possible audience which was promoted above suitability.

It also became clear to Element 82 that while a battery is an inert object and relatively simple (with no electronics on-board), it is a craft getting the right product with the right customer at an acceptable price.

It requires an understanding of why you are using the battery, how long it needs to run for and how many years it is in service before replacement. All of these factors impact its purpose.

Using one of only three manufacturers worldwide with pure virgin lead plates and ISO certification, Element 82 was able to provide outstanding reliability. That’s how the company started its

involvement in motor sport, where cranking performance matters.

Later, the Wellington trolleybus required consistent power output, fast charging, and deep cycling — and at 600VDC, this wasn’t a job for an inferior product. In fact, the quality of materials is actually where the company’s name came from; the 82nd element on the periodic table is lead, hence Element 82.

These days Element 82 prides itself on being an innovative, leading-edge battery and charging technology supplier; not a follower.

Over the years, Element 82 has been the importer and distributor of many firsts to New Zealand.

The company introduced Odyssey Batteries in 2002, CTEK chargers in 2005, 12V and 24V Lithium battery packs with an active battery management system (BMS) by 2008 we were the first battery company offering Lifeline Batteries and, in 2012, Remco Batteries.

Element 82 were also the first to offer a full suite of AGM batteries from engine start or true deep cycle from 8Ah to 260Ah; 2v OPzV cells to 16V AGM batteries. Element 82 seeks out opportunities to

Repco drive belts offer best performance REPCO’S EXTENSIVE RANGE OF DRIVE BELT SOLUTIONS MAKES IT EASY FOR THE TRADE TO KEEP CUSTOMERS HAPPY THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS

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epco’s drive belt range is designed specifically for the New Zealand and Australian markets and offers customers OEM quality and performance at a better

price.

This popular and continually expanding range of drive belts now includes over 200 part numbers to suit over 8000 popular applications.

All Repco drive belts guarantee rigorous testing to ensure that they fit and perform just like the original service interval warranty. Every belt is engineered to last from EPDM rubber compound

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with polyester cord construction for increased heat, oil and chemical resistance; serving to provide a longer belt life.

Increased air conditioner use over summer can increase wear on your customer’s drive belts too, so ensure they are checked and replaced if necessary. The selection available at your nearest Repco outlet makes it easy to stay ahead of the game.

For more information contact the trade staff at your local Repco (0800 472 787) or Appco (0800 200 100) branch for details.

improve client’s power and provide quality products.

More recently Element 82 has sourced European electronic brands offering dealer-certified battery stabilizers from Traction Charger and Sterling Power offering DC to DC charging systems, chemistry adaptation, voltage converters for commercial vehicles. Alfatronix DC converters power supplies or/and charging profiles in the transport and marine markets. Along with industry-leading Midtronics battery testing equipment and the CTEK Professional series chargers having joined the company’s stable of products.

“With more than 15 years’ experience in all fields and servicing clients up and down the length and breadth of the country, we look forward to finding out what opportunities are out where our focusing on the DC electrical system can bring better value to you and your customers,” says John Wightman from Element 82. “We stock a large range of specific purpose products. Some call that niche, but we refer to it as unique. With that comes a better understanding of the client’s needs.”

Visit element82.co.nz for further product and customer support information.

Projecta unveils its most powerful inverter to date THE LATEST EDITION TO THE INTELLI-WAVE INVERTER SERIES IS THE MOST POWERFUL YET, WITH 2400W/10A OF CONTINUOUS POWER PROVIDED BY A 240V AC SOCKET, OR 3000W/13A WHEN HARD-WIRED

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he demand for more appliances on recreational vehicles and in boats has been answered for New Zealand lifestyles, with the introduction of Projecta’s most powerful inverter to date; the all-new 24-Volt IP3000-24.

Part of Projecta’s acclaimed Intelli-wave family of inverters, the new IP3000-24 is designed to power up and run the most demanding appliances with ease and reliability on larger vehicles with 24-volt electric systems.

“Computers, mini fridges, hair dryers, TVs, and even drones used on the move are becoming much more demanding and they draw a huge load,” says Tim Paterson, National Sales Manager for Narva New Zealand, which distributes the leading battery products from Projecta in the local market.

“You need a power source that can handle it with ease. And that’s what Projecta has come up with.”

The latest pure sine wave powerhouse from Projecta offers an incredible 6000W of peak power for up to three seconds and 4500W for up to 10 seconds, overcoming the most demanding appliance start-up requirements.

With 2400W/10A of continuous power provided by its 240V AC socket and 3000W/13A when hardwired (via the included wiring kit), there is little the new IP3000-24 can’t operate on the go with complete safety and peace of mind.

Mr Paterson says the new super inverter can also be wired for remote activation via the switch node, which allows it to be neatly installed out of view making it ideal in the case of OEM applications for caravans, mobile homes and boats.

A selectable ‘eco mode’ allows the inverter to shut off output if load value is less than 50VA, preserving power.

The Projecta IP3000-24 incorporates a host of advanced safety features, including voltage, temperature, fault and overload protections to safeguard against injury and damage to sensitive appliances, electrical systems and batteries.

Fully isolated and meeting the latest AS/NZS 4763 standards, the input voltage, output load level, and fault-code LED indicators ensure easy error diagnosis — there’s an audible alarm to warn the user of any faults. And, for total peace of mind, the new inverter is backed by Projecta’s two-year warranty.

The new Projecta Intelli-wave IP3000-24 pure sine wave inverter is available from leading automotive outlets throughout New Zealand.

Express Service concept increases workshop efficiency BUILT FROM STAINLESS STEEL AND TOP-QUALITY PARTS TO ENSURE RELIABILITY AND LONGEVITY, THE UNIPAC EXPRESS SERVICE TROLLEY ALLOWS A SINGLE TECHNICIAN TO EASILY AND EFFICIENTLY CONDUCT AN EXPRESS SERVICE

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he basis of the express service concept is to streamline vehicle maintenance procedures through efficiency gains, ensuring a faster service for customers while maintaining (and even increasing) quality standards and reducing technician downtime.

This allows automotive dealerships to increase workshop throughput while overheads remain constant, resulting in the dealership enjoying an increased return.

Through the utilization of more efficient service bays through express service, dealerships stand to avoid the need to increase the overall size of the workshop to cater for increased volume; a huge cost saving.

These efficiency measures can be made by reducing technician downtime through overlapping tasks, reducing times, and employing more streamlined service procedures.

The ultimate objective of the express service concept is to keep the work bay productive at all times.

Helping to improve vehicle servicing processes, the Unipac Express Service System (ESS) can dramatically increase the efficiency in the workshop when used

in conjunction with a carefully designed servicing process.

The system is designed to improve servicing efficiency, with Unipac customers reporting impressive efficiency gains of between 138% and 173%. The system is also designed to help increase safety and above all, customer convenience.

The Express Trolley is designed to reduce nonproductive movement for a single technician during the servicing process and removes the need for manual handling of heavy vehicle wheels.

To further improve efficiency, it ensures all hand and air tools are arranged systematically and ergonomically to make it an automatic process for the technician when it comes to locating the right tool.

The Unipac Express Service Trolley is built from stainless steel and top-quality parts to ensure reliability and longevity. The design incorporates a pneumatic wheel-lifter, brake bleeder, four air tool lines, dedicated hand tool slots and accessory storage.

The trolley comes with a 48-month warranty and is

available with or without the recommended tools.

For more information visit centurydistributors.co.nz, phone 04 567 1405, or email sales@centurydistributors.co.nz

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Goss Vehicle Mechatronics talk high pressure fuel pumps THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FACTORS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DIRECT INJECTION HPFP TO MALFUNCTION. THE TECH EXPERTS AT GOSS VEHICLE MECHATRONICS TAKE READERS THROUGH WHAT TO LOOK FOR

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irect injection petrol engines are now fitted to more than two million vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.

They allow manufacturers to produce a lowcapacity engine that produces higher output while providing improved economy and lower emissions.

The direct injection system injects a precise amount of fuel directly into the combustion chamber at much higher pressures than traditional petrol injection systems. This allows the engine to run leaner and more efficiently.

The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) is the main component in this system. It is responsible for compressing the fuel, supplied by the electric fuel pump, to the pressure required for high pressure Injection.

The HPFP is mounted to the engine and mechanically driven by the camshaft, while the ECU is able to vary the output to match the load requirements of the engine. Various sensors and solenoids provide inputs to ensure the system functions at maximum efficiency.

These solenoids consist of the pressure solenoid, which controls the volume and pressure of the HPFP by changing the stroke and port location.

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The pressure and temperature sensors, meanwhile, generate information for the best possible combustion condition.

There are a number of factors which can cause the direct injection HPFP to malfunction. Diagnosing the issue is usually straightforward. However, the cause of the pumps failure also needs to be found and rectified or the new pump will prematurely fail.

What are some of the common failures and causes?

Firstly, a simple lack of maintenance can have a big effect. When oil changes are stretched out or missed altogether, this can cause wear between the camshaft lobes and the HPFP follower, as well as carbon build up in the intake. This will prevent the HPFP from generating enough piston movement, reducing the fuel pressure. Fault codes will normally be logged, and the MIL will illuminate.

Another issue is the application of incorrect engine oil. This can cause the HPFP to fail prematurely due to inadequate lubrication of the camshaft and HPFP cam follower, which can also damage the camshaft lobes. It is also important to inspect and remedy this upon replacing a HPFP. Due to the extremely high fuel pressures the system runs at, some leak down through the

injectors may occur when the engine is switched off. This can cause a buildup of carbon and a rich fuel mixture, creating a longer crank cycle and early failure.

Or, the issue could be with the vehicle’s ECU Software. If you are diagnosing a driveability problem on a direct injection petrol vehicle or replacing a HPFP, make sure the engine ECU has the latest calibration. Newer calibrations can help solve wear problems and driveability issues and may save you from replacing the pump.

If smoke on start up is noticeable, seals failing within the pump will potentially be the issue, allowing lubricating oil to enter the fuel side when the engine isn’t running. There will be numerous rich codes logged in this scenario.

Goss Vehicle Mechatronics have released a range of direct injection high-pressure fuel pumps to complement their market leading range of electric and mechanical fuel pumps.

The addition of the HPFP segment to the Goss range sees Goss moving with the latest in vehicle technology, with the range covering over a million vehicles on road.

Visit goss.com.au for further information and to find your nearest stockist.

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New Projecta jump starters offer better performance, more safety INCREASED LEVELS OF SAFETY AND MORE CHARGING POWER ARE FEATURES OF THE TWO LATEST EMERGENCY JUMP STARTERS TO JOIN THE MARKET-LEADING PROJECTA RANGE IN NEW ZEALAND

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tilizing the latest high rate discharge

“They hold their charge for long periods of time, which

heavy-duty, spark-free clamps and a digital screen that

Lithium Ion Phosphate (LIFePO)

means they are more reliable when you need them

displays the vehicle and jump starter voltage.

technology to provide maximum

in an emergency. With so many vehicles now having

Recharging the Projecta Jump Starters themselves is

protection, safety and reliability,

an automatic transmission, there is no opportunity

easy via 240V and 12V cigarette lighter plug chargers,

Projecta’s LS range of powerful new jump starters are

to ‘bump-start’ them using the clutch, so these new

so they can be topped up whilst on the move. Both

available in two variants; the LS950, which is a 950A

Projecta Lithium Jump Starters are ideal for peace of

models include a durable, padded carry bag for easy

12V unit and the more powerful LS1250 1250A 12V

mind and safety.” Mr Paterson says boat owners should

transportation and protection when not in use.

variant.

also think about taking a Projecta Lithium Jump Starter

Projecta’s new 12V LS950 and LS1250 Emergency

The Lithium Ion technology provides up to 1,800

every time they set out on the water as a flat battery on

Lithium Iron Jump Starters can be purchased at leading

battery cycles, representing around eight times more

the water can become a major problem very quickly.

automotive outlets throughout New Zealand.

starting power than equivalent jump starters with lead

Other benefits the Projecta LS series jump starters bring

For further product information contact Griffiths

acid components. This makes the new Projecta Lithium

to the market include a long storage life without the

Equipment Limited on 09 525 4575.

Jump Starters ideal for high use customers, as well as

need for constant recharging. This makes them ideal

retail buyers. Operating at 12V ensures that Projecta

for use in emergencies, as the units can be stored in a

jump starters are suitable for a majority of motorcycle,

vehicle with the knowledge that they will be ready to

passenger car, four-wheel-drive and light commercial

go if the need arises. To ensure the safety of the user,

vehicles, along with marine batteries.

vehicle/craft and jump starter, the new Projecta models

The LS950 boasts 950A peak amps and 290A clamp

also provide simple fool-proof connection and have

power, providing enough power to start diesel engines

a number of in-built protection measures including

up to 3.2 litres in size and petrol power plants up to 6.0

surge, over-voltage, battery-over-temperature, reverse

litres. The larger LS1250, with its 1250A peak amps and

polarity, short-circuit, over-current, over-cranking and

400A clamp power, takes this performance to a higher

under-voltage projection.

level, easily starting diesel engines with up to 4.5-litres

In addition to being jump starters, both the LS950 and

displacement and petrol engines up to 7.0-litres.

LS1250 are also highly useful as power banks, allowing

“These new lithium-powered jump starters are

the owner to charge mobile phones, tablets and other

compact, powerful and safe,” says Tim Paterson,

portable devices such as SatNav systems via both

National Sales Manager for Griffiths Equipment Limited,

units’ 2.1- and 1.0-Amp USB Ports, and can also power

which distributes Projecta battery products in the Kiwi

lighting at camp sites.

market.

Other standard features across both models are

NZ Brake Co: generating the friction for 30 years NZ BRAKE CO. HAS BEEN AUCKLAND’S LEADING SPECIALIZED WHOLESALE SUPPLIER OF FRICTION PRODUCTS FOR 30 YEARS

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Z Brake Co. was founded by Mark

“We are passionate about sourcing only the best

Gillard in 1988 and has since flourished

products from 11 of the most innovative international

into a renowned brand selling brake

manufacturers and suppliers and stocking over 4000

pads and rotors for European, Asian

brake pads and rotors, to keep your braking system

,and American manufactured vehicles.

up to scratch and making New Zealand’s roads safer

Across the last three decades, the Henderson-

in the process.” With so many globally recognized

headquartered firm has developed a reliable

brands on offer under one roof, Percy says the best

reputation as the importer of high-quality

option for trade customers is to get in touch with the

international products from the likes of Road House,

NZ Brake Co. team for further information on both

Mintye, MK Kashyama, Brembo and Zimmerman.

products and suppliers. For the last two years, the

The local team has also spearheaded the

company has been owned by Australian automotive

development of Ceramax ceramic pads: an in-house

supplier, Bapcor, giving it further reach and buying

brand that has made waves in the industry.

power. “Don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our

“As we all know, a vehicle’s braking system is

talented team members at the Henderson branch.

undoubtedly one of the most important safety

Just drop in or give us a call and we will gladly assist

systems and, at NZ Brake Co., we are 100 per cent

you in any way we can,” Percy says.

committed to ensuring only the best braking systems

For more information, phone 09 836 6673, or call

and products make it onto Kiwi roads,” says NZ Brake

in to see the NZ Brake Co. team at 10 Te Pai Place,

Co. branch manager, Percy Livanos.

Henderson.

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Royale brake pads tested to ensure maximum quality WHEN IT COMES TO COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND TESTING, ROYALE ENSURES ITS LARGE RANGE OF OE QUALITY BRAKE PADS ARE THOROUGHLY ASSESSED IN ORDER TO HAVE THE RIGHT FORMULAS FOR CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE ON THE ROAD

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ontinuous research and testing in the laboratory under all types of conditions means Royale boasts hundreds of different mixed OE quality formulas.The manufacturer’s thorough test regimes include “Share-Off” testing, a “Wear Factor Test” and “Fade In/Out Testing”.

Holden specifies a certain percentage of elements in the material for the Commodore. Toyota has the same demand with the popular Echo city car. Some of

Royale’s competitor brands run the same formulation throughout their range, but this can result in early or premature failing of the pads. Simply put, their pads won’t go the distance.

Royale rigorously tests High Temperature Ablation (by vaporization, abrasion, or destruction). Surface heat treatment ensures maximum efficiency at maximum temperature conditions.

By using OE formulas which are original to the pad, Royale can achieve quality goals at production level.

Royale Brake Pads meet and exceed OE quality.

Your customer can be sure they are getting a longlife pad as well as stable friction performance across a wide temperature range (and particularly at high temperatures).

Royale substrate creates a consistent thermal barrier between brake pads, caliper pistons, rotors and brake

fluid. This reduces the noise and ‘jitter’ or wobble that is often associated with poor quality brake pads or rotors.

Royale Brake Pads are manufactured using direct casting stamping process and extreme high temperature pressings. This allows the friction material to adhere firmly to the metal carrier with the highest degree of accuracy.

What’s more, Royale Brake Pads also come with an OE Quality Nitride Coated brake shim. This shim is designed to alleviate vibration within the caliper, along with the noise often associated with a media formula brake pad.

Royale-manufactured shims have rubber, cold steel then rubber again; if you look at them side-on you can see this. The cold steel between the two rubber layers will help to distribute the heat better, allowing the pads to recover more quickly during harsh braking conditions. It also helps mitigate noise and eliminate vibration.

The rubber aids brake pedal feel, which is important as the customer will notice this straight away.

SAS Autoparts owns the Royale brand and brake program and do not import media formula brake pads into New Zealand. When you want quality brake pads, Royale is the trade’s first choice for quality.

Visit sasgroup.nz/ for further Royale Brake Pad product information.

Penrite offers two new race-proven products PENRITE OIL’S ADDITIVES RANGE HAS RECENTLY GROWN BY TWO; BOTH DEVELOPED WITH THE BACKING AND BENEFIT OF HIGHPERFORMANCE RACE EXPERIENCE

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eading lubricants brand, Penrite Oil, has recently added two new raceproven products to its comprehensive line-up. One engine and one gearbox additive, both serve to increase wear protection under the most demanding of circumstances.

10Tenths Shift Eze extends gearbox life, improves cold change performance and, like all good Penrite additives, serves to reduce friction and wear. What’s more, 10Tenths Shift Eze quietens noisy gearboxes and helps to improve fuel economy.

Meanwhile, 10Tenths Racing Zinc Top Treat also serves to increase wear protection while reducing friction by up to 10%. Offering improved power in severe competition conditions, 10Tenths Racing Zinc Top Treat is compatible with mineral, semi-synthetic and fully synthetic engine oils and offers better fuel economy when you’re off the track and on the road.

For more information, phone 0800 533 698 or visit penriteoil.com.au.

Blackfern Coop launches new travel product BLACKFERN CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERS CAN PUT THEIR REWARDS POINTS TOWARDS TRAVEL — AND BLACKFERN HAS JUST SIMPLIFIED THE PROCESS EVEN FURTHER, PROVIDING ACCESS TO TRAVEL BROKERS AND WHOLESALERS

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s a Blackfern Coop member, when you

transact with one of the many growing suppliers to the cooperative, you automatically earn rewards points.

One of the options members then have is to allocate those well-earned points towards travel.

Travel is one of those competitive industries in recent times that has been absolutely changed by the advent of the internet. One never knows whether they are

getting a good secure deal or, ultimately, a product that satisfies their needs. The quality and reach of travel providers really do vary depending on specialty and market access.

Blackfern’s solution is simple. The cooperative can assist members in putting their travel inquiry to the market. This is achieved through a process of brokers and wholesale providers which Blackfern

has sourced.

Special deals will also be sent out to members with some regularity, so members are encouraged to keep an eye out for these. Also, a new contact email address – travel@blackfern.coop – has been established to help members initiate a quote for their own tailored travel needs.

“Blackfern points are currently detailed on the front page of members’ monthly statements,” says Roger Castleton from Blackfern Co-Operative.

“Members can top up these points for their trip through their Blackfern account and the best part of all is that the reward points never expire. This means our valued members can take their time in planning out all those many travel possibilities.”

Want to find out more about Blackfern Cooperative? Visit blackfern.coop.

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OEM Audio charging ahead

THE OEM AUDIO-DEVELOPED RANGE OF PORTABLE CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES GETS EVEN BETTER WITH NEW FEATURES AND TOUGHER CONSTRUCTION SUITED TO ANY ENVIRONMENT. WITH THE EV MARKET INCREASING IN THE COMING YEARS, THIS CHRISTCHURCH FIRM LOOKS WELL-PLACED TO STAY AHEAD OF THE TECHNOLOGY CURVE

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ver the years, OEM Audio has established itself as a market leader in premium-quality audio systems and head units for a diverse array of modern vehicles.

More recently the Christchurch-headquartered company has stayed ahead of the curve by developing an expanding range of portable EV charging cables, designed to pair with the latest electrically-driven models from manufacturers such as Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Renault and BMW. Taking the practical benefits of EV ownership a step further, earlier this year the OEM Audio team also began distributing a stylishly-designed slimline EV charging wall-box, offering 16- or 32-amps with a Type 2 charge socket and designed to look good in either a domestic or commercial setting.

Founding director Paul O’Connor says that, while the wall-boxes have sold out for the moment, the OEM Audio technical team have been able to develop an updated portable charge cable system, which has recently been brought to market and features a host of updates and improvements.

“Our range of charge cables offer a huge degree of flexibility as always with Type 1 and Type 2 plug

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designs. But we’ve now incorporated a more robust construction design to IEC62752 standard including improved water-tightness,” says Paul.

“Our charging cables feature overcurrent and overvoltage protection which mean they will shut of near instantaneously to protect both themselves and the connected vehicle. They also offer lightning and electric leak protection.”

OEM charge cables also feature longer cable lengths (manufactured to IP66 standard) to offer further practicality, bright and clear LCD screens with a full read out including fault information, charge status lights for quick checks and robust custom-made carry bags.

Paul says that the technical team at OEM Audio has also recently developed an all-new 16-amp charging cable for Type 1 vehicles with a CEE caravan-style plug, which has already raised a lot of interest.

“All our products are TUV tested to full New Zealand compliance and tested again here locally. We are unique in that we also have a full custom-built EVSE test facility built to IEC standard here in our offices,” he concludes.

Visit oemaudio.co.nz for more EV charge cable product information.

New Cars

Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4matic Here’s the third-generation take on Mercedes-Benz’s stand-apart sedan, which established the swoopy coupe-saloon template years before anyone else thought to do it What is it?

The first generation CLS was quite apart from anything else Mercedes-Benz was then making. It debuted in 1994 as a slab-sided, melty-looking sedan; the first example of what would become a sub-category almost every premium carmaker now clamours to compete in, that of the coupe-shaped sedan.

The bendy-banana silhouette has changed shape over three generations; adding and subtracting creases as exterior design trends evolve. The long, low CLS definitely has more of a familiar Mercedes-Benz ‘family face’ these days though and it’s probably all the better for it.

What’s interesting about it?

The big news for this latest CLS is the arrival of an all-new engine; an inline six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol that replaces the old V6 unit common across the wider

The EQ Boost system works in terms of enabling a

in the years ahead: it’s the name Mercedes-Benz has

Mercedes-Benz range.

six-pot to deliver the pulling power of an eight-cylinder

chosen for its forthcoming fully-electric sub-brand,

This engine is a ‘mild hybrid’, with EQ Boost technology

for quick bursts, like when getting up to road speed

which will start manufacturing plug-in electric vehicles

which takes the form of an integrated electric motor to

from standstill. Mercedes-Benz reckons the mild hybrid

(beginning with a GLC-sized compact crossover SUV)

assist the standard internal combustion engine do its

system adds the equivalent of an extra 250Nm of torque;

next year.

thing. Think of it as like a small motor filling in for the

it reads like marketing fluff, but in practice the car

Elsewhere with the new CLS, Mercedes-Benz has made

bigger engine when the bigger engine isn’t required.

feels impressively punchy, both from the off and when

it more practical now, adding a fifth (rear-middle) seat: it

When decelerating, for example, driving without the

pushing on a bit.

was a strict four-seater for its first two generations. Now,

combustion engine is possible while the battery is

The EQ tech also makes hybrid car-like fuel savings

snug sports seats in the back echo those up front.

supplied with power by means of EQ Boost’s high-

possible; an 8.7-litre/100km combined fuel score for a

It’s a big car, which will suit some. Regardless of all the

efficiency recuperation.

big sedan like this with an impressive 270kW of power

technology in the engine bay, for most customers the

on tap is pretty good.

exterior styling will remain the CLS’s main talking point.

Is it any good?

Incidentally, EQ will be two letters you’ll see more of

Jaguar XE 300 Sport

Jaguar’s renaissance continues with sporty takes on the brand’s XE (mid-size) and XF (a bit bigger) sedans steering wheel, seats, door casings and armrest signify you’re perched in a 300 Sport (yellow is very much the chosen colour for Jag’s sports models). There are also the usual branded treadplates, floor mats, badged steering wheel and embossed headrests to remind you you’ve bought the special one.

Is it any good?

Personally, I really like the Jag XE. After the shock-ofthe-new moment that accompanied the arrival of the XF subsided, the XE at first felt like a bit of an unnecessary range-plugger. Why bother with a slightly smaller take on something that was the best thing the carmaker had What is it?

manufacturer’s 5-Series/E-Class equivalent.

come up with in over a decade?

If you’re playing along at home, the Jaguar XE 300 Sport

What’s interesting about it?

I’ve modified my opinion over the last few years.

will replace the current XE 25t R-Sport.

Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand is pretty pleased with

Regardless of what’s under the bonnet, the XE actually

The ‘300’ in the nameplate refers to the car’s new

the pricing they’ve been able to secure locally, and with

feels nimbler and more chuckable than its big brother.

2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine and its metric

good reason too. The new XE 300 Sport is an impressive

The XF is hardly a creaky old thing by comparison but

horsepower output. Jaguar Land Rover has made a very

$25,000 lower than the original recommended retail

swapping between the two in proximity, you’re certainly

deliberate move over the last 12 months to use metric

sticker on its predecessor.

aware of the XF’s larger size.

horsepower when badging all their models, probably

That’s especially good when you consider there is plenty

Accentuated here with this very, very good turbo petrol,

because this figure is a higher number than power

of extra 300 Sport stuff included on the model beyond

the XE feels closer in size to an old XJ6, but with the

output when represented as mechanical horsepower or

the inevitable badge-fest. Unique Dark Satin Grey door

heart and lungs of something thoroughly modern. It’s

in kilowatts.

mirrors, rear spoiler and grille surround are matched

definitely the best of the model.

If we’re starting from scratch, the XE is Jaguar’s

with 19-inch Satin Technical Grey alloy wheels (20-inch

3-Series/C-Class equivalent. The new engine and

wheels on the XF) and 300 SPORT-branded brake

What’s it going to cost?

naming convention will apply to a sporty addition to the

callipers.

The Jaguar XE 300 Sport costs $82,900, while the larger

larger Jaguar XF line-up too; the XF being the British

Inside the cabin, yellow contrast stitching on the

XF 300 Sport costs $94,900.

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New Cars

Volkswagen Amarok V6 580nm Advertura

Volkswagen’s headline act in the Amarok stakes comes with huge reserves of grunt and an impressively compliant ride. It also features a price tag that isn’t for the faint-hearted.

What is it?

We covered off the Touareg SUV in last month’s issue; something I described as a range-topper.

Scrub that: THIS is the range-topper. Well, it is if you’re after a tough ute with all the proverbial bells-and-whistles… which recent Motor Industry Association registration data suggest almost everybody in the country is.

What’s interesting about it?

The Amarok’s turbo-diesel V6 has done duty in other Volkswagen Group fare in the past, including the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, as well as the aforementioned Volkswagen Touareg.

With a distinct passenger vehicle past, it perhaps comes as little surprise that this is one refined diesel.

It’s never raucous – even when cold – and thrums away in the background at cruising speeds.

Volkswagen claims a zero to 100km/h sprint time of 7.3 seconds… because it’s 2018 and zero-to-one hundred times are an important stat for a ute these days. The full wallop of the Amarok’s 580Nm torque figure is available from just 1250rpm. Handy for hauling and hill-climbing alike.

Is it any good?

Hill climbing? Yep. On the Australasian media launch for the V6 Aventura, Volkswagen had assembled motoring writers test the ute on a well-known hill climb road in the Victorian hinterland.

In winter the road – up to a place called, somewhat confusingly, Lake Mountain – climbs through the altitude towards a ski resort. In summer, it’s a place where car clubs congregate for some uphill antics.

The road to Lake Mountain’s summit features 69 corners condensed into a 9km spread; the top couple of kilometers or so open out into fast, flowing

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straights, but for the most part this is second- and third-gear stuff all the way up.

Amazingly, the Amarok – an unladen ladder-chassis ute remember, boasting nothing more high-tech than heavy-duty leaf springs at the rear axle – is a fantastic thing to pilot up such a piece of tarmac.

The eight-speed automatic and 4MOTION all-wheel drive help.

There’s a nice linear feel to the way the power comes back on tap as you brake and then steer through the corner; powering out again, the Amarok doesn’t leave you in a hole waiting for the torque to catch up with what’s going on. You never quite shake the feeling of sitting on top of the vehicle mass, as

opposed to being a lower-slung part of it. But the body-roll you might be anticipating simply isn’t there.

It’s genuinely impressive.

What’s it going to cost?

Brace yourself: $89,990 plus on-road costs. That in itself is becoming less uncommon in the heady world of top trucks. But stick some aftermarket mud tyres and a matte wrap paint job on the bottom of the bill and you’re looking at a six-figure workhorse.

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Bump Steer 101 WHAT EXACTLY IS ‘BUMP STEER’? WHY IS IT SO BAD, AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT? WE FIND OUT

B

ump steer seems to be at the forefront of

critical.

vehicle safety in the custom and aftermarket

What’s concerning,

realms, and rightly so. But what actually is

though, is that

‘bump steer’?

there are a number

In effect, it is exactly what it sounds like — a change in

of well-known aftermarket suspension manufacturers

It sounds dramatic, but the straight-road-bump-steer

steering geometry resulting from a vehicle’s suspension

that sell complete replacement front ends that have no

scenario is exactly what was responsible for a death a few

moving through its normal range of travel. While it is

consideration for bump steer or use countermeasures to

years ago, when a Subaru Impreza, fitted with a Lexus V8,

almost impossible to set up a vehicle’s steering geometry

mask major avoidable design flaws.

left the road at high speed. The vehicle, which was known

for no bump steer, it is desirable to have as close to zero

In New Zealand, any custom-geometry front-suspension

to be a handful to drive, had been subject to many wheel

as can be achieved due to its potential for dangerous and

design is required to be LVV certified, and, as such, must

alignments to try to tame it, but not once did anyone

unpredictable steering characteristics.

meet acceptable bump-steer requirements. It’s feedback

notice the fact that the steering rack had been lowered to

When bump steer occurs it is usually due to the

from the assessment of some front-suspension systems

allow for the replacement engine to be fitted.

relationship of the steering arms with the suspension

that has gone back to manufacturers that have, in turn,

While there can be some visual clues — to the informed

arms, as each go through their arc of movement. The

seen them change their designs. Nice work, New Zealand.

— a static check of a vehicle will not reveal bump steer.

position of the inner steering-arm joints (the steering-rack

Let’s say a vehicle toes in on compression and out on

Instead, it must be run through its suspension travel, be that

end) may have the steering and suspension arcs being

extension. Think about what happens when one wheel

via a pull-down bump-steer test on a wheel-alignment

different, which causes the steering to toe in or out as the

goes up and the other goes down, when the road is

machine or a bump-steer swing check.

suspension goes through its travel.

undulating. Instead of wanting to travel forward, the car is

While the results for the same vehicle tested both ways

Essentially, steering-rack position is the key to correcting,

going to want to turn, despite the steering wheel staying

will vary a fraction — generally due to the movement in

or minimizing, bump steer, and changes in rack height or

straight.

suspension bushes more than anything else — the results

forward/aft location of just a few millimetres can have a

Of course, it doesn’t need to be a bump on a straight piece

will trend the same way when plotted out onto graph

big impact on the final result — yes, small changes are that

of road; cornering loads can have the exact same result.

paper or similar.

Practical Example DAMIEN CROOK — 1968 CHEV CAMARO

During the build of his pro-touring ’68 Camaro, Damien

the product,” Damien explains. “If you don’t have the

but the best plan would be to get it sitting roughly right.

Crook purchased a bunch of Ridetech steering and

exact same set-up they did, your results will be well off.

Then, as Damien did, run a DIY bump-steer test. While

suspension gear, primarily because he thought that the

For me, I think the changes to ride height influence the

you can go all out for this with a proper bump-steer kit,

kit would all but eliminate bump steer. Further testing

bump-steer results the most. I have raised my car 25mm

you can also use a few G-clamps or vice grips, clamping

found this not to be the case.

higher than their set-up, as I wanted plenty of road

bars, or any straight objection on your brake discs.

The Ridetech kit utilizes a secondary drag link that bolts

clearance and drivability on New Zealand roads.”

Ideally, though, the bars should sit at the same height as

to the factory drag link through the tie-rod points and

The graph shown plots steering changes (vertical)

the bottom of the tyre. When you run the car through

raises the tie-rod pickup points.

against suspension compression and rebound for the

the travel, you’ll soon see the effect the rack position

To try to achieve desired bump-steer figures, with the

stock steering, Ridetech unit, and Damien’s concept

has. If it’s giving more than 10mm of bump steer, try

advice of his LVV Certifier, Damien laser-cut several

drag link. As you can see, a brand name doesn’t

spacing the rack out, maybe a few washers or spacers

test jigs — with multiple tie-rod pickup points — to

guarantee that a new component will impart improved

under, or behind, it. Keep playing like this until you’ve

experiment with what would yield desirable bump-steer

performance over the stock unit it is replacing.

got as little bump steer as possible. While the shape of

characteristics. The knowledge gained through this test

the bump-steer line plotted out will give an indication

allowed Damien to design and laser-cut a functional

What About Me?

of where the issue lies, that’s a bit too technical for us to

replacement secondary drag link that reduced bump

So, what do you do if you’re fitting a steering rack to

include here, but worth looking into if you’re interested.

steer to a minimum, well below the 10mm maximum

your car in place of a steering box? The best idea is

If, however, you still have no luck with your rack position,

allowed. Keep in mind that he probably could have

to try to get the rack sitting as close as possible to a

there is another way, as Cuda owner Jim McIndoe found

done this by hand, but, with access to the right tools, he

neutral position, both up and down, and front to back.

out. The aftermarket K-member fitted had big spacers

figured that he’d go all out.

Obviously, real-world issues, such as cross-member and

between the tie-rod ends and the hubs, which is a no-

“I think the problem lies with how Ridetech developed

engine-sump placement generally limit the location,

no and, essentially, a cover-up for a poor relationship

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between the rack and the steering arms. But Jim simply

supplying it for the bump-steer figures. If the company

such as limit the amount of droop in the suspension

found a production spindle that he could bolt up instead,

comes back saying it don’t know, then run a mile, as

by adding shorter shocks or longer droop stops, or, as

moving the tie-rod points to the perfect position. They

that’s a clear sign it’s put no thought into the design of it.

mentioned, space your rack slightly.

weren’t anything exotic, either — simply off a Nissan

Most modern vehicles only have a few millimetres of

Keep in mind that caster can play a big part in the

Navara!

bump steer throughout their full suspension range,

adjustment too, as the further rearward a strut tilts, the

and the LVVTA has set the acceptable limits at 10mm

lower (if rear mounted) or higher (if front facing) the

What Do I Look For?

for aftermarket set-ups, which should be an easily

outer tie-rod position will become in comparison to the

If you’re looking at purchasing an aftermarket front

achievable figure with the right design. Of course, you

rack. So it pays to get your wheel alignment in spec first

clip (including rack), when possible, ask the company

can do a few things to help if you’re slightly over, too,

before you go tweaking anything else.

How to Test for Bump Steer While there are specialist bump-steer bars available, in most home situations, you can simply get a wheel-alignment specialist to perform a pull-down test, or you can alternatively make your own bars. Those which LVV Certifiers use measure 1265mm end to end and have two points marked on them, point A at the far end from the hub and point B, 575mm closer. The A and B marks are a guide to locate the tape measure when reading toe, the 575mm measurement being representative of an average tyre diameter. This also makes it simple to convert between degrees and millimetres, as a 575mm distance always gives a 10:1 ratio of millimetres to degrees. So, when the toe on the bars measures 10mm, this equals one degree of toe. At home, you can run some bars straight off the hub; although, to make it the same as what your certifier will subject the car to, in theory, they should be around 300mm below the axle line. Your zero point is at unladen ride height, and, from here, you’ll need to jack the wheels up (equally) and take measurements every 20mm or so, measuring the distance between point A on the left bar and point A on the right bar, and the same for point B (that’s A–A and B–B). Note the numbers down as you go, as it’s the difference between these figures that is the value you’re looking for. Once you’ve gone all the way up to the bump stops, let the wheels droop down, again taking measurements every 20mm or so as you go. If you measure the ride height at the same time, you’ll have no problem plotting the figures. You should be able to plot the results on some graph paper and calculate the total change from full droop to full compression.

The Visual Example

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This front-end jig, dubbed ‘Junior’, was designed specifically to demonstrate the concept of bump steer and is used by the LVVTA as an educational tool. We got access to Junior to have a play ourselves, and the results are quite frightening.

01: Here’s Junior with a good relationship between rack and suspension arms in a neutral (ride-height) position with the bars dead level out front. Both measurements Point A

came in at 1175mm, so the difference between points A and B is zero.

Point B

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02: Taking the suspension all the way up (full compression), the points both measured 1178mm, so no bump steer, but, clearly, the points get further away as the top of the suspension cambers inwards.

1178 mm

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3 03: Now we take the suspension all the way into full droop, and the bars are 1164mm

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apart at both points. So, over our full range of travel, the difference between the bar width is still zero, meaning no bump steer at all — a sign of a perfect set-up.

04: Taking the suspension all the way up (full compression), the difference between the points is now 67mm! That’s scary!

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05: Although hard to see, this shot shows one wheel at full compression and the other at full droop. While we didn’t take a measurement at this setting, a vehicle would feel all shades of wrong if it had a set-up like this.

The Ideal World In an ideal world, cars would have zero bump steer, like Junior did with the rack set up right, but, unless you’re designing a car from scratch with this as the key concept, it’s not that easy to achieve. However, vehicles such as Formula 1 cars have exactly that, and many street cars have just a millimetre or so, so it can be achieved.

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The Real World Here’s a chassis that was built locally a few years ago.

As you can see, it was far from compliant, and offers a very visual real-world example of what bump steer looks like.

06: Next, we took the suspension all the way into full droop. The bars measured up at 1122mm and 1067mm — that’s 55mm apart.

So, over our full range of travel, the total amount of bump steer in droop would be 55mm.

In total, through the full range of travel (droop and compression), in this configuration, there’s 122mm of bump steer.

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led with 3368 points, with Shane Van

be fireworks. It was the second set of pit stops that

Gisbergen just 14 points behind, while

determined the outcome. With Van Gisbergen already

Jamie Whincup still had a mathematical

having the lead, Mclaughlin had to make his stop and

chance of winning the championship.

get out ahead of Whincup, which he managed to do by

Racing was spread over the Saturday and Sunday with

mere meters.

a 70-lap race on each day. Scott McLaughlin, starting

From here, Whincup put the pressure on. However,

from pole, was pushed hard throughout the race by Van

McLaughlin was able to withstand the pressure and

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him a five-second penalty, but by putting in qualifying

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past, which he did by coming to a standstill just metres

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Zealand drivers, we were in for another sensational day

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heading into the final round at Newcastle.

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Petrolheads @ Porirua

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE STANDOUTS FROM THE CAPITAL CITY’S BEST INDOOR HOT ROD SHOW

P

etrolheads @ Porirua, hosted annually by

the best — if not the only — indoor show the capital city

commercial areas and residential suburbs. The NZ Kennel

Western Bays Street Rodders, may be a hit

has to offer, the not-so-hardcore get blown away by the

Club’s facilities can be found within the commercial area.

with hot rodders from around the lower

variety of cars the capital seems to offer up.

As the name suggests, it’s a dog show facility first and

North Island, but there’s a whole lot more

If you’re not familiar with the Wellington region, Porirua

foremost, but between pruning and preening, it also plays

to it than that. While the most hardcore of hot rod and

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host to indoor sports and, of course, come September

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City. Around half an hour or so from the CBD, with a mix of

each year, Petrolheads @ Porirua.

Colin and Kerry Patterson’s Buick had only just rolled out the door from a full rebuild at Jonesy’s Garage in Hamilton. The car’s long lines are accentuated by an Accuair airbag system, which drops it nice and low — although, for display purposes, the car was up on mirrors to showcase its detailed undercarriage.

Understandably, the car took home the People’s Choice award.

He may not be a local any more, but Mike Guy’s still a member of the host club, Western Bays Street Rodders. The truck has been built as something Mike can play with on the circuit, and was fabricated by the man himself. Purchasing a Chev-powered Jaguar race car as a donor for the truck, Mike’s transferred everything over, and improved the lot. The ’dare to be different’ style is something that we love. Keep an eye out for a full feature once Mike’s ironed out the bugs.

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One of the cars debuting at the event was Matt Kingi’s 1971 Buick Centurion, fresh from a rebuild at the hands of Simon Somerville at SK8Dogs Customs. The car originated in Ontario, where it was built for a judge, and came complete with a 455ci four-barrel engine. The rebuild in Matt’s ownership began in November 2017, and saw the body removed from the chassis for a complete overhaul of the undercarriage. Once the body was dropped back on, the handles were shaved, badges removed, and bumpers tucked in closer to the body before a respray in a custom colour complete with matte finish. The inside is just as trick, with a crocodile skin interior by Dion and the team at Cover Me and a thumping audio install.

Results List Best Bike (sponsored by Plumb 2 Please) — Mike Williams, 2014 Harley-Davidson Best Truck (sponsored by Cliff Scott Engineering) — Vic Draper, 1966 Oshkosh Best Competition (sponsored by Valley Valet) — JD Shepherd, front engine dragster Best Import (sponsored by Radio Hauraki) — Jasper Forbes, 1989 Nissan Navara Best Street Machine 1949–1964 (sponsored by Repco) — Colin and Kerry Patterson, 1956 Buick Best Street Machine 1965–present (sponsored by Mag & Turbo Lower Hutt) — Paul Bailey, 1970 Dodge Challenger Best Hot Rod (sponsored by Hutt City Autoworld) — Grant Blackwood, 1932 Ford tudor With LVVTA’s head office being just around the corner from the venue, the show was the perfect opportunity for the organization to display its recently completed cyclic test rig. As always, LVVTA had a wide range of substandard parts on display,

Best Paint (sponsored by Wakefield & Scott) — Dave Murtagh, 1964 Ford Galaxie Best Custom Paint (sponsored by Henshaw Signs) — Mark Coffey, 1957 Chev Bel Air Best Display (sponsored by Action Civil) — Paul Bailey, 1970 Dodge Challenger People’s Choice (sponsored by BurgerFuel) — Colin and Kerry Patterson, 1956 Buick

How’s this for a father and son combo? The HQ Sedan runs a Llama Engineering– assembled, fuel-injected, and intercooled blown 383ci small block, and belongs to Cory de Kort, while the blue tonner belongs to his dad, Paul. The ute’s packing an LSA supercharger atop a cammed LS2 monitored by a Racepak digital dash. Both cars have been tuned by the team at Prestige Tuning. As the team behind Bridgestone Wainuiomata, Paul and Cory are unlikely to be too kind to the rear tyres on them, either!

Look out for a full feature soon.

The toys belonging to local earthmoving contractor, Vic Draper, are a bit bigger than those of most others. Vic has a good collection of vintage trucks and machinery, and this 1966 R Series Oshkosh is the latest addition. Vic imported it from Australia, with plans to use it for classic truck events in New Zealand. The Oshkosh runs a Caterpillar 3306 six-cylinder engine; the engines on the back relate to Vic’s earthmoving company — a D346 V8 engine for a 666 scraper also imported last week, and two Caterpillar 3306 six-cylinder truck engines.

Paul Bailey may live in Wellington, but until now his 528ci Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger has not been seen in the local region. The car’s black paint belies the amount of workmanship that has gone into the body of the car, a feature that flows over to the interior, where the custom dashboard wraps around into the tops of the doors and rear side panels.

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Products

The latest automotive products

Big Red LED Light Bars

MaxiDAS DS808 Diagnostic Scan Tool

A new range of handy 12-Volt LED light bars has been introduced to New Zealand by Griffiths Equipment. Big Red Light Bars feature durable aluminium housings and an array of powerful surface-mount LEDs that provide a broad spread of light. Complete with a magnetic base, Big Red Light Bars are available in complete 2-, 4- or 6-bar kits and come with all accessories required, including a handy carry bag for easy stowage. The bars are fully sealed with waterproof connectors and may be joined in a daisy chain or used separately with the supplied splitters. Because they use LED’s they require no maintenance, have low power consumption and a life expectancy of more than 50,000 hours use. Big Red LED Light Bar kits are available from leading automotive outlets throughout New Zealand.

Based on the Android operating system, MaxiDAS DS808 comes complete with an extensive coverage of OE-level diagnostics. Installed with a fast quad-core processor, the DS808 offers maximum performance for fast and efficient diagnostics of the vast majority of vehicles on Kiwi roads. A 7-inch LCD touchscreen displays at 1024 x 600 quality, while the scan tool’s intuitive user-friendly interface makes using the device effortless. This value-packed scan tool offers vehicle software coverage for American, Australian, Asian and European vehicles, as well as 2 years of FREE updates. Only $2,995.00 + GST from Automaster Equipment. Ph 0800 214 604 or email info@automaster.co.nz for further information.

Repco RCT Extreme Brake Pads

Wiha L-Key 9-piece set

Repco has developed an all new brake pad range designed to offer longer life and better brake feel for towing applications, or light commercial vehicles operating under heavy loads. RCT Extreme pads (REX) are a semi-metallic formulation that will maintain their performance at higher temperatures better than other compounds. Giving customers more confidence, RCT Extreme pads will continue to perform in both inner city driving or under heavy load on the open road, when towing and in off-road conditions.

Utilizing Radial Chamfer Technology (exclusive to Repco) to shape the leading and trailing edges, maximum pad contact with the disc rotor and even distribution of brake pressure is ensured. The initial REX range consists of 41 part numbers, covering most light commercial vans, utes/light trucks, SUVs and 4X4s on the road today. For more information contact the trade staff at your local Repco (0800 472 787) or Appco (0800 200 100) branch for details.

The new Wiha 9-piece L-keys set unites several practical benefits in a single element thanks to the colour-coded product design and practical ball-end shape. Adding further practicality, storage in the ErgoStar holder ensures simple handling and organisation for professionals in their daily work. Wiha now offers a solution with safe storage and a highly visible, colourful appearance. Thanks to bright UV paint, L-keys are quick and easy to find even in the dark or in poor lighting conditions when users use a suitable light on them, such as the Wiha torch. The innovative ball end Magicring also helps to increase efficiency, making it easier to access screws and allowing users to work at angles down to 25°. The Magicring holds the hex screw in place with the help of the innovative stainlesssteel retaining spring. Meanwhile, the ErgoStar holder is easy to remove or insert L-keys into. Users simply need to twist any L-key in the holder to activate a floating mechanism which turns all keys to the side at the same time and conveniently offers the required key.

For more information please visit wiha.com/ or phone 09 444 2560.

Universal Toyota Multimedia Unit

Rislone Nano Prime Engine & Oil Performance Booster

These genuine factory Toyota units are reverse-camera capable — compatible with factory cameras, or OEM can supply one. They feature AM and FM, Bluetooth with music streaming, USB, 3.5mm aux output, and CD. Ideal for replacing old units; they’re easy to fit with Toyota plugs provided, and they work with factory steering wheel controls. OEM can provide installation at an extra cost. Special trade price for these units is $190 plus GST. Visit oemaudio.co.nz for more information.

As an exceptionally advanced engine and oil additive, the Rislone Nano Prime Engine & Oil Booster is perfect for both new and older vehicles. It uses a fully formulated GF-g/SN rated synthetic motor oil carrier, which is backwards compatible with all vehicles. The formula, enhanced with synthetic additives including nano-tungsten and moly friction modifiers, anti-wear agents, extreme pressure additives, and Rislone’s famous detergent and dispersant package, helps to improve mileage and performance and decrease emissions. It reduces internal friction by up to 38% and internal wear by up to 37%, meaning increased horsepower and a longer engine life. For more product or stockist info, phone 0800 227 422 or visit smitsgroup.co.nz.

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United F1 Experience 100% fully synthetic motor oil

Steiner ST260 Tyre Changer Distributed throughout New Zealand by Treadway Equipped, the Steiner ST260 Tyre Changer helps workshop technicians do their job the best way they can.Featuring plenty of practical functionality, the Steiner ST260 arrives with a full set of plastic protection covers and features an adjustable bead-breaker capable of 15”-wide wheels, an instant inflation pedal, tyre pressure inflation gauge and a stainless-steel bead-breaker cylinder.

The Steiner ST260 is available with either a single phase or 3 phase power option and can be fitted with a helper arm. Treadway Equipped has announced special pricing for Auto Channel readers during December. The ST260 without Helper Arm: $2850 + GST

United F1 Experience 100% fully synthetic motor oil delivers the latest development in lubricating oil technology to maximise the protection for the latest petrol and diesel engine technology. United F1 Experience boasts the current highest performance specification – API SN – and exceeds the most demanding requirements of modern engine’s emission control and oil consumption. Qualifying as an ACEA C3-10 top tier mid SAPS lubricant, United F1 Experience is designed for use in high-performance petrol and light-commercial diesel engines where advanced aftertreatment systems such as Diesel Particulate Filter (DPFs) and Three-Way Catalysts (TWC) are used. 1st Auto Parts sells United F1 Experience 100% fully synthetic motor oil in three sizes: 4L $41.83 + GST, 18L $120.48 + GST and 200L $1138.45 + GST. Visit 1stautoparts.co.nz to see the full range of United Oil products.

($25.76 + GST per week). The ST260 with Helper Arm $3150 + GST ($28.347 + GST per week). Ph 0800 436 436 or email enquiries@treadwayequipped.co.nz for further details.

Teng Tools feeler gauges Teng Tools feeler gauges accurately and easily measure the thickness of gaps between two points in those harder-to-reach places, where measurements are only fractions of a millimetre. Made of hardened, rolled steel, Teng Tools feeler gauges feature 0.05 to 1.00mm in 0.05mm increments, enabling multiple combinations for measuring.

Thirteen and 20 blade feeler gauges are available to use to accurately measure correct thicknesses. Each Teng Tools feeler gauge comes with a fold-up case and tightening screw. Teng Tools feeler gauges start at just $10 (excl. GST). Visit tengtools.co.nz for

more information.

CTEK PRO120 battery charger The PRO120 12V, 120A battery charger and power supply from CTEK is compatible with any 12V lead acid and lithium LiFePO4 battery and is designed to meet the most extreme workshop power demands. With advanced design, technology and superior features, it’s the ultimate choice for comprehensive battery support in today’s advanced diagnostic workshop.

The PRO120 provides a stable and accurate power supply, with a variable output of between 12.6-volts and 14.8-volts in 0.1-volt increments. Ideally suited to ECU flashing as the charger responds quickly to sudden increases in power demand, so you won’t get caught out by a sudden surge or reduction in voltage. For further info, visit cteknz.co.nz or contact Element 82 Limited on 09 476 4171.

All-in-one flat screen unit for Lexus IS250 / IS350 These units are uniquely designed to work with Japanese domestic Lexus vehicles 2005–2015. The giant touchpad control features MirrorLink for iPhone and Android users, a music track identifier, climate-control settings, as well as a range of personalized settings. The unit also features both AM and FM frequencies, two USB inputs, and works with steering wheel controls. OEM can provide installation at an extra cost. Visit oemaudio. co.nz for more information.

Morey’s Diesel Smoke Killer & Injector Cleaner Morey’s Diesel Smoke Killer & Injector Cleaner (DSK) is a premium diesel fuel conditioner and injector cleaner designed to reduce diesel smoke, improve fuel injection, provide anti-wear, enhance fuel economy and ensure engine cleanliness and fuel stability. Add to fuel tank before or after fill up at a recommended treatment rate of 30ml per 20lt diesel. Suitable for common rail diesels and/or diesels fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter. Morey’s DSK is available in 1lt and 5lt bottles, a 20lt pail, or in 60lt and 208lt drums.

Visit moreyoil.co.nz for more information. For your nearest stockist, ph 09 8139200 or email info@moreyoil.co.nz.

DTM Dean Sharpen up your ride with the new DTM Wheel & Tyre Dean. Suitable for a range of vehicles including Suzuki Swift, Nissan Skyline, Datsun models, Mazda 2 and Mazda MX-5, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Corolla and more, this 17”, 8-stud, 5-spoke wheel is available now in black with a polished lip finish. For fitment, pricing, and your nearest DTM Dealer, visit dtm.co.nz.

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Q&A: Peter Leijen, Application Engineer/Technical Trainer, AECS WE RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH PETER LEIJEN FROM AECS FOR A CHAT ABOUT WHAT HIS ROLE ENTAILS, WHAT TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES HAVE BEEN PROVING POPULAR IN THE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY LATELY AND HOW THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LOOKS SET TO EVOLVE IN YEARS TO COME

Auto Channel: What does your job with AECS Training involve?

Peter Leijen: My official title is Application Engineer/Technical Trainer which is a varied role.

My general responsibilities include delivering training courses, automotive technical support, equipment support and installation, developing new training seminars and also testing new products for New Zealand applications.

AC: How long have you been with AECS and what qualifications did you need to start in your role?

PL: I’ve been with the company for seven years.

I achieved a Bachelor of Electronic engineering and a PhD in Electronic Engineering from Waikato University. My PhD thesis focused on NiMH (EV/Hybrid) battery forensics: instrumentation, modelling and prognostics for identifying failure.

AC: What does a normal week at AECS look like for you?

PL: There is no such thing as a normal week at AECS. If I’m due to be training somewhere in the country, then the van gets packed up on a Monday morning and I hit the road early afternoon. I usually aim to arrive at the training destination at 5.00pm, which gives me enough time to unpack the van and start setting up.

I’m then in front of the classroom for the next two, three or four days depending on what training is on.

I’ll then pack up and drive into the evening to make it

back to base to unload the following day.

When I’m not away training, I spend my time dealing to the jobs that need to be done here in the office.

This week, for example, has been spent pre-delivery

checking some large equipment orders. Unlike other equipment suppliers, everything gets tested and setup at AECS before it leaves.

I’m also part of the team that tends to technical support questions when they come through via phone, email or forum. I enjoy helping people through their difficult problems; it’s really satisfying to hear that your advice has helped in a

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successful repair.

AC: What’s been the most popular training for 2018?

PL: Our Automotive Electronic Diagnostics (AED) training course has been by far our most popular course over the years.

The AED course teaches the diagnostician what to expect when measuring throughout the petrol engine management system it covers sensors, actuators and really ties everything together for those attending.

This year our EV Customer Initiation (EV1-1) training course has been very popular with class sizes of 25+ being quite normal. Since my fellow-trainer Paul and I joined AECS, our training numbers have grown steadily to well over 800 people this year alone.

AC: From someone who trains a lot of people, what’s lacking and what could be done to better in the automotive industry?

PL: Knowing the basics is a big thing. I see a lot of people that could benefit greatly from this.

However, good on them for coming for training to make a difference in their careers and workshops.

Somebody who knows his stuff and can come to a successful conclusion when a car comes in to the workshop will make a big difference to the general perception the public has of our industry.

The younger guys that I get to see coming into the industry have been very good in that they can already drive some of the diagnostic gear. I think that the younger generation need to be able to diagnose new technologies coming into the market such as variable cam timing, direct injection, broadband O2 sensors and EV vehicles, which is training we provide.

I see training as an investment in future profitability with all diagnostic time being able to be charged out provided the correct approach is taken.

AC: What is AECS doing to help technicians regarding Electric Vehicle training?

PL: AECS stands behind the automotive industry and aims to develop new and relevant trainings when new technologies enter the market.

We have nine training courses in our Hybrid/ EV training pathway (pathway.aecs.net) covering everything from high-voltage safety to Can databus diagnostics.

I think there’s a big disconnect between what is advertised regarding EV’s and the actual technology: a good line often rolled out is that “they don’t need any maintenance”. As an industry we need to be able to correctly inform the public of what maintenance needs to be done and how this affects the overall system.

Take air-con as an example. If the system is undercharged it will take more battery energy to cool the passenger compartment, which directly effects the range of the vehicle and indirectly effects battery life-span. Filtering, drying and recharging the AC system is a specialist procedure requiring training and equipment.

Globally there has been a massive push to bring EV’s to the market and I think that nearly every household here in New Zealand can covert to an EV. However, I think we need to remain realistic.

The combination of a high initial purchase price and the scare of irreversible battery aging will keep a lot of people in ICE vehicles. A properly maintained ICE vehicle will simply last a lot longer than an EV. Once these questions have been answered there will be greater uptake.

AC: What do you think will be the next evolution in the automotive industry?

PL: I think we are going to see are more highlystrung smaller capacity turbo engines and even turbo and supercharger combination engines producing high power outputs.

In all, I think ICE vehicles are here to stay.

To find out more about Peter and the AECS team, including training seminars, phone 06 874 9077 or visit aecs.net.

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1974 Mazda RX-3 Coupe AZHAR BHAMJI’S RX-3 HAS BEEN AROUND THE SCENE FOR A WHILE. IT WAS ALREADY A SERIOUS PIECE OF STREET MUSCLE SIX YEARS AGO, BUT WAIT TILL YOU SEE IT NOW

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hile Azhar Bhamji’s RX-3 might still be dressed in its signature blue, there has been a flurry of activity over the past 12 months by a handful of key workshops — Dynamic Automotive, RSL Automotive Performance, and Choppers Autobody Shop — taking the RX-3 to the next level.

The next step from a 20B peripheral-port (PP) was, of course, the addition of a fourth rotor.

Az is no spring chicken when it comes to a build, and he’s the first to admit that he’s made plenty of mistakes with building cars over the years. These days, he takes a very methodical approach, meaning that this build has actually been in the pipeline for at least three years. “How I typically build my cars is to collect all the parts before the execution. I’m the sort of person that likes to have a plan in place and not waste people’s time. So, once I had all the parts needed, I then booked it in to the right places, rather than getting into it and then looking for parts. I’ve had the crank and seals sitting there for two years.

All I needed was the rest of the engine parts, which I budgeted so that the sale of the 20B would fund the rest of the motor and I’d have money left over for labour and everything else,” he says.

With the bodywork and styling remaining from the previous 20B iteration, the focus was always on perfecting the engine conversion. The problem was trying to retain a simplistic engine bay like you’d find in any naturally aspirated (NA) two-rotor but with twice the amount of componentry crammed in. This all centred on the positioning of the block.

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Az used a donated 16mm motor plate, which was then modified to suit the RX-3 engine bay. But, first, a few favours had to be called in to locate enough parts to assemble a quad rotor dummy block.

“I didn’t just want to place it in there and mount it wherever it fitted; I wanted it set back as far as possible [so as] to not disturb the weight balance and keep the engine bay looking as clean as possible,” explains Azhar. The final position sees the motor sitting in a position not too dissimilar from that of a factory-fitted 13B. A new custom cross member was fabricated that now mid-mounts the motor via the breastplate, which also forms the nine-litre sump.

The decision to stick with a wet sump was a hardfought battle; Az wanted to avoid the complexity of a dry-sump system and had to call in Mad Mike to make a video to convince head mechanic Che that wet sumps work fine in four-rotor applications.

The block’s final position and overall length meant that there was no avoiding sacrificing some of the factory firewall. A quick look at the quad-rotor RX-3 ‘SVANNA’ in Australia will reveal to you the position required to retain all that factory tin. Chopper also took the chance to create a little extra clearance for the serious amount of stainless spaghetti that Ronnie from RSL would eventually be tasked with creating. Exhaust clearance was something they had struggled with on the three-rotor build, so Azhar was determined not to have to raise the ride height to fit the four pipes the length of the car. This clearancing also continued to the gearbox tunnel, allowing as much room as possible without sacrificing comfort in the cabin. The factory chassis rails remain untouched, and, in an attempt to strengthen things as much as possible, any new steel added in was over-specced.

From the outset, the goal with the car was for it to remain street legal but have the ability to have some fun on track. Az called on another Kiwi with vital four-rotor set-up experience — the man who first bathed our ears in the sweet note of a Kiwi-built four-rotor, Bryce McEwan of ‘FORREE’ FD RX-7 fame. Bryce had been there and had tried it all, so he knew what worked and what didn’t — he helped the team to formulate the perfect inlet runner size for the 50mm throttle bodies.

“It’s not too long and not too short,” Azhar says. “I knew it would make the torque thanks to the capacity, so we weren’t too worried about the top end, instead focusing on the mid range.”

Che from Dynamic Automotive, someone that Az refers to as “the guru”, was the man charged with anything mechanical or wiring related for the build, along with screwing together the block, using all new parts from front to back, including high-compression rotors.

Heart ENGINE: Dynamic Automotive–built Mazda 26B PP, 2600cc, four-rotor BLOCK: Lightened Series 5 NA rotors, South Coast Rotary (SCR) side seals, corner seals, oil-retaining rings, oil O-rings, SCR 2mm apex seals, SCR springs, peripheral-ported housings, Rotorsport Racing balancing, high-rev-clearanced race bearings INTAKE: Injection Perfection 50mm throttle bodies, 100mm trumpets EXHAUST: RSL two-inch stainless primaries, four-into-3.5-inch Pac Performance collector, Pac Performance resonator, Pac Performance muffler FUEL: Dual Walbro 465 in-tank pumps, 8x Bosch 665cc injectors, Turbosmart fuelpressure regulator (FPR), custom fuel rails, MicroTech fuel-pressure sensor IGNITION: Godzilla Motorsport billet coil mounts, R35 GT-R coils, NGK race plugs ECU: MicroTech LT16c (modified for 26B), exhaust-gas temperature (EGT) sensors COOLING: Davies Craig electric water pump (EWP), custom Pac Performance PWR alloy radiator, Spal fan, custom Pac Performance oil cooler Support STRUTS: (F) Custom coilovers, Bilstein shocks, Toyshop Engineering custom camber plates, (R) reset leaves, Bilstein shocks BRAKES: (F) Series 6 RX-7 calipers, Series 6 RX-7 rotors, custom adaptors, (R) S13 Silvia calipers, S13 Silvia rotors OTHER: Nolathane bush kit, Pac Performance sway bars, Pac Performance leaf springs and adjusters Performance POWER: 388kW at 8500rpm FUEL: 98 Octane Tuner: Gareth at PPRE / Craig Dyson at Dyson Rotary’s Driveline GEARBOX: Tremec TKO 600, five-speed, Liberty’s Gears dog-engagement gear set (first and fifth synchro) CLUTCH: Tilton twin-plate FLYWHEEL: Manon Racing Products (MRP) chromoly DIFF: Mazda Bounty limited-slip Shoes WHEELS: 17x8.5 ROH ZS TYRES: 205/40R17 Toyo R888

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COMMERICAL TRADE SPECIALIST As the Commercial Trade Specialist you will be based out of our Repco Silverdale branch providing parts support to the commercial/ heavy transport customers within the area. You will demonstrate your superior commercial vehicle and mechanical parts knowledge, as well as a strong understanding of the commercial vehicle industry, assisting those customers with their parts enquiries and orders. You will play an integral part in contributing to the profitability and growth of this area of our business.

You will be responsible for: • Leading the day-to-day service offering to our key commercial customers across the region • Working with the Commercial Business Development Manager and National Commercial Sales Manager to optimise the range and suppliers used • Being the key contact person for product advice and procurement for commercial customers To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate: • Proven success within a commercial trade role • Comprehensive commercial vehicle product knowledge with mechanical understanding This is a rare opportunity for you to really make your mark within our growing commercial space. We offer an opportunity to work as part of great team in Repco Silverdale and part of a wider business that will look to progress and develop your career.

Send your CV to careers@repco.co.nz or call (09) 574 1204

ACCOUNT MANAGER/SALES REP - BOTANY

On the dyno, the results speak for themselves: on pump gas, it churned out 388kW at only 8500rpm, which really is just a good starting point to let the motor free up before those air–fuel ratios are tightened up and the rev limiter raised. From the driver’s seat, Az tells us that the 980kg coupe feels like some sort of turbocharged animal minus any lag.

As with any build, they are still working through the teething issues and getting everything dialled to 100 per cent. With the help of Pulse Performance Race Engineering’s (PPRE) Gareth Lewis, the tune is something the team will continue to work on, “once the motor frees up a little more,” Azhar says. The next stage will be building an air-box for street use, as some backto-back dyno pulls showed just how much power was being robbed with air feed. “It made 520hp

on the pull, then put the bonnet down and it went 480hp instantly. Obviously, we want to have all 520hp on tap,” Az explains. Apart from that, he reckons he is pretty happy with how the engine bay and interior have turned out. His focus will now shift to a little bit of an exterior revamp before shifting into other projects that lurk in his garage.

While many won’t think that is tonnes for the street these days, it’s really the equivalent of running a 1000hp NA V8, and is a truly tough street rotors. It’s also been executed in an excellent fashion, without butchering the now very rare and sought-after Japanese tin. But that should come as no surprise, since Az is someone who is forever setting the standards here in New Zealand, and he’s already in the planning stages of his next build and has begun collecting the parts needed.

In this role you will be based on the road, seeking new business opportunities while also maintaining relationships with our already established automotive trade customers. You will assist our trade customers in finding the best products to meet their needs, and ensure that they receive a level of service superior to what our competitors offer.

Skills & Experience To be successful in this role you will have proven sales and account management experience and enjoy working towards KPIs and targets. Our clients are experienced automotive trades professionals, so experience or an interest in the automotive industry is essential.

Building relationships will come naturally to you, as well as the ability to work within a fast paced environment.

• Sales experience in a relationship-based sales role – within automotive would be ideal • Strong automotive parts knowledge • Achievement orientated, enthusiastic, motivated and a team player • Proven ability to increase profit margins and grow market share • Clear and personable communication style The Repco brand stands for authenticity derived from having quality products which have earned the trust of our customers for over 95 years. With a huge network of almost 100 stores, Repco holds such a wide footprint, allowing us the ability to provide the rights parts when you need them.

Send your CV to careers@repco.co.nz or call (09) 574 1204

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALIST - MANUKAU 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: 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 have a strong name within the automotive trade industry, however looking for an experienced Commercial Trade Specialist to join us as we grown in this space. We are backed by the largest automotive aftermarket parts company in the world, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) who own businesses in USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

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

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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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND’S WIDER AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR DELIVERY DRIVER AND WAREHOUSE STOREMAN We are looking for an experienced Delivery Driver and Warehouse Store at our Dominion road store. You will also be part of the sales team when you are not on the road. Previous experience in automotive industry will be a bonus.

The applicant will need to have the following experience to succeed in this business: • Operating a forklift • Inwards / outwards goods • MPI accredited person • Sales / customer services • Stock counts • Fit and able with heavy lifting involved • Motivated and keen to work • Honest and have pride in your workplace • Can learn new systems and computer skills • Willing to do what needs to be done • Have a full drivers licence • Keen to learn Automotive Parts Industry • Able to work one in every three to four Saturdays Email your CV to shane@1stparts.co.nz.

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

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Love cars and want to make your hobby a career? Want to sell something you’re passionate about to people who understand your product? Want to join a growing market leader where you boost your career? We are looking for dynamic sales representatives to join one of our teams across all Bapcor Brands: BNT, HCB, Autolign, JAS, Diesel Distributors, NZ Brake Co, Track Trailer Parts. In this role, you will be responsible for increasing sales as well as our profile, and building strong relationships with clients.

You will be: • On the road, driving sales growth across the region • Managing a large portfolio of existing loyal clients • Demonstrating your passion and knowledge of our diverse product range to develop and support lasting relationships with new and existing clients alike • Helping with analysing and forecasting sales figures, and strategizing target markets About You: You are an outgoing person with a proven track record in sales and account management. Experience in the automotive industry and in a sales environment would be advantageous, but drive plus a passion for cars is vital. Having a high level of initiative and adaptability with a strong sales-focus, coupled with resilience and determination, will help you succeed in this role. As you will be on the road, you must have a full New Zealand drivers licence without restrictions.

What’s on offer?

This role comes with a competitive salary package as well as a company car with a fuel card. Above all else, we actively support a collaborative high-performance team culture where career opportunities are endless.

To apply go to: bapcor.recruitmenthub.co.nz/vacancies

ACCOUNT MANAGER/SALES REP PALMERSTON NORTH In this role you will be based on the road, seeking new business opportunities while also maintaining relationships with our already established automotive trade customers. You will assist our trade customers in finding the best products to meet their needs, and ensure that they receive a level of service superior to what our competitors offer.

Skills & Experience: To be successful in this role you will have proven sales and account management experience and enjoy working towards KPIs and targets.

Our clients are experienced automotive trades professionals, so experience or an interest in the automotive industry is essential.

Building relationships will come naturally to you, as well as the ability to work within a fast paced environment.

• Sales experience in a relationship-based sales role – within automotive would be ideal • Strong automotive parts knowledge • Achievement orientated, enthusiastic, motivated and a team player • Proven ability to increase profit margins and grow market share • Clear and personable communication style The Appco brand stands for authenticity derived from having quality products which have earned the trust of our customers for over 95 years. We have a strong name within the automotive trade industry, and this is a pivotal role to ensuring we remain strong within this space.

Send your CV careers@repco.co.nz or call (09) 574 1204

JUNIOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PERSON - INVERCARGILL Our Appco Invecargill branch is looking for someone keen to learn and start their career in automotive. We are a great place to showcase your skills, be challenged and grow your career.

You will ensure that products are packed and organised for delivery in a busy fast paced environment. You’ll be liaising with lots of different people in the store however don’t need to be an Automotive expert it’s a great opportunity if you are interested in the industry to gain more knowledge with options to progress your career in a large company.

Specific duties include: • Organising and packing orders for delivery • Liaising with team members and delivery drivers to ensure on time delivery • Booking couriers where necessary to deliver urgent parts to customers • Providing friendly and accurate service to clients and team members Skills & Experience Required: • Excellent organisation and time management skills • A great work ethic and team player • Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with staff and customers • Most of all you’re a team player with a passion for automotive!

This is a fantastic opportunity to get into the automotive trade industry. We are big on progression and keen to develop those that want to learn.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Want to work in job that has a great team culture and where work is fun? Join one of our teams across all Bapcor Brands: BNT, HCB, Autolign, JAS, Diesel Distributors, NZ Brake Co, Track Trailer Parts.

We are looking for Customer Service Representatives to join our teams across New Zealand who know their way around car parts.

You will be sharing your passion and knowledge for cars with our extensive loyal customer base. We will help you develop your existing sales and customer service skills while we teach you how to develop that car knowledge into an expert parts specialist!

Daily, you will be: • Organising outwards goods orders • Communicating with customers by phone, email, and face-to-face • Advising and recommending parts to customers • Cross and upselling customers on all their car-part requirements!

You will bring to the role: • A passion for cars and trucks • A great sense of humour • Team collaboration and willingness to help • Drive to learn and grow We pride ourselves on our opportunity for career advancement and ongoing training. Further to this we offer industry-leading hourly rate plus an achievable team bonus structure. To apply go to: bapcor. recruitmenthub.co.nz/vacancies

COMMERCIAL PARTS SPECIALIST- PALMERSTON NORTH As the Commercial Trade Specialist you will be based out of our Appco Palmerston North branch providing parts support to the commercial/heavy transport customers within the area. You will demonstrate your superior commercial vehicle and mechanical parts knowledge, as well as a strong understanding of the commercial vehicle industry, assisting those customers with their parts enquiries and orders. You will play an integral part in contributing to the profitability and growth of this area of our business.

You will be responsible for: • Leading the day-to-day service offering to our key commercial customers across the region • Working with the Commercial Business Development Manager and National Commercial Sales Manager to optimise the range and suppliers used • Being the key contact person for product advice and procurement for commercial customers To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate: • Proven success within a commercial trade role • Comprehensive commercial vehicle product knowledge with mechanical understanding This is a rare opportunity for you to really make your mark within our growing commercial space. We offer an opportunity to work as part of great team in Appco Palmerston North and part of a wider business that will look to progress and develop your career.

Send your CV to careers@repco.co.nz or call (09) 574 1204

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

SALES REPRESENTATIVE We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a progressive, entrepreneurial team focused on delivering customer value.

Filpro Automotive is looking to hire a talented, self-starting, and enthusiastic sales professional to promote its brands and service existing customer relationships, primarily in the North Island with some South Island travel.

This position would have sales responsibility across the entire product portfolio, which includes the globally recognised FRAM Filter brand, as well as trade marketing input.

As such, the successful candidate would need to have a minimum of 5-plus years’ experience in a similar or related field along with a strong interest in all things automotive. A related technical or sales qualification would be advantageous.

If the idea of forging a career in a fresh business environment with significant growth potential is appealing, then please submit your CV along with a covering letter to the Managing Director, Filpro Australasia at rlassen@filpro.com.au.

CONTENT MANAGER/ ASSISTANT EDITOR Are you a media professional with a passion for all things automotive?

We’re looking for an editor to join the team creating content for NZ’s leading motoring brand channels. If writing copy for long-form print comes as easily to you as crafting social posts that capture and engage, and you have the technical smarts to write knowledgeably about mechanical stuff, then we want to hear from you.

Skills & Experience: • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in a journalism/media or related role • Proficiency with content management systems, GSuite, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere • Credible automotive sector knowledge • Ability to self-manage and work autonomously to deadline with excellent time management skills • Exceptional attention to detail, a real ‘i’ dotter and ‘t’ crosser • Excellent relationship management and communication skills: ability to persuade and influence • Enthusiastic, can-do attitude, team player, with creative nous and a passion for media • Confident, articulate, and unflappable individual who can be relied upon to stay calm and deliver in pressure situations.

About us: Parkside Media is a media and marketing solutions company with a diverse portfolio of digital, publishing and broadcast channels. We’re centrally based in modern offices on the city fringe, with good access to all urban transport links.

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Sulco wants you to help lead the way A MARKET LEADER IN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRADE FOR ALMOST FIVE DECADES, SULCO IS NOW LOOKING FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS TO HELP TAKE THIS WELL-RESPECTED BRAND INTO THE EXCITING YEARS AHEAD

AUTO CHANNEL Auto Channel is the best way to reach the wider automotive industry. The publication is direct mailed to 11,306 New Zealand businesses in the following automotive sectors: Automotive workshops Parts importers and distributors

S

Transmission specialists

ulco Tools and Equipment have been the

Sulco now has several roles available in different

leading mobile trade solution for nearly 50

regions of New Zealand for salespeople who are

years. Under GPC Asia Pacific ownership

passionate about tools in the automotive or heavy

since 2017, Sulco has steadily continued to

transport sectors. Competitive salaries and incentive

Automotive recyclers Towing operators Panel beaters and painters Crash repairers

grow, cementing its strong market position with an

packages are on offer for the right people.

expanding footprint throughout New Zealand.

“We have a great existing team who are here to provide

Sulco business manager, Tony Walker, says that Sulco’s

amazing support to our mobile sales representatives.

Suspension and underbody repairers

many years of success in the Kiwi market have been

The Sulco Tool Truck fleet is very well respected and

Steering specialists

helped immeasurably by the mobile nature of the

the opportunity to get out there is a great career

customer experience, through the well-known Sulco

opportunity,” he continues.

Tool Truck fleet.

“Having the wider GPC network supporting us opens

“A distinct advantage we have is that we bring tools

up some exciting possibilities for professional career

New- and used-car dealers

to our customers. Our team has been on the road for

growth with Sulco. Our existing team members have

Air conditioning repairers

many years delivering superior tool and equipment

built a strong customer-centric reputation in their

Heavy machinery dealers

solutions, from individual tools to a full workshop fit-

local communities as the go-to contact for the trade,

out,” he says.

providing local businesses with the best tools and

“The key is to be able to get to the workshop door and

equipment available in New Zealand.

see our customers in their home territory on their turf.

“We’re really looking forward to hearing from interested

In order to better understand our clients, we believe

people who are keen to join the Sulco network and

it’s important to see how they operate, what sort of

further their sales career with a well-respected brand.”

workshop environment they’re working in and who

To apply or find out more about a role with us, please

their customers are. That helps us ensure we’re giving

contact us on careers@gpcasiapac.co.nz or

them the right tool and equipment solution first time.”

09 574 1204.

Tyre dealers

Towing operators Auto-electrical repairers

Trucking and transport

Auto Channel Issue #10 distributed 5 February

Editorial: editor@autochannel.co.nz Advertising: Mike White mwhite@parkside.co.nz All other enquiries to: autochannel.co.nz Auto Channel is produced by the team at Parkside Media, publishers of NZ’s three biggest-selling automotive magazines; NZV8, New Zealand Classic Car, and NZ Performance Car.

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Auto Channel Issue #9 December 2018

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• Vast vehicle coverage, powerful special test functions, accurate and ultra-fast live data and graphing, along with module coding capabilities.

• Open Android™ operating system for a true tablet experience – install third party apps and software.

• Drop tested, ultra heavy-duty design.

• Class-1 Bluetooth 2.1 connector for optimum wireless Connectivity.

• Auto-ID all available vehicle systems and modules.

• Launch next generation software suite: OE-Level access to Asian, European and Domestic applications for module coding, resets, relearns & bi-directional capabilities.

• Future proofed with built-in GOLO™ customer management software • High resolution camera with still and video capabilities

• Includes wide-range connector and cables

HD3

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• Sleek ergonomic design

8’’ Small Tablet SCANPAD071 V2

$2595

10.1’’ Large Tablet SCANPAD101 V2

$3695

$

FROM

2595

SCANPAD101 V2 & HD3

COMBO

$

5795

Equipment Specialist Contacts:

EQUIPMENT

National Sales Manager

Kevin Odgers

027 279 1204

National Technical & Training Manager

Bruce Francis

027 494 2802

Equipment Spares

Scott Townsend

027 246 3640

Auckland North & Northland

Nigel Toa

027 475 2224

Auckland East & South

Dave Miller

027 492 8962

Waikato & Bay of Plenty

Alan Dadswell

027 282 3966

Lower North Island South Island

Justin Mills Brent Grindley

027 494 7186 027 216 9173

Prices exclude GST. Valid until 31 January 2019 to Repco and Appco trade account holders only. While stocks last.