Commercial grade jump starter

Help save New Zealand’s precious utes

AUTOBLAST’S ADVANCED UNDERBODY PROTECTION SYSTEM IS IDEAL FOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS, AND IT IS A SERVICE THAT NEEDS TO EXPAND ACROSS NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand’s climate is mild and we don’t salt our roads, so you’d think vehicles here would have it easy.

However, Autoblast’s David Kirkham says our location provides ideal conditions to set up underbody rusting in only two or three years, and he’s keen for other enterprising business people to help protect vehicles in other parts of the country.

David says we have warm, moist air which condenses on cold steel parts overnight. If those vehicles aren’t driven during the day, the underneath might not dry out, which means low-mileage vehicles will rust faster than daily drivers. Vehicles around the coast are especially at risk as salt is drawn in, which holds the moisture and catalyses the rusting process. Most of New Zealand’s population lives in that coastal zone.

David says vehicles destined for Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands, and coastal locations around the country, are regularly shipped to Autoblast’s Auckland workshop. The market is nationwide and, with the influx of utes bought for use in rugged conditions, growing fast. So, David is offering a franchise opportunity to business people around the country with the drive to fully capture this opportunity.

David has developed a unique service specifically to combat our salty sea air conditions.

Autoblast’s AutoLAST process applies a variety of different sprays to coat all of the vehicle’s underside. They dry out, harden, and stay in place. They are thixotropic, which means that if they are struck by a stone, for example, they soften, remould, and harden again.

This is different from the traditional wax/oil rustproofing service that is usually only sprayed inside chassis rails. That solution is prone to slumping, often within a year, meaning protection fades. What’s more, external painted surfaces under the vehicle are left to fend for themselves.

Autoblast also offers a gold-standard galvanising process — the most effective rust protection in countless industrial applications.

For more information on Autoblast’s processes or its franchising opportunity, check out the extensive resources on the website autoblast.co.nz, or call David Kirkham on 09 443 6574.

3000A Lithium jump starter for commercial vehicles

THE NOCO GB251 24V 3000A BOOST MAX JUMP STARTER IS A 3000A 24V LITHIUM JUMP STARTER THAT IS DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL USE IN EVERY SENSE

The Boost Max Series is designed for the largest, most challenging engine starts ever. With over 3000 amps of starting power, GB251+ can jump start 24-volt gasoline and diesel engines up to 32 litres.

It has the capacity to start trucks, motorhomes, coaches, buses, mining, agricultural, and construction equipment — 6, 8, 12, 16 cylinders, and more.

It features second-generation patented safety protection, meaning it can be connected to any 24V system, its mistake-proof design featuring spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection. It also has a countdown timer that will switch the unit off after 60 seconds of cranking to protect itself.

The new generation technology in the Boost Max range means they also recharge four times faster than earlier models from a vehicle’s 12A auxiliary port or via the supplied power adapter.

Weighing in at 6.1kg, the GB251 is significantly lighter than commercial vehicle jump starters of earlier generations that could weigh more than 100kgs. Its portability — it comes complete with a protective carry case — means it can be carried onboard for self-rescue of large commercial vehicles.

It’s not just a lithium jump starter but also a portable power bank, with two 5V 2.1A USB ports capable of recharging smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices multiple times. It is also equipped with an ultra-bright 600-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes, including emergency strobe and SOS. It has an integrated digital NOCO GB251+ 24V Jump starter battery voltmeter to Designed for trade use, they are commercial in every way and jump start most enable diagnostics. vehicles and equipment including trucks, coaches, mining and agricultural Alongside the jump machinery. Now available at NAPA Auto Parts. starter, the package includes a 56W XGC power adapter, a 60cm 12-volt XGC cable, and the protective carrying case. The 24V jump starter generates 3000A peak starting current and is suitable for use with 12V lead-acid battery systems. The internal lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 133 watt-hours, and an operating temperature range between -20°C to +50°C. It is rated safe starting all petrol and diesel engines up to 32 litres in capacity engines. The 300mm x 150mm x 93mm unit is covered by a one-year limited warranty by Noco Australia. Available from Napa Auto Parts stores.