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Weekend Wheels September 21: Blossom Festival Car Display Street Machines and Customs is holding its 42nd birthday bash on Saturday, September 21. Again, it is being held with the help of Greerton Main Street, incorporating the Greerton Blossom Festival and School Gala, so no shortage of things to do. Al Dawson and the Wildcats will be rocking the rotunda, our famous no-reserve auction is always a highlight and with the shops, bars and school all getting behind the day it becomes a real community effort. Chadwick road is closed for the car display between 10am-2pm with all cars in by 9am. Entry is via Greerton Rd Roundabout and is free to participate and for the public. Show is open to Hot Rods, Customs and Classic’s of American and Australian origin. Enquiries to Greig: 07 543 0803. September 29: Matamata Rod and Custom Club Annual Daylight Saving Swap Meet. This is being held at the Matamata Rod & Custom Club’s clubrooms, 220 Mangawhero Road, Matamata. The event runs from 6.30am to 12.00 noon. This is a must-attend event for swappers and the car-minded public. Entry fee is $10 for swappers and a gold coin entry for the public. Coffee, barbeque breakfast and many interesting car-related items for sale.
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October 1: New Zealand Military Vehicle Club, Tauranga The Bay of Plenty branch of NZMVC meets monthly on the first Tu sday of the month at 7.30pm, upstairs at the Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave, Tauranga and welcomes new members and visitors. You do not have to own a military vehicle to be a member as often there can be more vehicles than drivers, or you can simply come along for the ride. Those wishing to obtain a military vehicle, either in roadworthy or unrestored condition will get plenty of assistance from existing members who have a wealth of experience and expertise. We particularly welcome the younger generation as they are the future of the club and within our ranks we have a very active “Young Guns” section who get together for annual expeditions, usually over the Christmas break, but also throughout the year.
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One for the whole family
Having done plenty of epic family road trips – Mum, Dad and two children – I’ve been pretty lucky that most of the time a medium sized sedan is all you need. Logistically it’s a doddle.
wagon – a people mover. Personally I’ve never felt the need to travel with a small horde – driving a taxi van for a year cured me of that. But for many, that extra flexibility is a huge consideration. For big families it is a vital necessity. Thankfully, the people mover category has got a whole lot more sophisticated in recent times and more competitive. More However, the second you add a friend to importantly, it now includes Honda’s CR-V the mix – even a small one - it starts to get Limited 7. complicated. Ditto for the dog. And what This much-loved medium-size SUV or happens when the family grows? For that, Compact Recreational Vehicle (that’s what you are going to need a specialised family CR-V stands for by the way) is one of the most popular vehicles of its type so to have the sevenseat option is fantastic. And the 2019 version is a real head turner, especially with the ‘sharkfin’ mags Honda designers have always been a thoughtful bunch and 7 popping a couple of extra seats D Limited W 2 -V R C in the back – albeit smallish ones l Model: turbo petro e – makes all the difference to a tr li .5 1 : Engine growing family. And the family n: CVT focus doesn’t stop there. ] r e w Transmissio 90horsepo [1 In addition to Honda’s suite w k 0 4 1 rpm 0 0 Power: 0 -5 0 of technology, and a plethora 0 0 Nm @2 of safety features and a Torque: 240 great entertainment system, 90 + ORC Price: $39,9 this vehicle has got 10 cup
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holders! Now that may not be a big deal to some people, but it does show the sort of attention to detail you are looking for when transporting a big family. Sometimes it’s the little things that count. All over this SUV there are features designed with the family in mind – check out the conversation mirror. Pop it down and you get a wide view of the people in the back without your eyes straying too far from the road. There is no need to crane your neck to see what’s brewing in the back seats. When it comes to a family wagon like this though there are certain things that you absolutely must have: Safety, reliability and performance. Good looks and convenience are the bonus items here. This car is big on space and small on fuel consumption. The 1.5 litre turbo charged engine produces 190hp – more than enough to get the whole gang up and down the steepest highways. In fact this engine produces more power than the old 2.4 litre CR-V. But this one uses just 7.3 litres of fuel for every 100km travelled. It also has a five year warranty with unlimited kms, and five years of nationwide 24/7 roadside assistance. From the time I pressed the start button, this vehicle was easy to understand and easy to drive. The eight-way electronic adjustment on the driver’s seat also helps one
get in tune with the machine. As all CR-V owners know, the auto gear shifter is located up high, making room for more storage in the central console. Just above that is the big LED screen and infotainment system. This is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The SUV’s of old were notoriously difficult to see out of when reversing but this is not an issue thanks to the multiple viewing angles available from the rear camera and displayed on the big screen. That’s another big bonus for a family car like this. On the road, the ride is smooth and you are armed with a generous amount of technology. This includes Honda’s advanced engineering system that is designed to distribute crash forces away from the cabin. Rather than test this for myself, I watched the ANCAP crash test videos and the footage is quite telling. It has a five-star ANCAP rating. Luxury is another feature of the Limited 7, with seven leather seats. This really is the ultimate medium sized SUV for a growing family. These CR-V’s are a lot bigger than they look and there is a lot of car for the money. To test drive one head on down to Bay of Plenty Honda at the bottom end of Elizabeth St, near Takitimu Drive.
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If your wishlist includes 7 leather seats, class-leading space, 5 star ANCAP safety, a fuel-efficient turboengine, and the latest in connectivity, look no further. The CR-V Limited 7 has it all, and more. Come in and test drive today.
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Vehicle Service Centre
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With the 4WD scene taking New Zealand by storm in recent years the demand and availability of 4WD products has sky rocketed. With five of the top 10 vehicles sold i New Zealand for 2018 being 4WD the range of aftermarket accessories has grown to compete with the demand. The number of bull bar designs and options to suit your needs and requirements is almost unlimited. Whether you are looking for a bull bar with built in recovery points, winch capable and headlight protection or just a basic steel bumper replacement the options are endless. The market is now catering not only for those that are wanting the rugged offroad look, but those that also demand the creature comforts of a smooth ride and the pleasures of home. As the various camping and off road excursions have become more popular over time, this has drawn more families to this very exciting and enjoyable pastime. With
this, the demand for more comfort and luxury while out and about has become a must for most enthusiasts. With this in mind the accessory list has had to evolve to keep up with these everchanging demands. With summer just around the corner the roof top tent and roof cage have become a popular product for those Kiwi weekend getaways, with a five minute set up time The tent virtually opens up upon itself on the roof of your vehicle, and is also available with zip-on annexes to keep your gear out of the elements or to simply create that extra room at full standing height. With the rooftop tent being so popular, the demand for 4x4 camping accessories, shortly followed with storage solutions in mind, the twin draw system, usually with a 12v/24v fridge/freezer mounted on top so when you reach that final destination, fa from the creature comforts of home, a feel of civilization is now supplied in the form of tents, fridges, stoves, outdoor showers and the list just goes on and on. For all this and more stop in and see the guys at East Coast 4X4 Super Centre.
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