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DRIVETECH 4X4 EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK Drivetech 4x4, Australia’s fastest growing brand in the 4WD industry, is now available in more places around the country through NAPA Auto Parts The transition has happened throughout 2020, with the full Drivetech 4x4 range now available in all NAPA Auto Parts locations as a prime 4x4 product range. Drivetech 4x4 Manager, Ben Lavis, is excited about the change. “It means we’ve got more locations for our dealers to access parts, and we’ll be able to grow our 4WD knowledge base through NAPA Auto Parts,” Ben said. “We’ve still got our dedicated Drivetech 4x4 Reps visiting customers, setting up showrooms and providing value and advice; being distributed through NAPA Auto Parts just means we’ll have more stock available in more locations.”
automotive aftermarket heritage here in Australia, through its building block brands AshdownIngram, Covs, Global Auto Spares and R&E Auto Parts. These Australian aftermarket icons will be transitioning to become the NAPA Auto Parts network, and a leading choice for parts by automotive specialists and professionals. NAPA Auto Parts says this means the iconic Drivetech 4x4 range will join with local leaders Great Whites and Thunder, making for an unbeatable combination of 4WD options.
NAPA Auto Parts currently has 28 locations across the country, with another 40 or more projected to come over the coming years.
“It’s such a great outcome that Drivetech 4x4 dealers can now purchase their reliable recovery gear from the same place as the best driving lights on the market, along with Rival bars, high quality work lights, and battery management options,” Ben said.
Those behind the NAPA Auto Parts name say while it may be new to the Australian automotive aftermarket, it has a heritage of more than 90 years in America, being a part of the world’s largest provider of automotive aftermarket parts.
“It means the very best fit outs possible can be made, with everything organised through a single location. It’s a great value add for Drivetech 4x4, with the best outcomes provided for our customers.”
They say that what is even more impressive is that NAPA Auto Parts will have just as much
Better still, the relationship with NAPA Auto Parts has meant more Drivetech 4x4 stock is
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currently available through the use of state-based distribution centres. Rather than having every order around the country sent out of Sydney, parts are now stored in destinations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, providing greater access for more specialists, dealers and fitters.
An impressive Drivetech 4x4 range The Drivetech 4x4 range of 4WD accessories includes winches, recovery gear, underbody armour, awnings, suspension, snorkels, Rival barwork and more.
