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CONTENTS

REGULARS

MTA SECTOR REPORTS

6 Lee Marshall's comment 11 What you're telling us 16 Meet Mercedes 25 Smoko Stumpers 31 MTA staff stories: David Wilce 38 Road Test: 2023 LDV T e-60 42 LVVTA - Something's missing here

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44 Health & Safety - New year same safety

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approach

46 MITO Training - Wrenching stereotypes

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Training & Development: Succession Planning

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Fuel & Heavy Vehicle: Year-end reporting

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Advocacy: Honing in on policy direction

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HR - Trends for 2024

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Collision Repair: A new chapter for MTA

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Dealer View: Highs and lows of 2023

ANCAP safety ratings explained

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Market stats: January 2024

Sustainability - Solar powered solutions

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Repairer: A focus on surveys

FEATURES 8 12 18 24 34

Q & A with Labour Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere

Member profile - Retro Automotive, Dunedin A flippin' dream - BYD Dolphin tested

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ANCAP Safety ratings ANCAP tests measure the safety of those in the vehicle, including children, and those that may be struck by the vehicle in a collision. ANCAP also considers the vehicle's ability through technology to avoid or minimise the effects of a crash.

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Editor Gerald Rillstone 027 252 3229 gerald.rillstone@mta.org.nz Advertising Sales Associate Anne Nicholas 027 369 1264 anne.nicholas@mta.org.nz Production Editor Peter Woodcock 021 100 2405 peter.woodcock@mta.org.nz Postal address PO Box 9244, Marion Square, Wellington 6141 Physical address Level 5, AIA House 34 Manners Street, Wellington 6011 E: mta@mta.org.nz W: www.mta.org.nz Printing Vertia, Wellington Mailhouse Orange Box, Wellington Radiator Magazine ISSN 1179-7800 The Motor Trade Association (Inc) (MTA) is not responsible for statements, opinions or factual matters published in Radiator magazine, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of MTA, its Board of Directors or its advisory/specialty committees, unless expressly so stated, and does not endorse advertisers.

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MTA CE LEE MARSHALL

I’m also going to signal here that we are going to be looking at Radiator with new, fresh eyes this year. While Radiator has a proud history stretching back more than 100 years, it is time to consider with an open mind how it can best serve members into the future.

We know members consistently rate Radiator highly – and we have a lot of love and loyalty for it in-house – but we have to make sure it is offering the best bang for

Out with the old New year, new you?

It’s not exactly written on the wall in the MTA offices, but change and improvement is a motivation for us every day, not just at New Year.

It’s not so much about going to the gym and swearing off alcohol for a month – although they might not be bad ideas at that.

Rather, we always strive to be ahead of trends and issues in our industry so we can adapt and offer members even better leadership and value.

That’s why towards the end of 2023 we asked you to complete an in-depth survey about MTA, your reason for being a member, and the value and benefits we offer.

We are still analysing the responses, but that survey revealed very interesting, useful – and in

some cases unexpected – results.

We will share them with you soon.

What I can promise you in the meantime is that your feedback will help shape the new MTA, not just in 2024 but beyond.

Of course, the “new” theme runs across many areas this year.

For starters, we have a new Government that promises to be a very different beast from the last one.

Already, they’ve been quick over the ground to end the Clean Car Discount, signal a review of the Clean Car Standard, introduce Road User Charges for EVs and PHEVs, and more.

As I write this, the Government’s plans for MITO and Te Pūkenga are unclear, but we are optimistic.

We have shared with Government a comprehensive proposal for

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buck, as we would for any member benefit.

New ties We also have our new, closer ties with the Collision Repair Association, which will enhance the already strong relationship. More details to come on that soon.

What else is new that you can expect to see from MTA in 2024?

Well, we have a few ideas, around a conference and council days for

starters, but as that’s early days I’ll keep them up my sleeve for now.

Like you, we are firmly back in the work groove. So, while it’s a bit late to wish you Happy New Year, rest assured our work on new ways MTA can better serve and support you is already underway.

Noho ora mai, Lee Marshall

INTRODUCING

MITO that we believe will benefit learners and industry and ensure that the labour shortage and skills gaps that have affected our sector for so long will be improved.

Immigration is another area in which we will be seeking new direction from the Government.

We will be working with them to ensure that pathways for skilled, qualified migrants are smooth and seamless. We also want to fight to keep service station businesses, and others, safe from crime.

New face To help with all that, we have a new face here. James McDowall has joined MTA as Head of Advocacy, replacing Brian Anderton, who made significant progress with both the last and incoming Governments.

James joins us with first-hand experience and acumen about the machinations of Parliament – he has previously been an ACT Party MP. He’s going to be a great asset to the team.

James is also a car enthusiast, who knows his way around an engine block - something that I know members will appreciate.

James McDowall, MTA Head of Advocacy I am delighted to introduce myself as MTA’s new Head of Advocacy. I have always respected and appreciated MTA’s work and am honoured to be part of the team.

Before joining MTA, I served as an MP for the ACT Party, was a member of the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee, and the party’s spokesperson for Immigration, Tourism, Defence,

and Economic Development, among other portfolios.

Just prior to entering Parliament I worked at the Wise Group, one of the largest providers of mental health and wellbeing services in New Zealand, while also running an immigration law firm that I co-founded alongside my wife.

Earlier work included both formal and private consulting roles, which were largely in marketing,

communications, and tech.

I have a passion for all things automotive and enjoy working on cars in my spare time.

As MTA’s Head of Advocacy, I will strive to represent the interests and needs of our members and to work collaboratively with the Government to foster a positive and productive relationship with the sector.

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transport solutions. Our focus will be on delivering an efficient, low-emissions transport network with highquality infrastructure that improves productivity and resilience.

MTA recommends any vehicle over 15 years old, or that has travelled 200,000km, needs a WoF every six months (apart from some classic or vintage vehicles). Would you support a review of this, even if it means working with Government?

We think WoFs are an important tool to ensure that the vehicles that Kiwis drive are safe. Vehicle safety should be a bipartisan issue that we can work with the current Government on.

We are happy to have conversations with the motor vehicle industry and Government to determine whether the current WoF system is fit-for-purpose.

'We will hold Government to account'

Do you support a plan to put more emphasis on emissions testing as part of the WoF, and regular servicing, to reduce harmful emissions?

While we were in Government, we had work underway to strengthen our emissions standards to protect the health of New Zealanders and had

implementation dates set.

Internationally, emissions standards continue to improve, with some nations now consulting on Euro 7 standards. We encourage the current Government to progress our work because we can’t afford to be left behind or we will be a dumping ground for the world’s most air-polluting vehicles, which is a completely unacceptable outcome.

Would you support a scheme that penalises heavy emitting vehicles?

The climate emergency and our responsibility to future generations requires that our transport system decarbonises.

We support the Clean Car Standard which sets charges and credits to encourage lower-emissions vehicles into our fleet.

We were pleased to progress work on vehicle emissions standards while we were in Government and we hope this will be progressed by the new Government. Over time, this will reduce harmful pollutants from New Zealand’s vehicle fleet.

We are open to engagement with the industry on how we can best make sure our existing fleet minimises harmful emissions.

In December, Transport Minister Simeon Brown answered our questions at the start of his term. This month, new Labour Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere replies. Some answers have been abridged for length.

First of all, many of our members don’t know much about you, can you tell us a bit about your background?

Kia orana. While my heritage is back to the Cook Islands, I was born and raised in Palmerston North – the place that I’m proud to call my home. I have a background in education and local Government, and entered Parliament as the MP for Palmerston North in 2020.

At the beginning of last year, I took on the responsibility of Chief Whip of the Labour Party.

In addition to that I also hold the opposition spokesperson roles for Transport, Oceans and Fisheries and Associate Education (Pacific).

What is your interest in the transport sector?

My interest is not only as a user of the transport system and dynamics that exist, but also as someone who is keen to ensure the new Government is held to account for its plans and decisions that affect the sector. Fundamentally, this starts with ensuring

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there is a focus on having a safe, resilient, and fit-for-purpose transport infrastructure in place to meet the varying needs and demands of network users [abridged].

What are your priorities for the transport sector as your term in opposition gets underway?

National made some big transport promises during the election campaign, especially around increased spending on new infrastructure projects.

Labour welcomes actions to close New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit, however, the Government has pledged to scrap transport revenue measures at the same time as delivering tax cuts, not increasing petrol excise and investing billions into new transport projects. We don’t think that adds up and we’ll be watching closely to see if the Government’s actions match their rhetoric.

As the term goes on, you’ll see us listen to New Zealanders and propose new and innovative

Tangi Utikere says a low-emissions transport system that enhances productivity is Labour’s aim.

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What you're telling us Every month we reply to members’ questions and comments drawn from conversations with the MTA team. Do you need advice or an answer on something?

Radiator would love to hear from you.

Please email simon.bradwell@mta.org.nz.

Tangi Utikere is pictured alongside Kieran McAnulty and Chris Hipkins while visiting Te Ahu a Turanga, the state highway project in the Manawatu (Manawatu Tararua Highway).

Is a scrappage scheme on your radar, and what would it look like?

A scrappage scheme is not currently on our radar, but Labour will continue to look for equitable ways to manage the transition to a low-emissions economy for lower income families [abridged].

Our sector is facing an ongoing skills shortage what would Labour do to address it?

The current Government needs to keep up the momentum that we started with our Apprenticeship Boost. This scheme provided subsidies to employers of first-and second-year apprentices, while working toward a qualification. It supported a whopping 60,000 apprentices to stay in or take up an apprenticeship since it was introduced in August 2020, and we expanded it further in Budget 2023.

We also need to make sure our immigration settings are fit for purpose and have appropriate bandwidth to fill skill gaps. While we were in Government, we had worked to rebalance the immigration system and help industries like the automotive industry fill skill gaps through the green list [abridged].

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As an organisation with members across the automotive industry, how do you see MTA and Labour working together?

I look forward to engaging with MTA and other industry organisations over the next three years to create a constructive relationship in the best interests of New Zealanders [abridged].

As you begin your role, what is your message to MTA members?

I want to thank MTA members for their active interest in a sector that is so vital to how we as communities are able to function. Transport infrastructure is so important that my focus will be on being an opposition that holds the Government to account, but also one that proposes constructive policies to meet the varying needs of network users.

Our aim is to enable a low-emissions transport system that enhances productivity and New Zealanders’ lives. It’s in that vein that I look forward to travelling the country and engaging with many of you to talk all things transport.

Good morning, I would like to acknowledge the new look Radiator magazine and all the new content. Radiator has always been great, but recently I find myself putting down my phone during my break to pick up and read all the great stories and new additions in Radiator.

During our ‘smoko break’ yesterday we sat down and our two Techs completed the ‘smoko quiz’ and really enjoyed the challenge.

The article regarding Sir Bob Jones was gold and had us all reminiscing of his interaction with us as a mechanical workshop many years ago.

So thank you to the team for the new improved Radiator magazine it is a hit with our small workshop and we now look forward to the monthly magazine with renewed interest.

Regards,

Cellphones in the workplace are a bit of a problem.

They can be quite a distraction with the younger generation and social media and although they have their place when used for researching a difficult task.

Is there a general policy around cellphone use at the workplace?

It’s common for mobile device rules to vary for different employees according to what they need them for, sales calls, research or looking at work data. It is important to bear that in mind while designing a policy for your particular work environment.

Having a policy is always a good idea to set rules around cellphone usage at work and enforce these rules.

To help with this, members can login to the MTA website to download a copy of the cellphone policy template, Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

Sheree.

Thanks Sheree – we really appreciate the feedback and are glad you’re enjoying Radiator!

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Todd Wylie, NZTA Waka Kotahi Principal Advisor Vehicle Safety.

Crash test dummies are used in all physical crash tests to measure the forces and likely injuries that a driver, passenger, or vulnerable road user - such as a pedestrian or cyclist - may sustain during a crash.

Stars in their eyes Vehicle safety ratings are a hot topic, with Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings having expired on around 30 vehicles recently, and all used vehicles ratings being updated.

It’s the second round of new car results to expire after ANCAP implemented its six-year rating validity limit in December 2022.

That saw most vehicles still on sale that were ANCAP-tested before 2017 transition to a used car safety rating, based on real-world crash data rather than ANCAP’s crashlab and testing-track evaluation.

But what’s the story behind the ratings, and do customers care about them?

MTA member and owner of Mexted Motors in Tawa, Mark Munkittrick, has a range of new and used vehicles on his forecourt.

“People are confused because there are three ratings talked about and they don’t understand them,” Mark says. More on the three ratings later.

Multiple ratings

With multiple ratings for new and used, the public can’t make sense of how a car can be 1- star and 5 stars at the same time, Mark says.

He’s found people generally want to know how safe they are going to be in a crash, rather than the overall safeness of a particular vehicle.

NZTA Waka Kotahi Principal Advisor Vehicle Safety, Todd Wylie, is the organisation’s guru on vehicle safety, a job that entails using real-world data, assessing constantly changing automotive technology, crash test data, and the detailed make-up of a vehicle.

Todd strongly encourages industry to make sure they understand how the various rating systems work and encourages the use of safety rating labels on dealerships to help inform customers.

“The difference between cars could literally be life or death, with a 5-star safety-rated vehicle being twice as safe as 1-star,” he says.

the light vehicle fleet based on the latest data available. This includes vehicles transitioning to ratings based on real world crash outcomes once their ANCAP rating expires.

He says some previously ANCAPrated vehicles recently received a lower star rating based on real world crash data analysis, in part because it takes into account how aggressive a particular model is against other road users in a crash.

“The rating on a popular ute is interesting because it does look after its driver well with 5-star driver safety rating, but it has a 1-star other road user safety rating so that reduces the overall safety rating,” Todd says.

“They have a ladder chassis made out of ultra-high strength steel, it is hard to build a crumple zone into it and the height of the chassis will also have an effect on crash outcomes.”

Buyer behaviour EV City owner and MTA Regional Chair Dave Boot says buyers give little to no consideration to the damage a vehicle will do to other others in an accident.

The general focus is how well the occupants are going to be

Dave Boot, owner of EV City.

protected in an accident.

“We don’t get asked about ratings as often as we should be, and it’s perhaps likely that consumers are aware of them before coming in to test drive and buy and that safety rating might be the reason they are interested in that model in the first place.”

A drop in safety rating doesn’t tend to make a difference to the price on the forecourt either, Dave says.

“A model might lose some appeal to consumers, but the ticket prices aren’t reduced.”

Heavy hitters

Mark Munkittrick, owner of Mexted Motors.

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Next year a list of vehicles will have expired ANCAP crash test ratings including some fleet market heavy hitters, like the MG ZS, Toyota Corolla, and Suzuki Swift.

As Todd explains, every year safety ratings are updated for

GWM Ora, the frontal offset test at 50km/h.

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UCSR

Ford Ranger (Jul 2022 onwards) - oblique pole test at 32km/h.

Ratings for dummies ANCAP ANCAP uses laboratory-based testing of new models, which is generally done in Australia and covers 10 percent of our fleet (due to the ratings lasting for six years).

It looks at crash avoidance features and is the best measure of how

safe a new vehicle is before there is much real-world crash data.

“There are four pillars within their testing process: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection and safety assist,” Todd says. The vehicle must reach a set benchmark in all pillars to obtain a good rating.

“They do crash test a number of vehicles and take them out to assess crash avoidance features using inflatable dummies and cars, and those ratings last for six years from the date it was tested,” he says.

But the tests don’t apply to used imports of the same or similar model.

Full-scale pedestrian and cyclist dummy targets are used in testing of autonomous emergency braking. The articulated pedestrian dummies (adult and child) – with moving arms and legs - simulate a pedestrian walking across the street. The cyclist dummy is similar and is seated on a bicycle which is propelled to interact with the vehicle in a number of different test scenarios. The pedestrian and cyclist dummies represent an average adult and a seven-year-old child.

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Used imports and other vehicles that fall outside the six-year age cut-off come under Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) or Vehicle Safety Risk Ratings (VSRR).

Todd estimates around 65 percent of our fleet falls into UCSR. Monash University in Melbourne analyses real-life crash data from police reports from Australia and New Zealand and calculates the percentage chance of death or serious injury in, and from, a vehicle compared with all other vehicles on the road.

“If you think of the data like a column in a spreadsheet with the highest chance of death or injury and the lowest chance then chop that spread sheet into five that gives the star ratings,” Todd says.

Driver age, speed, driver gender, number of vehicles involved and year of crash are standardised to assist in calculating a vehicle’s ratings.

VSRR

SUV pole test at 32km/h.

“With UCSR and VSRR we don’t just look at the occupant protection we look at overall safety; that is, how good a vehicle is for all road users in the fleet.”

All the information industry needs on ratings can be found on the dealer section of Rightcar.govt.nz • Test photos supplied by NZTA Waka Kotahi

Vehicle Safety Risk Ratings (VSRR) cover the remaining 25 percent of our fleet.

It produces an estimated rating for overall safety, for occupants of the vehicle and those it crashes into – pedestrians, cyclists and occupants of other vehicles.

The VSRR is used for vehicles where there is a shortage of real-world crash and injury data, so the rating is based on the average safety rating of similar vehicles from the same year of manufacture.

“Because there are so many cars that fall into that group, there is a lot more data we can use and give a rating to straightaway based on its peers,” Todd says.

Side impact testing of the Mitsubishi Express 2022.

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MEET MERCEDES Meet Mercedes Mulder, a young apprentice who’s going places. Mercedes shares her thoughts on work and life every second month in Radiator.

Wrenching with the best The year 2023 quickly came to an end and if you have followed my columns throughout the past year, you will have seen what an epic one it was for me.

How will I top that, you ask?

Well, while writing this column I was waiting for my flight home at Tasmania’s Launceston airport after spending a week there with Garry Rogers Motorsport.

They are one of the biggest motorsport teams in Australia, and I was lucky enough to win a competition to be one of four apprentice mechanics to participate in the 2024 Valvoline GRM Combine - also being the only person from New Zealand to participate.

Designed for young and emerging drivers intending to progress through national level motorsport, the Combine is a four-day programme of theoretical and practical modules with a race driving focus, led by Marcos Ambrose - one of Australia’s most respected and successful racing drivers.

Working with the GRM crew has been the most incredible once-in-a lifetime opportunity, from day one the team was welcoming, patient and kind.

On the first night we had a welcome dinner, where we got our team clothing and the opportunity to meet everyone.

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car s invo lved refu ellin g, Som e of the wor k we did on the ng for leak s/d ama ge, cha ngin g roto rs and pad s, insp ecti and blee ding the bra king syst em.

Mercedes, 9th from the right, won a spot on the GRM Combine, which is designed for young and emerging drivers intending to progress through national level motorsport. The Combine is a four-day programme of theoretical and practical modules with a race driving focus, led by Marcos Ambrose.

They mentioned a few times about how GRM is like a family, and they were very quick to make you feel a part of that family too. The GRM Combine driven by Marcos Ambrose is a week-long event designed to allow young drivers to experience time with a professional racing team on different racing tracks, driving new cars and working with pro drivers (James Moffat, Ben Bargwanna and Aaron Cameron).

Last year GRM’s naming rights sponsor Valvoline joined the event running a competition for four apprentice mechanics to have the opportunity to work as part of the team alongside GRM’s pro mechanics and the rest of the team.

During the week I worked on six race cars, a formula Ford, a Hyundai Excel, two Peugeot TCRs and two Trans Am cars.

We had three days at Symmons Plains and one day at Baskerville.

Each day we were paired with a different mechanic working on a different vehicle.

We prepped vehicles, sent the drivers out for a few laps, then switched drivers a couple times after having a quick tyre check and an under-the-hood check during the changeover.

After a few runs we would bring the car back in to reset the Combine drivers’ cars and make any changes the engineers needed for the two cars being run for testing prior to this year's racing season.

Some of the work we did on the cars involved refuelling, changing rotors and

pads, inspecting for leaks/damage, bleeding the braking system, adjusting pedal positioning, changing tyres, and resetting the belts for the next driver.

These jobs, although seeming like everyday things in the automotive industry, were still enough to challenge and take me out of my comfort zone

Aft er a few laps we swa ppe d the driv ers and did a quic k tyre and und er-t he- hoo d che ck.

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MEET MERCEDES

with nothing being exactly the same as what I would see working at the dealership back home, let alone being in a racing environment, in a new country, with new people.

Even putting the TCR cars up on the air jacks was something new, as road cars don’t tend to have that cool built-in system.

On my second day working on Ryan Casha’s TCR (he'd been newly announced as GRMs new TCR driver), I was given the opportunity to warm up the car. I’ve seen people do it, but although seeming simple to some, it was enough to get me shaking like a leaf.

My paired mechanic was great to work with, telling me how he had seen what I had been doing and that I had been Mercedes with GRM’s Barry Rogers during the Combine. doing everything well, so why not give this a go too?

On the final day we ran some I jumped in the driver's seat and started The team also allowed me to witness track-style racing in a calmer passenger rides with Ryan in his TCR for up the car (damn, they sound good!). atmosphere, which was great for my a news crew, and we Combine winners I began running up the vehicle ensuring first time being introduced to the track were lucky enough to go around the my percentage of acceleration stayed racing scene.

I learnt so much about the track too. Suited up and ready to the same and keeping the RPM to the cars, how they work, how the different go, I made sure I had words with the ideal amount, then I started to work up styles of racing work, the layout of a engineer Timmy, telling him to pass through the gears (still shaking might I race day and what it was like to work on my message through the comms to add). My paired mechanic, 'Phantom,' with a track team.

Ryan saying I said to “send it”. talked me through how to run up the Although I had done a wee bit with He did not disappoint. vehicle and genuinely sounded quite rally cars back home, it was great to impressed as to how well it was going, We did two laps around the track, and compare the styles of motorsport and I it was unreal. making me feel a whole lot less shaky definitely still felt like a fish out of water. and very proud.

I now see why those brakes get so hot.

Reflecting on this week and writing my column, I struggle to find words to do this incredible experience justice. Being a part of such a great team as well as working with some of motorsports biggest names is something I will never forget.

I would like to thank Centra Motor Company for the amazing support they always give me, my stepdad at TNT Auto Electric in Temuka, who made me aware of this competition and Valvoline for choosing me to participate in this experience and for creating the opportunity for apprentice mechanics.

Thank you Garry, Barry and Marcos for developing an incredible week for all the Combine participants, and new , as roa d ng ethi som was s jack air the on of course, the GRM crew for always Put ting the TCR car s up em. syst t-in buil cool t being amazing. tha e hav to d car s don ’t ten

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The north-facing roof of Porirua Autocrash Repairs with around 120 solar panels capable of generating 60 kilowatts of power.

Panels power panel shop With a mini solar farm mounted on his workshop roof, MTA member Neil Butterfield is bringing power to his Porirua Autocrash Repairs workshop.

It’s another step in his business's sustainable journey that started back in 2009, when his wife Sue started the process for the business to be more environmentally sustainable. Since then he’s fully embraced the idea.

With the help of Government agency Toitū Envirocare, Neil came to realise his business could be sustainable both environmentally and financially.

“As Sue worked through the process, I started to learn more about sustainability and realised it could save us money, and help develop the business,” Neil says.

Getting rid of the workshop’s asbestos roof had been on Neil’s to-do list for quite a few years, but the asbestos cladding meant it was going to be a big, expensive job.

So, when banks started offering green loans at 6 percent interest, he decided he could kill two birds with one stone – or loan.

“I talked to my bank manager and discussed applying for a green loan that would cover getting rid of the asbestos and putting up solar panels,” he says.

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It was a now-or-never moment for Neil. Prices were creeping up, so he took the plunge late last year taking out a loan of $380,000 to get the job done.

Power neutral All estimates so far show that with the solar panels he should be able to be power neutral, with any

Neil Butterfield’s sustainable business is evolving with new technology.

surplus power produced going to the grid.

“At 48 kilowatts there is enough power to run the business, and on a bright sunny day it will reach around 60 kilowatts, and the extra will be going back to the grid.

“It is still in the testing phase, but what the control board does is use

the power from the panels to run the workshop and if there is not enough, it will take what’s needed from the grid.”

When the business is closed for holidays or weekends, all the power goes back to the grid and this produces income for the business, Neil says.

LED strips in the spray booth have reduced power usage and provide a brighter working environment.

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Fitting LED lights creates a brighter workshop and lowers power consumption.

“What I am hoping for is that what we put back into the grid will offset what we have to use on cloudy days, and we won’t have to buy any power, it will all balance out.”

The panels are monitored remotely and will need to be cleaned a couple of times a year.

Enviro process “With Toitū Envirocare we had to look at our footprint and we looked at our rubbish and what we were doing with it and put systems in place,” he says.

Toitū Envirocare helped him develop a plan and suggested

what steps he needed to take to be viable as a business and sustainable at the same time.

First up in the process was replacing the lighting in the workshop, from dozens of heavyduty industrial lights that hummed when they were turned on to LEDs. “The old lights were $250 each and the LEDs are $500 each, and they will last longer than the oldstyle ones. Each one is eight cents an hour less to run than the old ones.”

Neil says the Envirocare qualification he received during the process needs to be updated every few years as changes are made to the business and new technology becomes available.

Steam grooming solution

Mixing Eco paint has made a significant difference for Jarred Letoa, with its low odour and water base making it less toxic.

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For grooming cars once they are repaired, Neil looked at putting in a double wash-bay with twin tanks that was going to cost $43,000, but soon discovered a better and more cost-effective option was to buy a steamer for around $10,000.

Groomer Cord Orupe uses the steamer to groom cars, rather than washing them in a wash bay that would have used three times as much water and would also need detergent.

And there were big savings to be made, with the steamer using only three litres of water to wash a car, rather than the eight to 10 litres it would take to wash a car with water, and no detergents are needed, just a microfibre cloth.

“The main thing to remember when you are trying to be sustainable is, does it work for you, is it something that is an advantage to your business?” Neil says.

“There are things you might love to have, but if it is going to put you out of business then what is the point?”

Toitū Envirocare Toitū Envirocare is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, a governmentowned Crown Research Institute.

Toitū Envirocare offers carbon management and carbon neutral services.

The Toitū carbonreduce and Toitū carbonzero programmes include all the tools needed to measure, report, reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions for organisations, goods and services, and building operations. More info at: www.toitu.co.nz.

“The main thing to remember when you are trying to be sustainable is, does it work for you?“

Green loans for business There is a range of lending institutions offering green loans for businesses, along with all the mainstream banks.

The finance can be used to help fund renewable energy, zero or low-emission transport, agribusiness and sustainability projects for businesses.

When applying for a green loan, businesses need to show the environmental benefits from the assets or projects the business is wanting to invest in.

The power board monitors the level of kilowatts being produced by the solar panels.

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Enforcing MTA standards MTA is a standards-based membership organisation. We take those standards very seriously – after all, the MTA brand represents integrity, professionalism, and high quality.

If any member consistently fails to meet our standards, we will – and have – taken strong action. In 2023 MTA notified eight members of the cancellation of their membership and we are currently working with a further nine members to bring their standards up to speed.

This should reassure members – and more importantly, the public - that the blue MTA badge stands for the same high quality it has for more than 100 years.

MTA has members covering 3,850 sites and our five Membership Advisors (MAs) carry out around 1,000 reviews a year and provide support to members.

These reviews have a 98 percent pass rate for the Operational and Environmental expectations;

Requirements

Description

Minimum requirements

Six important minimum requirements: •Compliance with legislation.

however, in terms of the minimum business requirements, this drops to under 85 percent.

The minimum business requirement fail areas are usually related to health and safety policies and practices not being in place (or being provided), and no evidence provided for employment contracts. The law requires all businesses to have a health and safety policy and staff to have employment contracts, so it’s surprising that these basic areas of business have been failure points.

Below is the base model for the Standards Assessment. NOTE: If you cannot demonstrate the minimum requirements, you will not pass the assessment, regardless of operational score.

Prospect

Existing member

No membership until standard is met.

Time to resolve will be proportional to the assessed gaps.

•HR requirements.

•H & S requirements.

•Min $1m business liability insurance.

•Qualification standards.

Yes?

It will be agreed in advance between MTA and member.

•No serious misconduct.

Premises, Operational & Environmental Excellence The"MTA Way"

Physical site expectations: •Roadside and external appearance.

•Reception and customer areas.

•Work areas.

•Presentation of staff, vehicles, invoices and all non-fixed public facing material.

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65%

pass mark required

•Living the MTA Code of Ethics.

•Treatment of the environment.

•Treatment of customers and staff.

The MTA Board will take into consideration all prospects and members and consider any borderline cases under a separate exceptions process where appropriate.

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Sean Stevens Membership Services Manager.

What is the normal process for reviews?

• You will be contacted by our Standards Compliance Coordinator to arrange a time for the review.

• You will receive a reminder of the review.

• The MA will require some of your time, but most of the review can be carried out without needing input.

• Once the review is completed, the MA will ask any questions they have and run you through any concerns.

• The final result will be emailed to you within a couple of days and include any remedial actions required and any support MTA can provide.

• Regular follow ups will be carried out by our Standards Compliance Coordinator to ensure you understand and are taking action.

• Continued non-compliance with the standards will result in our offboarding process being initiated.

This is a three-step process to provide a member every opportunity to meet the standards, with a final step being cancellation of the membership.

Tips to ensure the review goes smoothly • Ensure your business is meeting its basic requirements by law. For the main fail areas of health and safety, MTA has a downloadable template which still requires you to fill it in and use but will provide a basic cover.

MTA also has a member benefit with HSE Connect that is far more beneficial with additional functionality and automated reminders and reports. Links to these can be found on Toolbox.

• Be prepared – knowing what to expect and preparing for the review will ensure a much smoother process.

• Be proactive – if you know time will be challenging on the day, speak to your MA or Coordinator. This will again reduce the time taken and make the process easier.

• Don’t ignore the requirements – while MTA will work with your business to meet the standards, we will not allow members to float along without meeting them.

• If in doubt, feel free to call us on 0800 00 1144.

We are here to help your business meet and exceed MTA standards, and can assist with knowledge and resources to cover most situations.

Smoko Stumpers Test your knowledge with our fiveminute monthly motoring quiz.

1. What Italian car manufacturer’s logo features a green grass snake swallowing a child?

2. What year did Aussie icon the Ford Falcon cease production? 2014, 2016, 2018.

3. Who won the 2023 Repco Bathurst 1000?

4. Who manufactures the Mokka SUV? 5. State Highway 1 is the longest state highway in the country. But which is the shortest?

Answers on page 63.

Ratings: 1/5: Put your L plates back on.

2/5: Hit the books, rookie.

3/5: Middle of the road.

4/5: Close but no cigar.

5/5: Congratulations, you’ve outrun The Chaser.

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Not just rotaries To be successful, Cory is not focusing the business exclusively on rotaries, he’s doing restoration work, panel work, rebuilds and repowers, of all sorts.

“We mainly do rotaries but to be in business you have to do a bit of everything and if someone is prepared to rebuild a car and make a nice job of it, we’ll do it. I can appreciate a car no matter what model the car is.

“It’s the detail that goes into it that counts,” he says.

Rotaries are a rare beast on the roads these days so Cory’s daily driver isn’t a rotary, but he does get out in one at least once a week.

“My partner’s daily car was an RX3 Coupe until we had our son and needed something more family friendly.”

Always aiming for perfection in the workshop has seen some of the cars he’s owned and others he’s worked on featured in Classic Car and Performance Car magazines, and a few show awards won along the way.

One big family

Cory with a rare Mazda Cosmo, one of the first production cars to feature a Wankel engine.

Rotary comes full circle When Mazda’s R-100 rotary entered the New Zealand market in the early ’70s with its unorthodox sound and wicked performance, it turned heads and captured generations of followers.

It was the new lightweight kid on the block, the Wankel-powered wonder with superior power-to-weight ratio that could take on the ever-popular V8s of the day.

MTA member Cory Wilson has loved them since his teens after taking his first ride in one at 12 years old and decades on he’s a rotary aficionado who’s built a thriving business selling parts and restoring them.

“My first ride was in an RX 3 coupe, and I was so impressed with what it sounded like and what it went like; I was bitten by the bug pretty much.

“What has also been amazing is how I have met so many great people through the rotary scene too.

“We have made heaps of close and really good friends through the cars, through the shared interest and like-mindedness,” Cory says.

Another rare car in the Retro Automotive workshop, a Panache kit car. This version, Cory says, was powered by a late model RX8 engine and underwent extensive aluminium panel replacement.

“I got my first one at 15 years old, as a project, and the first going one was a Series 1 RX 7,” he says.

For over 25 years his interest in the marque grew and while he was training as a painter Cory was buying and selling parts as a hobby amid restoring his own rotary.

“I used to muck around with them a lot so people would come and see me for parts and as I did it more and more, I realised that there was something in it.”

The idea crystalised further when he moved to Australia for a couple of years and people from all over the country were still contacting him for parts and advice.

He returned five years ago and set about going into business, setting up Retro Automotive in Dunedin.

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Rotary design The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design to convert pressure into rotating motion. The concept was proven by German engineer Felix Wankel, followed by a commercially feasible engine designed by German engineer Hanns-Dieter Paschke. The engine's rotor, which creates the turning motion, is similar in shape to a Reuleaux triangle, with the sides having less curvature. The rotor spins inside a figure-eight-like epitrochoidal housing, around a fixed-toothed gearing. The midpoint of the rotor moves in a circle around the output shaft, spinning the shaft via a cam.

A full restoration top and bottom for this RX3.

“People are really accommodating, I sold a gearbox to one of my customers a long time ago, and the first year we went up to Rotary Reunion, an event in Taupo, he put about 14 of us up.

“He didn’t know us from a bar of soap but cooked us all bacon and eggs for breakfast and sent us on our merry way and we have been great mates ever since. It’s like one big rotary family, that’s what we call it.”

And there’s no shortage of work, Cory says, there’s plenty of rotaries out there if you look hard enough and that means plenty of work into the future for his business.

“A lot were put in sheds and had nothing done with them for a long time and now people who remember what they were like can afford to buy them and want to make them their own.”

A cabinet full of the various trophies Cory has won for his work.

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Getting busy under the bonnet of a rotary is one of the most enjoyable parts of the job for Cory.

Hard-to-get parts are one of the foundations of the business.

A completed engine bay.

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Rotary revival Mazda is putting the rotary back into production, but it won’t be the performance car some have been hoping for.

Instead, the engine will be used as a range extender for the new MX-30 plug-in hybrid.

The crossover SUV features a 17.8kWh battery that supplies power to a single 125kW electric motor on the front axle, which affords it 85km of fully electric range. When that energy is spent, the 830cc (0.8-litre) rotary engine kicks into life to extend its driving range to over 600km.

Mazda New Zealand currently offers the MX-30 in mild hybrid form with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, as well as a fully electric model that features a relatively small 35.5kWh battery that only manages 224km.

Whole lotta fun Many MTA staff members love vehicles as much as you do, and have a story to tell about them. This month, Motor Industry Advisor David Wilce.

Pricing and specifications for the rotary-equipped Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV have yet to be announced for New Zealand.

Automotive events 2024 FEBRUARY 2024 Americanna 21, 22, 23 and 24 February, New Plymouth Dunedin Brit and Euro Car Show 24 February 11am – 2pm Brighton Domain. Registration is $10-$20 with all funds being donated to charity. All British and European cars welcome.

MARCH 2024 Twizel Show and Shine Car Show 8 –10 March $10 entry fee on the day. Open to any unique cars, trucks, race cars and bikes. The Twizel Club, Ohau Road.

All Ford Day Wharepai Domain Tauranga. Gates open at 8am with the public show from 10am till 2.30pm. $5.00 entry fee for cars and the public, under 15s free.

North Otago A&P Car Show 3 March, 11am – 2pm, North Otago A & P Showgrounds.

Rebel Round Up 2024 9 March 10am – 3pm, Backpaddock Lakes, 314 Speedy Road, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay. Entry $20 per person, under 15s free with an adult.

APRIL 2024 Retro Automotive staff member Angelo getting to work on a Mazda B1600.

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Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo 11-13 April Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Happy days: the Civic in action.

Having been in the motor trade since I left school and been involved with motorsport for over 30 years, I have been asked many times what is the best car I’ve owned.

It’s a question that is hard to answer as different cars have different requirements. My normal response is a 1977 Honda Civic EB1 two-speed Hondamatic. Why? Because that was the most fun car to drive.

I purchased the car for $350 to use for club-level motorsport, doing autocrosses and motorkhanas. It was road legal, so I could drive it to and from events. The total race preparation was a new pair of rear shocks.

Was it fast? No. It had the baby 1100cc motor and a two-speed auto transmission, but it was a whole lotta fun to drive on the road and off.

On the road, you had to plan any passing manoeuvres and emergency braking well in advance. No power

steering or diver aids, you had to drive the car. It brought a smile to your face just driving down the road.

Off the road and racing on the grass, it was light and nimble, with no understeer.

Was it a successful motorsport car?

Yes, it was. I won many events in that car against stiff competition.

I gave my daughter her first driving lesson in it. It was out the back of a paddock, half an hour before she did her first motorsport event. She came 11th out of 27 competitors in that autocross event.

It was a great car and easy to work on. Being so light, it was once lifted onto its side (resting on tyres) for easy access to weld a hole in the exhaust.

Eventually, after about four years of fun, the rust started to set in (it lived outside beside the sea), so it was parked up until time could be set aside to fix the minor rust that would stop it getting the next WoF. Unfortunately, life got in the way and so did the rust.

Eventually it got parked under a tree and decomposed.

The car may be gone, but the fond memories remain.

Rust in peace, old friend.

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A flippin' dream

Gerald says Climb into the driver’s seat and the fun begins.

The Dolphin’s packed with technology thanks to designer Wolfgang Egger, a man with Audi, Alfa and Lamborghini on his CV. He’s thrown every idea at the Dolphin and still made it easy and straightforward to use.

There’s wireless charging for mobile phones, Spotify, an intelligent rotating touchscreen, Apple Carplay, Android Auto and navigation, heated seats, self-dipping headlights.

It’s all simple to use for anyone who owns a smartphone.

The interior is well appointed and there’s a full-length glass roof with a blind that give the whole car a feeling of luxury.

Also added are some nods to its aquatic name with design features throughout the interior, flipper shaped inner door handles, gill-like vents on the dash.

It feels compact to drive and in Eco mode it is low-stress driving. Like all EVs there is instant power available if you want it.

Roll the centre-mounted control knob to Normal mode and it’s tame enough for your mum, switch to Sport mode and it becomes a hot hatch, 0 to 100kph in seven seconds.

It sticks to the road and has a surprisingly smooth ride for its length at 4.2 metres.

A Johnston Ebbett salesperson told me they have been selling across the age spectrum from 21 to 92. And one of those test-drives, he said, was the most terrifying of his career.

It isn’t huge on interior space but is good enough for a family of five and the boot space is compact with a maximum of 1,310 litres of space.

It has the same steering wheel and instrument panel as the BYD Atto with a neat compact screen mounted on the steering column with a large

touchscreen in the centre of the dash for all the extra tech, and voice command can be used for navigation, phone calls, texting or, if you want it to, you can ask for the centre screen to be rotated.

Overall, the Dolphin is a surprising package, it has a feel of quality to it with body styling that is reminiscent of the early Austin A series.

Rating: It was full of surprises and once I got used to the layout of the controls, I enjoyed it. 7.5/10.

BYD’s latest entry into the low-price EV market, the Dolphin, is a compact sleeper full of baubles and surprises.

It’s part of what they call their “Ocean” range of models, with the Seal released in December.

Our test car was the extended range Dolphin with BYD’s 60.48kwh Blade battery enabling an estimated range of around 490 kilometres and a maximum torque of 310 Newton Meters.

The standard Dolphin has an estimated range of 410 kilometres and a maximum torque of 180 Newton Meters.

Like the Atto 3 – with which it shares all its underpinnings – the Dolphin is fairly conventional, both in terms of exterior design and layout. The motor is mounted at the front and drives the front wheels while the battery pack sits underneath the car.

Our test drivers were Radiator Editor Gerald Rillstone and MTA Member Support Officer Jenny Foy. Jenny says It’s so nice to have the glass roof, and the little touch lights for interior lighting are cool, it has quite a few little wing-dings.

We took a route I was familiar with, through the Wellington suburb of Karori and out to Makara Beach.

It feels quite enclosed, and the electric seat adjustment is really smooth, I felt quite comfortable with it after a few minutes and the steering wheel is quite tactical.

For a long road trip, it would be great with the infotainment system, it has so much potential in it to use all the whiz-bang stuff.

After getting used to it I really grew to love it, and for someone who loves tech they would get more and more enjoyment out of the Dolphin as you go along.

For me there is nothing not to like about the Dolphin. It didn’t have one-foot driving, which I like and is common in other EVs, but it didn’t really matter once I got used to it.

It’s a smart-looking car and I do like all the nautical and aquatic design touches.

Rating: I’m an easy sell and really enjoyed it. 8.5/10.

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Price: The standard BYD Dolphin has a retail price of $49,990, plus on-road costs.

Our test car was the extended model and retails at $55,990, plus on-road costs.

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Blast from the Past FEBRUARY 1999

Every month we revisit the pages of Radiator from 25 years and 80 years ago.

FEBRUARY 1944

Don't let up OLD TYRES, TUBES and ALL SCRAP RUBBER WANTED URGENTLY! Garages and Service Stations, keep the good work going. Scrap rubber of all sorts is desperately needed, and the Country is depending on you.

Keep reminding customers to bring in their used tyres and tubes. They are now lying idle in garages, and on farms all over the country. You can help New Zealand and the whole transport industry by getting them in. Remember that today's B grade recap tyres are available only because scrap tyres and tubes were collected in the past. Keep at it.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Garages and Service Stations should hand all supplies of scrap rubber, including tyres and tubes, to the local representative of the National Council for the Reclamation of waste materials. Don't hold this rubber up. Act to-day, and help ease to-day's critical position.

Issued by authority of the Ministry of Supply

Printed for the publisher, CHARLES RODERICK EDMOND, of Wellington (General Secretary, N.Z. Retail Motor Trade Association Incorporated), by L.T. WATKINS LTD., 176-186 Cuba Street, Wellington - February 15th 1944.

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It has been for all the electric

2023 LDV e-T60

Words: Kyle Cassidy Photos: Isaac Western

LDV’s e-T60 has struggled to gain traction in a ute segment obsessed with ultimate capability. Does a reduced price tag make it more appealing?

Electric powertrains have been adopted across the motoring spectrum, from small hatchbacks to large luxury SUVs. There is, however, one segment that is lacking the electric choice, which would be the double cab ute.

It’s a rather popular segment here but these ‘work horses’ have notoriously long generational development cycles, and the majority of markets they sell in aren’t crying out for an electric option.

To make it clear, we are not referring to those full-size American pick-ups either.

These are not available in righthand drive, while only two electric models exist: the F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T. Three, if you count the Hummer.

What local ‘demand’ there has been for a zero-emissions ute will likely taper off with the demise of the ‘ute tax’ and rebate.

When it comes to adapting/ exploiting an opportunity, one should not underestimate the will of the Chinese manufacturers.

LDV was the first and so far the only manufacturer able to offer an electric ute here, the e-T60, but take-up has been slow.

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offerings in the commercial space.

For reference, YTD September, just 228 commercial EVs have been registered. At least the e-T60 can claim top spot amongst those, with 53 sold. The total for the commercial sector is 31,413, and so EVs account for 0.17 percent.

Standing in the way of better adoption of these electric commercials are cost and capability, and a perceived lack of ‘range’. As to the e-T60, it has been available at $79,990, making it eligible for the rebate.

Currently, LDV’s new local distributor Inchcape NZ (which also handles Subaru and SsangYong) is trying to spur interest by reducing the price by a further $7,015 to match the rebate.

So buy this before the rebate is axed and it’ll cost $65,960. It’s probably worth mentioning this model is a whopping $93k in Australia, perhaps reflecting the true price of the vehicle.

Since we drove this, LDV has further reduced the price to $56,990!

The T60 diesel ranges in price from $43k – $50k.

When there is both an electric and combustion version of a vehicle, it’s the battery-powered model that boasts more torque. But not here as the e-T60 can only muster 130kW and 310Nm versus the 2.0-litre diesel’s 160kW and 500Nm. It does deliver that torque more freely, no yawning turbolag here, and so it gets up to 60km/h rather briskly.

From there, the verve evaporates quickly with the e-T60 requiring a leisurely 14 seconds to attain 100km/h. And it's best to wait for a downhill passing lane to overtake slower road users, the 80-120km/h measuring 12.8 secs and needing 375m of clear road ahead.

It’s a rear driver, the motor integrated into the rear axle, where the diff would usually be. And with the battery hanging down between the rails, the ground clearance and the rampover angle are reduced.

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on the brake pedal required), a constant dinging when you open the door while the low-speed pedestrian warning wails away loudly too.

You get airbags, ESP and Isofix points in the rear. While the T60 has a five-star ANCAP rating (from testing conducted in 2017), this does not apply to the e-T60.

This lack of active safety will rule it out for corporate buyers, the biggest potential customers.

The cabin is a mix of surprise and disappointment. It’s big and spacious, the driving position sound and there’s room aplenty in the rear.

The infotainment screen looks vibrant but has limited functionality and is a bit fiddly in operation. While the ventilation controls look flash, reflections can render them hard to read.

Tough plastics are in abundance, the key is required to turn it on, and the dials are analogue. There is a small trip computer display in between the speedo and power gauge, relaying limited EV-related info.

The e-T60 employs a big 88.5kWh battery pack, and the range figure listed is 325km, determined by the WLTP test. Though this is the ‘city’ figure, usually the most favourable for an EV. Like other ICE-based, commercial EV conversions we’ve driven, the e-T60 is power hungry.

The readout for the average energy

consumption was stuck permanently on 29.9kWh/100km and changing the display to show instantaneous energy use, it’s not hard to see why; this is often maxed out at an indicated 60.0kWh/100km.

We didn’t do a big max range drive, but noted that around a quarter of the battery charge would disappear every 80km travelled.

And so the range figure at least seems accurate in terms of unladen urban use. A 12-hour charge overnight using the trickle charger (8A, 1.5kW) added 20kWh. Given the energy use, you’ll be needing some form of AC wall box, LDV’s literature suggesting it can be cooked in five hours, presumably with a three-phase set-up.

LDV lists the weight of the e-T60 at 2300kg, quite remarkable given the 2.0-litre Ford Ranger weighs a similar amount. The quoted payload for the e-T60 is 750kg, and it can tow up to 1,500kg.

Expect energy use to soar and range to halve when towing however.

Safety aids While out driving, this is refreshingly absent of any annoying safety warning bongs for a vehicle originating from China. Because all active safety aids are absent.

There is however a screech when you select Reverse (it’s a bit hit and miss selecting gears here, firm pressure

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On a gravel road, the traction control works well to ground the power on the slippery surface, but the rear end struggles on the bumps while the cabin gets a good shake-up.

With the premium reduced significantly, it might spur some people into action. Yet with the reduced capability and lack of safety

creds, potential buyers for a ute of this kind are limited, reflected in the numbers sold.

And the scrapping of the rebate won’t help either. Best wait for LDV’s second attempt at an EV ute due in 2024. It promises a 600km range and AWD capability.

Bumpy ride This has an old school ute ride, bumping and shaking over anything but the smoothest road. It’s probably better with a load in the tray as it’s said to have the heavy-duty suspension in place.

The brake regen is set to mild retardation, coming in progressively about a second and a half after lifting off the accelerator. The brake pedal itself feels okay in operation, neither too spongy or snatchy, and well behaved at parking speeds too.

On the highways, the steering is overly assisted and remote, while the ride is constantly unsettled over minor bumps.

The rear suspension struggles to cope with the weight of the motor on the rear axle. It also adds a pendulum effect in some corners – old 911 owners might like it then – while the roll doesn’t help either.

The steering is light, which is good in town, as you do plenty of wheel twirling to manoeuvre this large truck.

Model

LDV e-T60

Price

$56,990

Motor

130kW/310Nm

Battery

88.5kWh

Range

325km

Drivetrain

Single-speed auto, RWD

Energy use

21.3kWh/100km

C02 output

0g/km

0-100km/h

14.02sec

80-120km/h

12.81sec (375m)

Stability systems

ABS, ESP

Turning circle

12.6m

Tow rating

1,500kg

Service intervals

12 months, 30,000km

Warranty

3 years, 100,000km

ANCAP rating

Not yet rated

Weight

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Something’s missing here A hitchhiker’s guide to what happens when a car has modifications that should be on the LVV Engraved Certification Plate, but aren’t.

It’s easy to take for granted the limitless space for vehicle information available on an LVV Electronic Data Plate (EDP). Information about an LVV certified vehicle is easy to access and is explained in full without the need for brain-teasing abbreviations, and any amount of detail can be caught if needed. Back in the days of LVV Engraved Certification Plates, though, it wasn’t always so easy.

While most of the time if there are modifications to a car that aren’t listed on the Engraved Certification Plate, it’s because these weren’t present when the vehicle was LVV certified. There were occasions when, due to space constraints, modification info had to be left off the Engraved Certification Plate because it simply wouldn’t fit (and before you ask, we couldn’t make the engraving font size any smaller!).

Vehicle owners were told to keep a copy of the F001 (the full ‘Statement of Compliance’ form the LVV Certifier fills out), as this contained more detailed information about the car, but like any paper-based document, throughout the years these had a tendency to become lost or damaged. This can lead to difficulties once an AVI notices a modification that isn’t recorded on the Engraved Certification Plate and therefore needs to fail the vehicle and refer it to an LVV Certifier. We’ve fielded several enquiries recently about older LVV certifications where a vehicle has modifications that aren’t listed on the Engraved Certification Plate, but the owner swears they have always been there.

As a case in point, a good example would be a scratch-built sports car,

This LVV Engraved Certification Plate shows how the older-style certification plates can rapidly become full of information. built in the 1990s. As a scratchbuilt vehicle, every aspect of the car needs to be described on the Engraved Certification Plate (which is a considerable amount of information) - however, the limited space available meant a lot of the information was abbreviated, and in some cases omitted completely. Sometimes, things like adjustable platform coilover suspension incorporated as part of a custom IFS or IRS setup wasn’t specifically noted if there wasn’t room.

While a justified decision at the time the Engraved Certification Plate was produced, this can cause headaches three decades later, when an eagleeyed AVI notes that the adjustable coilovers aren’t listed – because, according to the VIRM, they must fail the vehicle and refer it to an LVV Certifier.

Usually at this point, the owner would produce a copy of the F001 (which should state ‘adjustable coilovers’)

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or contact us to get a reprint of the document. Part of the process to supply a replacement F001 is to recall the original LVV certification paperwork from our offsite archives, which (while we can’t pass the paperwork onto the vehicle owner), we can look through to confirm which modifications were present at the time of LVV certification. There is a charge for this service, due to courier and storage fees, so if the original F001 is available this is the simplest option.

Of course, it’s possible that for whatever reason, modifications were omitted by mistake at the time of LVV certification, and where there is room on the Engraved Certification Plate to add them, we can issue a reprint to correct errors or omissions if the LVV certification paperwork shows this is needed. Note that this isn’t forever – this service will only last for as long as we have existing stocks of blank certification plates, or until

the engraving machine suffers a terminal injury, at which point it’s likely that a vehicle would then need to be fitted with an EDP. If an LVV Engraved Certification Plate reprint is required, the vehicle will need to be seen by an LVV Certifier to remove and replace the old certification plate, and they will give the vehicle a quick look-over to ensure the rest of the modifications present match what’s recorded.

There is usually a small charge for the LVV Certifier’s time, and to cover the cost of engraving and providing a new certification plate.

Archived paperwork can also be recalled when there are questions around aspects of the modifications that aren’t mentioned on the LVV Engraved Certification Plate (and were never normally recorded) – like tyre sizes, for example.

Usually, the rule of thumb in a case where the AVI has reason to believe the size of tyres fitted aren’t suitable, would be to look for signs of the tyres scraping/rubbing on inner guards, or that the speedometer doesn’t read accurately (an accurate speedo is an LVV certification requirement, and this would have needed to be correct at the time of LVV certification). If there are signs that the tyre size has been changed, the AVI may ask to see the F001, which should confirm the tyre size at the time of the final LVV certification inspection.

Of course, this all hinges on the vehicle not having been modified since LVV certification, and more often than not, a little bit of investigation shows it has!

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Workshop Risk Assessment 1

Emergency Assembly

1.1

Do you have the relevant assembly point signage?

1.2

Is the assembly area in a safe zone? Away from high traffic areas and other hazards?

2

Health and Safety Policy

2.1

Health and Safety Policy statement

2.2

Rehabilitation plan

2.3

Emergency evacuation plan

2.4

Is there a traffic management plan in place for the site?

2.5

Do all machines and equipment onsite have a safe operating procedure?

2.6

Are all safe operating procedures available to staff?

2.7

Is there a clear floor policy in place?

3

External Signage Warning signs

3.1

Is there a clear physical barrier at the entrance to the workshop?

New year, same safety approach

3.2

Do you have clear caution/warning signage at the entrance to the workshop with the correct PPE required?

4

Visitors and Registers

As 2024 gets well underway, add to the usual resolutions a commitment to constant vigilance and a culture of safety in your workshop. It’s the simple things that really matter, and nothing is more simple or desirable than seeing everyone go home safe and well after every shift.

Workshops are, of course, dangerous places. They’re also dynamic, constantly changing as various vehicle types with an endless array of challenging problems come in and go out. Tools and techniques are subject to change too, so your workshop is a study in evolution: it’s not going to look exactly the same tomorrow as it does today. It probably looked pretty different at the start of 2023 than it did at the end of last year.

4.1

Is there a visitor sign in book at reception?

4.2

Is there a Hazards register and Incident register?

4.3

Are there clear instructions as to the location of the assembly area in case of an emergency?

4.4

Are all fire evacuation doors clear of obstructions both inside and outside?

5

Fire

5.1

Have all the Fire Extinguishers been tested?

5.2

Are all the Fire extinguisher free from obstacles?

5.3

Do all the Fire extinguishers have clear signage as to their location?

5.4

Are all the Fire extinguishers secured to the wall?

6

Eye Wash

6.1

Is there an eye wash station available to all staff?

6.2

Is there clear signage as to the location of the eye wash station?

7

Internal PPE Signage

7.1

Do you have the relevant PPE Signage displayed around the workshop?

8

First Aid

8.1

Is there clear signage as to the location of the first aid kit?

8.2

Is there an approved first aider on site?

8.3

Are all contents of the first aid kit up to date eg: no expired items?

9

Spills

9.1

Are workshop spill kits available?

9.2

Can the spill kits be deployed rapidly?

10

Electricity

10.1

Do you have residual current devices (RCD) units within the shops main circuit board?

10.2

If no RCD units are available are all equipment leads tag and tested?

11

Chemicals

11.1

Minimum separation required between chemicals adhered to (refer to hazardous substance legislation hazardous goods?)

11.2

Are all chemicals stored correctly?

11.3

Is the Chemical Register up to date?

11.4

Are all Safety Data Sheets current?

11.5

Is PPE on hand (Including Safety Glasses and Chemical Gloves)?

Review and assess That’s why regular reviews and assessments are so important. Left to its own devices, evolution can take some unusual twists and turns (just look at the flightless kiwi and the moa which today only exists as a craft beer and a few museum exhibits).

With this being the case, let’s all start the New Year with an approach taken directly from one of the world’s biggest car makers, Toyota.

Its ‘kaizen’ philosophy focuses on ‘continuous improvement’, with the

implication that no matter how good things are, there is always room for doing it better.

This is absolutely the case with safety in the workshop, particularly when considering the constant change (remember, some change is sudden and can have an immediate effect – a forklift parked in the wrong place with the fork 10cm off the ground can cause any number of nasty injuries).

Beaches make us forgetful So, as people start tearing themselves away from the glorious sunshine and beaches of a proper Kiwi summer, take the time to do a full review of your health and safety measures, processes, procedures, and efforts.

A refresher is a great idea for everyone, getting the focus back from holiday awesomeness, to being productive and safe.

We’ve prepared a Workshop Risk Assessment checklist to make this easier – we finished last year by noting why checklists are such a useful tool, suitable for everyone from airline pilots to automotive experts – and to help you make sure of a safe, productive workspace for everyone.

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Technology helps!

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its weight in gold. It’s not a spanner, but HSE Connect is the tool designed to make health and safety a priority in your workshop while making the paperwork fast, easy and convenient. Covering all aspects of your health and safety measures, including Toolbox Talks, Records and Documentation, the creation of Employee, Visitor and Contractor Health and Safety policy, and much more, HSE Connect will help you start the new year right with everything up to standard, checked off and recorded.

Peace of mind, thanks to HSE Connect Built specifically with WorkSafe in mind, HSE Connect’s easy-to-use software already provides peace of mind to hundreds of MTA members.

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Light Automotive Engineering (Level 3 and 4).

“I remember being scared when I started, thinking it was so different.

I had never been in that kind of environment, but they were so nice.

I’m stoked with my job. They got me involved and never excluded me.

“They’re getting me into more big jobs. The foreman puts me in charge if he’s on a callout as well. He gets me handing out job cards, watching over everyone or diagnosing the vehicles that come in.”

Sophie says that there is also a lot of opportunity for growth in her workplace. “I’m looking forward

to learning more. They’re going to try and teach me the other departments. I want to be able to help everyone out and learn as much as I can.”

Her passion for cars transfers past the workshop as well, with project cars taking up some of her spare time.

“I’ve been fixing up an old red MX-5 and a Toyota Corolla, can’t go wrong with them!”

Job satisfaction Sophie says the best part of her work is the satisfaction of a job well done.

“It’s great when the customer is happy with the service you provide,

and you did it well and it runs so much better. It’s a good feeling.”

Looking into the future, Sophie has plans to run her own workshop and continue her focus in inspiring young women to join the industry.

“I’d love to one day start my own ‘Sophie’s Mechanical’ and open different branches and get more female mechanics in. It’s amazing how far you can go if you take the risk. You only live once. Give it a go, you won’t regret it.”

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Hey MTA members ... just a quick

Wrenching stereotypes Apprentice automotive technician Sophie Woods is on a mission to encourage other young women to join the automotive industry. “I did the automotive course at school, and I was the only girl. I went the second year and was the only girl again!”

Sophie completed both years of MITO’s StartUp® programme: Ignition and Accelerate. StartUp® offers Year 11 to 13 students the chance to earn micro-credentials in the automotive industry approved

by NZQA and credits towards

NCEA Levels 2 and 3. It has both theory eLearning and once a week practical learning in a workshop.

“I really want to influence more girls to get into it. I think it’s awesome, I love it. I’ve talked at a couple of career expos to college students, giving them advice. I found out more girls started joining the programme afterwards which is great.”

As her schooling was coming to an end, Sophie’s MITO Training Advisor Maureen let her know

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that there was a workshop around the corner that was hiring for an apprentice. “It’s a really powerful thing to go in by yourself and say you want to give it a go. I walked in there and talked to the Service Manager. There were three other boys wanting to take on the job, but soon after I got a call saying I got it. I was so excited they gave me a chance.”

Sophie’s been at Mitsubishi Motors Ashburton for two years now and is almost fully qualified through MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in

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Embarking on a new year offers the chance for strategic planning and realigning goals.

One area of importance which is often overlooked, is succession planning.

Succession planning is a crucial strategy and doesn’t always relate to selling the business, its important particularly due to the aging workforce and the need to ensure a smooth transition of skilled individuals from apprenticeship to managerial roles, and even ownership.

Let's take a look at the significance of succession planning and the statistics surrounding the aging workforce in the automotive repairer sector.

Importance of succession planning in the automotive Industry Succession planning plays a pivotal role in the sustainability of the automotive industry. It ensures a seamless transfer of knowledge, skills and experience from one generation of workers to the next.

Career progression options Apprentice to skilled technician Apprenticeships serve as the foundation for a successful career in the automotive industry. Through structured training programmes, apprentices acquire the necessary technical skills and knowledge to become skilled technicians.

They learn from experienced mentors and gain hands-on experience, building a strong foundation for future growth.

Skilled technician to team leader/supervisor After attaining a solid skillset, skilled technicians can progress to leadership roles such as team leaders or supervisors. These positions involve overseeing a team of technicians, ensuring smooth operations, managing workflow, and maintaining quality standards. Developing leadership and communication skills is crucial at this stage.

Manager to owner For those with an entrepreneurial drive, the automotive industry provides opportunities for managers to eventually become business owners. Ownership requires a comprehensive understanding of financial management, marketing, customer relations, and business development. This role requires strong business acumen, problem-solving abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Aging workforce statistics According to recent data from Statistics New Zealand, the automotive repairer sector is facing the challenge of an aging workforce: 'The median age of automotive repairers is steadily increasing. In 2021, it was 44.7 years, compared to 40.9 years in 2006'.

The number of workers aged 55

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Loretta.thompson@mta.org.nz

and above in the sector has been growing. In 2021, approximately 23 percent of the workforce in this sector was aged 55 or older, compared to 15 percent in 2006.

The retirement rate among skilled automotive repairers is also a concern. Many experienced technicians are approaching retirement age, creating a demand for competent successors, however many current business owners are not prepared to ensure they receive the best value for their business after years of hard work to create it.

Challenges To address these challenges, the implementation of effective succession planning becomes imperative. Employers can invest in strategies to attract and retain young talent, provide opportunities for training and upskilling, and ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge and expertise.

Succession planning is essential to address the aging workforce and ensure a sustainable future. By nurturing talent and providing clear career progression pathways from apprentice to manager and owner, businesses can make informed decisions and develop strategies to secure the industry's long-term success.

For a start to succession planning to help support your business, visit MTA’s members section of the toolbox click on the learning resources tab to download our free template.

Year-end reporting for service stations Service station members using the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR) to assist in resolving petrol drive-offs, need to be mindful of the revised terms of use.

Whether they are intentional thefts or accidents, there are a few new requirements in the revised terms of use that came into effect in 2022.

Motochek allows MTA members to access the MVR and retrieve information on a car’s registration details. The information from the MVR can aid in the follow-up for petrol drive-offs.

NZTA have gazetted that the following two terms are necessary for service station MVR and Motochek users: 1. Record Keeping and Auditing 2. Reporting Every 12 months an authorised MVR and Motochek user must provide NZTA with a year-end report containing: • evidence that clauses 11 to 16 have been complied with; and • a record of staff training that has taken place in accordance with the requirements in clauses 9 and 10 over the last 12-month reporting period; and • all actions taken in relation to all instances, or suspected instances, of unauthorised access over the last 12-month reporting period.

As the new terms and conditions commenced for MTA members on 1 November 2022, the first year-end report was due on 1 November 2023.

Mathew.alderdice@mta.org.nz

Given this is the first-time year-end Reports have been requested, the deadline for reporting was extended

by NZTA to the end of November 2023.

To date NZTA has received approximately 5 percent of Year end reports from MTA service station members who use the MVR. Completion rates for service stations outside of MTA was a similar percentage. However, MTA has spoken to NZTA on the requirement for MVR year-end reports and NZTA are allowing year-end reports to still be submitted now.

On the MTA Toolbox site the MVR annual reporting template can be used, with tabs covering Motochek users and staff training, privacy breaches, and a tab for the usage data for each month of the year to be recorded. The Toolbox template was designed with NZTA and covers all the data and information NZTA want in the year-end report.

MTA suggests our members who use the MVR make electronic copies of the annual reporting template for each month of the year so that each year-end report contains one

year of data from 1 November to 31 October, which can easily be submitted when required.

MTA’s Toolbox site has a template that our members can download and use to complete their year-end report.

This and the terms can be accessed in MTA’s Toolbox: click on the Sectors tab, go to the business section, motor vehicle register.

We are in ongoing dialogue with the NZTA regarding the completion rate for MTA service station members.

The relationship with NZTA is healthy and we want to avoid NZTA using punitive measures for non-compliance of the year-end report. However, we need our service station members who use the MVR and Motochek to do their part and complete their yearend report.

MTA members who use the MVR and Motochek are required to send their completed year-end report to S241@nzta.govt.nz If you have any questions or require assistance with completing your yearend report, please contact Sector Manager Mathew Alderdice: mathew.alderdice@mta.org.nz.

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Succession planning and nurturing talent

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ADVOCACY

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Honing in on policy direction

HR trends for 2024

This time last year, MTA was making a plan of attack as to which issues, we wanted our campaigning politicians to be focussed on.

Now, we have honed in on the areas the Government has highlighted in its 100-Day Action Plan, but there are also opportunities for advocacy in spaces that are important to MTA where no policy direction has been indicated yet.

This is a good space to be in, because, as the voice of the auto industry, we have a chance to influence policy decisions at the grassroots level while the direction is still being set.

The coalition Government’s 100-Day Action Plan is well

The last few years have seen big changes in the way we think about work, and life in general. Be it the stress of the pandemic or the post-pandemic challenges like high cost of living, skill shortages, managing mental health etc, there is no denying that times have been tough.

As a result, businesses have had to evolve very quickly to accommodate the rapid changes happening around them.

Traditional frameworks no longer seem to work and there is a need for a certain level of shift in our mindset when it comes to the employer-employee relationship and HR practices.

The following trends will impact workplaces in 2024 and we need to be prepared.

and truly underway. In terms of policy changes that affect MTA’s interests and members, we saw a swift repeal of the Clean Car Discount under urgency last year.

The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act is to be overturned, reversing the 90 percent reduction in tobacco retailers around New Zealand.

More recently, a press release from the Minister of Transport’s office announced that the RUC will now be applied to EVs and PHEVs. The Employment Relations (Trial Periods) Amendment Act was also enacted late last year, giving businesses with 20 or more employees the ability to include a 90-day trial period in new

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employee’s contracts.

There are still a few things we are eagerly waiting for.

It is still unclear how the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga is likely to unfold, but this uncertainty could be an opportunity to increase industry voice and secure the pipeline. We will also be in contact with members about the removal of the Auckland fuel tax to better understand how you are affected.

We are also expecting work on a new Government Policy Statement for Land Transport to reflect the new coalition Government’s priorities, particularly surrounding roads of national significance and public transport.

We know that Ministers are busy, but getting a meeting with the holders of key portfolios is incredibly important while the coalition continues to shape its position on policies. While we were quick off the mark to get in the new ministers’ ears with MTA’s policy priorities late last year when the Government was formed, we are continuing to push to meet with them in person and build a relationship that we can leverage for members as the Government unfolds.

New generation of employees I was shocked when a young employee told me that he was born in 2000- I thought that he was joking! This year will see employees born as early as 2006 enter the workforce.

Linear pathways are no longer desirable to these young workers.

With rising education costs and

minimum wage not enough to sustain a living, many will choose roles that do not require degrees.

These young employees belong to Generation Z and have a different set of priorities to their older generation of employers. The Gen Z employee desires openness and flexibility. They demand better work-life balance and are prone to job hopping.

Wellbeing Employee wellbeing has become more important than ever and as an employer, it is important that your employees have access to resources and tools to cope with stress, especially work-related stress. Financial wellbeing is also critical as employees battle with rising costs. A large part of employee wellbeing is positive work culture.

Employment relationship With the dynamics around work changing so rapidly, friction points around employeremployee relationship have increased. Employees now are seeking purposeful and valuedriven relationships. Employee engagement is key to fostering trust and nurturing work relationships.

Learning and career growth Traditional career pathways may not be conducive to business needs or employee expectations. It is important to empower employees, develop their skills and chart a career path. Now, it is not only about work aspirations of employees but also about personal goals aligning with work ones. It is no longer just about comprehensive Learning and Development Programmes but about including a learning culture.

Remuneration The facets of pay are changing.

Employees’ expectation around pay surpass monetary compensation. Employees now are looking for meaningful benefits and rewards programmes. Employers need to approach pay structures differently and be more innovative about offers as long as they maintain transparency and fairness.

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Larry.fallowfield@mta.org.nz

New year collaboration

Following extensive discussions, concerted effort, and notable collaboration, the MTA and CRA are close to finalising a joining of the two associations.

Once the details have been finalised the intention is the CRA red badge and MTA’s blue badge will be displayed side by side.

CRA general manager Stewart Gibb says a lot of work has gone into bringing the two organisations together.

“The CRA and MTA change is for the better, for the future and much of the benefit of working together will not be noticed until both of organisations start working together,” Stewart says.

“We are on track to make the CRA a chapter of the MTA, before this happens our membership will vote at a special meeting to approve of the CRA becoming an MTA chapter with 75 percent of the meeting required to vote in favour for it to go ahead.”

MTA CEO Lee Marshall says the collaboration by the two organisations will bring a new chapter under MTA’s umbrella giving a stronger voice and united front to the collision repair sector.

Advantages As an exclusive MTA collision member, you will see changes and additional advantages in 2024

if our two associations unite to further enhance our already strong working relationship.

The convergence of resources and cobranding will provide members with enhanced tools and support across quality, technical aspects, industry engagement, and dedicated industry training facilitated by I-CAR. As a joint MTA, CRA members access will be provided to CRA’s collision repair industry-specific business information, business networking events, buying privileges and templates.

Additionally, members will also retain all access to MTA’s tools, learning and Blue Pages benefits.

MTA’s Northern’s Show ’N Shine gets underway later this month at the Matakana Country Park.

Don’t miss this opportunity to display your automotive pride and joy.

All MTA Members, staff, family and friends are invited to come join us on this exciting adventure.

Our car show is designed to be family-friendly, providing a fun and engaging experience for attendees of all ages.

The show is a celebration of automotive craftsmanship, passion, and history with a day filled with entertainment, featuring plenty of kids’ activities and a food market.

Whether you own a vintage classic, a modern marvel, or a lovingly restored project, we want to showcase your prized possession to fellow enthusiasts and the community at large.

Date: Sunday 25 February 2024 Time: 10:30am to 2pm Tickets: $5.00 Location: Matakana Country Club To secure your spot and exhibit your cherished vehicle, please register ASAP. Each car spot includes 4 entrance tickets.

For more information, contact amy.lai@mta.org.nz Here’s a sneak peek of some of the cars we’ll be showcasing at Northern’s Show ‘N Shine.

REGIONS

COLLISION REPAIR

Rev up and roll in

MTA CEO, Lee Marshall, says the new, closer ties with the Collision Repair Association will enhance the already strong relationship.

Stewart Gibb CRA General Manager with Larry Fallowfield MTA Sector Manager.

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Highs and lows of 2023 2023 has gone, along with the Clean Car Discount (CCD). It certainly was a chaotic year of change that saw some of some of the highest and lowest trading months for the automotive industry.

Registrations of new passenger and commercial vehicles declined by nearly 10 percent, making for the lowest annual total since 2016, excluding Covid-19-affected 2020.

Used imports experienced a modest 2.6 percent rise from 2022, but still made for the second-lowest year in the past decade.

New motorcycles and scooters had their lowest sales year since 2015, dropping 15 percent compared to 2022, while this sector’s used market saw an even steeper decline with a reduction of more than 18 percent.

As we move into 2024, our industry again faces multiple challenges.

Inflation remains a significant concern with predictions suggesting a drop below 3 percent potentially easing the financial crisis, but likely not until later in the year.

The new Government is implementing its 100-day plan, which includes changes for transport.

Some measures have come in, others are slated for completion in 2024’s first quarter.

In addition to the CCD, the fairpay agreement laws have been repealed. There will be legislation to restore 90-day trial periods, and work on a national infrastructure agency will start.

Blanket speed-limit reductions will

be stopped and work started on replacing the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022.

Considering the Government’s commitment to improving the quality of regulation, changes to existing policies are likely to unfold in 2024.

Coming down the road are carbondioxide reductions in the Clean Car Standard (CCS), updated exhaustemissions rules and continued onerous Motor-Vehicle Register (MVR) reporting.

Canning the CCD and ending the Auckland fuel tax and fuel-tax hikes, may result in an increase in internal combustion engine (ICE) purchases.

Sales decrease?

Along with road user charges (RUC) on electric vehicles (EVs), we may see sales of electric cars decrease over coming months.

Rod Carr, Chair of the Climate Change Commission, made some comments on 13 December 2023 around the change in Government and scrapping the CCD. He said EV sales have been brought forward and have far exceeded expectations and we will see falls in such purchases, but they are at levels we never expected them to be at.

If fuel prices rise, people who bought EVs share the benefits of owning them and if the Government delivers on its commitment to increase the national charging network, we will get back to some form of balance between ICE and EV registrations.

It will be a hard road ahead for dealers specialising only in EVs.

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As expected, January 2024 saw a massive drop in EV registrations, down 33.4 percent, scraping in at 2.2 percent of total registrations compared with December 2023 where they topped the drive technology mix at 35.6 percent of the total registrations.

Total new passenger and commercial vehicle market saw 12,642 units and was a 1.5 percent increase over January 2023.

New passenger vehicle registrations for January totalled 8,116, compared with January 2023 of 9,273 - a drop of 12 percent.

New commercial registrations increased 40 percent over January 2023 with 4,526, a jump of 1,319 on January 2023.

Larry.fallowfield@mta.org.nz

As for the CCS, from 1 January there were annual reductions in CO2 by 11.1g for passenger vehicles to 133.9g. For commercials, the dip was 16.4g to 201.9g.

New rules under the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Amendment 2023 are due to come in between April 2024 and July 2028. These will see the transition to stricter regulation for new and used imports with changes shifting up a gear as of 30 April 2024.

New and used-imported light petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles will have to meet Euro 5, US Tier 2, Japan 2005 Low Harm, Japan 2018 or ADR 79/04.

Light diesels will be required to meet minimum Euro 5, US Tier 2, Japan 09 or ADR 79/04. The targets for new heavy diesels are Euro VI-c, US Tier 2, Japan 09 or ADR 80/03.

And just a reminder for dealers who access the MVR. They must ensure that every user has a unique and identifiable log-on, keeps records for every log-on for a period of at least 18 months and send an annual report to NZTA detailing all access.

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Toyota is the early leader in 2024 with 2,586 units and Ford came in second with 21.6 percent of the total monthly volume with 2,046 units, Mitsubishi came in third for overall registrations in January 2024 with 1,473 units.

Ford Ranger started the year with 1,471 units or 23.2 percent of the monthly registrations in January. Toyota Hilux with 658 units just breaking the 10 percent volume for January 2024 and the Toyota RAV4 came third with 619 registrations.

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658

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430

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310

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304

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283

4.5%

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261

4.1%

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18.2%246

3.9%

40.7%

KIA SELTOS 12.1% FORD EVEREST

41.2%

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242

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236

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3.5%

18.2%

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Jul

Brand

Ford Ranger was the top seller in January 2024 with 1,471 units – 1,361 Diesel and 110 petrol.

In the fuel type category for January, ICE jumped back up to 77.4 percent from last month’s low of 40.2 percent, Hybrid was also up 4.8 percent on December 2023 to 18.8 percent, EVs were only 2.2 percent and PHEV came in at 1.6 percent for 36.2% January.

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New Vehicle Motive Power

RUC for EVs Finally, and after two extensions, RUC for EVs are due to start on 1 April, 2024, and that’s no April Fools’ joke. Fees for fully electric cars will align with diesel RUC at $76 per 1,000km with plug-in hybrids charged $53 per 1,000km.

All the best for 2024. It promises to be another demanding year.

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MARKET OVERVIEW

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Used Vehicle Market Passenger and Commercial

MARKET OVERVIEW

The used import sector has started the year with an 18 percent increase over January 2023 with a total 9,602 passenger and commercial vehicles registrations.

Toyota was again the brand leader with 3,666 or 41.3 percent of the units sold for the month of January, followed by Nissan with 1,438, and Mazda with 1,337 registrations.

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2022 Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda were the top 10,000 three brands in January, representing just over 67 percent of the total registrations for the 2023 beginning of 2024.

5,000 Five of the top 10 brands increased sales in 2024 January over December 2023, albeit a minor 0 combined increase of 798 units. Mazda, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Subaru, Suzuki VW and Audi increased with upward movements from 420 for Mazda to Audi with a 16-unit increase.

Top 10 Used Import Brands - January 2024 Toyota Aqua topped January with 16.5 percent of the January units Monthly % monthly market share, 872 units is a long way behind December’s 3,096 units. Prius held second place on the TOYOTA 3,666 41.3% table with 651 units, this was followed by Mazda Axela NISSAN 1,438 16.2% with 443 units.

MAZDA HONDA SUBARU MITSUBISHI SUZUKI BMW VOLKSWAGEN AUDI

1,337 659 654 261 259 218 212 178

15.1% 7.4% 7.4% 2.9% 2.9% 2.5% 2.4% 2.0%

Motorcycles

New Road Registered Motorcycles and Scooters

Total new road motorcycle market sales are down on January 2023 from 790 to 762, or 4 percent. Registrations are up 17 percent on December 2023.

Suzuki topped the month with 112 units and 19.4 percent of the total month’s registrations, Honda came in second and Yamaha rode into the top three with 64 units.

The over-60cc class saw 636 units registered, up from 538 units last month and there were126 units registered in the under-60cc category.

The used space is reflective of the new market with the over-60cc leading with 106 units and 23 sales under 60cc being registered.

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Forza Ciclone and Suzuki UZ50 rounded out the top three.

Top 15 Used Import Models Nissan Note had another good month of sales with 383 in January following on from the 644 units in December 2023.

DRIVE TECHNOLOGY MIX: ICE jumped to 58.2 percent in January from December 23’s 26.1 percent, Hybrid dropped 21.6 percent from Usedhigh Vehicle Motive December's of 61.4 percentPower to 39.8, EVs came in at 0.9 percent down from 7.7 percent and PHEV 1.9 percent Used Vehicle Motive Power versus 4.8 percent in December.

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% of total

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872

16.5%

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651

12.3%

39.8%

MAZDA AXELA

443

8.4%

383

7.3%

329

6.2%

HONDA FIT

304

5.8%

SUZUKI

112 19.4%

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302

5.7%

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87 15.1%

301

5.7%

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64

292

5.5%

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59 10.2%

290

5.5%

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58 10.0%

39.8%

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285

5.4%

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58 10.0%

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235

4.5%

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41

7.1%

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4.2%

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34

5.9%

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178

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38.2%

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Top-selling Models - January 2024 TNT MOTOR ROMA 26 FORZA CICLONE 23 SUZUKI UZ50 18 SUZUKI GSX-S750 ZAM3 15 FORZA CAPRI 14 HONDA XL 750 14 HONDA CBF 125 13 KAWASAKI EX 400GPFNN 13 SUZUKI GSX250 RLM3 13 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX25R 12 HARLEY DAVIDSON LWZ 24 H-D X500 10 ROYAL ENFIELD SUPER METEOR 650 10 BMW G310 R 9 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL 23 BREAKOUT 9

10.7% 9.4% 7.4% 6.1% 5.7% 5.7% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 4.9% 4.1% 4.1% 3.7% 3.7%

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MARKET OVERVIEW

Used import vehicles

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New industry surveys It's the start of another year, and there is a fair bit coming up.

MTA has historically conducted a number of surveys within our industry to record and share WoF costs, hourly charge out rates and wages.

This has previously been handled by outside parties but has left us with a few gaps in the data. So, MTA have decided to run the surveys ourselves, and fill in the gaps left by the previous surveys.

We have done a lot of work with the new surveys, asking some further probing questions to assist us in industry discussions, and so we can also share our findings with MTA members.

Rest assured, these will not be hourlong surveys to complete, but the MTA team has built the surveys to align with specific areas within the industry, so by

selecting a specific area in the surveys the questions will relevant to the sector.

Results will be released in the first quarter of 2024, and the surveys will be run every year with the same detailed questions.

This will give us much greater information to assist MTA in discussions about our industry, for our industry.

Running the same questions year on year, we will also be able to highlight trending costs and charges.

We also have vouchers to give away for participants who complete the surveys, and one specific point to make here and be clear on is, if you want to receive and view this information once it has been completed and collated, you must participate in the surveys.

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If you do not participate, you will not have access to the information, and you will not be able to access it until the surveys are rerun next year.

So please take 10 minutes to complete them, as it will help everyone out, assist MTA with industry discussions and give participants the relevant information to assist in the day-to-day running of your business.

More information can be found in the MTA Toolbox, search 'Survey.'

Sector Manager nights We will be starting the year wrapping up our Sector Manager nights, from Christchurch to Auckland. Keep an eye out for communications from your local Regional Coordinator for event dates and locations near you. These are limited in capacity, so you will need to RSVP for the evening, and best of all, it's free.

Also, by attending you get to go into our draw for one of the two Digital Brake Decelerometers we are giving away, so come along, and have a chat about what’s been happening lately and what is on the horizon for our industry.

It will be great to see you there.

If you are unable to attend, or this time around we are not in your local region and you would like to go into the draw to win a Digital Brake Decelerometer, send me an email with your business name and MTA number.

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Autosure mechanical claims assessor AUCKLAND, NORTH SHORE Want to get off the tools? We’ve got a great role for you! Use your broad knowledge of makes and models to help our DPL Insurance policyholders with claims. Great team environment in well-established business.Contact Wayne on 027 598 8050 or wayne.hynes@autosure.co.nz.

Auto mechanic/technician – WANGANUI Guthries Auto Care Wanganui is looking for a qualified Automotive Mechanic and a Service Technician that can diagnose, problem solve and work unsupervised.

Email your CV to guthriesauto@xtra.co.nz or contact Paul for more information 06 347 9881.

Automotive technician/WoF TAUPO Morrell Motors is an award winning, multi-franchise dealership requiring a qualified Automotive Technician to join our team. WoF certificate an advantage. Contact Mark Morrell, mark@morrellmotors.co.nz or phone 021 759 070.

Auto technician/WoF Inspector PAIHIA Want a job by the sea?

Position available at a busy workshop We're looking for a qualified auto technician Great remuneration and relocation support Email: brian@boiam.co.nz or call 029 238 4088

Automotive technician WELLINGTON European vehicle workshop specialising in Porsche.

The role requires problem solving and diagnose faults in a wide variety of modern and classic vehicles. Work ranges from basic service and WoF through to engine and gearbox rebuilds, auto electrical, performance modifications and electric cars. Email CV and cover letter to office@powerhaus.net.nz. Phone: 04 499 8715.

Automotive technician/WoF TAUPO We are a busy workshop looking for a mechanic with recognised qualification in the automotive industry or acceptable time served. WoF certificate preferred. A team player with excellent communication skills.

Email CV to: office@mainlandeng.co.nz

Motorcycle technician AUCKLAND (Takapuna) Qualified technician required for busy Service department. Great team with a new well-equipped Service department. A WoF authority is preferred but not essential.

Please contact Sandra – sandra@cyclespot.co.nz.

Senior technician TAURANGA Herbs Vehicle Repairs are in search for a Senior Technician to join our team in our Central Tauranga based workshop. If you are capable of carrying out all types of mechanical repairs in our busy workshop that will keep our customers happy then we would like to hear from you. Contact us at herbstauranga@gmail.com or call 07 577 6535.

Automotive technician NORTHLAND

Busy workshop looking for an Automotive Technician preferably with WoF authority.

Contact Luke on 021 111 5683.

Automotive technician AUCKLAND Giltrap Nissan (Auckland) part of the Giltrap Group is seeking a Qualified Auto Technician with fulltime WoF Inspector certificate. We offer a wellequipped workshop along with continuous and ongoing training. To apply, please email your CV to Javed at: jsoyab@giltrapnissan.co.nz.

Panelbeater WANGANUI

Tom Ditchfield Panelbeaters & Restos are seeking a passionate, qualified panelbeater or 3rd year apprentice for our small shop with BIG results.

Small to medium repairs with restorations also.

Drivers licence and residency a must. Looking for the right person who wants to further their career.

C.V required. Enquiries to tom.don66@mail.com or phone 027 308 0614.

Mechanic PAPAKURA

Small busy workshop looking for a mechanic with recognised qualification in the automotive industry or acceptable time served. WoF authority a bonus. Great communication skills and able to work under pressure and without supervision essential. Phone Graeme 09 299 9706.

Qualified mechanic BIRKENHEAD Busy workshop looking for a qualified mechanic to work on various makes of cars. Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm. WoF authority preferred, but not essential.

Email CV to birkenheadcarrepairs@xtra.co.nz

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We require a mechanic with WoF authority, not frightened of being busy and can work on a variety of vehicles, be reliable and trustworthy. Email: mcclintockmotors2014@gmail.com if interested along with your c.v.

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A great opportunity for a motivated, qualified technician to join our growing team. You will have a full drivers license, be trade and WoF certified or have the ability to obtain. No weekend work required. Phone: 06 758 3535.

Automotive technician/mechanic HASTINGS DC Autocare require an experienced technician/ mechanic. We are Hastings’ VTNZ Certified Repairer. Full NZ drivers licence. NZ or equivalent automotive qualifications. (3rd year apprentices will be considered) Ability to work unsupervised.

Email CV to admin@dcautocare.co.nz or contact Dylan 06 878 8138.

Automotive mechanic/ technician MANUKAU CITY We are a busy workshop who prides themselves on quality workmanship and customer service.

Needs to be able to work unsupervised, have good diagnostic skills and be able to work on a wide range of vehicles and a full driver licence with New Zealand residency or a valid work visa. Email: workshop@autoking.co.nz. or phone: 09 262 1271

Mechanic/WoF Inspector AUCKLAND

Busy Automotive workshop - Auckland Howick Central. Are seeking a mechanic with any experience. Contact Vlad: 021 261 2604 or email: info@somarservice.co.nz.

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Work, play and enjoy life on the beach. Relocation costs may be subsidised. For a qualified, 10yrs+ experienced mechanic, we offer competitive pay.

Send CV to jobs@coastalautos.nz.

We are looking for an experienced technician who prides themselves on quality workmanship and outstanding service. By joining us you get a modern workshop with comprehensive diagnostic equipment and ongoing training and development with our Nissan, Isuzu and Hyundai franchises. Send your CV to Justin @ justin.kent@enterprisemg.co.nz.

Automotive technician PAHIATUA

Diesel mechanic WYNDHAM

Senior technician/ Foreman PAPAMOA

We are looking for a motivated, qualified technician to join our small friendly team.

A WoF authority is preferred but not essential.

Contact Kevin at laskeysauto@xtra.co.nz. or 021 803 238.

Service advisor PAPAMOA To ensure customers have an excellent experience, you’ll be a person who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service.

Email your CV to jobs@coastalautos.nz.

WoF Inspector/technician TAURANGA Earn more money then you are currently, come and work with us. We offer a family friendly environment. Email: tauranga@midasnz.co.nz.

Phone: 021 102 9743.

Mechanic WOODVILLE We’re looking for a qualified mechanic to join our busy country workshop. Focused on friendly service, we cover diagnostics to engineering.

WoF certification beneficial but not essential.

Phone: 06 376 5239.

Automotive tech/WoF Inspector TE AROHA

Immediate start. Qualified or equivalent experience and WoF authority are required.

We offer excellent working conditions.

Please email CV to: service@summitmotors.co.nz or call Garth on 021 511 911.

Mechanic – TAUPO AREA Qualified mechanic required for busy workshop.

Must be able to work unsupervised. A WoF authority is preferred but not essential. Great team with new, well-equipped workshop.

Contact Heather on 027 244 2331.

Parts advisor MATAMATA

We are requring a parts advisor to join our dynamic team of eight. This role involves finding, ordering and delivery of parts.

Contact 07 888 7579 or office@onsiteae.co.nz.

Mechanic KUMEU, RODNEY Small busy workshop looking for a mechanic with recognised qualification in the automotive industry or acceptable time served. WoF authority a bonus.

Great communication skills and ability to work under pressure essential.

Email Mike: admin@manukaautomotive.co.nz.

Mechanic/WoF inspector – KAIKOHE

Looking for a qualified automotive technician with WoF authority servicing and mechanical repairs.

Clean New Zealand driver licence.

Phone Richard 09 401 0155 or email CV to office@kaikohepanelbeaters.co.nz.

Enthusiastic diesel injection technician with common rail experience to join a thriving rural garage with a fully equipped diesel fuel injection facility. Generous package to reflect experience of applicant, with possibility for future investment into the business.

Email: redbarron222@gmail.com or ph 0272 417614.

Situations vacant South Island Automotive electrician INVERCARGILL We are looking for a qualified automotive electrician to join our small friendly team. 40 hour weeks.

Email: service@dominionelectric.co.nz with CV.

Mechanic/WoF Inspector BALCLUTHA Seeking a full time qualified, motivated Automotive Technician to join our friendly team at our busy workshop, hours: Monday to Friday.

Preferably with WoF authority. Full NZ drivers’ licence. We service all makes and models.

Phone Allan Finch on 027 768 6697.

Automotive technician TASMAN We are looking for a Senior qualified technician to join our team. Preferably with WoF authority.

We are a mechanical workshop/service station and an AA Breakdown contractor. We would be willing to offer assistance with relocation and finding accommodation.

Email chris.perrysauto@gmail.com with CV or contact owner Chris Atkins 021 540 286.

Automotive technician KAIAPOI A busy general repair workshop looking for an experienced technician, with a current WoF certificate. Contact Jason on 027 918 8685.

Automotive technician SOUTH CANTERBURY South Canterbury Honda service centre, after hours AA roadside contractor and carry out salvaging throughout the district. Must hold a full driver’s licence, have excellent diagnostic skills, time management and be a team player. Call Alan on 027 228 9584 or email alan@vaughanmotors.co.nz.

Businesses for sale

WoF Inspector NELSON With over 30 years of experience, DS Auto Ltd is a trusted name in the Nelson automotive industry. We are seeking a qualified and diligent WoF Inspector to join our team. Competitive hourly rate offered.

For further information please contact Derryl Henman 029 2412839 or email office@dsato.co.nz

Automotive technician DUNEDIN Opportunity for a qualified/experienced Automotive Technician to join our friendly team in our busy Dunedin workshop. WoF Certified preferred but would be happy to help you get qualified. Competitive remuneration. Contact Garry 0274 545 040 or email: bgapplegarth@xtra.co.nz.

Automotive technician INVERCARGILL New car dealership, Southland Vehicle Sales has a long term opportunity available for a qualified mechanic to join the team working on Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Please contact Mark Lee on 021 0832 3373 or mark@leerecruitment.co.nz.

Motorcycle technician NELSON We require a qualified technician to work us in our well-established Honda dealership. The successful applicant will need to be honest and hardworking, have a clean driver’s licence, attention to detail and the ability to work with our existing staff of nine.

Contact Ian on 027 221 9162.

Businesses for sale Automotive Workshop/Service Station – TASMAN Situated in Mapua in the middle of the Tasman Bay. Lots of opportunity to grow an already very busy business. All equipment has been replaced over recent years. 20k invested this year alone. AA roadside contractor. Owner prepared to assist with transition. For information call Chris 021 540 286 or email chris.perrysauto@gmail.com.

Automotive Workshop & Rental Car Agency AUCKLAND (Northshore) Well established with strong customer base, operating since 1990. Automotive workshop 4 bay 2x2 post hoists, tyre bay, WoF site, brake lathe, SAM computer system and more. International Rental Car agent. This is a 5 to 5.5 day operation with room to expand. Owner retiring.

Please contact 0274 887721 for more information.

Automotive Workshop HASTINGS

Long established business since 1991 family owned and operated. 3-bay workshop all plant and equipment, SAM computer system, WoF, servicing, tyre sales and general repairs. Contact Clark 06 879 9487 email: clarkkelly@xtra.co.nz.

Automotive Workshop AUCKLAND (Howick Central) Long time successful business. High customer base.

2x2 post hoists, one pit plus more. WoF site.

For information email: info@somarservice.co.nz.

Automotive Workshop NORTHSHORE (Orewa) Prime location/Long established business 3 Bays 2x2 post Hoist, 1x4 post Hoist WoF, Tyres, Batteries. Phone: 09 4265 783 021 022 45219 Email: orewa.auto2016@gmail.com

Ludemann Motors, Weston, OAMARU Modern 360m2 building, fully kitted out. Quality offices, spacious workshop, lengthy and profitable business history. Located on the main street of Weston, top-notch work environment.

Asking $265,000 Plus GST (if any). Business only.

Contact Tony 027 435 5275 or Sam 022 062 9782.

Services VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire pack Training resource for prospective and current VIs. 14 questionnaires, marking and certificate of completion. Contact Fliss, Business Systems Sorted.

Phone: 022 151 1243.

Email: fliss@businesssystemssorted.co.nz. www.businesssystemssorted.co.nz.

QMS and PRS Manual (Administration) Help and guidance for those working in the WoF Inspecting Organisation space. I provide a preassessment check, to get your QMS up-to-date before your next Waka Kotahi visit. I'm happy to take calls from anywhere in the South Island.

Acceler8 Automotive Solutions www.acceler8.co.nz.

Phone: Chris Lambie 027 442 0899.

Need some help?

Simple, personalised H&S system, documented policies and procedures, hazsub inventories and office optimisation service - clearing the clutter!

Contact Fliss, Business Systems Sorted 022 151 1243.

Email: fliss@businesssystemssorted.co.nz. www.businesssystemssorted.co.nz.

Let us drive your recruitment success At Muster, we understand that recruiting top talent in the automotive industry requires a winning formula: a blend of expertise and cutting-edge technology.

What really sets us apart is our personal touch. We believe in building meaningful relationships and making sure every interaction is tailored to meet your unique needs in the automotive industry.

Reach out to our team today! Ph: 09 394 7444 Freephone 0508 MUSTER info@musterrecruit.co.nz - www.musterrecruit.co.nz

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AUTO EXCHANGE

AUTO EXCHANGE

Don’t have the tools for that tricky repair?

027 539 4010

mike.burd@mta.org.nz

SOUTH AUCKLAND

SCOTT GORDON Team Leader 0800 001144 mta@mta.org.nz

The region executive committees meet approximately every six weeks and all MTA members are most welcome to attend.

The more you get involved, the more you can benefit from membership. Just contact your coordinator or region chair to check the dates of the meetings in your region.

KAIMAI

Amy Lai

Region Coordinator 021 292 7652 amy.lai@mta.org.nz

JENNY FOY Member Support Officer

MARK MOWBRAY

Kim Preston

Regional Events Coordinator Team Leader 027 280 0707 kim.preston@mta.org.nz

027 270 2665

mark.mowbray@mta.org.nz

Region Chair 022 014 7802 dan.taylor@toiohomai.ac.nz

Natalie Campbell

Member Support Officer

COOK STRAIT

0800 001144 Natalie Campbell

Region Coordinator 021 414 665 natalie.campbell@mta.org.nz

NICK MILLS 027 2099 494

James Candish Region Chair 027 226 3053 jc@vva.co.nz

nick.mills@mta.org.nz

LOWER NORTH ISLAND & UPPER SOUTH ISLAND

Kelly Stephens

Region Coordinator Region Chair 021 414 665 027 366 0050 natalie.campbell@mta.org.nz kstephens@hbtoyota.co.nz

TODD SPENCER

mta@mta.org.nz

Region Chair 021 268 1781 rob@supershoppealbany.co.nz

Dan Taylor

CENTRAL WEST CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

Rob Wilson

EASTLAND

0800 001144 mta@mta.org.nz

NORTHERN REGION

Shannon Morbey

Region Coordinator 021 031 0075 shannon.morbey@mta.org.nz

MITESH PATEL

Alex Bilton

Region Chair 027 261 6487 biltonnz@gmail.com

COAST TO COAST

Member Standards Coordinator 0800 001144 mta@mta.org.nz

DANNY GARRICK 027 478 0593

Jody Worsfold

Region Coordinator 021 152 8232 jody.worsfold@mta.org.nz

danny.garrick@mta.org.nz

LOWER SOUTH ISLAND

SAVANNA CAINE

SOUTHERN MAINLAND

Dave Boot

Region Chair 0275 768007 www.evcity.kiwi

AORAKI EAST COAST

Reception 0800 001144

MIKE GREENE

027 497 1568 mike.greene@mta.org.nz

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mta@mta.org.nz Katrina Garrett

Region Coordinator 021 225 5528 katrina.garrett@mta.org.nz

Leslie Baxter

Region Chair 03 208 1234 leslie@carnabycars.co.nz

Jody Worsfold

Region Coordinator 021 152 8232 jody.worsfold@mta.org.nz

Hamish Miller

Region Chair 021 706 503 hamish.miller@op.ac.nz

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REGIONAL CONTACTS

MIKE BURD

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

MEMBERSHIP ADVISORS

UPPER NORTH ISLAND

We encourage all members to attend the training courses, professional development opportunities or networking events taking place in their areas. Our region coordinators will let you know what’s on and when. They are also keen to hear your ideas for other training or get-togethers that you’d like to take part in.

Advance your skills Designed in consultation with industry, these advanced training programmes offer experienced technicians the chance to level up their careers.

New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 5)

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 5)

Safely and effectively carry out complex system fault diagnostics on light vehicles including cars, light commercial vehicles and light trailers and facilitate the repairs.

Safely and effectively carry out complex system fault diagnostics and repair work on automotive electrical and electronic systems on vehicles or machines.

mito.nz/lightvehiclelevel5

mito.nz/autoelectricallevel5

New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 5)

Everything You Need And More The DEKRA Training Academy is an online Learning Management System (LMS) specifically designed to help you maintain your Quality Management System (QMS). Our packages are recognised by Waka Kotahi, ensuring your team maintains your WoF Authority. Whether you‘re taking your first steps or an experienced pro, our packages are designed to suit everyone.

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CELEBRATE NAPA TURNING 100 AT NAPA EXPO 2025.

SPEAK TO YOUR NAPA REP TO SEE HOW YOU CAN WIN/EARN YOUR WAY TO THE EXPO

NAPA is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of serving the automotive industry come 2025, with the 2025 NAPA Expo in Las Vegas set to be the pinnacle of the celebrations.

This will be the biggest NAPA Expo to date, with more than 15,000 delegates expected to attend and more than 300 suppliers showcasing the very best on offer at the trade show. Along with the 100th anniversary celebrations, attendees will get to see some of the best of NAPA Racing up close.

NETWORK WITH NAPA AT THIS LANDMARK EVENT

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NAPA will be working with attendees to create opportunities to win/earn some or all of the costs of the trip back. Register your expression of interest for NAPA Expo 2025 by scanning the QR code.