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Take the family on a Grand Voyage The Voyager offers easy access to a spacious interior full of excellent design and technology.

Changes to family size or business activities that demand un-cramped, multiple seating options in a vehicle can pose the odd dilemma. Chrysler’s new Grand Voyager, however, will comfortably and safely solve all ‘people transportation’ problems.

the ‘mid-ships’ position Chrysler Grand Voyager being separated, allowing Engine: 2.8 Litre Turbo Diesel easy access to the comfy Transmission: 6 Speed Auto rear bench seat. This runs Power: 120kW @ 3800 rpm contra to what most seven Torque: 360Nm seat designs accommodate, Wheels: 17 inch alloys where a bench seat will Suspension: Sport Tuned swallow the width and a with Load Levelling couple of (usually) smaller Safety Features: Multiple side and front seats in the back make up When faced with sudden expansion to the airbags, Rear park assist, Tyre pressure the complement of seven. family, for example having twins, plans get monitoring, ESC, ABS Disc Brakes, There is also easy access sideswiped and instantly space everywhere Rear conversation mirror to the cleverly hidden storis at a premium for the impending arrival of Comfort Features: Power everything age bins that sit within the the extra family members. It is easy enough Cues have been taken from aircraft cabin design including both sliding doors and rear to juggle space at home and a bit of DIY will floor in front of the two in the passenger space – it even comes with headsets hatch, remote door operation, leather middle seats. Like so many soon turn the most unappealing spare room for the twin-screen DVD system. seating with heated front seats, Sat into a welcoming nursery. of the Voyager’s features, Nav system, DVD system, Hard drive Not so easily done for wheels, however, they are the sort of thing with USB, Bluetooth. management console. It is also possible to you will spend time being Price: $81,990 (as tested) run a video game through the rear screen, pleasantly surprised about Available at: Farmer Chrysler while the front screen plays a DVD, keepas you discover them. In at Farmer Autovillage, 116 Hewletts Rd, ing all parties happy. The front information fact, thoughtful, practical Mount Maunganui screen incorporates a reversing camera too, design reigns throughout Contact: Heath Kendall 07 578 6017 so you don’t risk leaving one of your valuable the passenger cabin, from or 027 855 2681 passengers behind or worse. the bins to the rechargeable It seems Chrysler designers have taken LED torch tucked in the many of their cues from aircraft cabin design rear, the multiple power its size, the Voyager’s handling is surprisingly in laying out the Voyager for maximum outlets and fold down well sorted. You are hardly going to revisit passenger comfort. There are above head air activity trays to name just your racing youth (the tribe in the back is conditioning vents with separate air condia few. reason enough for that), but the Voyager tioning controls for the rear zone, pin point Perhaps the smartest delivers a soft, forgiving ride, without any LED lighting, multiple cup holders and feature within the Voysense of wallow that would ager’s long list is the ‘Stow leave your passengers turnand Go’ electric folding ing green.

With the rear seats folded flat, there seat system. At the push The 2.8 litre turbo-diesel is a heap of extra load space. of a button, the rearmost is a good power plant to seats can be folded up and have in a vehicle designed at least not safely and legally, leaving the magically transform the whole space into a for taking a reasonable dilemma of what to buy for your growing cavernous storage area. Fold the mid seats up load of both people and and precious cargo. A multi-seat wagon or as well and in seconds, you have transformed gear and it does not coach is an obvious option, but the added the Voyager from luxury cruiser into a masdisappoint. The six speed demand of equipping the family with a sive 3000 litres of wheeled space. transmission provides people mover to replace the trusty sedan The seating flexibility of the Voyager is plenty of range for it to could have most parents feeling slightly enormous with at least nine configurations. adjust to the demands queasy. Have no fear though because the The ability to turn the seats around means placed on it and is an Grand Voyager, put through its paces by Bay stopping for a picnic, regardless of the ideal match. The diesel Driver this week, is a vehicle that will bury weather, is a big improvement on negotiatoffers plenty of low-down all misconceptions of what a people mover The guys up front also get treated well with a great ing the steering wheel and balancing lunch pull, is refined even under should be. driving position, plus heated leather memory seats. on your knee. That rainy day picnic is all the power and will deliver more appealing thanks to dual DVD screens economy that will keep something in the ample adjustment to maximise leg room.

Comfort and space for all that drop down, aircraft style, in the cabin. household budget for groceries.

With the very rear seats being so comfortOutwardly, the designers have given the For anyone looking to maximise their able, it is easy to envisage the application of Voyager a more defined, stronger look and Entertaining technology investment in a people mover for the longthe Voyager as a vehicle of choice for lodge one that defies you to believe just how much In addition to the DVD player, the ability term, the Voyager certainly delivers. It also owners or top end shuttle services. space is contained within the cabin. But to store up to 30GB of music and video that delivers on the promise to bring more comwhen you flick open the electrically operated you can rip from your own collection, helps Handles like a dream fort than you would have ever had thought sliding door, a vista of space literally opens Up front, the attention to specification is possible in this vehicle category, with plenty keep the cabin uncluttered. So throw the up before you. no less. The driving position is nicely placed of nifty design features that will keep all on The first thing you notice is the completely discs back in the house and let the techand despite the Voyager’s size, you feel more board safe, entertained and happy. nology catalogue it and keep it all within flat floor, which makes access a breeze. We like you are behind the wheel of a sedan.

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In the best hands VW Master Technician Darren Peattie, Service Manger Bevan Sheppard and Tauranga MTA Technician of the Year Blair Brookbanks.

Like all leading car manufacturers, Volkswagen invests millions into developing and building outstanding vehicles. They also invest as much time into training their global team of highly skilled technicians to ensure those vehicles are kept in perfect mechanical condition.

The ‘Best of the Best’ of these earn the title of Master Technician and Volkswagen New Zealand recently held an award ceremony in Auckland to celebrate the completion of their first ever Master Technician training course in the Asia Pacific region.

Only seven technicians in New Zealand qualified for this prestigious award and among them was Darren Peattie, Volkswagen service team leader at Farmer Autovillage in Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui.

Service manager Bevan Sheppard is understandably proud to count one of these talented young men among his experienced team in the service department.

“To achieve this status, Darren had to complete six specialised training courses plus pass a series of tough practical and theory exams over an 18 month period,” says Bevan.

“Only seven of the 70 VW technicians in the country were selected to complete the full training course and qualify as Master Technicians.”

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“Having two technicians achieve at these levels is just the tip of the iceberg.

“Every one of our guys knows and understands their specialist car brand very well, which means that, no matter what make and model of car a customer owns, when they bring it in here for a repair or service, we will produce a better result for them, every time.”

Bevan points out that this can actually translate into cost savings for mechanical repairs as well. By using the latest diagnostic technology, the service team can quickly assess the problem, identify and order the parts from their global network and then carry out the repairs in the minimum amount of time.

In addition to Volkswagen, the Farmer Autovillage service department also specialises in repairs and maintenance of Audi, Nissan, Skoda, Subaru, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Hyundai vehicles and all other car brands can be expertly repaired or serviced too.

Customers are also able to enjoy a complimentary coffee in the comfortable Engine Room Cafe while waiting for their car or they are welcome to use the courtesy pick-up and drop-off service. One thing is assured though, their cars will receive the ‘gold star’ treatment at a cost that just might pleasantly surprise them.

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Manufactured by Westfalia, a leading global company with a reputation for innovation and safety, the full range of Portilo Carriers is now available at the Towbar Factory in Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui.

Towbar Factory has been manufacturing super-strong towbars for cars, utes and 4WD vehicles for about 20 years. They also make A-frame towbars, which are specifically designed to tow cars behind motorhomes.

“It’s great to be able to offer the proven Westfalia range to local people,” says Towbar Factory manager, Simon Astill.

“It opens up a whole new market to us and it sits well alongside our trusted and proven, locally manufactured towbars.”

Portilo Carriers are made from durable materials, slightly curved and can be easily fitted to any car, station wagon, SUV or ute.

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This stable carrier can then be converted into a truly versatile load solution with the addition of the Portilo Platform and Portilo Box. The 54kg payload means they also fulfil a multitude of uses. Another unit is specifically designed to carry skis and snowboards.

Designed for ease of handling and loading, the Portilo carriers are compact, lightweight and ready to use straight out of the box, with no assembly required. They also come with full, plug-in brake lighting connections and a panel on the front that owners can use to fit a duplicate number plate to or Towbar Factory can supply a ‘dummy’ plate to apply if preferred.

There are two more features to help ensure the Portilo range becomes a firm favourite with outdoor-loving Kiwis. Firstly, they are easy to unlock, remove from the back of the car, fold up and stow or carry away, so they don’t offer temptation to thieves. Secondly, they have a tilt-action that allows them to swing down and away from the back of the vehicle, even when fully loaded, so that a hatch or boot can be opened without having to remove the carrier.

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Baby Sativa with parents Tim Eagle and Sheree Roose, and siblings Bailey (3) and Indee (14 months).

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Riding for Sativa

By Laura Weaser

After participating in a few charity rides, motorbike enthusiast Karl Downes decided to host his own for a worthy cause.

The long-time Harley Davidson rider learnt about baby Sativa Eagle from his neighbour, who happened to be her grandparents.

Sativa is the youngest patient diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. She has to endure weekly chemotherapy, with her parents Tim and Sheree taking her back and forth to Starship Hospital in Auckland.

Touched by Sativa’s condition and the financial situation of the family, Karl is

organising a charity motorbike ride around the Rotorua Lakes on December 10. He says the response has been fast and steady, attracting more than 130 bikes and creating a convoy so big the Tauranga City Council has had to get involved in traffic management, something he didn’t expect.

The $20 entry fee goes directly to Sativa, as well as the $20 for riding pillion. There will also be church groups with donation buckets and spot prizes to give away at Mount Surf Club from 1pm including a $3000 Fujitsu New Zealand heat pump.

Sativa’s father Tim says the feedback has been overwhelming and is exactly what they needed.

“We are currently collecting for a new car to get back and forward to Auckland on a constant basis.

“From the Facebook Page alone, we received over $3000 donated from the community.

“We will use the money to start catching up on bills too so we don’t have to worry as much about money for the next six months.”

Tim says Sativa has just returned from a week of intensive chemotherapy eight hours a day, but is heading into a two week break before going back again. Tim’s main hope is for Sativa to spend some of Christmas at home and out of hospital.

Sativa and her family are hoping to attend the bike ride depending on her condition.

Tim says Karl has also been kind enough to ride pillion for the trip. For more information, to contact Karl or register interest, visit http://upost.co.nz/?p=876

Karl Downes is a keen charity rider, but this is his first event as organiser.

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