Aubit makes car clips simple

FOR MOST COMPANIES, CLIPS ARE MERELY AN ADD-ON TO THEIR GENERAL OFFER… IN CONTRAST, AUBIT HAS MADE THEM THE HEART AND SOUL OF THEIR SPECIALIST BUSINESS

Frustration used to be the most common feeling for anyone needing automotive clips and fasteners. Hard to find, long wait times, expensive pricing, and even cheap, dodgy clips from some suppliers were all persistent problems.

From humble beginnings in 2016, Aubit has stuck to its mission of taking this pain away for their customers and it has paid off as their products and services are now in demand across both New Zealand and Australia.

For most companies, clips are merely an add-on to their general offer, in contrast, Aubit is the only major supplier that is a dedicated specialist. This specialist focus allows them to deliver what people need and do so in a quick and efficient manner — as seen by the user friendliness and ultra-fast delivery provided via their website (aubit.co.nz).

Developed in 2020, the Clip Station was a real game-changer for the industry — a super simple and brilliant way of ensuring that mechanical, auto electrical workshops, or panel businesses always had the clips and fasteners they needed on hand.

The user-friendly Clip Station allows for the instant location of clips when you need them, and a simple scan of the drawer code makes re-ordering, replenishment, and invoicing a breeze. What’s more, scanning the drawer code enables a business to invoice insurance companies for the precise number of clips used, resulting in full cost recovery for every job.

Initially Aubit was set up as the brainchild of Gary and Katie Senior in provincial Mosgiel as Carclips NZ. In July 2021, Carclips NZ acquired Autoclips NZ, and re-branded as Aubit Ltd.

This name change reflects the decision to expand the automotive product range offered. Customers can now also obtain quality auto bulbs and hose connectors from Aubit. The team at Aubit has grown to include Gary’s father, Derek Senior, who brings a vast knowledge of the industry, and also the addition of business development manager, Sophie Rendall, and Tara Senior as warehouse manager.

CASE STUDY: ALL CAR SERVICES

As Blackfern suppliers, Aubit looks after Kevin Offen, owner of All Car Services, Dunedin. Sophie explains: “Originally, Kevin started by purchasing a good number of our clip kits. These included specific kits for Toyota, Honda, as well as trim screws and bolts. Kevin wanted these as he had confidence that the clip quality wouldn’t let him down when customers drove away, and it gave him a good choice on hand. Later, we introduced Kevin to the Clip Station as one central hub for all his clip and fastener needs. We cover quite a range with the Clip Station series, from the Clip Station mini, a smaller unit that houses eight different fasteners, to the Clip Station 96 — our largest option with 96 different fasteners, including bulbs, rivets, and bolts.

On Special

Check out the special for Blackfern members of a 1000 clip bucket of various clips. This handy little bucket is only $89 and a great place for those one-off, hard-to-find clips. This bucket will save you time and money looking to quickly match that odd-looking clip.

Order this bucket anytime between June and August and go in the draw to win a $100 tool voucher from a listed Blackfern supplier, or get the value of your bucket credited back. Over to you!