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CoolDrive Moves to New Zealand with Direct Auto Parts Acquisition4 Apr, 2016CoolDrive is pleased to announce it has acquired the business and assets of Direct Auto Parts Ltd., effective 1 April 2016. Based in Albany, Auckland in New Zealand, Direct Auto Parts is an established and well regarded supplier of rotating electrical and auto electrical components. CoolDrive is a family owned distributor of automotive electrical, lighting,... Read More... |
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Tasmania SuperSprint Preview30 Mar, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 1st April 11:25-12:25 - Practice One 13:45-14:45 - Practice Two Saturday 2nd April 11:20-11:35 - Practice Three 14:35-14:50 - Qualifying (Race 4) 16:45-17:40 - Race 4 – 120kms Sunday 3rd April 11:40-12:00 - Qualifying (Race 5) 14:05-15:30 - Race 5 – 200kms MEET TIM Thursday 31st March @ 11:30-12:30pm Birchalls (Biante Model... Read More... |
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Clipsal 500 Preview29 Feb, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 4th March 10:25-11:05 - Practice One 13:20-14:00 - Practice Two 15:45-15:55 - Qualifying (Race 1) 16:10-16:20 - Qualifying (Race 2) Saturday 5th March 10:35-10:55 - Practice Three 13:50-14:55 - Race 1 – 125km 16:15-17:20 - Race 2 – 125km Sunday 6th March 11:30 – 11:50 - Qualifying (Race 3) 12:40-13:10 - Top... Read More... |
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Footy Tipping Is Back10 Feb, 2016The CoolDrive Footy Tipping competition is back for the 2016 AFL and NRL seasons. This competition is open to all account holders and employees of CoolDrive and always provides a close finish. We have some great prizes up for grabs this year with... 1st Place - Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet 2nd Place - Apple Watch... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Launch 2016 Livery8 Feb, 2016Team CoolDrive is the latest V8 Supercar team to launch their 2016 campaign. The #21 car out of the Brad Jones Racing stable has a new name, a fresh look and a different engineering lineup heading into the season ahead. Tim Blanchard will be driving a relatively new chassis when he takes over ‘Alice’, the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Acquires AME Products1 Feb, 2016CoolDrive Distribution today announced the acquisition of electrical component distributor, AME Products. Like CoolDrive, AME is a family-owned Australian business widely respected for its expertise in the supply and distribution of a wide range of electrical brands and products. CoolDrive’s acquisition of AME is consistent with its commitment to growth and delivering a high level... Read More... |
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Christmas Opening Hours27 Nov, 2015With Christmas fast approaching here are the CoolDrive opening hours over the holiday period. December - Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd - Open normal hours Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th - Open 8.30am to 11am Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed Tuesday 27th - Thursday 31st - Open normal hours New Years Day... Read More... |
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The Importance of a Thermostat8 Oct, 2015The thermostat has two important jobs to perform; to accelerate engine warm-up and to regulate the engine's operating temperature. A quality thermostat ensures excellent fuel economy, reduces engine wear, provides adequate heater output, and also prevents overheating. This is accomplished by blocking the circulation of coolant between the engine and radiator until the engine has... Read More... |
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Interview with Team CoolDrive Race Engineer Chris Stuckey30 Sep, 2015The role of a race engineer in a V8 Supercar team is critical; they have a huge influence over the performance of the car and are heavily relied upon by the drivers. So we asked Team CoolDrive’s race engineer Chris Stuckey from Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport a few questions about what his role actually involves and... Read More... |
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Red Dot Celebrates 50 Years28 Sep, 2015CoolDrive congratulate Red Dot as July 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of business operation. Maintaining a successful business is always a challenge, and we all know how difficult it is to exist for several years, let alone 50 years. It takes great products, a commitment to customers, and business partners who share high service values.... Read More... |
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Trip of a Lifetime for Sanden Winners24 Sep, 2015The end of May saw our “win a trip to Japan promo” winners land themselves at Japans Narita Airport. Congratulations to Paul and Lee Sibir from Transair Refrigeration in Sydney & Rikus and Sulindie Pretorius from Mariks Industries in Rockhampton. These CoolDrive customers had the opportunity to mix some business with pleasure on their all... Read More... |
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Newcastle Wins Inagural W.J Blanchard Shield24 Sep, 2015CoolDrive Newcastle store has been named ‘CoolDrive Branch of the Year’ and in doing so has won the inaugural W.J Blanchard Shield, honouring the company’s founder. Newcastle Branch Manager Shayne Edmonds accepted the W.J Blanchard Shield from company patriarch John Blanchard senior, at the annual Branch Manager’s Awards Dinner in Melbourne late last month. Held... Read More... |
