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Electrolysis - Radiator Failure26 Nov, 2014Also commonly called Strat Current corrosion is a systematic remocal of the protective laer on the inside of the radiator tubes due to improper grounding. Cause Poor installation of after-market accessories. Existing Stray Current problem was not diagnosed and/or repaired prior to fitting a new radiator. Poorly grounded electrical components due to vehicle collision... Read More... |
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NOCO Portable Solar Power Solutions24 Nov, 2014NOCO XGrid is an innovative brand of portable solar power solutions designed for today’s mobile consumers and is now available at CoolDrive. Solar power is only as good as your ability to collect and manage the power. Solar energy is available and free every day, so the secret is storing the energy to consistently power... Read More... |
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Testing your shock absorber20 Nov, 2014A large number of factors influence shock absorber performance and service life. Road conditions, load levels, mileage, driving style, and environmental influences such as cold, heat, dust, dirt, and salt water cause considerable wear and tear. The risks of defective shock absorbers: Shock absorbers are only rarely subject to sudden breakdowns. Instead, they wear... Read More... |
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CoolDrive's NEW iShop up and running!17 Nov, 2014Welcome to the new and improved iShop, with some fantastic new features that will make finding the right part online so much easier. The main improvement of the new iShop facility is the 4 ways to search for products. 1. VIN Number 2. Vehicle Application 3. Keyword or Part Number 4. Category The VIN Number... Read More... |
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Build your own Power Solution!10 Nov, 2014Now Available at CoolDrive is the new range of Conxus Power products. The new range of Low Voltage connector solutions is setting the benchmark for the way we connect DC power. Conxus Power products are designed and developed to allow you the access to power your devices anywhere, anytime. By combining simplicity and ease to... Read More... |
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Gas Chart Now Available for Apple Devices28 Oct, 2014We are excited to say that the Gas Chart App is now available for Apple devices from the APP store. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the delay on the release on this APP. Read More... |
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CoolDrive Cairns Now Open28 Oct, 2014CoolDrive Distribution has opened in Cairns. 100% Australian family owned and operated, CoolDrive is expanding its national distribution network rapidly across the country, giving the new Cairns store access to 60,000 parts. The new Bungalow-based Cairns store features a showroom and offices, and a 600 square metre warehouse, with a full-time staff of five. “The far north Queensland market is growingrapidly and while... Read More... |
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Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride20 Oct, 2014Darren Johnson (CoolDrive Townsville) has recently completed the Townsville to Cairns bike ride supporting the Children’s Cancer Institute. The ride started on 24th July from Townsville and covered 358kms over three days, stopping overnight at Ingham and Innisfail. The Townsville to Cairns bike ride was founded by Selwyn Hardwick in 1999 and has been running ever... Read More... |
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The Amazing 'T' Bucket10 Oct, 2014CoolDrive customer, Peter Symens from Symo’s Auto Know in South Australia, recently completed this amazing T Bucket. “I’ve been in the auto business for 45 years so I thought I’d put all my knowledge into a family heirloom for my grandkids” Peter said of the project. A mobility scooter was the donor vehicle; it's 6... Read More... |
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Gas Charge Rate App Update1 Oct, 2014There is great excitement for the new Gas Charge Rate App that was advertised in Edition 41 of CoolTalk to be released on October 1st. We are pleased to announce that it is now available through Google Play for Android devices, however unfortunately there is a slight delay with the launch for Apple devices. The... Read More... |
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Jaylec Jumpstarter from CoolDrive29 Sep, 2014Jaylec has launched a benchmark new portable Jumpstarter pack that utilises Lithium Ion technology. The Jaylec Pro5200 Lithium Ion jumpstarter (part No. JP9050) is now available from CoolDrive. Featuring 12/24 Volt versatility and two high-current Lithium Ion batteries for maximum cranking power, even in adverse weather, the Jaylec Pro5200 jumpstarter is capable of starting all... Read More... |
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Action Auto Electrics, still going strong!19 Sep, 2014In an age where one in three Queensland Businesses fail, despite the nation trend of growth, it is inspiring to see a Queensland family business celebrate its 40th anniversary. Action Auto Electrics began trading in 1974 in a small workshop in Holt Street, Eagle Farm; the year that saw the worst flooding in Queensland History,... Read More... |
