CoolDrive Auto Parts Teams Celebrate Family Business Day

2 Oct, 2025

CoolDrive Auto Parts’ teams across Australia and New Zealand once again came together to celebrate the Family Business Association’s National Family Business Day, honouring the contribution of family-owned enterprises to local communities and the wider economy. 

This year’s celebrations, held on 19 September, saw CoolDrive branches decorated in green and gold, with team members embracing Aussie-themed attire and sharing morning tea as a way of recognising the values that bind the CoolDrive business together. 

With more than 900 staff across 38 branches, warehouses, and offices, the event highlighted the loyalty and teamwork that have defined CoolDrive for nearly five decades. 

As part of the occasion, CoolDrive also acknowledged its strong ties to the automotive aftermarket community, paying tribute to the many family-owned workshops it partners with every day. The business remains committed to supporting the industry through supporting apprentices, grassroots motorsport, industry initiatives, and charitable causes. 

“National Family Business Day is a chance for us to celebrate not only our own journey, but also the many family businesses we’re proud to work alongside,” said John Blanchard, Executive Chairman at CoolDrive Auto Parts.  

“As we approach our fifth decade, we remain focused on innovation and growth while staying true to the values that have guided us since the beginning.  

“This day is also an opportunity to honour the people who make CoolDrive what it is — our dedicated team, our loyal customers, and our broader community. Together, we look forward with confidence, knowing that family and long-term vision will continue to drive our success.” 

With 38 branches across Australia and New Zealand, CoolDrive is driven by innovation, standing apart from the competition with its industry-leading product range and service offerings.  

Its expansive range now numbers over 300,000 parts from categories including air-conditioning, auto electrical, engine management, rotating electrical, tools and equipment, underbody and suspension, engine cooling, lighting, brake and clutch, filtration, lubricants, workshop consumables, and performance and motorsport. 

Today, CoolDrive is considered Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributor, continuing to deliver quality, expertise, and trusted support to workshops and mechanics across Australia and New Zealand.