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CalOffroad Introduces Nitro Pro Suspension7 Mar, 2024Embrace a new era of 4x4 performance with CalOffroad’s Nitro Pro suspension. Delivering unparalleled handling, performance and control, the Nitro Pro range has been designed, tested, and manufactured in Australia by the experts at CalOffroad. The new range from CalOffroad is ideally suited for four-wheel-drivers seeking a suspension upgrade, a higher load carrying capacity, more... Read More... |
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Brembo Sport Brake Pads, Discs & Brake Upgrades Now Available at CoolDrive4 Mar, 2024The Brembo braking range has expanded at CoolDrive Auto Parts, with Brembo Sport products and selected upgrade kits now available from Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributor. Manufactured in Italy, the Brembo Sport products are aimed at ‘sport’-oriented drivers, or enthusiasts who use their vehicles both for normal road use, as well as high performance driving.... Read More... |
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CoolDrive to Showcase Leadership at AAAE21 Feb, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts will once again demonstrate why it is the leader in the Australasian automotive aftermarket at the 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE). The CoolDrive stand (M24) will showcase its own family of brands including Jaylec electrical and rotating products, Jayair air-conditioning products, Jayrad engine cooling components, HULK 4X4 electrical and offroad accessories,... Read More... |
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Get the Perfect Sealing Solution with Aunger12 Feb, 2024Aunger continues to grow at CoolDrive Auto Parts with a comprehensive new range of gaskets and seals expanding the iconic Australian brand’s offerings. Specifically designed to meet the high standards of professional mechanics, the new Aunger gaskets and seals meet any engine management needs to keep modern engines running smoothly. From graphite head gaskets to... Read More... |
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COLOURS REVEALED FOR BLANCHARD RACING TEAM’S TWO CAR ASSAULT BLANCHARD RACING TEAM – LIVERY REVEAL5 Feb, 2024Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has unveiled its brand-new look for its expanded two-car assault on the 2024 Supercars Championship season. For its new second entry, Snowy River Caravans has joined as the naming rights partner, and its striking teal colour will be displayed on James Courtney's No. 7 Mustang. While, Aaron Love will join the... Read More... |
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Brakes Updates 4x4 Brake Rotor & Pad Range16 Jan, 2024Bremtec Brakes is a leader in braking products for the global aftermarket, with the brand recently confirming updates to its brake disc rotor and brake pad ranges in the four-wheel-drive market. Bremtec Brakes’ Evolve brake disc rotor range has expanded, with a new line catering to the specific demands of off-road vehicles, known as Evolve... Read More... |
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Jaylec Black Series Expands16 Jan, 2024More units have been added to the Jaylec Black Series range of high- performance alternators, with new fitments for 4x4, performance, and heavy-duty vehicles and machinery. Fifteen new alternators are now available, almost doubling the range, which was first introduced in 2021. The 4x4 segment has seen the greatest expansion, with eight new Black Series... Read More... |
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All General Servicing Needs Covered16 Jan, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts stocks everything workshops need when it comes to general service and repair requirements. From filters to lubricants, brakes, & batteries, to general consumables, replacement parts, workshop tools and equipment, CoolDrive truly is a mechanic’s one-stop automotive parts shop. The Australian family-owned & operated company’s branch network numbers 38 locations across Australia &... Read More... |
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Ignite Introduces Halogen & Xenon Headlight Replacement Bulbs16 Jan, 2024Ignite, a leading provider of automotive lighting solutions, has launched a line of Halogen and Xenon headlight replacement bulbs. Available now through CoolDrive Auto Parts, these new replacement bulbs are designed with exceptional quality and produced to OEM specifications to offer superior performance and reliability. They are manufactured on the same production line used for... Read More... |
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Supporting Grasswroots Rugby League in Darwin15 Jan, 2024or the past eight years, CoolDrive Auto Parts has been proudly supporting the Palmerston Raiders Rugby League club in Darwin. With over 30 teams ranging from the Under 6s to senior men and women, the club has a total of 500 players and 1,300 registered members. Every year, CoolDrive provides water bottles for the team,... Read More... |
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Korean Aftermarket Expo15 Jan, 2024Sumin Kim, a member of CoolDrive’s Product and Technical Training team, recently had the opportunity to attend Auto Salon Week 2023 in Korea, the country’s largest Automotive Aftermarket show. During the event, Sumin delivered training sessions on various topics including Collision Warning System, the Latest Advances in Engine Technology and Service & Repair, and Battery... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Opens It's Doors15 Jan, 2024CoolDrive recently hosted exciting open nights at the state-of-the-art Yatala, QLD branch and Racer Industries store, as well as the Orange, NSW branch. At Yatala, with over 200 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with an electrifying atmosphere, showcasing the best of automotive passion and performance. One of the highlights of the night was... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Appoints New Chief Executive Officer11 Jan, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts has appointed Gerard Belleville as its new Chief Executive Officer, following John Blanchard assuming the role of Executive Chairman. A highly experienced and credentialed businessman Gerard Belleville joins CoolDrive with experience in a range of industry sectors. Gerard has been an audit partner in a number of Chartered Accounting firms for 27... Read More... |
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Bremtec Brakes Welcomes New Hydraulics Range8 Jan, 2024Bremtec Brakes continue to prove itself as one of the leaders in aftermarket braking products, recently introducing a new range of hydraulics, which are now available through CoolDrive Auto Parts. The new Trade-Line® hydraulics build upon Bremtec Brakes’ trusted reputation of offering reliability and high-quality brake components for efficient and safe braking. Hydraulics play a... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Christmas Season 2023/2024 Opening Hours14 Dec, 2023With Christmas & New Years fast approaching, here are the CoolDrive Auto Parts opening hours over the holiday period. December 2023 Friday 22nd - Open until 12pm Christmas Day - Monday 25th - Closed Boxing Day – Tuesday 26th – Closed Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th - Open normal hours January 2024 New Years Day... Read More... |
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HULK Professional Series Expands with Lithium Batteries Now Available14 Dec, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has expanded its HULK Professional Series products, welcoming a range of Lithium Batteries. Three models are now available – 100Ah, 100Ah Slimline for tight spaces and 200Ah – to suit all capacity requirements, with the three units each securely protected in IP56 Rated housing. The HULK Professional Series Lithium Batteries can last... Read More... |
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REDARC Takes Over BRT for Adelaide 50021 Nov, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has unveiled a new look for the Supercars season-ending Adelaide 500, with South Australian electronics company REDARC Defence & Space coming on board as the naming rights partner for Todd Hazelwood’s Ford Mustang. A local success story, REDARC has over 40 years of experience in the research, design, development and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Recognised by Family Business Australia with Excellence Award13 Nov, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has been recognised by Family Business Australia (FBA), recently honoured with an Excellence Award for 2023. Announced at FBA’s 25th anniversary celebrations in Melbourne last month, CoolDrive was presented with the VIC/TAS Established Family Business Award, one of two award winners announced at the proceedings. “It was an absolute privilege, and surprise,... Read More... |
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HULK Professional Series Goes Solar3 Nov, 2023HULK Professional Series has welcomed a new range of solar panels, the ideal solution for energy needs on the go. The impressive new solar panels are the result of intense research and development by the HULK team to ensure the ideal combination of performance and reliability. Each solar panel boasts advanced technology and durable construction,... Read More... |
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Love and Courtney Join Blanchard Racing Team in 202426 Oct, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2024 Supercars Championship, with 2010 series champion James Courtney and rookie sensation Aaron Love joining forces for the upcoming season. While Love will step into the CoolDrive Auto Parts-backed #3 Ford Mustang, Courtney will continue his association with Snowy River Caravans when he... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands Air-Con Range with New Jayair & Bosch Offerings17 Oct, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has expanded its air-conditioning tools offerings, welcoming the latest products from Jayair and Bosch to the shelves. Jayair has been a leading brand in the automotive air conditioning space for over 40 years, with components for both passenger vehicles and heavy-duty applications. Headlining the new offerings is a A2L Vacuum Pump, which... Read More... |
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Bremtec Brakes Brake Pads Now Copper-Free11 Oct, 2023Bremtec Brakes, a world-class braking brand, has announced that its brake pads are now manufactured without copper, as part of the company’s move to make its products more environmentally friendly. “Traditionally, copper is used in the manufacturing of brake pads as it is a durable metal that dissipates heat quickly. The faster the pads dissipate... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Keeps It Cool With myCOOLMAN4 Oct, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed myCOOLMAN products to its range, providing its customers with more options when it comes to reliable and high-quality portable fridges and freezers. myCOOLMAN is a trailblazing Australian supplier of fridge/freezers, coolers, iceboxes, insulated covers, drinkware, and cooler bags, with the company recognised for its robust and adventurous products. Ideal for... Read More... |
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BRT Team Goes to Bathurst on Wildcard with new PETRONAS Livery3 Oct, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) Supercars endurance wildcard Ford Mustang of Aaron Love and Jake Kostecki will sport a spectacular PETRONAS livery at the upcoming Bathurst 1000. Moving on from the Racer Industries theme that debuted at the Sandown 500, the PETRONAS livery draws inspiration from the similar colour scheme employed by Love’s regular BRT... Read More... |
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Beat the Heat with CoolDrive’s Engine Cooling Range2 Oct, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts is celebrating its heritage, launching a customer promotion centred around its industry-leading engine cooling offering. Throughout the month of October, any CoolDrive customer who purchases an engine cooling product from CoolDrive branches or online will go in the running to win a $500 VISA prepaid gift card, with two gift cards to... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands Queensland Operations28 Sep, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has relocated a number of its Queensland branches to newer facilities, to allow the family-owned company to better serve its customers in the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions. CoolDrive’s Ashmore branch has relocated to a state-of-the-art facility in Yatala, with ample space to showcase and warehouse CoolDrive’s extensive range of automotive parts.... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Supports the Next Generation of Automotive Professionals at WorldSkills7 Sep, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts demonstrated its ongoing commitment to supporting skills excellence in the automotive industry through its sponsorship of the 2023 WorldSkills National Championships. Held in Melbourne in August, the WorldSkills National Championships saw the country’s best trainees and apprentices go head-to-head in high-pressure skills competitions across a variety of categories. CoolDrive sponsored the Auto... Read More... |
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Racer Industries Welcomes Brand Ambassadors5 Sep, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has announced new brand ambassadors for Racer Industries and Project Mu in Australia, Andrew Price and Eleanor Terry. “We are proud to welcome Andrew and Eleanor to the Racer Industries family as our new brand ambassadors. Both are incredibly talented drivers whom we have supported throughout their careers with parts, service, and advice,... Read More... |
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Two-Car Expansion for Blanchard Racing Team1 Sep, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has announced it will be expanding to two cars in the Supercars Championship from next year, following the acquisition of a second Teams Racing Charter. Since the start of the 2021 season, BRT has been the lone single-car outfit in the top tier of Supercars, with the team campaigning a... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Celebrates Success at Branch Managers Conference24 Aug, 2023The CoolDrive Auto Parts family from across Australia and New Zealand came together in August at its annual Branch Managers Conference. Held on the Gold Coast, the CoolDrive Branch Managers Conference 2023 began with team building activities at Norwell Motorplex led by Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) drivers Todd Hazelwood and Aaron Love, before moving to... Read More... |
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Ignite Introduces Laser LED Lights20 Aug, 2023Ignite has revolutionised the LED lighting landscape with innovative new Laser LED technology introduced across its driving lights and lightbars. Headlining the new range is Ignite’s 9” Laser LED driving light, a powerful and versatile solution designed to enhance any driving experience with exceptional performance and durability. The standout feature is the combination of Laser... Read More... |
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Blanchard Racing Team Confirms Supercars Wildcard Program1 Aug, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) will expand to two cars for the upcoming Supercars endurance races at the Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000, with confirmation that Aaron Love and Jake Kostecki will pilot a second BRT Ford Mustang at the events. The Western Australian duo will combine for the first time to shakedown the team’s... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Reinforces Commitment to Automotive Workshops with its Technical Training Program7 Jul, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to ensure its workshop partners can be equipped for the future of the industry with the confirmation its Technical Training Program will return in 2023. Following years of successful partnership, CoolDrive’s Technical Training Program will once again be supported by Bosch Australia, with numerous sessions to be held across the country... Read More... |
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CalOffroad: World-Class Suspension for 4x4s6 Jul, 2023Since becoming an official member of the CoolDrive Auto Parts family in 2022, leading suspension company CalOffroad is going from strength to strength under the ongoing vision and direction of its founder Cal Goodman. CalOffroad offers a comprehensive range of offroad suspension products, including lift kits and accessories, and under the CoolDrive banner, this range... Read More... |
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Your Workshop Partner in Vehicle Diagnostics5 Jul, 2023Widely respected as a supplier of leading tools and equipment, CoolDrive also prides itself on offering technical resources and training sessions, supported by one of the most experienced teams in the industry. “At CoolDrive, we recognise how time-challenged workshop technicians can be, sometimes working off limited information and many times having to rely on their... Read More... |
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Streamlining Workshop Oil Requirements3 Jul, 2023CoolDrive is transforming the way workshops source bulk lubricant requirements with its innovative Oil Delivery Service. Comprising a fleet of utes and Fuso Canter 4.5T trucks, the service caters to different load capacities. Utes features a single electric pump-out detachable module can carry approximately 3 to 4 drums, while Fuso Canter trucks have an inbuilt... Read More... |
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Quality Alternators and Starter Motors1 Jul, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts ranks among the top providers of starter motors and alternators in Australia and New Zealand. CoolDrive takes pride in offering high-quality units to the automotive aftermarket, with approximately 12,000 units sold per month. Notably, three-quarters of these sales come from its own branded product, Jaylec. With over 2,000 models available for passenger,... Read More... |
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Racer Industries Shines at MotorEx1 Jul, 2023The chilly Melbourne winter weekend didn't dampen the spirits of the 20,000 passionate car enthusiasts and industry experts who attended MotorEx 21. CoolDrive Auto Parts’ Performance & Racing brand, Racer Industries, joined 200 automotive brands in showcasing their cutting-edge products. Despite the cold and rainy weather, attendees were eager to see the 800-plus exceptional cars... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Partners with Max Papis and MPI28 Jun, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has partnered with global motor racing legend Max Papis to be the exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for MPI [Max Papis Innovations]. The MPI range of performance and racing products including its range-topping steering wheels for vehicles such as circuit, drag, dirt, stock car, speedway, SxS, powerboat and golf carts,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Uncovers Striking Indigenous Round Livery14 Jun, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has uncovered a striking Supercars Indigenous Round livery for the CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang, with the “Three Generations” artwork denoting three generations of the Blanchard family. Once again designed by acclaimed Djerait artist Melissa Yaram Tipo, the three saltwater crocodiles together represent the three generations of Blanchard, who have passed... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Reinforces Commitment to Automotive Workshops with its Technical Training Program5 Jun, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to ensure its workshop partners can be equipped for the future of the industry with the confirmation its Technical Training Program will return in 2023. Following years of successful partnership, CoolDrive’s Technical Training Program will once again be supported by Bosch Australia, with numerous sessions to be held across the country... Read More... |
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CoolDrive’s Latest Workshop Offerings on Show at Autocare 20237 May, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to stand apart as one of the most trusted partners to workshops in an ever-evolving automotive landscape. This dedication will be showcased to the industry at next month’s Autocare 2023 in Brisbane, headlined by its technical training offerings, expansive tools and equipment range, and renewed focus on vehicle diagnostics. For the... Read More... |
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GYS FlashPRO Battery Support Units4 May, 2023Available through CoolDrive from GYS are its FlashPRO Battery Support Units (BSUs) which are ideal for stabilising the vehicle’s battery power, providing energy when the engine is turned off. This is critical during the diagnostic phase, when diagnostic work is being carried, or even for the showroom demonstration of vehicles. Additional advantages of the GYS... Read More... |
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GYS Powerduction Induction Heating Systems Available through CoolDrive4 May, 2023GYS Powerduction Induction Heating Systems are now available through CoolDrive. The Powerduction Induction Heating Systems heat the core of metalwork in a fraction of a second, making the units ideal for mechanical engineering, car bodywork or general maintenance, all without affecting nearby rubber or plastic components and is safer for users compared to traditional flame... Read More... |
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Bring The Comforts of home to the great outdoors with HULK Professional Pure Sine Inverters24 Apr, 2023New to the HULK Professional Series range is the new Pure Sine Wave Inverter range. Seven inverters are available, offering both 12V and 24V input with pure sine wave output up to 240V, featuring a completely electrically isolated design, a full digital double closed-loop control and advanced SPWM technology. All units are compatible with lithium... Read More... |
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All Your Engine Management Needs Covered by CoolDrive17 Apr, 2023Australia’s preferred automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts is cementing its position in the engine management sector, with an expansive product range and service offering. “CoolDrive’s move into engine management began in 2016 with the strategic acquisition of a number of highly skilled businesses to bring these specialists into the fold, as well as provide... Read More... |
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Fremax Brake Discs to Feature Safety Check Technology at CoolDrive13 Apr, 2023Fremax brake discs at CoolDrive Auto Parts have undergone a significant upgrade, with new technology to be rolled-out across the range. “Fremax has recently launched its newest technology, Safety Check, and we are proud to have it being implemented across the range at CoolDrive Auto Parts,” said Victor Makrievski, Brake Division Product Development Manager at... Read More... |
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Jaylec Black Series Alternator Range Expands30 Mar, 2023The Jaylec Black Series alternator range from CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to grow, recently welcoming products for the heavy-duty transport and trucking markets, while also expanding its offerings for four-wheel-drives. Launched two years ago with five units specifically for the performance market, the Jaylec Black Series range has undergone significant growth in this short time... Read More... |
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Among Australia’s Best Privately Managed Companies22 Mar, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has been named one of eight private Australian companies recognised for their outstanding business performance in Deloitte Australia’s 2022 Best Managed Companies awards. Now in its third year – and run in association with Google Cloud and the Commonwealth Bank – the Best Managed Companies program identifies and celebrates privately-owned and managed... Read More... |
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Bosch ADAS Equipment Now at CoolDrive21 Mar, 2023FIND OUT MORE ON THE BOSCH ADAS CALIBRATION RANGE CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to prove itself as a partner of choice for workshops across Australia and New Zealand. Now available through its expansive branch network and online is a range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration equipment from Bosch. “With ADAS becoming more and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Supports Emerging Talent on the Motorsport Ladder8 Mar, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts will continue its wide-ranging support of the motorsport ladder in 2023, with confirmation that the brand will once again be supporting young guns Josh Anderson and Reece Chapman in the Aussie Racing Cars. After respectively finishing first and third overall last season, the second-generation duo will be looking to continue the success... Read More... |
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Stay Charged With Bosch Batteries From CoolDrive6 Mar, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has expanded its offerings from Bosch, welcoming a number of its automotive batteries to the shelves. Now available from CoolDrive branches and online is the proven Bosch SM Mega Power Plus (S4) battery, renowned for its reliability and ability to meet the electrical demands of a wide range of passenger vehicles. Offering... Read More... |
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Keep it Cool with HULK 4X422 Feb, 2023Ice cooler boxes have joined the HULK 4X4 outdoor accessories range at CoolDrive, the ideal accompaniment for any 4x4, camping, boating or beach adventure. VIEW THE NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN Three sizes are available, with the 15-litre unit (HU4200) capable of holding up to 20 cans, the 45-litre unit (HU4201) holding up to 78 cans and the largest... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands EV & Hybrid Safety Equipment Range16 Feb, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has expanded its range of safety equipment for workshops, with automatic defibrillators and associated accessories now available. “This new product range at CoolDrive has been introduced in response to new Australia Standard AS 5732:2022 for workshops working with electric and hybrid vehicles,” said David Haley, Category Manager at CoolDrive Auto Parts. “This... Read More... |
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PETRONAS Lubricants Comes to Super2 in 2023 with the Blanchard Racing Team15 Feb, 2023Aaron Love’s maiden season for the Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) in the Supercars Super2 Series will come under the PETRONAS Lubricants banner, a brand synonymous with on-track success. Since 2018, CoolDrive Auto Parts has partnered with PETRONAS Lubricants to supply the leading products to the workshops of Australia, with the full range encompassing a diverse vehicle... Read More... |
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GYS Diag-Startium Battery Charger, Starter & Support Unit9 Feb, 2023As part of CoolDrive Auto Parts’ partnership with GYS, it now offers the GYS DIAG-STARTIUM 3-in-1 advanced battery maintenance systems. A battery charger, starter and support unit in one, the DIAG-STARTIUM is available in two models, the 60-12 and 60-24, to satisfy the needs of any modern workshop. The 60-12 delivers 12V, while the 60-24 has a choice... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Customers Won Big with the ‘Coolest Holidays Giveaways’ Promotion6 Feb, 2023The CoolDrive Auto Parts ‘Coolest Holidays Giveaways’ promotion was a resounding success for the family-owned company and its customers. From 1 October to 30 November, 2022, CoolDrive trade customers received one entry into the prize draw for every $50 + GST spent on air conditioning or engine cooling products from participating brands. “We were really pleased with... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Wins the Race to Finish Gen3 Mustang1 Feb, 2023The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has won the race to be the first Gen3 Supercar to hit the track, with the CoolDrive Auto Parts Ford Mustang taking to Winton Motor Raceway today, with the team’s new recruit Todd Hazelwood behind the wheel for the shakedown run. Completed in-house at the BRT workshop, the final product... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Acquires Turbo Master Australia31 Jan, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts has acquired Turbo Master Australia, in a significant boost to its engine management offering. Effective as of 27 January 2023, the Turbo Master Australia business and its full turbo product range officially became a part of the CoolDrive family. Turbo Master Australia products are available for passenger cars, 4WDs, trucks and machinery with... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & Supercars Go Next Gen19 Jan, 2023As one of the key suppliers to the Supercars Championship for its Gen3 ruleset, CoolDrive Auto Parts is gearing up for the commencement of the 2023 season. “This is an incredibly exciting time for CoolDrive Auto Parts as an integral supplier to the Supercars teams in the development of the new Gen3 Ford Mustangs and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive at Summernats 3518 Jan, 2023CoolDrive Auto Parts’ Performance and Motorsport division, Racer Industries headed to Canberra to be part of "Australia's largest horsepower party", Summernats 35. A unique celebration of automotive culture, Summernats 35 was the ideal event for CoolDrive to showcase its performance brand Racer Industries and its vast range of products while connecting with like-minded performance enthusiasts.... Read More... |
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Blanchard Racing Team 2023 Gen3 Supercar Progress5 Jan, 2023Introducing BRT001! The new year is here and we are thrilled to show you our Gen 3 car, the first built in house. Our brilliant little team led by Mirko De Rosa have worked tirelessly over the last few weeks to have this car on the ground and the engine in and plumbed. Whilst... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Lifts Up with Compac19 Dec, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is continuing its expansion of its industry-leading Tools and Equipment category with the recent addition of Compac hydraulic products. With a comprehensive product range catering for all types of vehicles and workshops, Compac products lead the market with their high-quality materials and a three-year factory warranty. “Compac has been manufacturing its hydraulic products... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Offers More with Alemlube Workshop Equipment15 Dec, 2022Alemlube workshop equipment is now available through CoolDrive Auto Parts, further expanding upon the automotive aftermarket parts distributor’s offerings to its customers. The comprehensive Alemlube range at CoolDrive is headlined by its heavy-duty workshop products including tyre changers, hoists, wheel aligners and wheel lifters, as well as lifting tables. Also available are Alemlube’s waste oil drainers, air and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Christmas Season 2022/2023 Opening Hours12 Dec, 2022With Christmas & New Years fast approaching, here are the CoolDrive Auto Parts opening hours over the holiday period. December 2022 Friday 23rd - Open until 12pm Boxing Day – Monday 26th – Closed Christmas Day Holiday - Tuesday 27th - Closed Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th - Open normal hours January 2023 New Years Day Holiday – Monday 2nd - Closed... Read More... |
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Macnaught Joins CoolDrive Fold8 Dec, 2022Another world-renowned and respected brand has joined CoolDrive Auto Parts’ expansive product range, with Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributor recently welcoming Macnaught to the fold. The 75-year-old Australian-owned, Sydney-based Macnaught specialises in products and systems for workshops across oil, grease, compressed air, water and other fluid categories. Its varied offering includes portable oil systems, trolleys,... Read More... |
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Tufflift Now Available at CoolDrive5 Dec, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to announce the arrival of the Tufflift range of hoist and wheel service products to the company’s already extensive workshop equipment offering, with the range now available from branches nationwide in Australia. Tufflift is an international manufacturer based in Australia, and with nearly 30 years of industry experience, it is a... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes SGF Couplings1 Dec, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed the SGF range of driveshaft couplings to its shelves. In a further expansion to its product and brand offerings, CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed the SGF range of driveshaft couplings to its shelves. SGF flexible drive couplings are fitted as original equipment to many rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive vehicles by manufacturers... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Launches Career Advancement Program28 Nov, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has launched a Career Advancement Program for its internal team members, to be run in partnership with EDB Training in Queensland. Scheduled to run for 18 months, successful participants of the new program will receive a Diploma of Leadership and Management at the program’s conclusion. “CoolDrive is invested in and committed to... Read More... |
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CoolDrive and Cataclean Join Forces21 Nov, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is now an authorised distributor of Cataclean fuel and exhaust system cleaners. VIEW THE NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN Originally developed to clean the catalytic converter, Cataclean has advanced into a patented 8-in-1 complete fuel and exhaust system cleaner for combustion engines, including petrol, diesel and hybrids. The ultimate 8-in-1 product, Cataclean can clean:... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Confirms Young Gun for Super2 Program16 Nov, 2022The Blanchard Racing Team will expand to two cars for 2023, with confirmation that young gun Aaron Love will join the squad in a CoolDrive Auto Parts-backed Ford Mustang in the Super2 Series, the official development class for the Supercars Championship. The 20-year-old West Australian is one of the hottest prospects on the domestic motorsport... Read More... |
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Be Prepared to Go Offroad with CoolDrive14 Nov, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ recent expansion across all fields of the automotive aftermarket has been highlighted by massive growth within the 4x4 space, with an all-encompassing line-up of products now available for workshops, distributors and enthusiasts. Highlighting the offering is a wide selection of dedicated products now available through CoolDrive’s own home brands, including HULK 4X4,... Read More... |
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Sydney Hybrid & EV Training Event10 Nov, 2022CoolDrive recently held a training event on Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems at the Sydney branch for CoolDrive team members and customers. Conducted in partnership with Bosch, the single-day ‘Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems’ course covers design principles and components, hybrid and electric vehicle structures, battery technology, drivelines, and e-machines, as well as vehicle and... Read More... |
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Prologics Diagnostic Tools8 Nov, 2022Prologics complementary diagnostic tools are now available at CoolDrive Auto Parts. “Prologics diagnostics tools have been designed with simplicity and ease, to make a technician’s job easier, faster and more efficient by eliminating the guesswork,” said Matthew Douglass, Category Manager – Tools & Equipment, CoolDrive Auto Parts. “The team at Prologics Europe Limited work closely... Read More... |
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Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Parts, Diagnostics and Workshop Services Available Through CoolDrive7 Nov, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to stock Bosch automotive aftermarket parts, diagnostics equipment, and support the brand’s comprehensive workshop services offering. A preferred supplier to the Bosch Car Service Network, CoolDrive Auto Parts’ offering covers engine management, braking, alternators and starter motors, wiper blades, diagnostic scan tools and software, ADAS, plus full support via technical training... Read More... |
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QLD Diagnostics Specialist Training Nights4 Nov, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has added more Specialist Training Events to its roster, recently hosting several training nights in Queensland. Held in Mackay, Townsville and Cairns across October, these Specialist Training nights were themed around Professional Diagnostic Tools and were held as part of CoolDrive’s ongoing commitment to its workshop customers to ensure they are prepared... Read More... |
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Curien N2 Neuron Available at CoolDrive2 Nov, 2022In a further expansion to its Tools & Equipment category, CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed the newest graphing multimeter from Curien to its shelves. VIEW THE NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN The all-new N2 Neuron is the industry’s first dual channel Bluetooth graphing multimeter with iOS and Android applications, delivering electrical testing accuracy and versatility in the... Read More... |
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Bremtec Evolve Brake Pads for Electric Vehicles31 Oct, 2022With the number of electric vehicles steadily increasing on our roads, manufacturers of automotive components need to ensure their products meet the specific demands of these types of vehicles. In particular, electric vehicles have increased demands of their braking systems due to their higher acceleration capabilities, heavier vehicle mass and a lack of vehicle noise.... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Supports the Kids with Cancer Foundation27 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts will proudly donate a percentage of sales from its November Summer Cooling promotion to the Kids with Cancer Foundation, with the campaign to contribute funds and provide assistance for families in their time of need. From 1st November to 30th November 2022, a percentage of sales from every air conditioning compressor sold will... Read More... |
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Portable Power Anywhere Thanks to HULK 4X424 Oct, 2022HULK 4X4 offers a number of portable powerpacks to ensure users can stay powered up, no matter how far off the grid they are. The 12 Volt DC / 240 Volt AC units are available in two models – either the HU6500 modified sine inverter unit, or the new-to-range HU6501 pure sine inverter unit. By... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Toowoomba Relocates21 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Toowoomba has relocated to a new & bigger location! At more than twice the size of the previous location, the new warehouse will be able to hold increased stock levels and new products. Come visit the Toowoomba team at 1/33-39 Carroll Street, Wilsonton 4350. Read More... |
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CoolDrive Secures Additional Distribution Centre20 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has secured an additional Distribution Centre to enable the family-owned company to continue to deliver products to its branch network quickly and efficiently. Located in the Melbourne suburb of Knoxfield, the new Distribution Centre will provide support to CoolDrive’s existing Distribution Centres and will became operational in early October. “This new site... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Sets its Sights on Engine Management13 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is cementing its position in Australasia's engine management scene, headlined by the AFI range of products. AFI is an established supplier of automotive electronic, fuel injection, engine management and ignition system components – and since 2016, has been part of the CoolDrive fold. The specialised product range of AFI’s Petrol and Diesel... Read More... |
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CPS CarSmart Now at CoolDrive10 Oct, 2022View the New Product Bulletin Find out more on the CPS CarSmart Refrigerant Charging Station here! CPS Products has been supplying tools and test equipment to the Australian automotive air conditioning industry for over 30 years with the brand synonymous with quality and supported by nation-wide technical and service back-up. Available through CoolDrive Auto Parts, the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Partners with BASCO Automotive Parts Specialists6 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has partnered with automotive parts specialist, BASCO, as part of its commitment to deliver more to its customers. “We are excited to have BASCO as part of our ever-expanding range of products at CoolDrive Auto Parts,” said Harry Blanchard, Product Manager at CoolDrive Auto Parts. “BASCO has excellent cataloguing to complement its... Read More... |
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Win the Coolest Holiday thanks to CoolDrive5 Oct, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts customers can win big during the family-owned company’s ‘Coolest Holiday Giveaways’ promotion. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN WIN! Throughout October and November 2022, CoolDrive trade customers will receive one entry in the prize draw for every $50 + GST spent on air conditioning or engine cooling products from participating... Read More... |
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Todd Hazelwood Confirmed for CoolDrive Racing in 20233 Oct, 2022The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) is proud to announce Todd Hazelwood as the lead driver of the CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang for the 2023 Supercars season. Hazelwood comes to the team with an impressive racing resume, which is highlighted by his success in the 2017 Super2 Series, while since joining the top tier of Supercars... Read More... |
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Celebrating Family Businesses19 Sep, 2022CoolDrive recently celebrated National Family Business Day for 2022. Did you know that family businesses represent approximately 70% of the economy? The entire CoolDrive branch network celebrated with a Sports Dress Up Day, team members from Australia & New Zealand were dressed in their favourite sports team's gear and came together to enjoy a Big... Read More... |
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Sandown Supercars Specialist Training Event 20227 Sep, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to deliver upon its commitment to workshops to ensure they are prepared for the future, recently hosting its second Specialist Training Event for 2022. Held from 19-21 August to coincide with Supercars at Sandown, the event kicked off on the Friday with a number of training courses hosted at the... Read More... |
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Vale Shirley Blanchard5 Sep, 2022Shirley Blanchard, co-founder of CoolDrive Auto Parts has recently passed away in Melbourne. Together with her husband W.J Blanchard, “Senior” – who passed away in December 2021 – Shirley established Melbourne Auto Air in the late 1970s, with the duo being amongst the first people to import automotive air conditioning systems into Australia. The business was... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & HULK 4X4 Impresses at 4x4 Shows1 Sep, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ own HULK 4X4 brand continues to go from strength to strength with an impressive showing at the recent National 4x4 Outdoors Shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The 210 square metre stand provided plenty of space to showcase the HULK 4X4 range, which included displays of its industry-leading products fitted to a number... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Recognises Staff Commitment with Hall of Fame Inductees29 Aug, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised staff loyalty, commitment and contribution with the induction of three team members into its Hall of Fame. Announced at CoolDrive’s annual Branch Conference in August, the newest Hall of Fame inductees were confirmed as Emiel Warmerdam, Beth Wakefield and Ces Moyes. The three inductees were recognised by CoolDrive... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Awards Top Branches for 202225 Aug, 2022Australasia’s largest family-owned automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised outstanding performance at its annual Branch Conference, awarding its top-performing branches for 2022. Conducted at Melbourne’s Crown Casino in August, the CoolDrive Branch Conference was attended by over 190 guests including senior company management, key staff, branch managers, suppliers and industry dignitaries. “It had... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Exhibits at Wire & Gas 202211 Aug, 2022The CoolDrive Auto Parts team recently exhibited at Wire & Gas 2022 on the Gold Coast at the end of July. Hosted by VASA (Vehicle Air-conditioning Specialists of Australasia), the Wire & Gas Conference has long been considered Asia-Pacific’s premier event for those working in automotive electrical and thermal management fields. The main... Read More... |
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Ignite Expands with Replacement LED Globes20 Jul, 2022Ignite continues to prove itself as an innovator in LED lighting and lighting accessories, with a new range of retrofit LED globes. These new LED globes from CoolDrive’s own Ignite brand are an easy-to-fit upgrade from standard halogen bulbs, with plug and play architecture. Headlining the new Ignite range are the anti-glare headlight LED globes –... Read More... |
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Bathurst 12 Hour Specialist Training Event a Success for CoolDrive29 Jun, 2022Mount Panorama’s legendary surrounds and the dynamic atmosphere of the Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance Race played host to one of CoolDrive’s Specialist Training Events for 2022. From 13 to 15 May, CoolDrive hosted a training event for workshop technicians and owners at the renowned motorsport event, providing attendees opportunities to hone their skills and learn... Read More... |
