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CoolDrive’s Dale Durden Appointed to AAAA Board of Directors14 Nov, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts would like to congratulate Dale Durden, General Manager – Sales & Branch Operations, who has been appointed to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Board of Directors. “Dale is a true advocator for innovation and excellence in the automotive aftermarket industry, and on behalf of the CoolDrive family, we would like to... Read More... |
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BRT and REDARC Defence & Space Reunite for Aaron Love’s Adelaide 500 Supercars Entry12 Nov, 2024Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) is pleased to announce a renewal of their partnership with REDARC Defence & Space, who will serve as the naming rights partner for Aaron Love’s No. 3 Ford Mustang at the adrenaline-packed Adelaide 500. This marks a celebratory continuation of the partnership that highlights innovation and excellence in both motorsport, and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Celebrates Family Business Day3 Oct, 2024The CoolDrive Auto Parts team came together across Australia and New Zealand to mark the Family Business Association’s National Family Business Day. Celebrations themed “The Truest Blue”, inspired by CoolDrive’s corporate colours, were held with team members throughout CoolDrive’s branch network on 19 September, with team members dressing in blue outfits, decorating their offices in... Read More... |
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CalOffroad’s Nitro Pro Suspension Lift Kits Now Available5 Sep, 2024CalOffroad’s Nitro Pro suspension range has expanded with Lift Kits now available for a new era of 4x4 performance. The Nitro Pro range has been designed, tested, and manufactured in Australia by the experts at CalOffroad to deliver unparalleled handling, performance, and control with the lift kits offering more choice and flexibility to the range... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes New Inductees into Hall of Fame8 Aug, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised staff loyalty, commitment, and contribution with the recent induction of two long-standing team members into its Hall of Fame. Announced at CoolDrive’s annual Branch Conference in July, the newest Hall of Fame inductees were confirmed as Jock Harris and Johndin Chen. As standout figures in the automotive industry, Jock and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Congratulates Career Advancement Program Graduates5 Aug, 2024The inaugural group of participants of CoolDrive Auto Parts’ Career Advancement Program have successfully completed the program. The eight team members from across Australia and New Zealand - Josh Furst (VIC), Breanna Wiltjer (NSW), Hayden Brown (VIC), Joe Connelly (NZ), Paul Basha (NSW), Mitch Mackenzie (WA), Jason Barker (QLD), and Bruce Saunders (QLD) have each... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Celebrates at Annual Branch Manager’s Conference30 Jul, 2024The CoolDrive Auto Parts family from across Australia and New Zealand came together in July for the company’s annual Branch Manager’s conference. Held in Melbourne, representatives from all 38 branches participated in a series of interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, with the conference providing a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and strategic planning to... Read More... |
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New Appointments Boost CoolDrive Auto Parts2 Jul, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to announce four key appointments as the company continues to grow its product range and nationwide network of branches. A new addition to the team is Jim Santef, who has joined CoolDrive as the National Sales Manager for Tools and Equipment. Jim is highly regarded in the automotive aftermarket industry... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Bolsters Australian Branch Network25 Jun, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts has strengthened its branch network with the opening of a new location in Queensland, and the relocation of two existing branches to larger premises. CoolDrive customers situated on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales will benefit from a new branch conveniently located at Burleigh Heads in close proximity to the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Supports the World’s Brightest Automotive Apprentices20 Jun, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts was honoured to support the world’s brightest automotive apprentices as a supplier to the recent Global Skills Challenge, a four-day event which brought together 138 of the best young apprentices, trainees, and young professionals from across the globe. Hosted by WorldSkills Australia, this international competition provided a platform for competitors to test... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Focuses on Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Training, Tools & Equipment3 Jun, 2024A valued partner to automotive workshops across Australasia, CoolDrive Auto Parts has expanded its offerings around hybrid and electric vehicles. CoolDrive’s respected Technical Training Program is again running throughout the year and is headlined by the ‘Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems’ training courses, which will be conducted in partnership with Bosch and TaT. Upon successful... Read More... |
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Get the Ultimate 4x4 Suspension Upgrade with CalOffroad1 Jun, 2024For over 30 years, CalOffroad has been developing and producing some of the most advanced and highest-performing 4x4 and offroad suspension systems in Australia, and since becoming an official member of the CoolDrive Auto Parts family, the brand is going from strength to strength. CalOffroad’s connection to Australia’s remote and outback destinations and its local... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Raises Funds for Rescue Helicopters New Zealand at Supercars Event15 May, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts and the Blanchard Racing Team came together in New Zealand to raise funds and awareness for the Westpac Rescue Helicopters New Zealand. Through a collaboration with New Zealand customers, a road-going Ford Mustang of CoolDrive Racing sported a one-off livery showcasing CoolDrive’s support for this vital service. “The Westpac Rescue Helicopters New... Read More... |
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Bosch EV Training May3 May, 2024Course Description The increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on our roads requires all workshops to have some understanding of the key components and vehicle architecture. As with any high voltage system, safe servicing procedures are also essential. Objectives of this training course: Identify high voltage components and the dangers to staff they present... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes GYSCAP Supercapacitor Booster2 May, 2024The GYS product range has expanded at CoolDrive with the family-owned company recently welcoming the GYSCAP 680E battery-less supercapacitor booster. The GYSCAP 680E is available in two models, 12V or 24V for vehicles running two 12V batteries, with both utilising supercapacitor technology (without batteries) to provide instant starting power. The units do this by using... Read More... |
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Upgrade Vehicle Monitoring with HULK Professional Series29 Apr, 2024HULK Professional Series has launched a new range of Analogue Gauges, enabling users to upgrade and enhance the monitoring capabilities of their vehicles. Eight 12 Volt analogue units are featured within the range, with each gauge specialising on different areas of the vehicle and its performance. Each gauge is easy to read, displaying the relevant... Read More... |
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Wins Continue for CoolDrive at the AAAE23 Apr, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts' run of awards success has continued at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE), with the GYS Powerduction 37LG claiming the Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product in the Tools and Equipment category. The Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards, presented in front of 700 industry guests, recognised the best products across a range of specialist... Read More... |
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Success for CoolDrive at the AAAE23 Apr, 2024CoolDrive Auto Parts was centre stage at the 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE) in Melbourne, where a significant showcase reinforced the company’s ongoing commitment to the industry. The impressive CoolDrive stand featured the full breadth of the company’s offerings, including a focus on its exclusive brands. The display featured Jaylec electrical and rotating products,... Read More... |
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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... |
