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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... |
