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Next Gen Braking is at CoolDrive10 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is a new market leader in brakes, following a strategic expansion with leading global brands joining the offering, covering an impressive range of street, performance and track products. Bremtec Brakes Headlining the braking range at CoolDrive are the Bremtec brake pad and rotor ranges, with over 4,000 part numbers covering over 21.5... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Focuses on Tools & Equipment7 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has announced a renewed focus in becoming a leader in the Tools and Equipment space for automotive workshops. This new company division will further support workshops to ensure that they are ready for the future of the automotive landscape, with the very latest in tools and equipment from leading brands being available.... Read More... |
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Bathurst Specialist Training Event 202221 Dec, 2021The Bathurst 12 Hour event will return in 2022 across May 13th-15th at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW. At next year’s 2022 B12Hr, CoolDrive Auto Parts will hold a training event for Technicians and Owners alike, to hone their skills or learn new vehicle system technology from leading industry trainers and experienced technicians. B12Hr – Training... Read More... |
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John Blanchard Senior's Funeral14 Dec, 2021John Blanchard Senior's Funeral will be held on Monday 20th December at 2.30PM It will be held at Bunurong Memorial Park 790 Frankston - Dandenong Road, Dandenong South After the funeral afternoon refreshments will be served in the rooms adjoining the chapel, where no doubt many ‘grandpa’ stories will be shared. The funeral will also be livestreamed via this link https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/details/22798/William-John-Blanchard/obituary.html#tribute-start... Read More... |
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Vale CoolDrive Founder W.J. Blanchard10 Dec, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts Founder John Blanchard Senior has passed away in Melbourne at the age of 87, following a long battle with illness. John spent his lifetime working within the Australasian automotive industry, with his achievements recognised in 2019 when he was inducted into the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association’s Hall of Fame. His illustrious career... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & GME Partner to Support Children’s Charities1 Nov, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to partner with GME to raise funds and awareness for two charities making a difference to children’s lives in Australia and New Zealand. From 1 November to 17 December 2021, $15 from every GME TX6600S handheld UHF CB radio sold in Australia will be donated to the Kids with Cancer Foundation,... Read More... |
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Dayco Takes Centre Stage with BRT in Sydney18 Oct, 2021Dayco Australia and Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) will celebrate the long-awaited return of Supercar racing with Tim Slade’s CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang at Sydney Motorsport Park later this month. The talented designers at BRT have developed a full car based Dayco livery that has been enhanced from the global automotive engine and thermal management component... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Names Top Branches for 202112 Oct, 2021Australasia’s largest family-owned automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised outstanding performance at its annual Branch Managers Conference. Held virtually for the second year, the 2021 Conference provided an opportunity for key CoolDrive personnel including the leadership team, branch managers, regional managers and product team managers to catch up and share recent experiences and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Releases New Air-Con Catalogue8 Oct, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is pleased to announce the release of the new 2022 edition of its industry leading Air Conditioning Catalogue. VIEW THE COOLDRIVE 2022 EDITION AIR CONDITIONING CATALOGUE HERE Unlike previously released CoolDrive Air Conditioning Catalogues, the 2022 edition focuses entirely on non-vehicle specific product and is a must have for all automotive A/C... Read More... |
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German Car Care Expert SONAX Lands at CoolDrive20 Sep, 2021The very best car care products out of Germany are now available at CoolDrive, with SONAX hitting the shelves at Australasia’s leading automotive parts distributor. “A family business, with motorsport partnerships, there is most definitely a link between CoolDrive and SONAX and we are thrilled to be able to offer its premium products to our... Read More... |
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Redefining Braking Performance with Evolve F2S Street Edition Rotors from Bremtec Brakes7 Sep, 2021Part of the Bremtec Brakes range at CoolDrive is the newly released Evolve F2S Street Edition range of Performance rotors, which are engineered with unique HPC (Hyper Pillar Cooling) venting for improved air flow to resist cracking and metal fatigue. The Evolve F2S rotors are manufactured in High-Carbon for longer life and durability. Born from... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Brings PETRONAS Transmission Lubricants to Australasia1 Sep, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is now distributing to the Australasian market the PETRONAS Tutela range of automatic transmission, manual gearbox and final drive lubricants. The addition of fourteen new products from the PETRONAS Tutela range further strengthens the extensive portfolio of oils and lubricants offered by CoolDrive, which already features the PETRONAS Syntium with °CoolTech™ engine... Read More... |
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CoolDrive CEO Goes Trucking from Townsville24 Aug, 2021When the Blanchard Racing Team’s regular transporter driver became unavailable, CoolDrive Auto Parts CEO John Blanchard jumped behind the wheel of the Team’s B-double on the recent three-day, 2,700 km journey to the team’s workshop in Melbourne. Blanchard upgraded his truck license ahead of the season to assist the first-year team, with his driving credentials... Read More... |
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Work Brighter with Ignite at CoolDrive20 Aug, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts has further expanded its Ignite Lighting range with a new Tripod Work Light hitting the shelves. The new IIL7100 rechargeable LED twin head tripod work light offers two illumination settings, warm white and daylight, and three brightness options for a running time of up to seven hours. Providing the ultimate in flexibility,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Reveals Eseries Squad10 Aug, 2021CoolDrive Racing has unveiled its two driver line-up for the upcoming Cash Converters Eseries, with quick Kiwi Matthew Payne set to be joined by Josh Anderson. With regular Supercars driver Tim Slade unable to compete, Payne steps up to fill the All Star seat in the hybrid format competition, following an impressive tin-top switch this... Read More... |
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Sleek Look, Backed by Sleek Performance – Jaylec Black Series19 Jul, 2021The Jaylec Rotating range has been a continually evolving platform at CoolDrive Auto Parts. Ever since the early days when CoolDrive first introduced its Alternator and Starter Motor program, the family-owned automotive parts distributor has placed quality as its first consideration when launching new products. “And over the last three years, CoolDrive has taken it... Read More... |
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Ignite Lighting Expands at CoolDrive10 Jun, 2021The Ignite lighting range at CoolDrive Auto Parts has undergone recent substantial growth, with new products joining the family. Headlining the expanded range are five new LED Worklamp options, building on the product range which was first launched in 2019. Robust and lightweight, the new Ignite Worklamps are available in varying sizes from 4” to... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes SP Tools3 Jun, 2021SP Tools has joined CoolDrive Auto Parts, with the leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor to stock its full product range from July. “The SP Tools range is recognised within the industry for its high durability and reliability. SP Tools goes beyond being made for the trade, they are manufactured for the professional,” said Harry Blanchard,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & Racer Industries Join Forces7 May, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is further expanding its motor racing interests, announcing a new partnership with Racer Industries, Australia’s leading motorsport parts supplier. From 1 July 2021, all Racer Industries’ products will be available to CoolDrive’s trade customers online and via its branch network, with the automotive parts distributor to eventually take the business into its... Read More... |
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Tim Slade's Recap of Sandown SuperSprint26 Mar, 2021Round 2 was a bit of a messy weekend for us at Sandown. The guys did an incredible job building up the spare chassis, a huge amount of hours went into it and everything was done to perfection. The weekend got off to a good start in practice 1 with P3 but unfortunately, we didn’t... Read More... |
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Sandown SuperSprint Preview - CoolDrive Racing18 Mar, 2021Supercars will be heading to Sandown Raceway in Melbourne this weekend! Tim Slade I’m super excited and pumped for Sandown. The guys in the workshop have put in an astronomical amount of work in the last few weeks getting the crashed car stripped and the spare chassis built up and race-ready. They tell me it’s... Read More... |
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Tim Slade's Recap of Mount Panorama 50018 Mar, 2021Well, we definitely made headlines over the first race weekend at Bathurst, there was lots of good, but unfortunately some bad also… It’s been a massive task for all involved since the team started to take shape at the end of last year, it’s crazy to think we literally had nothing at the start of... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts 2021 Footy Tipping Competitions3 Mar, 2021The football season is nearly here! Join CoolDrive Auto Parts' AFL & NRL tipping competitions NOW to WIN some great PRIZES! First Prize: Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Midnight Black). R.R.P $449 Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 3 (Black/Black Aluminium). R.R.P $299 Third Prize: Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Night Black). R.R.P... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Mount Panorama 500 2021 Recap1 Mar, 2021What a Start to the Season! This is the stuff dreams are made of and I guess we can say the heat is definitely on! CoolDrive Racing’s first race of the season was this weekend at Mt Panorama at the Bathurst 500. Our driver Tim Slade landed the #3 Supercar straight into the Top 10.... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Jump Starts HULK Professional Series Range20 Feb, 2021As part of its ever-expanding four-wheel-drive range, CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed a new product line - lithium-ion jump starters. Launching with three units - HU6510, HU6511 and HU6512 - these top-quality jump starters are part of the HULK Professional Series brand. All are 12V units, with leading features of each including a LED display,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Signs Top Race Engineer22 Jan, 2021The staff roster at CoolDrive Racing is now complete, with the team enlisting the services of top race engineer Mirko De Rosa, who will work with driver Tim Slade in the squad’s first Supercars campaign. De Rosa comes to CoolDrive Racing from four years at Erebus Motorsport, including three years as engineer for race winner... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Christmas Season 2020/2021 Opening Hours18 Dec, 2020With Christmas & New Years fast approaching, here are the CoolDrive Auto Parts opening hours over the holiday period. Christmas Eve - Thursday 24 December Open until 12pm Christmas Day - Friday 25 December Closed Boxing Day Public Holiday - Monday 28 December Closed Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 December Open normal working hours New... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Launches New Supercars Team for 202114 Dec, 2020The 2021 Supercars season will see a new team on the grid, with Tim Slade set to drive for the newly formed CoolDrive Auto Parts-backed Blanchard Racing Team (BRT), which will be based in a state-of-the-art facility at CoolDrive’s head office in Melbourne. The outfit will utilise a proven race-winning package in the form of... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Gives Voltaic a Bathurst Boost11 Nov, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts’ Bathurst Boost promotion saw Perth’s Voltaic Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning appear on the roof of the Team CoolDrive Supercar at the Bathurst 1000. The competition was designed to give one lucky business the opportunity to be showcased at the biggest event on the Australian motorsport calendar, stimulating the aftermarket and workshops... Read More... |
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Supercars unveils Next Generation Race Car15 Oct, 2020Supercars has today unveiled the first details of the next generation race car to appear on the grid from 2022. Codenamed “Gen3”, the program will deliver an evolution of the existing race car platform to transport Supercars in to the future. Both the General Motors Camaro ZL1 and Ford Mustang are slated for the grid in 2022, with the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Awards Top Branches13 Oct, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised its top-performing branch teams for 2020 at its annual Branch Manager Conference. Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, this year’s conference was held virtually, with over 50 people tuning in from across Australia and New Zealand, including the senior leadership team, branch managers, regional managers and product team managers.... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Charges Up with HULK Professional Series Battery Chargers7 Oct, 2020New to the CoolDrive Auto Parts’ comprehensive product offering is a brand new range of Battery Chargers from the HULK Professional Series, considered to be amongst the most powerful and reliable units on the market. All six battery chargers in the range are MCU controlled, which enables the units to charge batteries much faster and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Showcases Tools & Equipment in Latest Catalogue3 Oct, 2020Maintaining its aim to be a one-stop shop for workshops, CoolDrive Auto Parts has released its annual Tools & Equipment catalogue. CoolDrive’s latest catalogue details its comprehensive offerings, with over 300 individual products featured across 60+ pages. Air-conditioning, engine cooling, electrical, diagnostic tools feature alongside larger items such as vehicle hoists, tyre changers and wheel... Read More... |
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VDO Rebrands to Continental1 Oct, 2020One of CoolDrive Auto Parts’ largest suppliers has confirmed a significant rebrand, with VDO original electronics and mechatronics spare parts, now branded as Continental. This change came into effect during September 2020, with the commencement of a gradual changeover of the product packaging to the distinctive Continental branding and striking yellow-and-black colour scheme. Despite the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Continues COVID-19 Support for Customers17 Sep, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts’ ongoing dedication to its customers continues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a host of new promotions and incentives to support these businesses. The family owned automotive parts distributor has just launched a new promotion “Bounce Back and Grow with CoolDrive”, where its customers can win a growth business marketing... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts' Brake Program Has You Covered1 Sep, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts is fast growing a reputation as a market leader in brakes, with a wide selection of product lines now offered. Currently available from CoolDrive, is the company’s latest Brakes Program Guide, a 20 page brochure outlining product highlights from renowned aftermarket suppliers such as Brembo, Bosch, Fremax, Bremtec, Akebono, HULK 4x4, Stolz... Read More... |
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Heavy Duty Lighting in Focus at CoolDrive15 Aug, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to lead the way in heavy duty LED lighting applications, with a massive range available from leading brands, such as Ignite, Lightforce, Hella, ECCO and HULK 4x4. With options available for every conceivable application, CoolDrive’s range of the latest LED products feature low energy usage and high output, with replacement parts... Read More... |
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CoolDrive's Future Proof Range for Hybrid & Electric Vehicles15 Jul, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts has plugged into the growing hybrid and electric vehicle market, with a full suite of specialist charging equipment, parts and accessories now available nationwide. Paving the way for fast and efficient charging of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) is the JET Charge range, providing turnkey infrastructure, and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive’s Bathurst Business Boost1 Jul, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts is looking to give one lucky business a boost, with a once in a lifetime opportunity to be featured on the Team CoolDrive Supercar at this year’s Bathurst 1000. To enter, CoolDrive account customers simply submit a 90 second self-shot video, or in 250 words or less answer why their workshop should... Read More... |
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Trail-Link Keeping CoolDrive Truck & Trailer Customers Connected15 Jun, 2020Australia’s premier auto parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts, has added the iconic Trail-Link range of products to its offering. Trail-Link, an Australian-owned company, has over the last 15 years, established a staunch reputation for high performance, quality and reliable electrical connectors and accessories to suit connections between prime movers to trailers. Included in the collection... Read More... |
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MANN-FILTER Join CoolDrive Auto Parts Product Portfolio3 Jun, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts are proud to add the MANN-FILTER range to its extensive catalogue. Like CoolDrive, MANN + HUMMEL is a family-owned company, which has forged a path as a leader in filtration since it was founded in Germany in 1941. Innovation and technology have been key to placing MANN + HUMMEL at the forefront... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Continues Expansion with Move Into Alice Springs29 May, 2020CoolDrive Auto Parts’ national footprint of branches continues to expand, with the opening of the brand’s 33rd branch in Alice Springs. Joining the expanded Darwin branch, which opened in 2017, the new Alice Springs outlet ensures comprehensive coverage for the entire Northern Territory, with CoolDrive represented in all states and territories, as well as three... Read More... |
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Change Drives Expansion at CoolDrive20 May, 2020Australia’s broad automotive landscape is constantly changing, as we have seen with the end of local car manufacturing here in recent years and the move in the heavy vehicle sector away from the traditional American-style trucks to those out of Europe and Japan. There’s change too in the type of trucks being employed here, especially... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Battles in Europe17 Apr, 2020RACE FOUR – SILVERSTONETIME – 7:15pmLAPS - 7MACCA FINISHED – Position 21st WINNER – Anton De Pascale RECAP – We headed to Europe for Round Two of the Supercars All Stars Eseries. First up, two races at Silverstone before heading to Barcelona for a further two races to round out the night. Macca missed qualifying... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive ESeries Round Two14 Apr, 2020The BP Supercars All Stars Eseries heads to famous F1 tracks, Silverstone (UK) and Barcelona (Spain) for round two tomorrow night. Round one went off with a bang so this week’s races are almost guaranteed to be spectacular entertainment! Team CoolDrive’s Macauley Jones has put in the practice hours over Easter and is looking to... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Set for All Stars eSeries7 Apr, 2020The BP Supercars All Stars Eseries kicks off tomorrow and Macauley Jones in the #3 Team CoolDrive Commodore is pumped up and ready to go! While we may not be able to physically be on track right now, we’re so excited to still bring you on track entertainment right to your living rooms with this... Read More... |
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CoolDrive to Distribute Medical Devices for COVID-19 made by Erebus Motorsports31 Mar, 2020CoolDrive has offered their services to help Erebus Motorsport’s distribution of its e-aerosol box to protect health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has only taken a week from concept to supply, and now it is ready for distribution. 20 protective perspex boxes designed in conjunction with Supercars Medical Delegate Dr Carl to protect health care workers... Read More... |
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Update from CoolDrive…24 Mar, 2020We would like to update you on how CoolDrive is handling the evolving situation. CoolDrive is still business as usual and will remain open to service your business for as long as the relevant Government and Health Authorities deem it safe to do so. As has been the case from the beginning, the health and wellbeing... Read More... |
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM COOLDRIVE AUTO PARTS - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)16 Mar, 2020As matters evolve, CoolDrive want to provide the most up to date information possible. We are also taking the opportunity to inform you of the precautions that CoolDrive will be undertaking to protect your staff and ours effective immediately. Our highest priority is the health and wellbeing of our people, our customers and our communities... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Beaurepaires Melbourne 400 Preview12 Mar, 2020Motorsport fans from far and wide will be tuning in this weekend to watch some of the best racing in the country as we head to the Beaurepaires Melbourne 400. Team CoolDrive’s Macauley Jones will be looking for solid results as we head into the second round of the season. An event that everyone looks... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands 4WD Essentials3 Mar, 2020With the global growth in recreational four-wheel driving and the ever-challenging work asked of commercial and industrial off-road vehicles, there is an increasing demand in the marketplace for accessories to support these needs. CoolDrive Auto Parts is a key player in the 4WD, RV and off-road sector with its ever-expanding range of accessories built for... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Superloop Adelaide 500 Recap 202024 Feb, 2020TRACK TIMES – SUNDAY SUPERLOOP ADELAIDE 500 QUALIFYING – PART ONE TIME: 11:50-12:00 CONDITIONS: Sunny, warm QUALIFIED: 8th – 1m21.0040 FASTEST: Lee Holdsworth – 1m20.4348 QUALIFYING – PART TWO CONDITIONS: Sunny, warm TIME: 12:05-12:15 FASTEST: Jamie Whincup – 1m19.8363 TOP TEN SHOOTOUT TIME: 12:25-12:55 CONDITIONS: Sunny, warm POLE POSITION: Shane van Gisbergen – 1m19.8101 FINAL... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Superloop Adelaide 500 Supercars Preview20 Feb, 2020The 2020 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship is about to begin! The Superloop Adelaide 500 is undoubtedly one of the biggest events of the year, and with 30+ degree days forecast for the weekend ahead, it’s safe to say the heat is ON! Macauley Jones heads into his second season of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts 2020 Footy Tipping Competitions14 Feb, 2020The football season is nearly here! Join CoolDrive Auto Parts' AFL & NRL tipping competitions NOW to WIN some great PRIZES! First Prize: Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones (Black). R.R.P. $429. Second Prize: Fitbit Versa Smart Fitness Watch (Black). R.R.P. at $259. Third Prize: Google Home. R.R.P. $144. PLUS! $50 Coles Group &... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Macauley Jones 2020 Supercars Reveal11 Feb, 2020Macauley Jones is prepared to launch into 2020 with a fresh, striking, blue and white livery while also switching it up to car number 3 for the Supercars season. The decision was made to change the Team CoolDrive Holden Commodore number to bring the team back to its family roots – the number having considerable... Read More... |
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Aussie Icon Aunger Celebrates 50 Years23 Jan, 2020Today, Aunger produces a range of automotive parts and accessories sold through specialist suppliers and retailers across the country, but few would know or remember how this business started. It was the heyday of the ‘muscle car’, the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, and a young Adelaide entrepreneur with experience in plastic injection moulding called... Read More... |
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Elton John Drummer Nigel Olsson Jumps Behind BJR Supercar with Macauley Jones15 Jan, 2020Famed musician Nigel Olsson and long-time Elton John drummer has been given his dream chance to steer a Supercar, jumping behind the wheel of a Brad Jones Racing Super3 Commodore today at Sydney Motorsport Park. He was mentored through the experience by BJR driver Macauley Jones, eventually turning laps of his own. A diehard motorsport... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Macauley Jones 2019 Round-Up31 Dec, 2019I crossed the ditch arriving in New Zealand for the ITM Auckland SuperSprint – our only international race on the calendar. The first time I raced here in the VASC. Day one was a tough day on track with practice one getting rained out, the team and I opting to save on tyres staying in... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Supercars 2019 Season Wrap-Up24 Dec, 2019As 2019 draws to a close, we’d like to thank our valued partners and fans for all their support across the season. We’d also like to acknowledge our team members - and their families - for their dedication and hard work both on track and behind the scenes. From all the team at BJR, we... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Christmas Season 2019/2020 Opening Hours5 Dec, 2019With Christmas & New Years fast approaching, here are the CoolDrive Auto Parts opening hours over the holiday period. December 2019 Monday 23rd - Open normal hours Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th - Open until 12pm Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th - Closed Boxing Day - Thursday 26th - Closed Friday 27th - Closed Monday 30th to Tuesday 31st - Open normal... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Newcastle 500 Supercars Recap25 Nov, 2019NEWCASTLE 500 RECAP SATURDAY TRACK TIMES QUALIFYING TIME: 10:50-11:10 CONDITIONS: Dry, overcast QUALIFIED: Position 17th – 1m10.6782 PROVISIONAL POLE: Jamie Whincup – 1m10.1823 TOP TEN SHOOTOUT TIME: 13:15-13:45 CONDITIONS: Dry, overcast SHOOTOUT RESULT: POLE POSITION: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1m10.1747 RACE 31 / 250KMS / 95 LAPS TIME: 16:15-18:13 CONDITIONS: Dry, warm FINISHED: Position 17th ... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Newcastle 500 Supercars Preview22 Nov, 2019The streets of Newcastle will be fired up for one hell of a finale this weekend at the Coates Hire Newcastle 500. The Team CoolDrive Supercar will be back in its striking combination of blue and white for the final of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. It’s been a consistent year for Macca, who’s made... Read More... |
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Transform Your Vehicle's Driving Experience with S-Drive Electronic Throttle Controllers19 Nov, 2019Released from SAAS, S-Drive is an Electronic Throttle Controller designed for modern vehicles that use “fly by wire” throttle technology - vehicles without an accelerator cable. Most vehicles with "fly by wire" technology have a delay from the moment the accelerator pedal is pressed, to the time the signal gets to the throttle, otherwise known... Read More... |
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Trusted by the Automotive Trade, Bremtec Brakes Join the CoolDrive Auto Parts Range12 Nov, 2019A trusted solution for Distributors, Technicians, Performance Professionals and Enthusiasts alike, Bremtec Brakes' world-class range of aftermarket passenger car, SUV & 4WDs, light commercial & heavy-duty commercial vehicle brake pads, discs and sensors have joined CoolDrive Auto Parts’ extensive range! Newly named as a master distributor for Bremtec products, CoolDrive now offers a range of... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Sandown 500 Supercars Retro Round Recap11 Nov, 2019SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER QUALIFYING TIME: 12:25-12:45pm CONDITIONS: Rain, wet QUALIFIED: Position 25th – 1m08.8808 POLE POSITION: Scott McLaughlin – 1m07.7736 RACE 28 / 20 LAPS / 60KMS TIME: 14:25 CONDITIONS: Rain, wet FINISHED: Position 22nd WINNER: Craig Lowndes RECAP: Dean used the race for the grid to continue to develop the car so he and... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Sandown 500 Supercars Preview8 Nov, 2019The final round of the Pirtek Enduro Cup will be held this weekend at Sandown International Motor Raceway. This iconic Retro Round gives Supercar teams the chance to have some fun with old school designs and has quickly turned into a fan favourite. Team CoolDrive will take a step back in time for the historic... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Steps Back in Time with Sandown Supercars Retro Round Livery Reveal6 Nov, 2019Team CoolDrive will take a step back in time for retro round at the Sandown 500, with Macauley Jones and Dean Canto showcasing a much-loved white, green and red OzEmail livery that was used by the team in the early 2000s. This iconic round from the 8th-10th of November gives Supercar teams the chance to... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Sets Sights on 2020 Supercars Championship with Macauley Jones Return4 Nov, 2019Team CoolDrive has its sights firmly set on 2020 with the re-signing of Macauley Jones and continuing partnership with Brad Jones Racing. Next season will be Macca’s second year in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship after making his debut in Adelaide at the beginning of the year, and he has shown significant development through the... Read More... |
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HULK 4x4 Deep Dish Floor Mats - Designed for the Off-Road Enthusiast1 Nov, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts is pleased to announce the release of the new HULK 4x4 Deep Dish Floor Mats, specifically designed for the off-road enthusiast. Part Number: HU5800 These days more & more vehicles on the road are 4WD Dual cab utes & SUV’s. These vehicles give us the capability to explore our Australian backyard even more than... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Gold Coast 600 Supercars Recap26 Oct, 2019It was a hot start to the first day of racing at the Gold Coast 600 with the usual combination of blue skies and track-side heat. For Team CoolDrive, co-driver Dean Canto got Saturday’s 300km race underway, completing a double stint straight up and continuing his consistent and clean run. Running into a few issues... Read More... |
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Ignite OE Style Push Button Switches23 Oct, 2019The OE Push Button Switches are ideal for the customer who does not want to modify the vehicle's dash. Most vehicles already have an allocated space available for fitting more switches and they are normally covered by a simple blanking plate. The advantage with the OE Push Button Switches is that they will match or... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Gold Coast 600 Supercars Preview22 Oct, 2019The Gold Coast 600 is the second round of the PIRTEK Endurance Cup and Macauley and Dean will once again be partnering up in the Team CoolDrive Holden Commodore. The circuit never disappoints and is known to be one of the harshest tracks on the calendar with its brutal chicanes, concrete walls and narrow overtaking... Read More... |
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Bosch ACS Series Vehicle Air Conditioning Service Units Now Available at CoolDrive Auto Parts16 Oct, 2019Automotive industry leader Bosch has launched a new range of advanced-technology car air-conditioning service units that are now available in Australasia through CoolDrive Auto Parts. Paying due deference to CoolDrive’s origins as an automotive air-conditioning specialist, Bosch has chosen to offer its next-level ACS 763 & ACS 753 service units through the national automotive parts distributor. Also... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Bathurst 1000 Supercars Recap14 Oct, 2019After all the hours put in with testing and preparation, the biggest race of the year had finally arrived. The day kicked off with a 20-minute warm-up session to prepare the cars and then we were ready and set to go racing for 161 gruelling laps. After a delayed start the Safety Car was out... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Bathurst 1000 Supercars Preview10 Oct, 2019The CoolDrive Supercar is gearing up to take on the biggest race of the year this weekend, with Macauley Jones and Dean Canto ready to tackle Mount Panorama. This iconic event is like no other and tests man against mountain for 1000 kilometres of racing flat out! The heart-stopping Mount Panorama Circuit is known as... Read More... |
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Get the Job Done with Komodo Workshop Gloves - Specifically Designed for Mechanics7 Oct, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts' range of Komodo Work Gloves is in stock! Designed for mechanics in auto workshops, Komodo Gloves come in three styles, the Mechanic's Range, the Gripster range and the Leather Man Range with all three being specifically designed for purpose. Gloves can be made as tough as you like but it must be... Read More... |
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Quiet, Clean & Reliable Braking Performance with Bosch Brake Pads & Rotors: 6 Reasons Why2 Oct, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts stock the Bosch Brakes Systems range for all popular makes and models, covering Passenger & Light Commercial Vehicles in the Australian car parc. Brake Pads (Front & Rear) Brake Disc Rotors & Drums Brake Shoes Brake Fluid & Consumables Brake Cleaners Front Disc Pad & Rotor Kits are also available. CLICK HERE to... Read More... |
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Ignite Driving Light Wiring Harnesses30 Sep, 2019The Ignite Driving Light Harness provides simple 1,2,3 installation for any of the Ignite Driving Lights, Lightbars, or Worklamps to your vehicle. Part Number: IWH001 A complete Premium Heavy Duty Wiring Harness kit that features easy "Plug and Play" assembly that dramatically reduces fitting times for the workshop or allowing the unqualified retail customer to install their... Read More... |
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Smell the Spring in the Air with Sakura Cabin Air Filters23 Sep, 2019Spring is in the air so it's time to replace your Cabin Air Filter with Quality Sakura Filters from CoolDrive Auto Parts. As we all know spring is the time that the pollen count increases and increased pollen leads to hayfever and other respiratory ailments. This coupled with the increase in general pollution dust and... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Auckland SuperSprint Supercars Recap19 Sep, 2019MACAULEY DEBUTS IN PUKEKOHE We crossed the ditch arriving in New Zealand for the ITM Auckland SuperSprint. Macauley making his debut at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Day one was a tough day on track with practice one getting rained out. The team opting to save on tyres staying in the garage for the session. Practice two... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Expands its Hall of Fame17 Sep, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised loyalty, commitment and contribution with the induction of two integral staff members into its Hall of Fame. Announced at CoolDrive’s recent Branch of the Year Awards evening, the Hall of Fame inductees for 2019 were confirmed as Gary Lings, Western Australia and South Australia Regional Manager and Angela Cannon, Townsville... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive ITM Auckland SuperSprint Preview12 Sep, 2019This weekend Macauley Jones will make his debut at the ITM Auckland SuperSprint in Car #21 for Team CoolDrive. The only international Supercars event on the calendar will consist of two 200km races and 70 laps around Pukekohe Park Raceway. Also on the line is the 7th Jason Richards Memorial Trophy to be won. In... Read More... |
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The 6 Properties of a Good Engine Coolant9 Sep, 2019Engine coolant is a fluid mixture that aids heat transfer plus ensures the optimum operating temperature of most fossil-fuel-powered engines. Its primary function is to keep the engine at a constant safe operating temperature but also, with the addition of other chemicals called inhibitors, to control the formation of scale and rust. Inhibitors also prevent... Read More... |
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Everything for the Automotive Workshop from CoolDrive4 Sep, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts, one of Australia’s largest national automotive parts distributors, has launched its annual workshop catalogue. ‘Tools & Equipment: Workshop Solutions’ is a 60-page catalogue containing details of over 300 individual workshop products offered from the CoolDrive range such as tools, equipment, supplies and consumables. “CoolDrive aims to provide the mechanic workshops of Australasia... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Announces Top-Performing Branches for 201928 Aug, 2019Australasia’s largest family-owned automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts, recently recognised outstanding business performances at its annual Branch of the Year Awards. Conducted at Rydges Norwest in Sydney in early August, the CoolDrive Branch of the Year Awards, sponsored by REDARC, was attended by over 100 guests including senior company management, key staff, branch managers,... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Tailem Bend SuperSprint Supercars Recap26 Aug, 2019RECAP – The Supercars Championship returned to Tailem Bend for the 2nd year running with an action-packed schedule. The rain stayed away but very low temperatures and heavy winds made for difficult conditions. Macauley had a trying weekend. At times he showed glimpses of speed and felt competitive, but some unfortunate incidents set him back... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive The Bend SuperSprint Supercars Preview22 Aug, 2019Macauley joined the Supercars grid at the Bend last year as a wildcard entry, it was the first time any of the drivers had contested on the new South Australian circuit. Macauley qualified inside the top twenty for both races, placing as high as 19th in the final Sunday race. Dean Canto joins Macauley this weekend... Read More... |
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30 Years at CoolDrive!20 Aug, 2019Loyalty. It’s a word that derives many connotations.Today we CELEBRATE the contributions that this champion Sunny Mizzi has made to our family business. Sunny has been part of the CoolDrive family for 30 years. Today we come together and acknowledge him. With a pretty cool gift attached - a trip to Las Vegas and the... Read More... |
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Ignite Lighting Range Expands at CoolDrive with Inspection Lamps & Worklamps5 Aug, 2019Ignite Lighting has launched an extensive new range of LED Inspection Lamps and Worklamps which are now available from CoolDrive Auto Parts. Robust and lightweight, the new Ignite LED range is ideal for the professional workshop environment or the home garage, and equally adept to recreational use such as camping or general handyman duty. “Ignite’s... Read More... |
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CoolDrive: The Home of Automotive Scan Tools & Diagnostic Equipment31 Jul, 2019CoolDrive Auto Parts is enhancing its reputation as the one-stop-shop for the automotive trade, with a wide range of scan tools and diagnostic equipment now available nationwide. Expert diagnosis is simplified with complete solutions from Autologic, the market leader with cutting edge Pass-Thru VCIs, Pico Automotive Scopes, which are coupled with expert guidance and live... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Ipswich SuperSprint Supercars Recap29 Jul, 2019Team CoolDrive returned to the Sunshine State for this weekend’s Ipswich SuperSprint event at Queensland Raceway. It was a tough weekend for Macauley Jones, with his race results being determined by mechanical issues out of his control. During Saturday’s race, the Team CoolDrive Supercar had a refuelling issue, which saw Macauley have to complete a... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Ipswich SuperSprint Supercars Preview26 Jul, 2019The Supercars are back in the sunshine state for the second time this month, as they gear up to take on the Ipswich SuperSprint at Queensland Raceway. In case you missed it, the CoolDrive co-driver announcement was made last week, with the exciting news that Dean Canto will be joining Macauley Jones for 2019 Pirtek... Read More... |
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Canto Gets CoolDrive Endurance Call Up17 Jul, 2019Team CoolDrive are excited to announce that Dean Canto will be joining Team CoolDrive’s Macauley Jones for this years’ Pirtek Endurance Cup. Dean has a successful and long-standing career behind the wheel; a two-time Super2 Series champion in the early days of his touring car career, winning the inaugural championship in 2000 and claiming the... Read More... |
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Castrol at CoolDrive 'Just In Time'15 Jul, 2019Castrol lubricants are now available from CoolDrive Auto Parts, in a new partnership between the two iconic automotive brands that includes a ‘Just in Time’ delivery service. CoolDrive will be offering its customers the premium Castrol Professional Series range, all of which can be delivered within hours of ordering. “Castrol is a legendary name in... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Townsville 400 Supercars Recap8 Jul, 2019Townsville provided a few firsts for Supercars this weekend – Saturday saw its first-ever race where every single car that started the race, finished the race. Sunday saw everyone with their eyes on the skies as Townsville brought the rain for the first time during a race at the Reid Park circuit. The conditions were... Read More... |
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PETRONAS Motorsport Townsville Super2 Preview4 Jul, 2019Tim Blanchard will be on the Super2 grid at this weekends Townsville 400 event in PETRONAS Motorsport colours. Townsville has been a happy hunting ground for Blanchard, who took his first Super2 race win and overall round win here in 2010. Tim finished 2nd overall in his rookie Super2 season, claiming the Mike Kable Young... Read More... |
