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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... |
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Team CoolDrive Townsville 400 Supercars Preview3 Jul, 2019For Team CoolDrive’s Macauley Jones, Townsville’s Reid Park circuit has provided a few firsts for the young gun. This is the circuit where Macauley made his Super2 debut in 2014, and also where he claimed his maiden pole position in 2018. 2019 marks his first-year contesting in the Supercar series and with 5 years of... Read More... |
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Castrol Lubricants and CoolDrive Auto Parts Announce New Partnership1 Jul, 2019An icon of the Australian Automotive industry for over 100 years, Castrol lubricants are now available from CoolDrive Auto Parts. The new partnership between Castrol and CoolDrive will put the entire Castrol product range at your fingertips. CoolDrive will utilise a ‘Just in Time’ service, allowing Castrol lubricants to be delivered within hours of placing... Read More... |
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Focus On Automotive Lighting at CoolDrive Auto Parts25 Jun, 2019Ranging the biggest brands in automotive lighting and a commitment to the development of its home-branded lighting products have seen CoolDrive Auto Parts grow its market share of this highly-competitive sector over the last 12 months. Australia’s premier automotive parts distributor, the proudly family-owned CoolDrive has continued to expand its lighting offerings from leading brands... Read More... |
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PETRONAS Motorsport Returns19 Jun, 2019The PETRONAS Motorsport wild card entry that turned heads at the Supercars Perth SuperSprint event is set to return to the track for the Townsville 400 event. Tim Blanchard will join the Super2 field, donning the silver and black #77 PETRONAS Motorsport livery on a VF Commodore. No stranger to the Super2 series, it has... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Recap18 Jun, 2019As expected, Darwin brought the heat off and on the track this weekend! It was an absolute rollercoaster of a weekend for Team CoolDrive – with the crew rising to the challenges that came their way. Saturday’s 120km race was off to a wild start, with multiple tangles in the opening laps. Unfortunately, Macauley was... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Preview14 Jun, 2019As winter is setting in down south, the Supercars get ready to turn up the heat! Team CoolDrive have just arrived in Darwin for the weekends' highly anticipated Triple Crown event. The Triple Crown concept was introduced in 2006, with the crown being awarded to the driver that could clean sweep the three race wins... Read More... |
