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Significant Sydney Expansion For CoolDrive26 Sep, 2018Australian automotive parts distributor CoolDrive Auto Parts has significantly expanded its Sydney operations with a move to new premises. Now relocated in a 3,000 square metre facility at Kings Park, CoolDrive Auto Parts has combined operations with its sister EFI Division to create a major presence in the Sydney market. “Sydney has long been a... Read More... |
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Sandown 500 Recap17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Warm Up Position: 10th – 1:09.034s Fastest: Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell – 1:08.4080s Race 24 – 500kms Finished: 19th Winner: Jamie Whincup / Paul Dumbrel Second: Shane Van Gisbergen / Earl Bamber Third: Craig Lowndes / Steven Richards THE WORD FROM TIM “The Sandown circuit hasn’t been kind to us in recent years. It was... Read More... |
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Sandown Saturday Qualifying Report17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 23rd – 1:08.9461s Provisional Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:07.8389s Race for the Grid One Finished: 9th Winner: Aaren Russell Race for the Grid Two Finished: 14th Winner: David Reynolds COMING UP Sunday 16th September 10:15 – 10:35 – Warm Up 13:20 – 16:50 – Race 24 – 500kms THE RECAP Today was all about... Read More... |
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Sandown Friday Practice Report17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Practice One – Dale Wood Position: 12th – 1:08.7068s Fastest: Paul Dumbrell – 1:07.8467s Practice Two – Tim Blanchard Position: 25th – 1:09.0854s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:07.9688s Practice Three – Dale Wood Position: 18th – 1:09.2214s Fastest: Will Brown – 1:08.6230s COMING UP Saturday 15th September 10:10 – 10:25 – Practice Four 11:40 – 12:00 –... Read More... |
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Sandown 500 Preview13 Sep, 2018This weekend’s Sandown 500 marks the first round of the Pirtek Endurance Cup and the first time Tim Blanchard and Dale Wood will pair up in the #21 Team CoolDrive Supercar as co-drivers. The Sandown 500 is known as the ‘Retro Round’ and Tim is honouring his dad, John Blanchard, by throwing back to his time... Read More... |
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Blast From Blanchard Past13 Sep, 2018This years’ Sandown 500 retro reveal is something quite special for Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive. In a throwback to a memorable 1993 livery, he is honoring one of his heroes both on and off the track - his father, John Blanchard.1993 was John Blanchard’s one and only full-time season behind the wheel in the... Read More... |
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The Bend Sunday Recap27 Aug, 2018TODAYS RESULTS Qualifying Qualified:23rd – 1:50.4792s Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:49.0515s Race 23 – 200kms / 41 Laps Finished: 21st Winner: Jamie Whincup TIM “It was a tough finish to our weekend at ‘The Bend’. We had shown good promise during the practice sessions on Friday and... Read More... |
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Tailem Bend Saturday Report27 Aug, 2018TODAYS RESULTS Practice Three Position: 4th – 1:49.8925s Fastest: Nick Percat – 1:49.5892s Qualifying Qualified: 13th – 1:51.4329s Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:50.1371s Race 22 – 120kms / 24 Laps Finished: 15th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen COMING UP Sunday 26th August 10:50 – 11:10 – Qualifying 13:40 – 15:05 – Race 23 – 200kms / 41 Laps... Read More... |
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Tailem Bend Preview21 Aug, 2018Inspired by some of the world’s most iconic race circuits, The Bend Motorsport Park is Australia’s only circuit to comply with the latest FIA Grade 2 and FIM Category A standards. At 7.77 kilometres in its maximum configuration, The Bend combines technical corners, fast flowing sections and an aggregate rise and fall of 85 metres... Read More... |
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John Blanchard Recognised by VASA8 Aug, 2018We are proud to announce that CoolDrive Auto Parts CEO John Blanchard has been honoured with a Pioneer Award by VASA for his contribution to the Australian automotive electrical and air conditioning industry. VASA’s Pioneer Awards were inaugurated in 1996 to recognise individuals who have contributed above and beyond the call of duty, to standards,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Honours Star Performers8 Aug, 2018The geographic diversity of the CoolDrive Auto Parts network was highlighted by the company’s recent Branch of the Year Awards. Presented at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne in late July, the Awards were shared with the CoolDrive branches from Albury (NSW) and Melbourne (VIC), while the new regional award went to the Western Australia/South Australia... Read More... |
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Loyalty & Longevity Recognised by CoolDrive8 Aug, 2018In this age of high employment mobility, the long-term loyalty and contributions of employees has been recognised by CoolDrive Auto Parts’ in recent inductions into its ‘Hall of Fame’. Presented at Melbourne’s Rendezvous Hotel in late July at CoolDrive’s annual Branch of the Year Awards night, the Hall of Fame acknowledges the efforts of individuals... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Recap6 Aug, 2018TODAY TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:29.1599s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:27.9494s Race 21 – 300kms / 77 Laps Finished: 16th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP & WORD FROM TIM Fans have waited over twenty years to see the Supercars race again under lights on their home soil; and last night’s inaugural Sydney SuperNight... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Preview3 Aug, 2018The Sydney SuperNight event is the first night race on the Supercars calendar since 1997. The 300km format is the longest single driver event of the year, and the win is worth a whopping 300 points, making it a possible game changer with the endurance season just around the corner. The elimination style qualifying format as... Read More... |
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Queensland Raceway Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 27th – 1:09.5702s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.4900s Race 20 – 200kms / 67 Laps Finished: 22nd Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP It was all about moving forward for Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive today, with Tim having to work his way through the pack, starting the 200km race out... Read More... |
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Ipswich Saturday Race Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:10.0863 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:09.0645s Qualifying Qualified: 26th – 1:09.5843s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.5014s Race 19 – 120kms / 40 Laps Finished: 23rd Winner: Scott McLaughlin COMING UP Sunday 22nd July 10:40 – 11:00 – Qualifying 14:05 – 15:35 – Race 20 – 200kms / 67 Laps THE WORD... Read More... |
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Ipswich Friday Practice Report20 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Additional Drivers Practice – Dale Wood Position: 15th – 1:10.4847s Fastest: Garry Jacobson – 1:09.6257s Practice One Position: 20th – 1:10.1202s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:09.3904s Practice Two Position: 14th – 1:09.6605s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:09.2447s COMING UP Saturday 21st July 11:20 – 12:05 – Practice Three 13:25 – 13:40 – Qualifying 16:15 – 17:15... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Named a Business of Tomorrow20 Jul, 2018CoolDrive Auto Parts has been announced as one of the 2018 Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow. The Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow is a program designed to reward and recognise businesses with the drive to shape Australia’s future, with CoolDrive Auto Parts selected amongst the top 200 businesses for 2018. “We are absolutely thrilled to be named... Read More... |
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Ipswich SuperSprint Review17 Jul, 2018Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ because of it’s six turn design and lack of elevation. Changing temperatures can make this circuit a nightmare for drivers and engineers as its grip level changes at different times of the day. Despite its simple layout, it tends to provide entertaining racing with passing opportunities at turns... Read More... |
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Townsville Saturday Race Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:13.1925s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:12.1239s Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Jamie Whincup COMING UP Sunday 8th July 11:30 – 11:50 – Qualifying 13:55 – 14:20 – Top Ten Shootout 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 18 – 200kms / 70 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM ... Read More... |
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Townsville Practice Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Practice One Position: 25th – 1m14.2592s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1m12.6700s Practice Two Position: 24th – 1m13.4640s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1m12.2435s COMING UP Saturday 7th July 11:55 – 12:15 – Qualifying 14:10 – 14:35 – Drivers Parade 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Sunday 8th July 11:30 – 11:50 –... Read More... |
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Townsville Preview4 Jul, 2018Team CoolDrive are touring Queensland in the month of July! After stopping off in Rockhampton and Mackay earlier this week for the always popular CoolDrive Trade Nights; showcasing the Team CoolDrive Supercar and Transporter, the team have arrived in Townsville for the 8th round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. After Townsville, the crew will stay there... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts2 Jul, 2018Updated and relevant… our Logo evolves At CoolDrive, we think of our brand as a continuous project that’s never totally done. Just as people and companies evolve, so do brands. We’ve grown ours over many years through our fantastic products, a unique culture, and an incredible customer and motorsport community. Today, we’re taking a step... Read More... |
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Significant Expansion of Engine Cooling Range at CoolDrive30 Jun, 2018In a significant expansion of its Engine Cooling range, CoolDrive Auto Parts has added over 120 new parts to the range. Firstly, there are over 80 new Jayrad Water Pumps added to the range dramatically lifting the number of replacement parts for a larger range of vehicles. All Jayrad Water Pumps come with quality bearings... Read More... |
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Darwin Recap18 Jun, 2018TODAY Qualifying Qualified: 21st – 1:06.1638s Provisional Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:05.5538s Top Ten Shootout Pole Position: Rick Kelly – 1:05.8242s Race 16 – 200kms/70 Laps Finished: 18th Winner: David Reynolds THE WORD FROM TIM“The qualifying result wasn’t what we wanted today, again the times were super close. You’re really only chasing one or two... Read More... |
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Darwin Saturday Recap18 Jun, 2018TODAY Practice Three Position: 23rd – 1:06.9613s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:06.1410s Qualifying Qualified: 19th – 1:06.3461s Pole Position: David Reynolds – 1:05.8496s Race 15 – 120kms/42 Laps Finished: 19th Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM“Qualifying was super close today, a mere two tenths of a second would have seen us as high as fifth!... Read More... |
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Darwin Friday Practice Report18 Jun, 2018TODAY Practice One Position: 16th – 1:07.1742s Fastest: Rick Kelly – 1:06.5065s Practice Two Position: 10th – 1:06.6064s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:06.1587s THE WORD FROM TIM “It was a reasonable practice day for us today. I think there are a couple of minor improvements that we can do to tidy things up a little... Read More... |
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Bilstein Suspension Jumps on Board at CoolDrive18 Jun, 2018Iconic world-class suspension brand Bilstein and CoolDrive Auto Parts have joined forces to offer the Australian aftermarket the very best, in quality OEM replacement Shock Absorbers, Electronic Shock Absorbers and Air Suspension Modules. When looking back on its 140-year history, no one would comprehend the great influence products from German company Bilstein would have on... Read More... |
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Darwin Supersprint Preview15 Jun, 2018Whilst the cool of Winter is well and truly kicking in down south, Team CoolDrive return to the top end of Australia for one of the hottest events of the year; the Darwin Triple Crown at Hidden Valley Raceway. Tim and the Team CoolDrive Supercar have shown good speed here, finishing 12th & 21st in... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Refrigerant Charge Capacity Chart15 Jun, 2018Download a copy of the CoolDrive Auto Parts Refrigerant Charge Rate Click Here to Open! Remember you can also view all the Gas Rates in the CoolDrive Gas Chart APP available for all Apple and Android devices. CoolDrive Auto Parts’s Gas Chart App is the Only Free App that helps you identify motor vehicle gas... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Announces Renewed Focus on Repair Division24 May, 2018CoolDrive has announced a renewed focus on its Repair Division with new streamlined processes at its technical repair centres in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Moving forwards, customers of the three centres - located in Vermont (VIC), Granville (NSW) and Brendale (QLD) - can look forward to significant improvements in service levels. ... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint - Sunday Recap20 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 20th – 1:19.7917s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.0200s Race 14 – 200kms/67 Laps Finished: 18th Winner: Fabian Coulthard THE RECAP & WORD FROM BRAD JONES Round 6 of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship concluded today at Winton Motor Raceway. Cool conditions were again on the agenda, with teams struggling... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint - Saturday Recap19 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:20.5737s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.4601s Qualifying Qualified: 19th – 1:19.6903s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.1136s Race 13 – 120kms/40 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Rick Kelly COMING UP Sunday 20th May 10:25-10:45 – Qualifying 13:45-15:35 – Race 14 – 200kms/67 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint - Practice Report18 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Additional Drivers Practice – Adam Marjoram Position: 20th – 1:41.3219s Fastest: David Russell – 1:38.0430s Practice One Position: 26th – 1:35.7403s Fastest: Fabian Coulthard – 1:32.0341s Practice Two Position: 24th – 1:20.8118s Fastest: Michael Caruso – 1:19.7105s COMING UP Saturday 19th May 10:30-11:15 – Practice Three 12:40-12:55 – Qualifying 15:50-17:00 – Race... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint Preview17 May, 2018Team CoolDrive head to their home circuit this weekend, Winton Motor Raceway for the 6th round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. The tight and twisty rural layout features a range of slow corners, which combine to make Winton the slowest circuit on the Supercars calendar. All sessions will be LIVE on FOX Sports... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Call Up For Marjoram16 May, 2018Adam Marjoram has received the call up from Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive for this weekend's additional driver session at Winton Motor Raceway. With Tim’s confirmed co-driver Dale Wood unable to attend the event, the team decided to give the Super2 star the opportunity to get his first taste of the ZB Supercar. Tim Blanchard... Read More... |
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Taking Automotive Lighting to New Levels12 May, 2018Automotive lighting has a new major player, with CoolDrive setting its sights on this growing sector, expanding its product offerings and partnerships. From its origins in passenger vehicle air-conditioning equipment and expertise, to its expansion into rotating electrical, engine cooling, underbody and electrical accessories, CoolDrive is now considered one of the country’s leading suppliers in... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Opens Branch in Sunshine West7 May, 2018As part of its commitment to Melbourne’s western suburbs, CoolDrive has relocated its Campbellfield branch to Sunshine West. This move enables the automotive parts distributor to better service its customers in this fast-growing region. “CoolDrive has a large customer base in Melbourne’s west and by situating a branch in the heart of this... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Qualifying Success: Sunday Recap6 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Four Position: 13th – 55.7012 Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 55.2686s Qualifying Part One Position: 6th Qualifying Part Two Position: 11th – 55.4125s Qualifying Part Three Position: N/A Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen – 54.9054s Race 12 – 200kms/83 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM Tim’s... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Saturday Race Recap5 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 16th – 56.3190s Fastest: Will Davison – 55.2847s Qualifying Part One Position: 24th – 55.4884s Qualifying Part Two Position: N/A Qualifying Part Three Position: N/A Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 54.6397s Race 11 – 120kms/50 Laps Finished: NC Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM “It was... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Friday Practice Report4 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position – 20th – 56.3726s Fastest – Andre Heimgartner – 55.6825s Practice Two Position – 22nd – 55.6877s Fastest - Scott McLaughlin – 54.8871 THE WORD FROM TIM “As always it was a really close day here in Perth. I feel like the car wasn’t too bad and we made... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint Preview3 May, 2018The elimination style qualifying sessions are back on the agenda for this weekends’ Perth SuperSprint event at Barbagallo Raceway. The three 10 minute back-to-back qualifying sessions that see the fastest progress through were a hit with drivers and fans alike. HOW IT WORKS – Qualifying 1 – The drivers that finished 11th to 26th... Read More... |
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WIN A V8 HOT LAP EXPERIENCE30 Apr, 2018SHARE OUR PASSION. Experience the thrill of a V8 Hot Lap with Tim! Enter at Autocare on our CoolDrive stand E25 - near the Demo stage. For full Terms and Conditions Click Here Good Luck! Read More... |
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Phillip Island Sunday Recap22 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESQualifyingQualified: 25th – 1:31.7609Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:29.8526Race Ten – 250kms / 57 LapsFinished: 23rdWinner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM “We really didn’t move forward how we would have liked this weekend. As a group we’ve got a lot to improve on before we get to Perth in two weeks’ time. The team... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Saturday Recap21 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESQualifying Qualified: 24th – 1:31.3402Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:29.5057Race Nine – 250kms / 57 LapsFinished: 21stWinner: Scott McLaughlin COMING UPSunday 22nd April10:40-11:00 – Qualifying – Race Ten13:50-15:30 – Race Ten – 250kms / 57 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM “Qualifying wasn’t as good as we hoped after yesterday, so we started a bit further back... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Friday Recap20 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESPractice OnePosition: 25th – 1:32.4100Fastest: James Courtney – 1:30.6461 Practice TwoPosition: 17th – 1:31.1842Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:29.9856 COMING UPSaturday 21st April12:05-12:25 – Qualifying – Race Nine15:45-17:25 – Race Nine – 250kms / 57 LapsSunday 22nd April10:40-11:00 – Qualifying – Race Ten13:50-15:30 – Race Ten – 250kms / 57 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM “How we... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Preview19 Apr, 2018Brad Jones Racing made their Supercars debut at Phillip Island in 2000. Fast forward 18 years, and they return for their 250th Supercars Championship Round! This is a huge milestone for the team. It’s been a big news week for the team, with Tim Blanchard announcing on Monday his new co-driver - Dale Wood will be... Read More... |
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Bosch Promotion - February & March 201818 Apr, 2018CoolDrive is pleased to announce the winners of the Travel Vouchers as part of the Feb/Mar Bosch promotion. The winners are: WW Auto Electrics Erindale Service Centre Read More... |
