Ignition magazine

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Ignition magazine

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DIRECTOR ELECTION
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BOOKINGS OPEN - GALA
DINNER & TRADESHOW
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TOOLS COVER LAUNCH
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New discounts now available at participating
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BONUS - Open a Fuel Card in April or May and earn 1,000 Capricorn reward points
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CAPRICORN IGNITION APRIL 2016 1
Director Election for South
Australia/Northern Territory
In 2016 an election will be held for a Director in the South Australian/Northern
Territory zone. As a member, voter or candidate, your participation in the
election process is one of the most important contributions you can make to
your Capricorn.
Capricorn will soon call for candidates
Making it
Easier in 2016
Welcome to the April edition of Ignition.
This month we launch our Gala Dinner
commitment to Capricorn based
South Australian/Northern Territory
on purchases using your Capricorn
zone.
account.
Capricorn is ultimately controlled by
Capricorn and the wider community.
direction for Capricorn and also the
• Not be a wholesale supplier to any
framework in which the Group CEO and
management team work. Directors are
known as the Dinner & Display, these
responsible to the Members for the
offering Capricorn Members even more!
You can find out more about the Gala
Dinner & Tradeshows in Upcoming Events
on page 3.
We highlight the upcoming Director
Election for South Australia and the
performance of Capricorn and must
always act in the best interests of
Capricorn.
Being a Director is a demanding
and challenging role. It carries with
Northern Territory. Details on how to
it a great deal of ethical and legal
become involved in the Director Election
responsibility. Seeking to become a
can be found in the article on this page.
We are in the second month of our
exclusive Capricorn Fuel Card offer. New
approved applications in April and May
will receive 1,000 reward points.
We are also pleased to be launching
Tools Cover, a new insurance product
avail ab l e t hr o u gh C ap r i c o r n R i s k
Services, designed specifically to help
our Member’s apprentices and employees
protect their tools
Capricorn once again had a VIP villa
at the 2016 Clipsal 500 in Adelaide,
with many Members enjoying an action
Director of Capricorn, however, is one
of the most important contributions
you can make to your Capricorn.
To be eligible as a candidate in the
2016 Director Election you need to
satisfy all of the following criteria:• Be a Member in the SA/NT zone.
• Hold 2,000 or more shares in
Capricorn.
or allied business in the SA/NT
event can be found on page 17. Whilst on
zone.
the Bathurst 12-hour race which kicks off
a great year in motor racing.
As always at Capricorn, we continue to
work hard to ensure the service and
benefits of your membership far exceed
your expectations.
Warmest regards,
Greg Wall
Group CEO
For the best
interests of
our members
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automotive or allied business.
To provide more information to those
Members who are considering standing
as a candidate in the 2016 Director
Elections, Capricorn will be releasing
an Information Pack.
The Information Pack will provide
details about what is involved in being
a Capricorn Director and the process
for the 2016 Director Elections.
All Members in the SA/NT zone will
also receive shortly, a letter about the
election process and informing them
of the release of the Information Pack.
If you are considering standing as a
candidate in the 2016 Director Election
then you are strongly encouraged to
request a copy of this Information Pack
by contacting Ms Sarah Chamberlain,
• Be involved in a trading automotive
packed weekend. A full wrap up of the
Motor Racing, our feature article looks at
• Be of good standing; both within
its Directors. They set the strategic
& Tradeshow dates for 2016. Formerly
events have been re-vamped for 2016,
• Demonstrate a high level of
in the 2016 Director Election for the
on (08) 6250 9591 or emailing:
[email protected].
Contents
2
CEO Message
2
Director Election
3
Capricorn News
3
Upcoming Events
4-5
A Great Year in Motor
Racing
6-7
Asia Tall Ship Cruise
8-9
Member Profiles
10
Capricorn Fuel Card
11
Future Rides - Bugatti
Chiron
12-13
Supplier Focus
14
Member Rides
15
Bonus Reward Points
15
Tech Tips
16
TaT Biz
17
Clipsal 500, 2016
18
Classifieds
19
Fun Zone
25,000 reward
points winner
Gala Dinner &
Tradeshows 2016
Capricorn Preferred Supplier, Black Diamond Auto
This month we are excited to launch the dates for our
Wreckers, ran a promotion throughout January,
2016 Gala Dinner & Tradeshows. Formerly known as
February and March, giving one lucky Capricorn
the Dinner & Display, the Gala Dinner & Tradeshows
Member the chance to win 25,000 points each month.
bring together Capricorn Members and Preferred
Geoff Whitehead Motors of Port Lincoln in South
Suppliers for an evening of fun, entertainment and
Australia was the lucky points winner for January.
networking. The new addition of TaT Training will
Capricorn Area Manager, Terry Brooks, was on hand
provide some great tips and tricks for Members.
to present Geoff with his points.
The Gala Dinner & Tradeshows are popular events
on the Capricorn calendar so ask your local Area
Manager for further details before they sell out.
For Gala Dinner & Tradeshows in your area, check
the 'Upcoming Events' below.
Upcoming Events
Western Australia
14 April 2016
• Geraldton Member Night
15 October 2016
• Gala Dinner & Tradeshow
Queensland
Victoria
12 November 2016
18 May 2016
• Albany Member Night
8 April 2016
• Queensland Golf Day
16 June 2016
• Esperance Member Night
18 May 2016
• Mackay Member Night
30 April - 7 May 2016
• Capricorn Convention San
Diego
22 October 2016
17 June 2016
• North Queensland Golf Day
1 - 4 November 2016
• SEMA Show Las Vegas
South Australia
29 October 2016
14 April 2016
• Mt Gambier Member Night
25 May 2016
• Port Lincoln Member Night
National
New South Wales
10 September 2016
All bookings will receive email confirmation. Please check these details carefully and advise of any amendments
or if you have not received confirmation before the event.
To register for a Capricorn event, visit www.capricorn.coop/events log in to download a registration form. For
further information please call our events team on 1800 327 437
or email [email protected]
KICKS OFF
Bathurst 12-hour
a great year in Motor Racing.
The weekend of February 6 and 7 saw the 2016
(set by another Kiwi - Fabian Coulthard) at Bathurst
Australian and International GT / Sportscar racing
last year was a 2:06.183, which is more than five
season get underway with the 14th running of the
seconds slower. Van Gisbergen also bettered the 2015
Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race.
Bathurst 12 Hour pole position lap time by more than
In a sign of how this event has grown since its very
1.3 seconds and he was also half a second clear of
humble inception back in 1991, this year’s race
the second fastest qualifier, Audi R8 racer Rene Rast
around the clock heralded the start of the newly
from Germany.
created Intercontinental GT Challenge. This is a
With each car shared by three drivers who must
global championship covering 3 major international
complete a minimum number of laps across the 12
Sportscar endurance races that also includes the Spa
hours of the race, with mandatory break times in
24 Hour in Belgium and Malaysia’s Sepang 12 Hour.
between, success in this motor race is determined by
With a number of world leading factory supported
many factors. Not least of which is the consistency of
teams joined by independent teams from all over the
each driver along with timely pit work for the many re-
globe, along with the world’s most accomplished GT
fuelling, tyre and unscheduled repair based pit stops
drivers and several leading V8 Supercar star drivers
that take place throughout a race of this distance.
taking part, this year’s race did not disappoint.
The start of the Bathurst 12 Hour is really something
The quality of the Bathurst 12 Hour class of 2016
to behold. The experience of being out on the circuit
was exceptional, with teams including Bentley Team
in total darkness at 5:00am is something so incredibly
M-Sport, Audi Pheonix Racing, Nismo (Nissan)
different, particularly when you also see fans out
Motorsport, and Tekno McLaren racing against several
there at that time as well. The eerie silence is suddenly
Australasian and New Zealand based GT teams.
broken as bright racing headlights light up the
This unique race showcases the world’s most desirable
cars, appearing almost exactly as they do on the
roads, in a display of outstanding power, pace and
reliability over 12 hours. All of this on the very
unforgiving 6.2 kilometre Mount Panorama circuit
from a pre-dawn start to an early evening finish.
Qualifying for starting grid positions this year saw
history made at Bathurst when New Zealander Shane
Van Gisbergen, driving a $1 million dollar plus McLaren
650S GT3, recorded a breathtaking 2m01.286s lap.
This effort took Bathurst lap times into the two minute
and one second barrier for the first time. To put the
speed of Van Gisbergen’s outstanding qualifying lap
into perspective, the top V8 Supercar qualifying time
mountain circuit accompanied by the unmistakable
roar created by Bentley, McLaren, Lamborghini, Audi,
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan and the rest as they
started circulating the circuit, ready for a spectacular
rolling start.
Then it’s on, the decibels increase massively as the
engines howl across the pre-dawn sky. Red hot brake
disc rotors and flaming exhausts light up the track
as the racing is fierce from the very start. It is a
mad battle for positions during the first hour, with
everyone eager to remain within touch of the leaders
and on the lead lap in order to be in with a chance
of success, twelve long and incredibly demanding
hours later.
GT Endurance racing is as much a game of strategy
Bell, Steven Kane and Guy Smith who were strong all
as it is a race of outright pace and all of the team
day in their Continental GT3. A total of five different
engineers spend the long race looking at data from
brands finished in the top five with the Phoenix Racing
the cars, seeking ways to improve car performance,
Audi R8 finishing fourth and the Erebus Motorsport
fuel economy and maximising pit stop opportunities in
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 fifth.
order to lose the least time as possible for the essential
The highly competitive race saw the leaders complete
pit stops that are required throughout the race.
a total of 297 laps (1,845km) which created a new race
It was McLaren’s race with Shane van Gisbergen,
record, featuring no less than 29 lead changes across
Alvaro Parente (POR) and Jonathan Webb (AUS)
its duration, which was also a new record. There were
holding out a fast finishing Katsumasa Chiyo (with Rick
a total of 13 Safety Car periods that covered 40 laps
Kelly and Florian Strauss) in the Nissan GT-R to record
in total, with 20 out of the 36 starters making it to
an inaugural victory for the British manufacturer at
the end of the grueling race.
Mount Panorama. The McLaren victory came despite
To find out more about Australia’s other Great Race
a total of 13 visits to pit lane, a drive-through penalty
– visit www.bathurst12Hour.com.au
and even a brief moment when the car stopped
dead on the main straight for no apparent reason,
forcing Portuguese racer Parente to re-set the car’s
electronics while stranded on the track!
The final winning margin after 12 hours was just 1.2
seconds after the Japanese Nissan superstar, Chiyo,
stormed home during the closing laps.
Third place went to Bentley Team M-Sport’s Matt
- by Paul Marinelli
Asia Tall Ship Cruise
Phuket to
Langkawi
Save up to 35%*
This sailing adventure explores Thailand’s largest
island, Phuket via the tropical coast before
travelling to the five gorgeous islands that make
up the Surin Islands Marine National Park.
Enjoy 7 nights aboard your tall ship sailing
vessel and discover what makes this part of
Asia special. Travel south via the granite Similan
islands and the dive sites around Hin Daeng then
visit Langkawi before returning along the coast
to Phuket.
The Similan Islands are blessed with some of the
world’s finest beaches, making it a true tropical
paradise. Healthy rainforest and pockets of whitesand beach in sheltered bays characterise the
granite-outcrop of Ko Surin.
The clear, tropical waters of Langkawi provide
some of the most spectacular swimming and
diving in the world.
This fun filled adventure will certainly leave you
wanting more. This offer is for a limited time only,
so be sure to move fast and book early. Contact
Capricorn Travel to plan your South East Asian
Island escape today!
Cruise Package Details
*
8 days / 7 nights
from $1,989*
Day 1 – You will board in Patong Bay, Phuket.
Day 2 – The ship will sail the five gorgeous islands that
make up the Surin Islands Marine National Park.
Day 3 – Onwards to the Similan Islands which are
world-renowned among diving enthusiasts.
Day 4 - The next stop, Hin Daeng is home to many
manta rays, whale sharks, barracuda and countless
species of reef fish.
Day 5 - On to Langkawi, one of a group of 104 islands
scattered in the calm seas off the northern-most tip
of Malaysia.
Day 6 - Next is Ko Butang is a small, remote island
covered with lush rainforest and fringed with pristine
white sandy beaches.
Day 7 - Off to Kong Ho, one of the prettiest bays in the
area, huge monolithic rocks provides shade all day
long on a beautiful white sand beach.
Day 8 - After breakfast, you will disembark the ship
between 8am and 10am.
*Prices quoted are per person. Advertised price based on low-season departures 16 Dec 2016 and 7, 14 Jan 2017 only. Valid for sale
until 30 April 2016. Valid travel: 16 Dec 2016 to 14 Jan 2017. Flights and transfers are not included. Includes 7 nights air-conditioned
Star Clippers Tall Ship cabin accommodation, port charges, all activities (including water sports) and entertainment on the ship, meals
as per the itinerary and English speaking hosts. Bookings are subject to availability and to Capricorn Travel's terms and conditions,
which are available by visiting www.capricorn-travel.com.au/travel-terms-conditions
Contact Capricorn Travel today for further information.
1800 655 077 | [email protected]
www.capricorn-travel.com.au
Capricorn Travel Australia Pty Ltd / ATAS Accreditation No: A10552 | ACN 008 926 645
At Capricorn, we never lose sight of the
fact that we exist for, and because of, our
Members. We put the spotlight on four of
your fellow Members.
Misch's Mechanical
How did you first hear about Capricorn?
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP, SALISBURY, SA
8 EMPLOYEES
10 YEARS IN OPERATION
5 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN MEMBER
A Capricorn Area Manager called into the workshop to talk to us about
Capricorn.
How has being a Member benefited your business?
It saves us so much time and money by having everything on the one
statement at the end of the month. Having instant credit and access to
Capricorn Preferred Suppliers is also a fantastic benefit.
How do you use your reward points?
We put our points towards booking holidays through Capricorn Travel
and also put them towards our attendance at the Gala Dinner &
Tradeshow nights.
Have you attended any Capricorn events?
We have attended Gala Dinner & Tradeshow nights as well as local
tradeshows in our area. Capricorn events are great for networking with
Preferred Suppliers and other Capricorn Members.
Do you use any other Capricorn services?
We use Capricorn Risk Services, Capricorn Finance and Capricorn
Travel. All Capricorn services are easy to use and these allow us more
A tip (technical or otherwise) you would like to share?
time to work on our business.
Always offer the best in customer service.
What is a recent business achievement?
What is the best thing about being in the automotive industry?
We recently received the Messenger Northern Top 3 Customer Service
Networking within the industry.
Award. The business has continued to expand and has grown from 3
My Capricorn membership means...
employees to 8 in 3 years. We have also moved into a larger workshop.
Edge Automotive
I previously worked for a business who was a Capricorn Member
and joined up when we started Edge Automotive.
Capricorn makes our life so much easier saving us time in admin
work and enabling us to have instant access to top name Preferred
Suppliers when hunting for parts.
For the moment we are saving our points.
We regularly attend the tradeshows in our area and have attended
a couple of Gala Dinner & Tradeshow evenings and they were both
great nights.
We use Purple Pages regularly in the workshop and also use
Capricorn Fuel Card.
What is a recent business achievement?
We recently employed additional staff.
Meeting new people and working in an industry we have a passion for.
It is so much easier to do business each month.
Easy business.
AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP, BALLARAT, VIC
5 EMPLOYEES
Member Profiles
Pro Paint
PANEL & PAINT, BAYSWATER, WA
10 EMPLOYEES
The owner of our previous workshop was a Capricorn Member so
we decided to join when we purchased the business.
Getting access to parts quickly and having everything on the
one statement is extremely convenient. Capricorn is our one
stop shop.
We are saving our reward points up for the moment.
We have attended the WA Dinner and Display evenings as well
as the tradeshows in our area and both are fantastic.
We are proud to say that we utilise every Capricorn service that
is available to us as Members.
A recent business achievement?
Cars…the love of cars.
We are continually upgrading the equipment in our workshop and
have also hired some additional staff to keep up with work demands.
We have a fantastic ‘business partner’ on our side.
Continue to work on customer service. Quality is important but good
service will keep customers coming back.
Autodelta
We were introduced to Capricorn back in 1995 by another
Member and haven't looked back since.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS, BELMONT, VIC
5 EMPLOYEES
It gives us the opportunity to purchase parts from a number
of different Preferred Suppliers without the hassle of having
seperate accounts.
We use our Reward Points towards paying off our account and
paying to attend Capricorn events.
We regularly attend the Dinner & Display evenings and they are
always great.
We use the Purple Pages as our first port of call when sourcing
parts. It's quick and easy.
A recent business achievement?
As an authorised Bosch service centre one of our apprentices
placed third nationally for the Bosch apprentice of the year.
Things are simplified which makes life easier.
It's not a car, it's an Alfa Romeo.
What is the best thing about being in the automotive
industry?
Working on some amazing and rare cars. The constant evolution
of the motor car keeps things interesting.
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Discounts now available at participating
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Capricorn Fuel Card
Earn 1 Capricorn Reward Point per $1 spent on
your fuel purchases
Up to 60 payment free days - helps improve
your cash flow
No need to retain receipts; WEX Motorpass
statements are ATO approved
$5 (excl. GST) monthly card fee
No transaction fees*
For more information FREECALL 1800 327 437
or visit www.capricorn.coop
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Future Rides
Bugatti Chiron
Bugatti is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive automakers in
the world. For years it had just one model, the Veyron, sold at
a price well over $1 million. The Veyron's successor, the Bugatti
Chiron, was recently unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show and
reaffirms the company's exclusivity and super sports car prowess.
There are quite a few upgrades to the existing Bugatti Veyron,
most notably, engine performance. In order to achieve a 25 percent
increase in performance compared to its predecessor, almost
every single part of the engine was looked at and newly developed.
This rather daunting feat of engineering resulted in the W16
engine of the Bugatti Chiron being able to produce an unbelievable
1,103 kW from its 8 litres of displacement. The engine reaches its
maximum torque of 1,600 Nm thanks to the turbocharger which
Bugatti developed itself. There are 4 turbochargers in total, two
are designed to be always on, while the other two are electronically
actuated, spun up when the driver wants more acceleration. This
double-powered configuration results in unbelievable acceleration,
catapulting the Chiron from 0-100km/h in an astounding 2.5
seconds, reaching a top speed around the 420 km/h range.
The lines and aesthetics of the Chiron are equally as impressive as
its performance. It is clear to see that the styling is an evolution
of the existing Veyron however, much like its predecessor, it only
sports two seats surrounded by a full carbon fibre body. The
mid-set engine sits behind the cabin. The Chiron incorporates
functional design as many of the strategic curves and lines serve
as air intakes, cooling the engine.
The interior is befitting of an exclusive super sports car of this ilk,
using the finest leathers and fittings with a "no-plastic philosophy".
LED headlights make up an "eight-eye face," while an active wing
on the rear serves as an air brake. 20-inch wheels on front and
21-inch wheels at the rear make up a staggered set, with eight
titanium brake pistons up front and six on the rears.
Bugatti will produce only 500 examples of the Chiron super sports
car. With this level of exclusivity, the Chiron will not come cheap,
with a price tag of $2.6 million. Even at that price, Bugatti has
already taken around 180 pre-orders.
Supplier Focus
Southern Classic
Cars
LOCATION: WARRAWONG, NSW
Zones Serviced
3 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER
NSW
WWW.SOUTHERNCLASSICCARS.COM.AU
BACKGROUND
Established in 1992, Southern Classic Cars has grown to be the
largest new and used automotive group in the Illawarra region,
employing 110 local residents.
They are a local family owned business offering a wide selection
of vehicles including Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar,
Skoda, Nissan, Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial
franchises, as well as a large range of quality pre-owned
vehicles.
Professional award-winning service and customer satisfaction is
paramount whether you are buying a vehicle or having your car
professionally serviced and maintained by their fully qualified
technicians.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
New vehicle sales, retail and fleet including Audi, Volkswagen,
Skoda, Jaguar, Nissan, Suzuki and Land Rover. Selected used
WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU OFFER CAPRICORN MEMBERS?
vehicles and premium used vehicles. A well-resourced parts department
Southern Classic Cars have innovative and caring management together
supplies all franchised vehicle parts. Master technicians, and well equipped,
with motivated and well-trained staff. The team look forward to caring
state of the art workshops cater to the needs of customers' vehicles.
for Capricorn customers by providing the best service at a competitive
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
price. Call Tony 0424 133 414.
Southern Classic Cars service the Illawarra region of New South Wales,
including the Southern Highlands.
Rick Corbett Engine
Reconditioners
Zones Serviced
LOCATION: BLAIR ATHOL, SA
SA/NT
WWW.RCER.COM.AU
BACKGROUND
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners is a family owned and run company
which has been serving the industry for almost 40 years. This breadth of
experience combined with constant updating of skills and new technology
means that Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners can work on pretty much
any engine built in the last 100 years, from the smallest to the largest.
They pride themselves on doing all work in-house, which is a testament to
their investment in people and equipment. The company employs 17 highly
qualified staff and their workshop is RAA approved. In addition to this, all
work is backed by a nationwide warranty.
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners offer reconditioning services for all
engines from small single cylinder motorcycle engines, right up to large
V20 diesel engines. They also recondition vintage engines (white metalling).
Reconditioning services can be completed on an endless range of engines
including marine, agricultural, transport, genset, stationary and earthmoving
to name a few.
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners have the largest crankshaft grinding
machine in South Australia (3.5m) as well as the largest balancing machine
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners service customers throughout South
(2.5m). Both machines are located onsite which means all work completed
Australia and the Northern Territory.
is done so in-house.
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners also offer full mechanical servicing for
Capricorn Members can take advantage of prompt and reliable service
customers. They can service vehicles from classics right up to late model,
providing the best possible service with a single point of contact and no
middle men.
All work completed is guaranteed and comes with a nationwide warranty.
together with trade pricing.
Western Filters
BACKGROUND
Zones Serviced
NSW
LOCATION: BLACKTOWN, NSW
1 YEAR AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER
WWW.WESTERNFILTERS.NET.AU
Western Filters was established in 1981, primarily cleaning dry air
cleaner elements out of trucks and earthmoving equipment. They
quickly expanded, selling new air, oil, fuel and hydraulic filters to suit
just about anything and are resellers of all of the major filter brands
found in Australia.
Western Filters has now grown to over 1200 square meters of floor space
and employ 15 fulltime staff.
Western Filters have a great range of stock including custom oil catch
can kits and fuel water separator kits to suit the latest 4WD’s, saving
customers from costly turbo and intercooler blockages.
In 2014 Western Filters established the first Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
cleaning services in Australia. They can clean any DPF filter within 24
hours, saving customers hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in
the process. DPF's are still quite new and not understood by everybody,
Western Filters have over 2 years experience in this field and are more
than happy to help customers out with any questions.
Western Filters offer a pickup service from your workshop on their well
established TNT Freight Account and arrange returns all as part of their
distribution service.
Sydney Diesel Centre
BACKGROUND
Western Filters DPF filter cleaning services save your customers time
and money. Capricorn Members have access to specialised filter products
carried in stock and available to be despatched same day in most cases.
LOCATION: SMITHFIELD, NSW
WWW.SYDNEYDIESELCENTRE.COM.AU
Zones Serviced
NSW
Sydney Diesel Centre has been one of Australia’s leading diesel repair,
diagnostic, service and spare parts companies for more than 50 years
and are a trusted industry specialist.
Whether automotive, marine, mining, power generation, they are
specialists in every size, make and model of diesel engine, pump
and injector, exchange units, and spare parts. Sydney Diesel Centre
are trusted by vehicle owners, road and marine transport operators,
vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and companies.
Sydney Diesel Centre is a proud Capricorn Preferred Supplier, Bosch
Diesel Service Centre, Bosch Car Service, Authorised Delphi Diesel
Injection Service Centre and an Authorised Denso Diesel Injection
Service Centre
Sydney Diesel Centre strive for excellence by investing where it counts:
Technology – workshops are fitted with the latest state-of-the-art
diesel equipment, precision tools and clean room.
People – their skilled diesel technicians and engineers are among
the best. All our technicians, mechanics, engineers and spare parts
experts are OEM trained.
Training – tailored diesel training courses are popular among vehicle
owners, mechanics and engineers.
Partnerships – partnerships with diesel vehicle and parts manufacturers
are unmatched in the diesel repair and service industry.
Sydney Diesel Centre service customers Australia-wide through
their extensive distribution network.
Capricorn Members can take advantage of free technical advice from
the specialist team at Sydney Diesel Centre as well as greater discounts
on their entire range of products and services. Capricorn Members also
enjoy easy, fast and hassle free transaction and delivery.
Sydney Diesel Centre are the experts in anything diesel. Through
years of experience in service, repair, diesel fuel injection services
and diagnostics, they are able to provide the right part or service
for every customer. Sydney Diesel Centre provide injectors, pumps,
DPFs and much more at competitive prices, together with great
service.
1970 Plymouth Roadrunner
This completely original and untouched 1970 Plymouth
Roadrunner comes to us from Don Sotirov at Japanese truck and
Bus Spares. Don acquired this car on a recent trip to California
late last year and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add this
rare masterpiece to his collection of classics.
Don got word of the Plymouth through a friend in the U.S. and
discovered that it had been sitting in a garage under a car cover
since 1971 and belonged to the 80 year old owner of the fast
food chain, Taco Bell. The car wasn’t officially for sale but it
wasn’t untill the wives had a discussion that the car was sold.
The car is in all original condition including the paint, striking
blue interior and Good Year tyres. It also comes with the original
sales document and build sheet. The old girl only has 7135
miles on the clock and the log book says that the first and only
service was done at 1025 miles from the dealer back in 1971.
The left hand drive Plymouth boasts a V8 383 high performance
engine, Dana diff and a 3-speed automatic with a column shift.
The detailing on this car is phenomenal and really gives us a
snapshot of the quintessential 1970’s era muscle cars, with
the road runner scooting down the side- “Beep Beep!” Don
commented “Its really hard to find a car like this in such good
condition and that’s why it caught my eye.”
Don is extremely excited to have this car in his collection and
plans to drive the old girl to work occasionally as well as the
odd cruise on a Sunday with the family.
If you think your ride has what it takes to be published in
Ignition, please email, [email protected]. Ensure you
include the subject line 'Member's Ride'. We look forward to
featuring your ride!
Bonus Reward Points - April
Members can earn more reward points by supporting Preferred Suppliers who offer bonus reward points. By taking advantage of
these offers your reward points balance will grow even faster.
Preferred Suppliers who wish to run a bonus reward points promotion should contact their Business Development Manager.
*Refers to offers for selected product(s) only. Contact the Capricorn Preferred Supplier for details.
NATIONAL
ACV AUTO TOOL CO
1.5 bonus reward points per $ spent
AUTODATA AUSTRALIA
500 bonus reward points 'selected
products'
CORGHI AUSTRALIA
products'
PRICEBREAKERS
products'
DON KYATT SPARE PARTS
2 bonus reward points per $ spent on
'selected products'
NEW SOUTH WALES
JEEEPART RECYCLERS
2000 bonus reward points 'refer to
supplier for details'
QUEENSLAND
JEEEPART RECYCLERS
2000 bonus reward points 'refer to
supplier for details'
GSA WHOLESALE SUSPENSION
Win 100,000 bonus reward points 'refer
to supplier for details'
BUNDABERG MOTOR GROUP
1 Bonus Reward Point per $ spent
BUNDABERG PRESTIGE
1 Bonus Reward Point per $ spent
VICTORIA/TASMANIA
HOPPERS EXPRESS CYLINDER HEAD
products'
BRIGHTON MAZDA
2 bonus reward points per $ spent
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
JUST WRECKING TOYOTA PTY LTD
3 bonus reward points per $ spent
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
GOODCHILD ENTERPRISES WA
products'
Capricorn Tech Tips
Capricorn Tech Tips provides Members with access to valuable technical tips from Capricorn Preferred
Suppliers. Each month we will feature a new Tech Tip that addresses common workshop problems.
In addition to our monthly feature, there are many more Tech Tips on our website which can be
viewed by following the prompts: www.capricorn.coop/TechTips
Vehicle and Category: Holden Jackaroo 3.0L D fitted with Isuzu Oil Strainer Gaskets
Replacement of Oil Strainer Gaskets
Isuzu engine modification to be carried out to prevent turbocharger
failure. Due to the hardening of a flexible gasket on the oil suction pipe
to strainer in the sump, the oil pump draws a mixture of air and oil
causing a reduction in oil pressure. This causes damage to the turbo.
The modification only needs to be carried out once. The upgraded Isuzu
part number is 8971377980, item #140 (pictured right).
The sump must be removed to perform the modification. Before refilling
the sump after the work is complete, it is important to allow the sealant
sufficient time to set. Failure to do so could result in sealant entering the
turbocharger oil galleries, causing serious damage.
Tech Tip provided by:
TATBiz
Technical help is out there but it's a two way street
A job lands in your workshop that you feel is
The part was installed, and as predicted,
going to be technically challenging.
the compressor was now engaging, the fault
You may instinctively also feel that you might
codes were gone and all was well.
need some help with this one – so where to
The gathering of all the information that led
look?
to a perfect fix was easy, but naturally it
Technical help is out there, but it may not
came with a cost – perhaps not an immediate
necessarily be as free or accessible as you
might like, or expect.
nevertheless.
An example:
This workshop is a paid-up member of a
A Peugeot with air conditioning problems,
that had already been to two workshops, with
the advice to take it to a dealership for proper
diagnostics, ended up in a third aftermarket
workshop. The difference between this
workshop and the others, was that it worked
diligently on establishing good relationships
with a range of suppliers and networks.
The basic checks were done, but this
workshop was wondering why it could only
extract one fault code in the engine module,
a permanent code that could not be cleared
technical network; it subscribes to several
data providers; and because it bought all
Peugeot spares from one selected dealer,
getting them to part with useful information
was an expected bonus of the relationship.
Good, reliable technical information is gold
in the workshop landscape, so it is worth
aligning yourself with products and services
that can be really useful in your time of need.
Having a network of suppliers and products
almost guarantees access to good quality
technical advice. You just can’t put a price
and was related to the engine’s electronic
on these relationships.
thermostat. The question was: could this
With diagnostics becoming more complex as
engine code be stopping the A/C compressor
car makers keep adding to their technologies,
from engaging?
all workshops should compile their own list of
Time to tap into some trusted technical
quality contacts and make it a workshop rule
friendships.
With each call to a technical network and data
providers the situation became clearer – yes,
the A/C clutch could be affected by this code.
Advice received from the local Peugeot dealer
changed the game play.
Good, reliable
technical
information
is gold in the
workshop
landscape...
cash-over-the-counter cost, but a cost
It seems the engine electronic thermostat
had been an issue for some time. The part
had been superseded a few times and the
current new part was always in stock.
to stay loyal to their products and services. In
the long run, the costs involved in belonging
to, or dealing with, a trusted network of data
providers, wholesalers and yes, dealerships,
should be regarded as investments in the
business.
In the case of buying parts, chasing the best
price from a multitude of suppliers is not only
a time wasting exercise, but doesn’t provide
too many avenues for building trusting and
useful relationships.
Download the checklist and access other useful
resources at www.tatbiz.net.au/resources
Clipsal 500
Adelaide
2016
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8
Supercar Championship Series, is Australia's
largest domestic motor sport event.
The 2016 event didn’t disappoint and things
went as well as ever in the Capricorn VIP Villa
with all in attendance thoroughly enjoying
four days of racing and entertainment.
Crowds also enjoyed the great selection of
music artists that performed including, Rob
Thomas, Pete Murray, The Black Sorrows
and Icehouse. With all of this excitement
and entertainment, it was no surprise record
crowd numbers for the event were reached.
Capricorn Members and Preferred Suppliers
were treated to a pit tour on Saturday and
Sunday thanks to Valvoline and Garry Rogers
Motor Sport. Team owner, Garry Rogers with
drivers, Scott McLaughlin and James Moffat
made themselves available to attend the
Capricorn VIP Villa and sign autographs and
chat with attendees. As an added bonus, five
Capricorn Members were chosen to ride in
the Clipsal 500 course car thanks to Clipsal.
Thanks also to Greg Hahn from the New
Zealand Super Black Team who also arranged
a pit tour for members of their pit facility on
short notice.
Race 1 saw Jamie Whincup take out the
honours with James Courtney and Shane Van
Gisbergen taking out the minor places. Race
2 was action packed with James Courtney
narrowly beating Jamie Whincup whilst Chaz
Mostert took third place. Nick Percat took out
the final race of the day whilst Michael Caruso
and Garth Tander came in second and third
respectively.
It was certainly another action packed
weekend for those in attendance and another
fantastic Capricorn event. The Clipsal 500
event is fast becoming a highlight on the
Capricorn calendar. Be sure to keep an eye
out for the Clipsal 500 in 2017!
CAPRICORN CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds Advertising Guidelines
Do you have a business for sale, equipment that you need to get rid of, or are you just looking for a part that you haven’t been able to find? If the
answer is yes, then you should advertise in the Capricorn Classifieds, it’s FREE to do so. See below for details.
• The Capricorn Classifieds are for Capricorn Members only to
advertise. Payment is to be organised between advertiser and
purchaser.
• Classifieds are on a first come, first serve basis. Depending on the
number received, your classified may not appear immediately.
• Parts or equipment that relate to your business only may be
advertised.
• No positions vacant.
• Businesses for sale may be advertised.
• Cars for sale cannot be advertised.
Motorcycle Sales, Service & Repairs
Currie, TAS
Looking for a sea change? Large workshop,
vehicle, ATV's & small engines. AIS Inspection
accredited. Latest tec wheel alignment equ. 2
& 4 post hoists. POA. Ph: 0429 611 266
Mechanical & Exhaust Workshop
Nerang, QLD
Est. 25yrs, great location, 5 hoist & workshop
equip, plus stock. AIS station, regular repeat
clientele, highway frontage, great turnover.
$250K WIWO. Ph: 0409 713 614
Mechanical Workshop, Midland WA
Small mechanical workshop for sale, selling
due to retirement. W/shop has 2 hoists & floor
bay. Comes with stock, equipment & goodwill.
Main road frontage, close to train & bus
station. $170K.
Contact: [email protected]
• No pictures to be submitted.
• By submitting the Online Capricorn Classifieds Ad Form, you
acknowledge that the price of any goods or services shown is
inclusive of GST.
Auto Electrical, Whangamata NZ
Brake Lathe, Brunswick VIC
Unique opportunity, iconic beach lifestyle
Ammco 4000 series brake lathe. Motor
location. Only auto electrical business in
town, est. 25yrs, variety of commercial,
forestry, marine & private vehicles.
Mechanical Workshop, Melbourne VIC
Inner city Melbourne location, great
Mechanical & Exhaust Workshop,
Nerang QLD
exposure, large workshop, 6 hoists, lots of
Est. 25yrs, great location, 5 hoists, workshop
equipment, large client base.
equip, stock, AIS station, regular repeat
Ph: 0417 371 465
clientele, highway frontage, great turnover,
Auto Electrical Workshop, Brisbane
Western Suburb QLD
Mechanical Workshop, Silverwater NSW
Large customer base, fully equip including
hoist, alt/starter bench, press, A/C equip,
scan tools and new stock. Air-con office and
customer waiting area. Text number for call
back 0488 525 817.
Est. 8yrs, independently owned/operated,
Limitless potential, complete golf cart
well equip, 3 hoists, drive over lifter, wheel
business for sale, owner retiring, 2 years
alignment machine, tyrer fitting machine,
accountant figures available. $135k (incl.
wheel balancer, complete w/tools & equip,
equip.) + SAV. Suit mechanic or auto
have 2 staff that work locally. WIWO, POA.
electrician. Ph: Allan after 6pm
Ph: Garry 0457 374 322
(07) 5536 6553
Auto Repairs, Paihia Bay of Islands NZ
Mechanical Workshop/Panel & Paint,
Lower Hutt NZ
acre property, 3 bed home, 1 bed cottage,
owner operated. Email: rmccardle@
vodaphone.co.nz - Ph: Rod +64 9 402 8272
used as back up in retail/workshop, serviced
recently. $4,500. Ph: Steve 0407 053 366
Mechanical Workshop, Tin Can Bay QLD
WOF's, auto and small machinery repairs, 2
centre shaft, comes with large cups and cones,
Email: [email protected]
Golf Cart Servicing, Repairs & Sales,
Southern Gold Coast QLD
5 mins from beachfront, profitable business,
rewound, new belt, cutting tips, pulleys &
$250k WIWO Ph: 0409 713 614
Owner retiring, 20yrs+ in Silverwater, 4
hoists, brake lathe, bulk oil & waste. Goodwill,
equipment, stock, WIWO, good lease. $140k.
Ph: Kevin 0419 987 013
Smash Repairs, Blayney NSW
Est 33yrs, 14yrs with current owners. Well
equipped with spray booth & paint room, CarO-Liner with electronic measuring. Only panel
shop in town. Great T/O & profit. Can sell or
lease the freehold. Ph: (02) 6368 2608 or
0414 849 823
Truck Mechanical Workshop/Retail,
Macksville NSW
Large operating shed in growth corridor of
Est. 1993. Owner retiring. Business covers
the billion dollar Pacific Hwy upgrade.
mech. service, panel beating & spray
Existing advertising, web, phone.
painting. Lower Hutt's only COMPLETE
WIWO or bring your own tools and equipment.
repairer. Ph: Phil +64 2 9568 3985
$15,000 bare - $40,000.
Ph: John 0418 460 045
How to Advertise in the Capricorn Classifieds
1.
2.
3.
Email [email protected] with the following details: your Member number, business name, contact details and details of your advert (no more than 30 words).
Capricorn must receive your classified by the 16th of the month preceding the publication month. If we have not received your classified by this date it will be
published in the following month depending on the number of adverts received.
Check out your classified and fellow Members’ classifieds in the next edition of Ignition.
Editor: Vick Skivinis
Publisher's General Disclaimer
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information only and is not intended to be advice or comment on any particular matter or subject. Before acting on any information you should consider
the relevance of it to your own circumstances and, if necessary, take professional advice.
Capricorn makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any material (including, without limitation, any third party
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Spot the Difference
Have a close look at these two photos and see if you can spot
the five differences between them. Jot the differences down and
email the answers to us to be in the running to
win 4,000 reward points for first prize and 2,000 reward
points for second prize.
Email your answers to [email protected].
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Email
March Winners
1st Prize – 4000 reward points
Taurang Taupo Garage
2nd Prize – 2000 reward points
Kaniva Motors
March Answers
1.
Red label missing from drum
2.
Label missing off battery
3.
Spray can missing from bench
4.
Logo missing from mans shirt
5.
Jumper lead red to orange
Word Hunter
Welcome to Word Hunter! The 15 listed
words below are hidden in the jumble and
could be printed horizontally, vertically,
diagonally or even backwards. Take some
time out and see if you can find all 15 words
Good luck!
AUTO
PUMP
BEARING
SPARK
COIL
SUSPENSION
FILTER
TOW
GAS
TREAD
GEAR
VALVE
HOIST
WELD
PLATE
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employees and apprentices access to Tools
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