The trusted voice of the auto industry for more than 25 years Issue 18-2013 8 October 2013

In this issue Action to combat p7 Employee jailed for fraud p8 Hard times across ditch p10 Ships in gulf slow down illegal car trading p12 Greens moot fumes fee he number of unregistered vehicle business without being the courts this year, with 71 more p15 High-tech focus on fleet car traders facing registered as a trader. prosecutions being projected. prosecution in 2013 is likely He sold 11 cars over a 12-month There are two in Auckland, one p17 Guidelines on Trade Me toT be double the amount of cases period, while the maximum in Wellington, three in Waikato, that have ended up in court over allowed in the Motor Vehicle Sales two in Christchurch and one the past eight years. Act (MVSA) is six. in Rotorua, with the number The figures are given in But the 20-year-old’s case is of vehicles allegedly involved documents submitted for the only the tip of the iceberg with the ranging from eight to 24. Ministry for Business, Innovation MBIE receiving a steady stream of The legal action planned and Employment (MBIE) during the complaints about illegal dealers. for this year compares to 44 sentencing of an illegal dealer in This has led to a large number prosecutions between 2005 and Dunedin District Court. of investigations being launched 2012. Three were in 2005, 14 in 100% As previously reported into unregistered traders because of 2006, 10 in 2007, four in 2008, New Zealand by Autofile, Daniel Stuart the effect their actions have on the seven in 2009, five in 2010, one in Owned Procter was last month fined automotive industry and buyers. 2011 and none last year. Freephone: 0800 435 7868 [email protected] • www.protecta.co.nz $4,500 for operating a motor Nine cases have gone before [continued on page 4]

Zero emissions Massive support for sale debut for race he vast majority of Wellington on September 20. approval with the deal likely to be members of the Motor The vote followed MTA signed at the end of this month. Trade Association (MTA) roadshows at 14 locations across “It was good to get 96 per haveT backed their board’s the country aimed at securing cent of members, either in recommendation to sell more enough support for Stuttgart- person or through power than half of Vehicle Testing New based DEKRA SE to buy 60 per of attorney, supporting this,” Zealand (VTNZ). cent of VTNZ. says David Storey, president of The proposal attracted an As Autofile went to press, the the MTA. approval rating of 96 per cent at final stage of the process was to “Our roadshows covered all p14 a special general meeting held in secure Overseas Investment Office [continued on page 6] HAMILTON BOYS' CROWNED 1ST XV NATIONAL CHAMPS

Bryn Gatland Sam Chongkit and Jacanna Customs & Freight/Pacifi c Jarrod Gwynne Auto Carriers (PAC) have great delight in congratulating Hamilton Boys High School 1st XV in stopping Auckland's St Kentigern College 1st XV’s unbeaten run of 52 games to win the National First XV Championship and we wish them all the best when they represent New Zealand at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Japan early next year

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taff at the Ministry for unregistered dealers’ behaviour Business, Innovation and leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Employment (MBIE) should The effects of their actions on stepS forward and take a bow. legitimate business people, the Editor Advertising The full extent of offending industry and buyers cannot be Darren Risby Brian McCutcheon on the so-called “grey market” is underestimated. [email protected] [email protected] revealed in this issue of Autofile Times, however, have changed 021 137 5430 021 455 775 with the numbers being high, since the advent of the Motor Journalist Designer although one wonders how many Vehicles Sales Act in 2003. Cameron Carpenter Adrian Payne law-breakers go undetected. There has been the arrival of the [email protected] [email protected] In the past, there have been internet as a mechanism for trading murmurs from some in the industry Autofile is also available as an electronic copy via email. If you’d like to receive electronic and, in some respects, it may be copies please send an email with your name and organisation to: [email protected]. that perhaps shill bidders have easier to fly under the radar in the Back copies are also available on request. been singled out by the authorities. digital age. Copyright: Published twice monthly by 4Media, PO Box 6222, Dunedin 9059 But let’s make no mistake – dodgy Some old chestnuts – such All statements made, although based on information believed to be accurate and reliable, dealers artificially inflating prices by as car fairs and vehicles for sale cannot be guaranteed, and no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Reproduction of autofile in whole or part, without written permission, whether by xerography bidding on their own auctions are on roadsides – are on the law or any other means, is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. criminals and risk prosecution by the enforcers’ radars. Commerce Commission. This, combined with exchanging The actions of a few rogues information with other agencies tarnish the image of the industry and organisations, means the MBIE ACCESSORY while damaging the business is taking the problem with illegal models of those operating within dealers seriously. Bryn Gatland Sam Chongkit and the law, so it’s quite right justice There’s still plenty of daylight BUNDLING Jacanna Customs & Freight/Pacifi c Jarrod Gwynne should be brought to bear on them. between maximum penalties and CREATE AN EXCLUSIVE MODEL Auto Carriers (PAC) have great delight There have also been some sentences imposed. FOR YOUR BRAND concerns that not enough is being Carrying on the business of in congratulating Hamilton Boys High WINDOW TINTING SUNROOF done to thwart unregistered motor vehicle trading without BLUETOOTH LEATHER SEATS School 1st XV in stopping Auckland's traders selling more than six being registered attracts a fine of COMMAND CENTRE WITH BADGING GPS REVERSING CAMERA vehicles a year. up to $50,000 for individuals and St Kentigern College 1st XV’s unbeaten SPORTS SEAT UPGRADES With the MBIE setting up a $200,000 for companies. run of 52 games to win the National First team to tackle the issue, there can This means there’s a lot of STRIPES XV Championship and we wish them no longer be any complaints this law-breaking to be had before the skullduggery is being ignored. higher end of financial penalties all the best when they represent New The ministry has prosecuted come into play, but sentences need Zealand at the Sanix World Rugby Youth nine offenders so far this year, with to be high enough to have effect. 71 more court cases anticipated, Prosecutions are viewed as a Tournament in Japan early next year but there should be some head last resort in these cases, which is a BLIND SPOT ELIMINATOR scratching about 2012 when there shame because a criminal record is RUNNING BOARDS were no prosecutions. a decent deterrent on top a fine. On average, the compliance But the costs of going to court WHEELS PARKING SENSORS

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[continued from page 1] Illegal traders face justice Given the size of the problem, Vehicle Industry Association Companies Office has employed (IMVIA) were considered in the a compliance team to investigate Procter case to show illegal offenders. traders “harm those complying It’s sending an average with their obligations”. of 143 letters per month Chief executive David Vinsen seeking compliance, with the – in his briefed evidence – states “vast majority of people” then it costs $595.95 to register as a registering as motor vehicle motor vehicle trader. traders “or ceasing to act as one”. Other compliance costs On average, 22 are referred to include paying GST and tax, and the prosecution team with further ensuring information on the steps taken to obtain compliance, consumer information notices which comes in at around seven “Significant fines are necessary (CINs) is correct. prosecutions every month. The court was told the industry “One might expect if sentences for the deterrent message to is experiencing major problems were having a deterrent effect, – MBIE submission with unregistered individuals it would result in a reduction in have effect.” and companies, but it’s difficult allegations and prosecutions,” says to estimate the average margin Steve Symon, counsel for the MBIE, in referrals are a last resort for those Further insight into illegal of resale on used vehicles with so his submissions on the Procter case. who chose not to comply. dealing in the market, which many variables to consider. “Sadly, that hasn’t been the case. “Significant fines are necessary impacts on legitimate traders “However, from experience I Companies Office’s primary purpose for the deterrent message to have as well as buyers, is revealed in can say conservatively the margin is to seek compliance. Prosecution an effect.” Symon’s summary of facts. would range from nothing – or “To ensure individuals and potentially a loss – if the seller companies are complying with is disposing of a trade‐in or old requirements, the Registrar of stock, up to around $2,500 or Protect valued stock Motor Vehicle Traders [RMVT] more for later model vehicles,” completes data matches with the says Vinsen. MotorWeb has made remaining on them, they are NZTA,” he says. From that profit a registered managing your securities easier displayed under the two graphs “The registrar has seen a trader must deduct overheads with the display of sold vehicles below the heading “sold vehicles worrying increase in unregistered and compliance costs, including a with outstanding securities on with outstanding securities”. traders because, in the modern provision for warranty claims, but Dealer Dashboard. You can find the ability to age, it’s easier for a person to illegal dealers retain the entire profit. You will never again be caught discharge the security under the trade vehicles.” He adds: “Unregistered out by not removing a security right-hand end “action” menu, or When the MVSA started in traders unfairly compete with after full payment. Any vehicle if you just want to add a note for 2003, trading was mainly limited the legitimate registered motor  that has a change of ownership – quick reference select “notes” from to registered dealers selling MR13B or MR13C – completed on under the same menu. through car yards, or private it, or transferred from your Trader Lodging securities through owners advertising in papers or Trader numbers Network with an outstanding MotorWeb is a great time saver magazines. But most deals are on the rise security, will be prominently with vehicle details prepopulated now struck online. With Companies Office sending displayed. to reduce the risk of data-entry “Sites such as Trade Me give about 140 letters per month This new functionality errors along with the secured individuals access to a wide seeking compliance, it should safeguards against the parties’ details being automatically market,” says Symon. “This come as no surprise to see the embarrassment of the new owner added. change in trading has caused number of registered motor having issues due to a small lapse Prepopulated data can be considerable problems for vehicle traders going up. in process. edited or customised if required monitoring compliance. That’s because compliance Dealer Dashboard is the at the time of creation and the “For example, an individual is met when recipients of letters become registered or home page where you log into expiration date set to a fixed term can list a vehicle, arrange to meet confirm they have stopped MotorWeb each day. It can also or a predetermined date. a buyer privately, then sell the trading. be found by selecting “dashboard” At any time the created vehicle and remove the listing. The At the start of last month, in the orange right-hand menu security can be printed, amended, process can be repeated without there were 2,757 registered below the vehicle-finder box. renewed or discharged. the authorities being alerted.” dealers, the highest number If you do have any sold vehicles - David Boshier in five years and up by 21 on with securities LEGAL CAR DEALERS SUFFER July’s total. The views of the Imported Motor

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 vehicle industry and bring all comply with the law – or are vehicle traders into disrepute.” prosecuted for breaking it. Non-compliance with the THE FORCE OF LEGISLATION MVSA is achieved through liaising The maximum penalty for with the NZTA, NZ Customs “carrying on the business of and Trade Me. Other initiatives motor vehicle trading without include visits to car yards and being registered” is a fine of up looking for vehicles being sold on to $50,000 for individuals and the side of roads. $200,000 for companies. The RMVT’s initial approach This is laid down in sections against unregistered dealers 95 and 118 of the MVSA, so how is to obtain compliance. If this does a criminal such as Procter isn’t achieved, the matter is walk away from court convicted investigated further. and fined just $4,500? The used car industry has left most Arthur Daley-types in the distant past Compliance is achieved Firstly, the principles when traders become registered and purposes of sentencing considered. In the Procter case, “The Companies Office has a or inform the registrar they’re are considered, including Symon applies Vinsen’s reasoning limited budget for investigating ceasing to sell vehicles, which is “denouncing the conduct” to help on margins and other matters. alleged offending,” says Symon. monitored. achieve the law’s objectives. The defendant sold 11 vehicles “Like other government Written warnings are issued Then there’s the aim “to deter and could earn up to about departments, the informant seeks a when matters are outside of the the offender or other persons $12,500 in total, or $2,500 per contribution toward legal costs so limitation periods of the MVSA. from committing the same or car, avoid registration costs of offenders contribute towards the People can report illegal similar offences”. $595.95, and avoid GST and tax. investigation of similar offending.” traders by calling 0508-446- The offence’s seriousness “It’s common for defendants to 834 or visiting www.business. – largely determined by the argue they didn’t make significant COMPLIANCE WORK moves on govt.nz/companies/about-us/ number of vehicles sold by the profit, or any profit,” says Symon. The MBIE continues its work enforcement where a complaint defendant – is compared to “Such arguments are based on to ensure unregistered dealers form can be completed. others and in relation to the self-reporting. maximum fine. “In any event, the informant Secondly, the MVSA’s [MBIE] submits the need to deter objectives come into play. Section those making significant profits.” EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST three states: “The purpose of the To make it “uneconomic act is to promote and protect the for people to take a less than interests of consumers in relation scrupulous approach to their to vehicle sales.” obligations”, the MBIE could IVECO, a Fiat Industrial company, designs, manufactures, and markets a broad The registration regime has have sought a penalty of about range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. IVECO is a leader in minimal entry criteria so only $15,000 in the Procter case. providing transport solutions and is represented in more than 160 countries worldwide, including New Zealand. suitable people However, can work in the taking a IVECO wishes to expand its channel to market for the award winning light duty Daily range through suitably qualified individuals and organisations positioned industry. conservative to take this outstanding product to the New Zealand market. Distribution “It ensures approach – and “Unregistered & full support is provided directly from IVECO Trucks New Zealand, based a regulation of to be consistent in Auckland. the industry that traders bring with the principle Expressions of interest are invited in respect to sales, and/or servicing, of the monitors traders,” of least restrictive Daily model range. says Symon. “By all vehicle sentence in the Please direct all enquiries to [email protected] ensuring traders Sentencing Act – are registered, traders into a starting point consumers of $6,000 was can expect a disrepute.” submitted. minimum level – David Vinsen, IMVIA The maximum of service and discount of 25 conduct.” per cent for an Registration also allows for early plea was accepted, which accountability. If standards of resulted in the $4,500 fine. conduct are unacceptable, buyers Given the proceedings were at can complain to the registrar an early stage, the MBIE sought a who can identify and monitor the nominal contribution of $250 to trader and, if necessary, instigate $500 for its costs. This didn’t cover further action. full costs, but goes back into its Thirdly, ill-gotten gains are litigation fund.

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[continued from page 1] Deal will bolster portfolio major centres and we talked National has been looking at expansion of its automotive to members about the deal. costs to consumers. business outside Europe. Before that we had six months of “With the clean air debate, And under the sale agreement, speaking to companies to find the DEKRA could show if emissions there’s provision to consider the best fit for us.” testing is needed and what that sale of the remaining 40 per cent of Storey says the biggest might do to our fleet’s age.” VTNZ shares at the end of 2016 at concern members had during the DEKRA’s portfolio includes either party’s option. consultation process was if they outside testing motor vehicles, “We’re creating an excellent would be asked to do repairs and such as lifts and locomotives, so it platform to offer and expand our inspection services “next week”. could move into such areas here. services in the automotive and “There are no guarantees “The company tests so many industrial sectors in Asia Pacific,” but DEKRA doesn’t do servicing cars that it may bring new ideas on says Stefan Kölbl, chief executive anywhere else, so it would be how to test them here,” adds Storey. officer of DEKRA SE. something new for the company and “It will be looking at future “VTNZ is an attractive and outside its normal business plan.” investments and we’ll need to ask Mike Walsh, chief executive of VTNZ strategic investment as the market He’s excited about the if we want to be a part of it. The leader in vehicle testing in New partnership’s likely benefits. result will be a strengthening of the meaningful benefits for all parties. Zealand, and for its knowledge of “DEKRA could bring an MTA’s capabilities and improved These are exciting times and the industry in the region.” international way of doing things, long-term outlook. neither party can pull out until Clemens Klinke, board especially around inspections. With “The MTA could grow its January 2016.” member and head of its vehicle emissions testing, it will portfolio and partnering with Mike Walsh, chief executive of automotive unit, adds: “VTNZ have a lot of data from Europe. DEKRA could open possibilities VTNZ, says the 96 per cent approval is an excellent fit with our “Labour and the Greens are outside the automotive sector. rating was a clear endorsement of philosophy as a quality provider.” pro-emissions testing, while “This deal will provide the proposal by MTA members. He describes VTNZ as a well- “When the deal goes through, respected and recognised brand a new board will be elected and with strong management and a away we’ll go,” he says. “We will capable workforce. have a strong partner moving “By making best use of each forward to facilitate growth for us. other’s strengths and expertise, to “In the meantime, it’s business we will quickly develop an UK NZ as usual. We’re not standing organisation of the highest calibre,” SPECIALISED DOOR TO DOOR around waiting for things to says Klinke. VEHICLE SHIPPING SERVICE happen because our customers “In the MTA, we have a have to be served.” strong partner to continue the We can provide: The application is now in the development of the business, work stream of the Overseas so the approval of this sale is a UK Inland VAT Investment Office (OIO) where up positive outcome. Transport returns to 15 working days are needed for “In recent times, we’ve been decisions to be reached. concentrating on client-centred Shipping Marine (weekly departures) Insurance “We put the application forward structures and processes as a for the seller and acquirer and means of improving our overall Full Customs Foreign the OIO came back to ask some performance.” & MAF Clearance Currency questions,” Walsh told Autofile. DEKRA SE has interests in more Local NZ Vehicle “These have been answered than 50 countries and about 28,000 Delivery Compliance and I don’t see any significant employees. matters precluding approval. The The automotive, industrial issues were minor and the OIO and personnel units provide Contact me today to discuss your requirements: must go through its processes. appraisals, international claims Gerry Claudatos “We’re looking at October 31 as settlements, consulting, vehicle, P: (09) 303 0075 M: 0274 400 734 the completion date with DEKRA.” industrial and product testing, E: [email protected] W: www.mmnz.biz DEKRA carries out more than certification and environmental 23 million inspections a year and protection. it will be aiming to tap into “the Its automotive business will key Asia-Pacific growth region”. now be represented in 29 countries By acquiring VTNZ, it’s through its own inspection stations continuing its “strategic or partners. In 2012, it generated internationalisation” and sales of about NZ$2 billion.

6 | www.autofile.co.nz news Staff member jailed for fraud he past six years have been payments, Mears watched staff lose “If Emma and Glenn hadn’t He’s now putting in the hard a nightmare for Alistair their jobs and Gilmour Motors almost been there, it probably would have yards with his new business, Gilmour, his family and staff fold because of her actions. gone past the point of no return. Gilmour Automotive. afterT an employee stole about half “My advice is open business mail What was really happening came “I had built up for retirement a million dollars. yourself because you don’t want to out about four months after I left. It and lost it, but at least I know Now he’s looking forward to trust someone else when cheques was a relief to know what had been why. Mears was cruel, working rebuilding his future knowing are involved,” says Gilmour. going on.” alongside us and lying and the former credit controller is behind bars. Janine Mears pleaded guilty to stealing $380,000, although more “You don’t want to trust than $492,000 in missing payments was discovered. She also forged two someone else when cheques lawyers’ signatures while on remand. The 52-year-old stole money are involved” – Alistair Gilmour soon after starting her job in 2006, but her crimes went undiscovered “Mark all cheques as non- At the height of Mears’ law- thieving the whole time. until 2012. transferable and don’t assume all breaking, Gilmour was working “That can easily poison you but She was sentenced to four your people are on-side.” 16-hour days. I’m grateful to our staff over the years and three months – with a He believes the fraud started with “Her offending caused so years, who were loyal and honest. minimum non-parole period of 24 small amounts before Mears got much pain. We went through hell “It’s such a simple thing but you months – at Dunedin District Court bolder. It involved some cash, then but staff, friends, customers and don’t realise how much you rely on September 27. up to 400 cheques from customers. suppliers stood by us. I thank them on trust until somebody like Mears No order for reparations was “We trusted her but had to reduce so much for that.” abuses it.” made because the money has our staff and operations because of gone, but the judge directed her actions. It was soul destroying. that a civil claim was available. “Mears opened the mail in the Whether anything’s recoverable morning and received cheque remains to be seen. payments. She must have spent The biggest lesson Gilmour has a lot of time practising signatures learned is not to trust everyone so she could forge cheques and who works for you and that’s deposit them into her account. advice he wants to share with “A lot of customers came to the other car dealers. counter. Sometimes she told them to “It was misplaced trust – we leave the name on the cheque blank never thought it could be Mears,” because she had a rubber stamp. he told Autofile. “The fraud mainly involved As she fiddled cheques and Eftpos cheques, but workshop Eftpos payments as well. She also emailed Judgement for crimes customers giving them her own bank account details for electronic commitment. Judge Gary MacAskill said his payments.” sentence with a minimum non- In 2011, his rally-driving It’s the game-changer. parole period took into account daughter Emma Gilmour and Mears’ lack of remorse and explanation for her offending, Glenn Macneall came on-board which had a devastating effect on with the Suzuki dealership and people who had trusted her. took over the business. He said her criminal activity They put in new software and impacted on the Gilmours, the workshop became integrated causing the sale of assets and for the banking. They became borrowing while the family tried to keep the business afloat. suspicious when a cash payment “You have effectively went missing. destroyed the work of a lifetime “Mears then said she was going of the Gilmours.” to leave because she had a heart The judge described the condition and wanted to spend offending as “calculated and callous” and Mears as “a time with her grandchild, but she thoroughly dishonest character”. already had another job lined up.”

www.autofile.co.nz | 7 news Aussie industry faces battle isit any city in the lucky country and a high proportion of locally “Our focus is on retaining Vmade brands can be seen on the roads, instead of the dominance of manufacturing Holden Japanese imports here. But that preference across the ditch for Australian-made vehicles vehicles across the Tasman.” VEHICLES IN is shifting. – Jeff Murray, managing director of Holden NZ AUSTRALIA 2012 Sales of locally made cars fell by 20 per cent in the eight months the plug on nine decades of has been given AU$1.8 billion through to August even though heritage in the country. (NZ$2b) – AU$150 million each consumers bought more vehicles In May, the blue oval revealed year from a potential pool of overall. the costs of locally made cars AU$2.17b – while Ford has Large passenger models, such were four times those of its Asian obtained about AU$1.1b. as Holden’s Commodore and the divisions. That, put simply, is Toyota declines to officially Ford Falcon, are among the hardest unsustainable. comment on subsidies, but it is hit – down 23 per cent in the eight The subsidies car manufacturers estimated to have received about months to August, according to in Australia receive from the AU$1.2b in the past decade. Mazda3 figures from the Federal Chamber government are substantial and Despite this, Australia’s 44,128 of Automotive Industries. controversial, but they may not be subsidies of AU$2,091 per 1 Meanwhile, Ford is gearing enough and may not even survive vehicle produced are low up to close its Australian car regime change intact. compared to the US’ equivalent Toyota Hilux production lines in 2016, pulling Over the past 10 years, Holden figure of AU$3,093. 40,646 Tony Abbott led the Liberal 2 Party to victory last month, but this is set to cause further strife Toyota Corolla for car makers across the ditch 38,799 because the new prime minister 3 went into the general election Holden pledging to cut AU$500m from Commodore the industry’s subsidy packages. 30,532* “What we aren’t going to do 4 is what Rudd has done over the Holden Cruze past few weeks and basically 29,161* run down the road after Holden waving a blank check,” Abbott 5 said in August. Hyundai i30 28,348 INDUSTRY NEEDS SUPPORT 6 In South Australia, John Gee, the Australian Manufacturing Toyota Camry Workers’ Union vehicle division 27,230* Fujitrans World Voyage 156 state secretary, says Abbott 7 osaka 2 Oct, kawasaki 4 Oct, could destroy the local motor Auckland 16 Oct vehicle sector, which employs Nissan Navara more than 40,000 workers, if he 26,045 Trans Future 5 Voyage 69 reduces the subsidies. “Generally 8 osaka 23 Sep, Nagoya 24 Sep, kawasaki 28 Sep, people want to see a strong Auckland 17 Oct, lyttelton 19 Oct, wellington 21 Oct, Nelson 22 Oct automotive industry with heavy Toyota Yaris support from the government. 18,808 Trans Future 6 Voyage 66 “It has flow-on effects for their 9 own industries and is all part of osaka 7 Oct, Nagoya 8 Oct, kawasaki 12 Oct, having a strong economy.” Ford Focus Auckland 30 Oct, lyttelton 1 Nov, wellington 3 Nov, Nelson 4 Nov There have already been 500 18,586 redundancies at Holden this 10 (* indicates Australian made) year, adding to a string of job 

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 losses in 2012 when Holden shed across the Tasman and ensuring extracted from taxpayers in order and he believes the government 220 positions, Ford cut 330 and there’s a brighter future for to underwrite. isn’t getting a good deal from the Toyota let 350 people go. thousands of Holden employees, “They’re not making good American manufacturers in return In August, Holden staff especially at our Elizabeth plant in money at all and they’re not in a for its subsidies. accepted a three-year pay freeze Adelaide,” he told Autofile. situation where it makes sense “Australia is an obvious place in to try to stop vehicle production “This will only be achieved with for them and try to develop the such a company’s global network, ending. a serious buy-in from the Australian industry in a unique direction.” both as a source of strong design Gee says the industry government.” This is a sentiment echoed by and for a cheapish luxury vehicle.” He says the politicians are behind the idea, but aren’t willing to put the work in to make it happen. “It will take a long time for the “It’s a risky transition,” says Gruen. “I’ve spoken to senior politicians. There’s nothing in it industry to disappear.” for them and they would make – Dr Nicholas Gruen, Lateral Economics themselves unpopular with the incumbents. Plus there’s no provides vital training for other However, Murray indicates that union secretary John Gee. guarantee it would be a success.” manufacturing jobs and the there are more job cuts looming on “They’re not tapping into Gruen predicts the Australian government must support it with the horizon. the awesome capacity of the automotive industry will continue taxpayer dollars. “While our market share is much workers and bringing change to to survive for a while yet. “The industry provides massive less than it was 10 years ago, the GM is like bringing change to an “It will take a long time for the training opportunities and general size of our organisation aircraft carrier – we’re missing an industry to disappear. fundamental skills,” he says. doesn’t reflect that reality so we opportunity.” “It’s a much larger market Jeff Murray, managing director must continue the process of Gruen says the key for the compared to New Zealand and of Holden New Zealand, believes bringing our costs into line with Australian industry surviving is manufacturers are still producing the marque needs strong support Holden’s current size.” attracting a Chinese marque to for export. It’s likely Holden will be from the Abbott government for it take over the production lines, here until 2020.” to survive in Australia. IN THE WRONG HANDS “Anything less and there is a Many argue the auto industry in fear that thousands of people will Australia is unsustainable, but be struggling to find employment prominent Melbourne-based across the ditch for many years to economist Dr Nicholas Gruen come and we certainly don’t want believes it’s a case of the wrong that to happen.” owners. Even with Holden’s owner, “Holden and Ford have quite General Motors (GM), opening a valuable asset that needs to be plants in Indonesia and China, taken seriously,” he says. Murray stresses there are no “As assets of a global plans to transfer some of Holden automotive company in the hands Australia’s vehicle production to of the American companies, they these regions. are seen as residual assets by “Our focus is on retaining minimising risks and maximising manufacturing of Holden vehicles the extent money can being Committed to Adding Value to Your Business

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www.autofile.co.nz | 9 news Changing course for whales hipping companies are following a voluntary transit protocol to protect aS rare mammal species from any potential vessel strikes. “The Hauraki Gulf is our Developed by Ports of Auckland Ltd with the industry, backyard – we support this the new procedures aim to reduce collisions between Bryde’s voluntary protocol.” whales and ships – and lessen the – Andy Mitchell, operations manager of Armacup impact of accidents when they do happen. Captains are being asked Barrier Islands because it’s a ship strikes to the plight of the protocol and by doing so will assist to plan voyages to allow lower hotspot for whales and dolphins. Bryde’s whale. in reducing incidents. Anything we speeds in the Hauraki Gulf Ships’ captains should keep Armacup Maritime Services can do to reduce them is good. because the mammals’ chances watch for whales, take action to Ltd, which has supported research “Armacup has a pragmatic of survival are higher when avoid them when spotted and into the mammals since 2008, is approach and Ports of Auckland has vessels travel at nine or 10 knots report sightings to harbour control, among the shipping lines backing been working with the shipping compared to 15 knots. which then alerts other vessels. the protocol. industry. We’ve got a good dialogue There’s a new recommended The guidelines are the “We’re a New Zealand company going and now have something to approach to the port. This reduces culmination of a six-year campaign and the Hauraki Gulf is our develop together.” the area of the gulf used by large led by marine biologist Dr Rochelle backyard,” says Andy Mitchell, Shipping lines have been ships, which should also avoid Constantine, whose research has operations manager. discussing the issue for some going between Little and Great highlighted the contribution of “We support this voluntary years with the aim of developing a  Rubber talks at Beehive

he chairman of Auto 18 months consulting widely with Stewardship New Zealand the tyre and vehicle industry, local Specialists in says the industry is ready government and stakeholders on toT move forward with a recycling the best model for a stewardship pre-shipment inspecti ons scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs). programme,” says Gilbert. Mark Gilbert, other trustees of the Tyrewise’s final report details in Japan & UK product stewardship organisation, the group’s proposed solution.  Full border inspections Tyrewise project managers, the 3R It includes guiding principles, Group, and members of the tyre costs and benefits, an explanation  Authorised MPI inspections and vehicle industry have held talks of incentives and proposed with Amy Adams, Minister for the timelines for the scheme, which  Authorised NZTA inspections Environment. The meeting was held aims to reduce to amount of old with the minister and her staff in tyres ending up in landfill sites.  Odometer verifi cation Wellington on September 24 and It’s proposed that a fee of covered the way forward. $5.50 per equivalent passenger  Pre-export appraisal Gilbert told Autofile: “We unit would initially be imposed were asked questions about on all tyres imported to fund the  Vehicle history reports schemes being put forward. We work. One unit equals to a typical were delighted to discuss our passenger tyre of about 9.5kg. recommendations and how the The charge would be collected industry is ready to implement a by the NZTA when a vehicle is first stewardship scheme for ELTs.” registered here and by Customs The proposals cover the when loose tyres enter the country. recovery and disposal of ELTs The levy would replace current JEVIC NZ tabled by the Tyrewise working disposal fees charged by some group in August. retailers and should reduce over a 09 966 1779 www.jevic.co.nz “The working group has spent 10-year period.

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 protocol, which Mitchell describes keep to 10 knots depending on the as complex. situation but average speeds in the “There’s more work to do be gulf will drop to benefit the whales. done, so we see this as an interim And slowing down in that measure,” he told Autofile. 40-mile area off the coast doesn’t Toyofuji Shipping NZ Ltd has mean ships with cars on-board will also agreed to follow the voluntary be delayed into port – it will add protocol after referring it to its about 90 minutes to passages to management team in Japan. and from Auckland. “When we’re on schedule, we will follow it as much as possible and LOOKING TO THE FUTURE adhere to it when it doesn’t cause While not globally endangered, hindrance to our schedule,” says the Hauraki Gulf – with its high A Bryde’s whale

approaching vessels or enabling their detection in shipping lanes. Tony Gibson, chief executive “It’s important to do what we officer of Ports of Auckland, says: “The gulf is a vital economic lifeline for New Zealand, but it’s also a can to preserve our Bryde’s precious natural resource we share – Tony Gibson, Ports of Auckland with amazing wildlife. whales.” “It’s important those of us who use the gulf do what we can to general manager Blain Paterson. levels of plankton, krill and small The company is also looking preserve it and our Bryde’s whales. “Our speeds will drop fish – is one of the few places at high-tech ways to keep ships “I would like to acknowledge dramatically so we can implement it.” in the world with semi-resident and whales apart, for example the support of Dr Constantine in Bryde’s whales, which are types of by warning the mammals about developing this protocol. ” ‘HAPPY WITH DIRECTIVES’ baleen whale. Mitchell stresses more research Their local population of about is needed to find out how many 200 is small, while the species is whales are in the area, their precise listed as critically endangered in locations and seasonal migration New Zealand. TESTING movements. Mitchell describes them as Armacup has been involved “elusive” in addition to being rare. with the industry group for about “During 10 years at sea I often saw STATION. six years and has helped fund Dr whales, but Bryde’s whales are Constantine’s work by paying for difficult to spot.” Transport Service Delivery Agent for flights to locate and map their At any one time, about 50 live positions. in the gulf. They grow to about 14 See us first for Abiding with the protocol metres and 20 tonnes. They lurk creates added costs for the industry, just below the surface, do short with vessels having to slow down dives of less than 10 metres, rest for from their normal speeds over long periods at night and forage about 40 nautical miles. with side lunges. “That costs us time but we’re These habits make them more more than happy to follow these vulnerable to ships. Their natural directives,” says Mitchell. mortality rate is about eight a year, “Depending on ships needing so losing at least two on top of that to make time up, they may need to from strikes is significant. Specialists in Used Import Certification speed up outside the gulf, which Protecting them doesn’t end means using more fuel. with the new protocol because “The engines aren’t designed Ports of Auckland has invested to run at those sorts of speeds in more research and has regular FREEPHONE OR VISIT US ONLINE [around 10 knots] for prolonged flights to spot them. FOR A LOCATION NEAR YOU! times, so this creates extra work It’s contributing $30,000 to a on-board and additional look-outs year-long project to count and map 0800 GO VINZ are needed.” whales and other marine mammals www.vinz.co.nz Shipping lanes must be kept in the gulf, and this may provide open and moving, so there may information to allow ships to avoid be times when an operator cannot areas where they congregate.

www.autofile.co.nz | 11 industry profile Emissions to fix fee levels ransport is holding a details”, but New Zealand could look prominent position on the to overseas where feebates work. political agenda with the “Most developed countries private-versus-publicT argument have ownership saturation points, dominating party policies. so we need fewer and higher It has been mostly ignited quality vehicles. by congestion and pollution “People are driving less and reaching unprecedented levels in under-35s are becoming more Auckland, and for many Kiwis the interested in efficient transport car remains king. policies. But the Greens have a different “To promote economic activity, vision for the future, one with a we have the opportunity to invest transport network that provides more in public transport, walking, viable alternatives to private cycling, and moving more people vehicles while improving the fleet’s and goods. efficiency. “Government intervention is As part of that, transport making things worse – it makes it spokeswoman Julie Anne Genter difficult to get most places without is promoting her “feebate” scheme Julie Anne Genter makes the most of pedal power a car. for all vehicles imported based on “Eight out of 10 trips are in their carbon emissions. receive a rebate,” she explains. cleaner burning technologies. private cars. If we got that down to “Those with emissions over a “More polluting cars cost a bit “We have a problem with six out of 10, there would be much threshold pay a graduated fee, more. Cleaner, more efficient cars emissions and people buy less congestion during peak hours.” while under that point they would cost less, which in turn promotes cars based on upfront costs, sometimes without considering BUILDING ON EXPERIENCE operational costs. Although new on the political “The feebate will help consumers scene – she entered Parliament Dealer Information Notice make decisions based on running after being 13th on the party list Dealer Information Notice costs as well, and incentivising for the 2011 election – Genter has MTA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION efficient vehicles will save on our extensive transport experience. Cost Interests $8 billion oil bill and save drivers on She was a transport planner petrol when they fill up.” after arriving here in 2006, and was National Subscription of motor vehicle dealers a priority Genter told Autofile it’s a employed in Auckland by Sinclair $700 Excl GST & Branch fee Yes No matter of shifting demand towards Knight Merz and then McCormick Brand Year Capacity greener transport by making the Rankin Cagney. Strong & nationally recognised Since 1917 4000 members costs of pollution more direct. Genter, who grew up in Los MTA is NZ’s largest dealer representative group: Franchise The feebate’s level could be Angeles, says the culture of the about five per cent of a car’s motor vehicle doesn’t need be dealers, used dealers, motorcycle dealers, and truck dealers value, but that’s only an indication fought if there’s investment in Market analysis - regular, Mediation Yes No because fees are based on decent alternatives. accurate and detailed emissions. One example is Auckland’s Advocacy - pushing the causes HR Advice Yes No She says it’s unfair those buying Northern Busway, which cost about for your industry fuel-efficient vehicles see no $200 million – or less than one- Benefits - save money with savings, while “lower-income people quarter of the Waterview tunnel to MTA stationery Yes No  key business partners own fewer cars and fewer new SUVs, link the city’s motorway network. IT Advice Business Range of Need a mentor and drive less at peak times”. “The busway receives no Yes No Managers newsletters Yes No Then there’s the idea policies operational subsidies and has that subsidise high vehicle use are removed 8,000 cars from the Industry Specialist training Business Advice regressive and can benefit high- harbour bridge. Yes No Yes No research   income earners. “A motorway lane carries at FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT MTA “Smart, green transport reduces best 2,400 people per hour. The Website Events / get Free phone car dependence and benefits busway is carrying as many people www.mta.org.nz togethers Yes No lower-income families by making as three extra lanes on the bridge transport more affordable.” would at peak. CONTACT US Genter admits “we probably “As for Auckland’s rail network, Tony Everett 04 381 8827 have work do with officials because 2011 was the highest for use I don’t pretend to have all of the because of the world cup and 30 

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 per cent higher than what was the consumption of fossil fuels. “More people in Auckland die The Greens’ Climate Change modelled in 2006. “Converting existing vehicles to from complications associated with (Transport Funding) Bill seeks to “It was slightly down in 2012, electric could be a possibility and air pollution than car crashes. rebalance National Land Transport but in the past five years has grown some mechanics are doing this. “We have problems with Fund spending towards sustainable more than car use, which has been Most new electric vehicles cost particulates, and this deters people transport over five years. declining since before the global so much here that investigating who want to ride and walk. Drivers “It’s absurd to use revenue financial crisis.” Genter takes a bus to the airport and prefers to cycle into town, while rush-hour buses that go past her home are normally full. “Under-35s are becoming “We don’t need everyone to switch to public transport. more interested in efficient During school holidays, there’s a reduction of 10-15 per cent in transport policies.” – Julie Anne Genter peak-hour traffic but roads seem almost empty. conversion makes sense. sitting in their cars in traffic are also from petrol tax hikes to build “We can achieve that if we “We can do more with second- vulnerable to fumes. more motorways when people invest in congestion-free transport, generation biofuels, such as wood “Labour invested in research are switching to public transport,” such as bus lanes and trains.” waste from forestry processing. We in 2006/07 but then backed says Genter. Genter believes the road- could use biodiesel and biogas for away from this issue, which was a “Now is the opportunity to invest building mantra makes no sense. heavy vehicles.” mistake. It would need a big step in public transport, walking and Local government spends $1 Genter echoes the view of many change for us to catch up with the cycling to free up our road network billion a year in rates on transport, in the automotive sector that RUC rest of the world.” for those who have to drive.” with most going on roads, while could be paid at the pump. central government spends the “This would apply the same Autofile welcomes readers’ views on all articles published. largest chunk of $3b on roads principal of feebate in that the Email [email protected] – letters should not exceed 250 words. mostly from road user charges user pays, she says. “There are (RUC) and petrol taxes. some clean European diesel “Some people think greenies vehicles being imported and hate cars, but that’s not the case. our RUC system discriminates It’s about reducing the cost against them. of private transport to benefit “We could even look at charging everyone. ACC in this way. This would increase “The economic benefits of the perception of pump prices, but public transport are also good for you could argue ACC risks increase motorists. If car trips are reduced the more people drive. by 20 per cent, this will reduce “What we want is the simplest travel times.” way to collect revenue that’s fair and transparent.” When it comes to car Planning solutions ownership, Genter says fixed costs are high but variables Minnesota-born Julie Anne Genter gained are low. her degree in philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2003. “The Greens want She then obtained a post-graduate certificate in this to be the other way international political studies in Paris before securing around. This means it’s her masters of planning practice from the University of easier access to cars, Auckland in 2008. but with higher variable Two years later, she moved to Wellington to work as costs.” the Greens’ political and media adviser. In-service vehicle The 33-year-old enjoys cycle touring, swimming, snowboarding, surfing, emissions tests are also on hiking, rock‐climbing, photography, the cards. “We don’t think it painting and gardening. will be too costly to set this up on something like a three-yearly basis as part of the warrant of MOTOR INDUSTRY ISSUES fitness,” she says. Genter stresses there’s a “real “Some inspection companies possibility” New Zealand may have have invested in equipment, it to cut greenhouse gases in the next wouldn’t be too expensive and there few decades and move away from are huge health benefits.

www.autofile.co.nz | 13 Vehicles wanted Nsew in brief dealers Buying now Safer Journeys makes impact on teenage crash rates Pass rates for computerised learner theory tests hit 70 per cent for the first time in July, while serious crashes involving teenage drivers have dropped to record lows. While the car theory pass rate recorded a slight drop to 67 per cent last month, it was up from 60 per cent in August 2012 and less than 50 per cent in 2009. Audi VW Harder tests are part of the government’s Safer Journeys action plan. WE PURCHASE NZ NEW CARS AND COMMERCIALS They ask 25 general and 10 class-specific questions selected randomly FOR ALL OUR FRANCHISES from a databank of more than 200. Brett Harris 029 293 1232 Fatal and serious injury crashes involving teenage drivers dropped www.farmerautovillage.co.nz [email protected] from 475 in 2008 to 257 last year. With an average of one killed on roads every week in recent years, Kiwi teenage rates are among the worst in the developed world. Zero-emissions venture to make debut at Le Mans Nissan says the ZEOD RC will reach speeds of more than 300kph to make it the world’s WANTED NOW ! Good quality commercial vehicles fastest electric racing car. The name stands for “zero Bill Julian p: 09 299 9182 m: 021 922 660 e: [email protected] www.augustautos.co.nz emissions on-demand racing car” and it will make its track debut at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hour after the marque was invited by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest to compete. It will be trialling variants of electric drivetrain technologies as part of its intended return to the competition. A LWAYS B U Y I N G The ZEOD RC, pictured, is a progression that follows on from developing GOOD NZ NEW VEHICLES the Leaf road car and RC race-car prototype, and the technologies developed will form part of future innovations for Nissan road cars.

Call Guy Walker 021 992 048 Transport ministers tackle issues with motor industry Gerry Brownlee has attended the eighth transportation ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) in Tokyo, which ran September 4-6. VEHICLES WANTED The theme was “aiming for a transport system that helps to accelerate growth and prosperity in the Pacific Rim”. Topics included promoting connectivity, enhancing infrastructure and pursuing quality transport. The Minister for Transport says a ministerial statement will now be issued to shape the working group’s programme for the next two years. ALL PORSCHE, LAND ROVERS, RANGE ROVERS, JAGUARS AND VOLVO MODELS While in Japan, Brownlee toured Nissan’s Leaf factory to test drive the Simon O’Reilly I 021 31 9992 I [email protected] I www.armstrongprestige.com latest electric-vehicle technology.

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[email protected] news Focus systems on fleet safety he Motor Industry Lives will, however, be saved.” safety-assist tools in vehicles, but He enjoyed attending and Association (MIA) says Crawford says the industry we don’t know what they will be.” speaking at the ITS NZ conference questions will need and government officials need to Society’s expectations in because so many issues were answeringT around the impact of tackles matters surrounding the regards to ITS are high – people covered. intelligent transport systems (ITS) mixture of cars on our roads. increasingly want to be connected “It was good to see the on road safety. “ITS systems are coming and to other people and to stay government trying to get its Chief executive officer David they’re going to come fast. They connected in their cars. They head around ITS and its role. Crawford concedes he used to be sceptical about ITS. “I didn’t believe I would see driverless cars in my lifetime, but they will probably be seen within a “Driverless cars will probably be decade,” he says. – David Crawford, MIA “We need to ask what that seen within a decade.” means for road safety. As cars become smarter, there will be require thought and consideration may become more about being That’s important because ITS will issues of how we manage this by the government and industry entertainment centres than just go across land, sea and air, and because driver skills will diminish if about what’s regulated, the getting from A-B. should be active – not passive – we don’t use them all time. implication for driver licensing and “We should expect vehicles to management. “For example, after I stopped the fleet’s make-up. be increasingly connected in time “The conference has given me riding motorbikes in the early “With other ITS, real-time GPS and space,” says Crawford. “It will a better understanding of these 1990s, I didn’t ride again for 15 will be used to collect congestion be interesting to see how systems systems for MIA members and years so I was tentative for the data with live feeds going back to from high-end models penetrate what they might have to do in first few months while I got my drivers and in-car systems could mainstream or particular models.” the market.” confidence back. then select the right speed to “If cars are going to more of the travel at.” driving, we need to ask what will As far as short-range radar happen when ITS fail.” is concerned, the Ministry Crawford gave two addresses for Business, Innovation and VEHICLES WANTED at this year’s ITS NZ conference in Employment has issued a general Auckland, which was opened by licence for the 24Ghz band, which Michael Woodhouse, Associate will be used by lane-assist and Mercedes Benz Minister of Transport, as previously crash-navigation systems in the Volkswagen reported by Autofile. short term. For one, he looked to the Crawford points out vehicle-to- BMW European Union, which has drawn vehicle systems require 5.9Ghz in up a six-point plan to cover the the US and Europe but 8.8Ghz in Audi range of ITS issues there. Japan – there’s no overlap between He tackled one of the points the two bands. Lexus – the safety of the fleet – having “Future systems in vehicles surveyed MIA members about here will work in 5.9Ghz and 77- Toyota this and the tools being fitted 81Ghz is a high bandwidth used to vehicles now and in the for short-range radar with more Nissan foreseeable future. regularity in car detection systems, Chrysler “People have got to understand such as with the Ford Kuga and where systems are in cars and how Honda Accord. Jeep to set them,” he says. “They might “New models send out radar be like small aeroplanes. on 77-81Ghz, for example Dodge “Will drivers become more to detect the car in front for distracted? Who’s liable if a semi or adaptive cruise control. We are always looking to purchase late model fully automated car is involved in “This detects lumps, so three NZ NEW CARS AND COMMERCIALS a crash? people crossing a road will come “From an industry perspective, out as one lump. But 79-81Ghz will PAUL CURIN 0274 333 303 [email protected] safety-assist tools will lead to a see three people or two people reduction in fatal and serious and a dog. accidents but there will have to be “This could be seen as the miles motor group a transition period in New Zealand. long-term solution when there are

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ANDY BOOTH has become a partner and the Acquisitions and market Familiarity with live-streaming general manager of Auckland-based Forza Works confidence made September video, such as Skype and Go Ltd, a specialised service centre for European one of this year’s busiest To Meeting, along with faster prestige vehicles. recruitment months. internet speeds has meant we’re Booth, who races in the V8 SuperTourer series, has Activity for Automotive increasingly seeing fresh first- links with prestige cars. He became an apprentice Employment NZ focused on class talent in the industry and Ferrari mechanic for Tim Bailey, founder of Continental Car Services management placements employers are more comfortable (CCS), after leaving school. for dealer principals, general making hiring decisions by He left that job to pursue motor racing in Europe and spent four management, and sales and after- embracing technology. years as the Ferrari and Maserati division manager for CCS after sales managers. Nonetheless, with the returning to this country. For those who doubt the exception of two roles, Kiwis still quality of this country’s pool secured most senior positions we JEREMY SPICER has secured the role of dealer of talent, we can take pride listed last month. principal at Manukau Nissan, which is owned by that skills are better than many Used vehicle sales management Automotive Holdings Group Ltd. perceive. We recorded an average roles were tougher to fill, with The group is a diversified automotive retailing and of 50 applicants per assignment many people tending to gravitate logistics group with operations in every mainland for these roles. towards new vehicle brands. Australian state as well as in New Zealand, and has 150 dealer points The assignments we completed The used vehicle sector across Australasia. produced quality inquiry, and provides some great career Previously employed by Armstrong Motor Group in a variety of roles the range of options candidates opportunities and less from sales manager to general manager, Spicer is also a qualified were prepared to consider with competition for applicants, with barrister and solicitor. numerous roles simultaneously pay parity evident between new listed was interesting. and used sales management roles. MARTYN DAWSON has returned to the Armstrong The highest number of The volume and quality of Motor Group after an absence of four years as the applicants per role was for applications received is a market general manager of Armstrong Prestige Ltd. executive vacancies, with indicator looking towards 2014. In this period, Dawson was employed in executive transparency and detail needed When candidates make roles, including as group general manager for Boroko to attract desirable applications. employment applications, it’s Motors in Papua New Guinea and as dealer principal for the RMA We found when detailed job clear they’re about to move from Group, Thailand. descriptions, inclusion of income one position to another. The and in-depth information about number of applications received KEITH SHAW was recently promoted to new Mazda and used car the employers’ facility were in September indicated this. manager at North Harbour Ford and Mazda, Auckland. He was provided, we attracted quality Surveys by one jobs website previously new car sales manager for the same company. applications. show more candidates moving RICHARD FISH has been appointed as Shaw’s assistant manager at Conversely the less detail across multiple industries. North Harbour. we could pass on to candidates, After the 1990/91 recession, the harder it was to attract top one of the biggest challenges GRAEME SWAN has been employed as after-sales manager for contenders. for achieving growth was Queenstown Motor Group and previously worked at the NZTA where The quality and detail needed sourcing talent to drive he was as a technical co-ordinator. with employment advertising is business forward. The market Queenstown Motor Group is an Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru at an all-time high – get it wrong was different, with importing dealership owned by parent company Southern Motor Group. and the recruitment assignment migrant skills in its infancy. is doomed before it starts. Quality applicants will be CRAIG GEYER has been appointed as the service Manager for Hawkes This year has also seen a out there next year, but hiring Bay Toyota. greater willingness by employers managers and recruiters will need He moved to New Zealand to secure the role having previously to explore candidates in the to be on the top of their game. been employed by Maritime Motor Group in South Africa. global talent pool. Locating skills in 2014 will There’s a big trend for motor prove difficult for those without STUART CRAWFORD was recently promoted to service manager for industry executives in the UK, the time, knowledge or wiliness John Andrew Ford and Mazda in Penrose, Auckland. Australia, South Africa and the to commit reserves of energy to He has replaced Alex Brown, who has been appointed service US to pursue New Zealand scout for the talent. manager at Hyundai Motors NZ. opportunities. Russell Phillips

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The case: The buyer of a Purchaser suffered no loss despite second-hand Volkswagen Beetle said it had mechanical issues. She wanted it to be repaired under the misleading certification comments Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) or the purchase price refunded. Background invoices for both repairs. She and inspection and recommended The decision: The tribunal Sharlayne Harvey-Heads bought Nigel Thompson, the trader’s the car be serviced, but Harvey- agreed with the trader that the a 2000 VW Beetle from Nigel director, emailed each other and Heads chose not to do so. matters complained about were maintenance items, which could Thompson Motor Co Ltd, but the trader offered $300 without Thompson also submitted reasonably be expected in a car of was concerned it had on-going accepting liability. the condition of roads in its age and mileage, so the claim problems and wanted a refund or Thompson viewed the first repair Christchurch had resulted in a was dismissed. for the vehicle to be fixed. as unnecessary and it was carried significant increase in repairs to At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes The trader said she wasn’t out after an incorrect diagnosis. The suspension components. Tribunal, Christchurch. entitled to a refund and accepted offer was set at $300 to reflect the Harvey-Heads denied regularly no responsibility for repairs. cost of replacing the strut mounts driving on any particularly rough without abatement or price and and was a gesture of goodwill. roads. special terms.” The case His key submission was replacing When she lodged her Harvey-Heads had travelled Harvey-Heads bought the car for the strut mounts was maintenance application with the tribunal on more than 10,000km in the car $10,999 on July 16, 2012, when the and not an issue of acceptable April 3, the odometer reading was and had incurred costs of about odometer was on 103,968km. quality. He added the buyer didn’t 114,217km. $800 – some might have been In December 2012, a problem approach the trader about the repair unnecessary and the trader paid arose with the blower motor for the before it was completed. The finding $300 of them. exhaust gas recirculation system. Harvey-Heads identified a key Section six of the CGA provides The tribunal agreed with the The trader replaced it at no cost to concern, which was the trader a guarantee as to the acceptable trader the current problems that the buyer. advised her during compensation quality of goods when sold. had arisen were maintenance In early 2013, Harvey-Heads talks for the repairs that the shock When the goods fail to comply items, and they could reasonably went on holiday in the South Island absorbers/struts had been replaced with this benchmark, the act be expected in a vehicle of this age when she noticed banging noises. as part of the compliance process may give the buyer the right of and mileage. She had the car checked by when the car was imported. redress against the supplier or It noted Harvey-Head’s concerns a mechanic in Alexandra, who Thompson had called the AA, manufacturer. about the information provided advised the problem was the rear which had carried out checks. He When defects in goods have by the trader that the shocks/ shock absorbers/strut. The tribunal was advised it was a requirement been drawn to the consumer’s struts would have been replaced noted these terms were often used that shocks, struts and CV joints on attention before supply then – when the car was imported if they interchangeably. vehicles more than five years old notwithstanding that a reasonable weren’t in “new condition”. When she got home, Harvey- had to be replaced if they were not consumer may not have regarded This didn’t accord with the Heads took the car to Parker new when imported. the goods as acceptable with those tribunal assessor’s view of the Automotive, which fitted a new In February 2013, Harvey-Heads defects – the goods will not fail to certification process, which was that left-rear shock for $529. noticed more banging noises in the comply with the guarantee only shocks/struts wouldn’t be replaced Kevin Parker, the owner and front of the car. because of those defects. as a matter of course but only if operator of Parker Automotive, She raised this with the trader In considering whether goods their condition was sub-standard. confirmed she asked him to who referred her to Motor Works, meet the CGA’s guarantee of The trader’s statements about replace the part. which diagnosed a problem with the acceptable quality, the tribunal the certification process were He understood the issue had front-top shock mounting bushes. must consider quality elements somewhat misleading, but Harvey- been diagnosed elsewhere as a The trader negotiated a price from the perspective of a Heads suffered no loss as a result shock absorber problem, so that was of $300 for this repair with Motor “reasonable consumer”. of that advice. the repair he did on January 18 when Works, but didn’t accept liability. This objective is based on It might have been a different the odometer was on 111,078km. Thompson reiterated this a precedent. “Goods to be of matter had she been told that prior The work didn’t remedy the noise was a maintenance issue, not a merchantable quality requires they to purchasing the car and had she and the car went back to Parker. On warranty item. He pointed out the should be in such a state that a relied on that statement in making January 23, both rear strut mounts car obtained a warrant of fitness buyer – acquainted with the facts her decision to buy it. were replaced for $353 when the car in December 2012 when only a and knowing what hidden defects had travelled 111,118km. replacement bulb was required. exist and not being limited to Order Harvey-Heads sent the trader Motor Works carried out the their condition – would buy them The application was dismissed.

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The case: The buyer of a NZTA flags car as ‘imported damaged’ Holden Captiva wanted to reject it under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) because it was flagged four months after date of purchase as imported damaged by the NZTA after she purchased it. Background “damaged when imported”. imported the car for his wife, The decision: The tribunal Kate Mathers bought a 2008 Holden She added the consumer but she didn’t like it because it ruled the car was fit for purpose so Captiva from Stortford Auto Sales information notice (CIN) stating was too big. it declined to order a refund, but the trader had to pay the buyer Ltd for $33,500 on May 26, 2012, it wasn’t imported damaged was Vesty bought it from Mrs compensation for loss in value. with 44,111km on the clock. misleading and “representation Kishore, in whose name it had She received a letter dated was made at a time the trader was been registered for four weeks, At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, Napier. September 18 from the NZTA aware of the Captiva’s history”. after agreeing a price of $28,000 to say the NSW Road Transport Mathers produced no evidence with Mr Kishore – a director of Authority had listed it as a to show the car was damaged Pacific Motors NZ Ltd, which statutory write-off. when supplied. It was free from imported it. the flag and placing the Captiva Mathers was asked to have it faults and in good condition. A vehicle information report on an “imported as written-off” list inspected and Roger Greaney, of She test drove it, her father- showed it wasn’t imported would still lead buyers to think it Vehicle Certification (HB), did this. in-law inspected it, it passed a damaged and Vesty said Mr Kishore had a damaged past. His report stated the car had no warrant of fitness (WOF) soon after told him the car wasn’t damaged. The appropriate remedy was an structural or water damage. purchase, and Greaney found no Mathers produced a letter from order for damages because the car The NZTA wrote to Mathers on structural or water damage. Mr Kishore to her solicitor in which was supplied fault-free, Mathers February 25 saying no further action Mathers supplied no evidence he stated “the condition in which drove it after becoming aware it was needed, but the flag would to show the car didn’t comply with the car was imported was disclosed was flagged and had clocked up remain so buyers would be aware it the description it was sold by. to the buyer”. more than 32,000km. was written off prior to import. It hadn’t been designated as However, the tribunal preferred It ruled rejection under the On June 28, the NZTA told her “imported as damaged” by the Vesty’s evidence because he CGA was inappropriate and unfair about 250 statutory write-offs had NZTA when imported or when she appeared to be a credible witness. to the trader. been imported from Australia since bought it. After the NZTA flagged the car, Mathers was asked to get the start of 2011. Four months after purchase Mathers told the trader she was reports on the difference in vehicle The letter added its decision the NZTA, probably through dissatisfied. The trader declined a value on May 26, 2012, with and to flag the vehicle as “imported an oversight, discovered it had refund but offered to rebuy it for a without the flag. damaged” might be misleading. been written off in Australia and sum that reflected its mileage and Brendan Foot advised such Instead, it would record it was a designated it as imported damaged. wear and tear. an import would be $34,000 but write-off on an NZTA website then The tribunal said the only issues The best offer of $29,000 was $24,000 with a flag. Bay Ford Mazda remove the flag. to consider was the flag put on the rejected by Mathers. The parties’ valued an unflagged car at $32,000 Mathers claimed the car’s car and the proposal to list it on a legal advisers became involved, but and a damaged one at $22,000. value had dropped, the trader register of written-off imports. couldn’t broker a settlement. For the trader, Karamu Holden’s misrepresented it and she wouldn’t Mathers was concerned how The tribunal thought the trader estimate was between $36,000 have bought it had she known its this would affect the resale value – by completing the CIN on the and $38,000. A damaged import history, so she applied for a refund. and saleability. basis of a report obtained before with the interior and one door The trader understood the car The tribunal considered if the buying the car and describing replaced would be about $33,000. was maliciously damaged and/ dealer misrepresented the car on the it as not imported damaged – The trader also submitted an or parts were removed from it in CIN in breach of the Fair Trading Act. unintentionally misled the buyer. email from Steve Robertson Cars Australia. It checked the car wasn’t a Mathers claimed the trader, by Mathers said the trader risked Ltd, which stated the difference on damaged import and was unaware completing a box on it saying it buying a car recently imported by a car worth $38,000 was $5,000. it had been written off there. hadn’t been imported as damaged, a registered dealer who sold it in The tribunal decided a fair The trader offered to buy it back misled her. his wife’s name. This should have reduction in value was probably but Mathers declined. It said any The trader’s director, Mr B alerted Vesty the so-called private 13.5 per cent of the $33,500 loss was minimal. Vesty, saw the Captiva for sale sale wasn’t what it seemed. purchase price. while driving through Auckland on The case March 3, 2012. The finding Order Mathers claimed the CGA had been He spoke to the seller’s The tribunal considered Mathers The trader had to pay the buyer breached because the car was husband, Ravend Kishore. He was misled by the trader. Removing $4,500 in damages.

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Imported Passenger Vehicle Sales by Make - September 2013 Imported Passenger Vehicle Sales by Model - September 2013

Sept '13 2013 Mkt Sept Mkt 2013 2013 Mkt Make Sept '13 Sept '12 +/- % 2013 Total Make Model Sept '13 Sept '12 +/- % Mkt Share share Share Total share

Toyota 1810 1620 11.7 23.8% 17946 25.1% Mazda Demio 407 298 36.6 5.3% 3379 4.7%

Mazda 1385 1145 21.0 18.2% 12122 16.9% Suzuki Swift 375 222 68.9 4.9% 3279 4.6%

Nissan 1334 1173 13.7 17.5% 12386 17.3% Mazda Axela 347 332 4.5 4.6% 3149 4.4%

Honda 808 625 29.3 10.6% 7495 10.5% Nissan Tiida 326 345 -5.5 4.3% 3047 4.3%

Suzuki 429 262 63.7 5.6% 3907 5.5% Honda Fit 246 131 87.8 3.2% 2341 3.3%

Mitsubishi 331 243 36.2 4.3% 3349 4.7% Mazda Atenza 241 155 55.5 3.2% 1957 2.7%

Subaru 284 350 -18.9 3.7% 3213 4.5% Toyota Corolla 221 236 -6.4 2.9% 2479 3.5%

Volkswagen 258 162 59.3 3.4% 2428 3.4% Toyota Wish 212 149 42.3 2.8% 1727 2.4%

Bmw 227 141 61.0 3.0% 2287 3.2% Toyota Vitz 208 198 5.1 2.7% 1828 2.6%

Audi 163 88 85.2 2.1% 1431 2.0% Mazda Mpv 180 135 33.3 2.4% 1606 2.2%

Mercedes-Benz 113 65 73.8 1.5% 1068 1.5% Subaru Legacy 160 235 -31.9 2.1% 1965 2.7%

Ford 109 62 75.8 1.4% 902 1.3% Volkswagen Golf 160 108 48.1 2.1% 1367 1.9%

Chevrolet 62 39 59.0 0.8% 508 0.7% Nissan March 138 102 35.3 1.8% 1224 1.7%

Volvo 44 22 100.0 0.6% 373 0.5% Honda Odyssey 135 106 27.4 1.8% 1185 1.7%

Land Rover 40 30 33.3 0.5% 258 0.4% Toyota Ist 135 114 18.4 1.8% 1435 2.0%

Jaguar 34 26 30.8 0.4% 232 0.3% Nissan Bluebird 134 115 16.5 1.8% 1269 1.8%

Holden 20 4 400.0 0.3% 146 0.2% Mitsubishi Outlander 131 52 151.9 1.7% 1287 1.8%

Lexus 18 7 157.1 0.2% 129 0.2% Toyota Estima 113 110 2.7 1.5% 1035 1.4%

Daihatsu 17 18 -5.6 0.2% 123 0.2% Nissan Note 109 108 0.9 1.4% 1084 1.5%

Mini 17 15 13.3 0.2% 124 0.2% Honda Accord 104 107 -2.8 1.4% 945 1.3%

Hyundai 14 21 -33.3 0.2% 119 0.2% Mitsubishi Colt 103 84 22.6 1.4% 943 1.3%

Porsche 14 11 27.3 0.2% 106 0.1% Nissan Presage 93 72 29.2 1.2% 709 1.0%

Dodge 9 8 12.5 0.1% 89 0.1% Mazda Premacy 89 114 -21.9 1.2% 850 1.2%

Peugeot 9 16 -43.8 0.1% 98 0.1% Nissan Teana 81 80 1.3 1.1% 782 1.1%

Renault 7 13 -46.2 0.1% 57 0.1% Honda Stream 80 69 15.9 1.1% 769 1.1%

Chrysler 5 8 -37.5 0.1% 56 0.1% Toyota Avensis 79 63 25.4 1.0% 793 1.1%

Plymouth 5 1 400.0 0.1% 18 0.0% Toyota Ipsum 74 65 13.8 1.0% 719 1.0%

Alfa Romeo 4 3 33.3 0.1% 24 0.0% Nissan Serena 73 39 87.2 1.0% 421 0.6%

Vauxhall 4 3 33.3 0.1% 23 0.0% Nissan Wingroad 69 60 15.0 0.9% 789 1.1%

Cadillac 3 2 50.0 0.0% 23 0.0% Toyota Auris 65 62 4.8 0.9% 778 1.1%

Jeep 3 2 50.0 0.0% 47 0.1% Nissan Murano 60 25 140.0 0.8% 449 0.6%

Kia 3 1 200.0 0.0% 29 0.0% Honda Civic 59 60 -1.7 0.8% 621 0.9%

Smart 3 1 200.0 0.0% 11 0.0% Toyota Blade 57 41 39.0 0.7% 614 0.9%

Bentley 2 3 -33.3 0.0% 38 0.1% Toyota Caldina 56 86 -34.9 0.7% 723 1.0%

Buick 2 3 -33.3 0.0% 17 0.0% Mazda Verisa 51 42 21.4 0.7% 445 0.6%

Others 25 29 -13.8 0.3% 350 0.5% Others 2444 1902 28.5 32.1% 23539 32.9%

Total 7615 6222 22.4 100.0% 71532 100.0% Total 7615 6222 22.4 100.0% 71532 100.0%

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22 | www.autofile.co.nz www.heiwa-auto.co.nz Mixed reactions on market sed vehicle sales dropped “Our marketing strategies we may not be selling cars. still tough out there,” says Wade, for the second month include the use of social media “We’re getting a bit of online whose buyers tend to purchase in a row after soaring to outlets, such as Facebook, is a part inquiry. We had two in one day and smaller vehicles. recordU highs in July. of our growth plans.” nowadays you really need to be “Clean and tidy vehicles are Last month saw 7,615 imported Moore says the business has online to cover that traffic.” popular, especially small hatchbacks. passenger vehicles registered, which been punching good numbers from Seventy per cent of the business’ We’ve sold a lot of Nissan Notes and was a decrease in sales by 1,043 its Highbrook site in East Auckland customers are return or client Toyota Fun Cargoes.” compared to the previous month. and he’s getting ready to open a referrals, which he says is only Because of buyers’ desire for But the used market in branch in the Christchurch suburb achievable by “supplying quality newer model vehicles, Wade says September performed better than of Harewood later this month. cars and service at a great price”. older trade-ins have become the same month of last year, when “It’s just part of our growth Kennett reports the second half harder to sell. 6,222 transactions were recorded. plan and we’re in the middle of of September as being slow. Craig McDermid, chief executive On the models table, the the growth phase, so watch this “Finance-wise, we’re down. of Blenheim Toyota, says the used Mazda Demio remained in top space,” he says. People are sourcing from banks, market was tough last month. position and was up by 36.6 per Vehicles will be conditioned in which are aggressive, and a lot “September was tough and it’s cent on September 2012’s total Auckland before being sent down of people have got their finance a lot slower than people would like, with 407 sales. to the South Island, while staff for from the banks. We sell Driverite but I’m sure it’s just seasonal.” It was followed by Suzuki’s Stu MacDonald, owner of Stu Swift, which went up by 68.9 per Used Import Passenger Registrations - 2012-2013 MacDonald Motors in Hawkes Bay, cent to 375, while the Mazda Axela says the dealership has been in 10000 took out third place on the table the area for 25 years and sales are with 347 units sold. 9500 always consistent, with about 50 The number of Suburu Legacys 9000 cars on-site. registered dropped by 31.9 per cent “We’ve got an extremely good 8500 with 160 sales compared to 235 name, which helps us.” during the same period of last year. 8000 MacDonald says he’s in the Meanwhile, sales of used 7500 industry because he loves cars and Mitsubishi Outlanders soared has a collection of vehicles – his 7000 by 151.9 per cent to 131 units, favourite being a Dukes of Hazzard showing customers’ segment 6500 2013 style 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. preference continues to shift from 2012 His passion for American cars 6000 station wagons to SUVs. is reflected on his yard, with a Dealers across the country have 5500 mixture of vehicles imported from mixed reactions about the market Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Japan and the US. in September. “They’re always a bit harder work Garry Moore, general manager the Christchurch branch have been insurance and there’s been a drop because they’re a lot more expensive, of 2 Cheap Cars, says the company transferred from Auckland. in that.” but we do okay with them.” enjoyed growth in the price Brady Kennett, manager of Bob Wade, owner of Wade Cars His biggest financial year was bracket between $7,000 and Auto Wholesale Ltd in Palmerston in New Plymouth, says although 2012 and he can’t see any reason $12,000, and is looking forward to North, says seven and eight-seater September was slow, it was better why this year won’t pan out just it continuing this month. people movers are proving to be than last year. as well. “We supply good quality vehicles very popular, followed by station “It has had its ups and downs, Meanwhile, Steven Fang, of Go at the right price and we’re doing it wagons and SUVs. but it’s better than it was last year.” Motors in Grey Lynn, Auckland, well,” he told Autofile. “It’s all about “Our yard traffic varies from week The dealership employs three says sales are down compared to good processes and honesty.” to week and you never know why staff, and he says the region has last year. 2 Cheap Cars’ Facebook page you are selling more cars,” he says. weathered the storm some smaller On the marques table Toyota has more than 10,000 fans and “There could be bugger towns have battled. was the top seller on 1,810 units. features hundreds of photos of all coming in so you end up “I think we’ve always been Mazda came second on 1,385 clients with vehicles they have thinking there’s something in the reasonably vibrant and the oil units, while Nissan took out third bought from the dealership. air. Even when the yard is busy industry keeps it going, but it’s place on 1,334.

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Sept '13 2013 Mkt Sept Sept Sept Mkt 2013 2013 Mkt Make Sept '13 Sept '12 +/- % 2013 Total Make Model +/- % Mkt Share share '13 '12 Share Total share Toyota 1544 1211 27.5 21.2% 10861 17.9% Toyota Corolla 566 453 24.9 7.8% 3694 6.1% Hyundai 693 548 26.5 9.5% 5587 9.2% Toyota Rav4 339 94 260.6 4.7% 1956 3.2% Ford 645 610 5.7 8.9% 5077 8.4% Toyota Yaris 243 251 -3.2 3.3% 1683 2.8% Holden 603 762 -20.9 8.3% 6468 10.7% Mazda Mazda3 239 202 17.8 3.3% 1256 2.1% Mazda 592 450 31.6 8.1% 4421 7.3% Suzuki Swift 227 351 -35.3 3.1% 2331 3.8% Mitsubishi 520 322 61.5 7.2% 2942 4.9% Hyundai ix35 220 75 193.3 3.0% 1017 1.7% Suzuki 334 523 -36.1 4.6% 3745 6.2% Mazda Cx-5 212 97 118.6 2.9% 1578 2.6% Volkswagen 319 271 17.7 4.4% 2953 4.9% Mitsubishi Lancer 196 49 300.0 2.7% 610 1.0% Kia 234 247 -5.3 3.2% 2146 3.5% Holden Captiva 156 158 -1.3 2.1% 1739 2.9% Honda 221 309 -28.5 3.0% 2406 4.0% Mitsubishi Outlander 156 163 -4.3 2.1% 1018 1.7% Subaru 221 157 40.8 3.0% 1366 2.3% Ford Focus 148 164 -9.8 2.0% 1135 1.9% Nissan 204 310 -34.2 2.8% 2744 4.5% Ford Mondeo 140 78 79.5 1.9% 790 1.3% Audi 166 151 9.9 2.3% 1464 2.4% Holden Commodore 140 287 -51.2 1.9% 1782 2.9% Bmw 148 134 10.4 2.0% 1524 2.5% Volkswagen Golf 138 78 76.9 1.9% 1194 2.0% Mercedes-Benz 138 85 62.4 1.9% 1119 1.8% Toyota Camry 131 73 79.5 1.8% 942 1.6% Jeep 91 60 51.7 1.3% 579 1.0% Holden Cruze 122 166 -26.5 1.7% 1698 2.8% Peugeot 90 65 38.5 1.2% 815 1.3% Hyundai Santa Fe 122 150 -18.7 1.7% 1661 2.7% SsangYong 73 54 35.2 1.0% 546 0.9% Mitsubishi Mirage 121 -- 1.7% 751 1.2% Skoda 60 42 42.9 0.8% 517 0.9% Ford Kuga 116 23 404.3 1.6% 740 1.2% Lexus 48 32 50.0 0.7% 398 0.7% Hyundai Accent 113 7 1514.3 1.6% 460 0.8% Mini 45 38 18.4 0.6% 380 0.6% Ford Territory 107 110 -2.7 1.5% 998 1.6% Chery 43 14 207.1 0.6% 213 0.4% Hyundai i30 102 172 -40.7 1.4% 1021 1.7% Land Rover 39 42 -7.1 0.5% 352 0.6% Toyota Highlander 95 167 -43.1 1.3% 896 1.5% Citroen 37 19 94.7 0.5% 247 0.4% Holden Barina 90 89 1.1 1.2% 488 0.8% Dodge 31 42 -26.2 0.4% 375 0.6% Volkswagen Tiguan 90 54 66.7 1.2% 542 0.9% Alfa Romeo 29 11 163.6 0.4% 139 0.2% Subaru Outback 76 57 33.3 1.0% 350 0.6% Volvo 22 19 15.8 0.3% 190 0.3% Honda Jazz 74 59 25.4 1.0% 712 1.2% Porsche 15 11 36.4 0.2% 148 0.2% Mazda Mazda6 72 75 -4.0 1.0% 814 1.3% Jaguar 13 7 85.7 0.2% 105 0.2% Ford Falcon 68 139 -51.1 0.9% 626 1.0% Fiat 12 7 71.4 0.2% 95 0.2% Ford Fiesta 65 96 -32.3 0.9% 769 1.3% Chrysler 11 18 -38.9 0.2% 97 0.2% Renault 10 10 0.0 0.1% 70 0.1% Jeep Grand Cherokee 65 45 44.4 0.9% 374 0.6% Great Wall 9 14 -35.7 0.1% 164 0.3% Nissan Qashqai 61 86 -29.1 0.8% 747 1.2% Daihatsu 4 28 -85.7 0.1% 228 0.4% Toyota Prius 56 20 180.0 0.8% 404 0.7% Ferrari 2 1 100.0 0.0% 16 0.0% Honda Crv 55 74 -25.7 0.8% 643 1.1% Bentley 1 1 0.0 0.0% 17 0.0% SsangYong Korando 55 14 292.9 0.8% 342 0.6% Can-Am 1 1 0.0 0.0% 61 0.1% Subaru Forester 55 27 103.7 0.8% 351 0.6% Lamborghini 1 0 100.0 0.0% 8 0.0% Kia Sportage 53 95 -44.2 0.7% 551 0.9% Maserati 1 3 -66.7 0.0% 10 0.0% Mazda Mazda2 50 63 -20.6 0.7% 571 0.9% Morgan 1 1 0.0 0.0% 4 0.0% Nissan X-Trail 50 85 -41.2 0.7% 660 1.1% Rolls-Royce 1 0 100.0 0.0% 4 0.0% Honda Civic 49 87 -43.7 0.7% 675 1.1% Others 0 4 -100.0 0.0% 46 0.1% Others 2040 2101 -2.9 28.1% 20078 33.1% Total 7272 6634 9.6 100.0% 60647 100.0% Total 7272 6634 9.6 100.0% 60647 100.0%

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24 | www.autofile.co.nz Marque dominates top three oyota towered above but September has fallen back.” advancing, with the sedan proving Qashqai and X-Trail, while the its rival brands in new Nevertheless, year-to-date sales to be popular with its extra room. Murano is a light SUV rather than a passenger vehicle sales have been strong with passenger “The Tiida was a car for older heavy one. We’re hoping, however, withT its models taking out the top vehicles, such as the RAV4 and the people, but we’re getting a the trend with SUVs continues.” three places on last month’s ladder. Corolla, proving popular although different range of people coming in Clive Linn, owner of Linn Motors The Corolla was the best-selling McDermid realises the market can for the Pulsar. in Thames, reports business as passenger car on 566 units, the turn in any direction. “Also, the Tiida was very price- doing well, especially with the RAV4 was second on 339 and the “It’s much like Team New driven. We used to sell a lot on arrival of Holden’s VF Commodore. Yaris came third with 243. Zealand,” he says. “It all depends price because it was like a ‘new “It has been very good for The Mazda3 was fourth with 239 which way the winds are going used car’. It was probably near the sales with us,” he says. “We’re now sales, while Suzuki’s Swift rounded to blow. bottom of the bunch and now looking forward to the arrival of off the top five on 227. “We’re hopeful there will we’re near the top with the Pulsar.” the Trax, which will also be good Following Toyota’s total sales be a big swing up, but it will Dodds says having new for us and will complete the range. of 1,544 was Hyundai on 693. Ford be interesting to see how the products and variants in the market “Sales across the board are still was in third place on 645. distributors play to try to increase helps, while finance and insurance strong and especially so with the Passenger car sales came to their desired segment dominance.” is up over the past few years Captiva. SUVs have been strong 7,272 and were up by 6.5 per Ross Dodds, dealer principal of boosted by pretty good interest everywhere and the Captiva is cent compared to last year and Windsor Nissan in Cambridge, says: rates from finance companies. good value for the price and its September returned better figures specifications. than August. “We’re a bit ahead of last Year to date, Toyota is the top- New Passenger Registrations - 2012-2013 year and the rural sector will get 8000 selling marque overall on 10,854 stronger as the increased dairy pay- units followed by Holden on 6,463 out starts to filter through.” 7500 and Hyundai in third place on 5,582. Stuart Dempster, general Volkswagen’s market share sales manager of Energy Ford in continues to grow in the passenger 7000 New Plymouth, says the small car segment. Year to date, it’s at 4.9 segment is performing well. per cent with 2,951 units sold 6500 Customers have been embracing compared to 2,910 in 2012. the blue oval’s smaller models, such Total new vehicle sales last 6000 as the Focus and Fiesta. month amounted to 10,070, “We’re having a good run on 2012 confirming what many economists 5500 the Kuga too, with a real mixture of 2013 have been saying and that’s private and business buyers.” economic confidence is growing. 5000 Like other regional dealers Craig McDermid, chief executive Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec across the country, Dempster officer of Blenheim Toyota, says the found last month tough. agricultural sector is leveraging “September was a challenge, growth in the region. “New car sales are tracking pretty When Nissan has specials on although it hasn’t been a bad “The trend has been increasing well and are slightly ahead of 2012, finance – such as the zero per winter. It was probably the hardest across the board, particularly in so it has been a good start to the cent offer earlier this year – this month of this year.” new vehicles,” he told Autofile. year for us. gets people into the dealership, He says the dealership is using As well as the higher Fonterra “SUVs are proving to be although the amount made on a combination of advertising pay-out, the barometers are going popular with good Qashqai sales deals can drop. methods to get buyers on the up for wool growers and primary while the Pulsar sedan, which Dodds expects SUVs to continue yard. “We work hard to get them producers, such as forestry. was released in February, and the being popular in the market in in door and there are specials on All that said, however, hatchback, which came out in general, but believes interest in every model.” September proved to be a difficult June, are doing well compared to them will plateau at some stage. Dempster’s also excited about month for the dealership. the Tiida.” “A lot of technology is going a new line-up of Fiestas soon to be “It has been particular hard Feedback has included Nissan’s into them from the manufacturers launched, including the Sport and across the board. August was up technology in the Pulsar as and that’s been the case with the Eco Sport. Your fi rst choice in automotive lending.

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www.autofile.co.nz | 25 new commercial sales Four-way battle in utes market

he number of new The Toyota Hilux took second Holden’s Colorado on 283 sales, that’s when more people tend to commercials sold last place on 406 units and last month bringing its market share up to start buying.” month increased after received a five-star ANCAP rating 10 per cent. Nissan’s Navara dropped to droppingT in the previous month. after safety upgrades. Clive Linn, who owns Linn fifth last month, but year-to-date September was the best Despite competition from the Motors in Thames, says sales of the sales of 2,216 make it the third commercial vehicle sales month Ranger on 3,395 year-to-date Colorado have been steady. highest seller. since 1981 and was up by 746 units sales, the Hilux is 2013’s top-selling “We’ve also been going okay “Sales of commercials have compared to the same time last year. commercial on 3,607 units. with used commercials,” he says. been pretty good for us, especially There were 2,799 commercials In third place last month was “We’re looking to spring because with the Navara nearing the end sold last month, an increase on of its life cycle and our new model August’s total of 2,602 to bring due in early 2014,” says Ross Dodds, New Commercial Sales - 2011-2013 year-to-date registrations up to 3500 of Windsor Nissan in Cambridge. 2013 22,787, while Ford’s Ranger was 3250 “The Navara isn’t feminine 2012 the top-selling model with 425 3000 looking and I feel we’ve been 2011 units. 2750 very fortunate the shape hasn’t “Based in Central Hawkes Bay 2500 really aged. and being a Ford dealer, we’re 2250 “It’s probably the last ute out selling plenty of Rangers,” says 2000 there because the rest have had David Willis, Ruahine Ford’s dealer 1750 upgrades. In 2005, it was the best principal. 1500 on the market and it has still got a “It would be the same for any 1250 great price point. rural Ford dealer at the moment, 1000 “With the Ranger, Colorado while about 50km north of here sales Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec and Hilux, it’s an on-going battle would be predominately passenger.” between the four of us.”

New Commercial Sales by Make - September 2013 New Commercial Sales by Model - September 2013

Sept '13 2013 2013 Sept Sept Sept '13 2013 2013 Make Sept '13 Sept '12 +/- % Make Model +/- % Mkt Share Full Year Mkt share '13 '12 Mkt Share Full Year Mkt share Toyota 676 533 26.8 24.2% 5548 24.3% Ford Ranger 425 249 70.7 15.2% 3395 14.9% Ford 484 317 52.7 17.3% 4020 17.6% Toyota Hilux 406 335 21.2 14.5% 3607 15.8% Holden 309 211 46.4 11.0% 1962 8.6% Holden Colorado 283 195 45.1 10.1% 1822 8.0% Nissan 223 162 37.7 8.0% 2289 10.0% Toyota Hiace 248 178 39.3 8.9% 1757 7.7% Isuzu 169 84 101.2 6.0% 1180 5.2% Nissan Navara 223 153 45.8 8.0% 2216 9.7% Mitsubishi 151 222 -32.0 5.4% 1614 7.1% Mazda Bt-50 100 98 2.0 3.6% 1011 4.4% Volkswagen 133 72 84.7 4.8% 971 4.3% Mitsubishi Triton 96 120 -20.0 3.4% 995 4.4% Mazda 100 98 2.0 3.6% 1011 4.4% Isuzu D-Max 91 31 193.5 3.3% 610 2.7% Hyundai 76 33 130.3 2.7% 438 1.9% Hyundai iload 74 27 174.1 2.6% 407 1.8% Great Wall 72 58 24.1 2.6% 610 2.7% Volkswagen Amarok 66 47 40.4 2.4% 624 2.7% Mercedes-Benz 64 32 100.0 2.3% 348 1.5% Great Wall V240 58 43 34.9 2.1% 409 1.8% Hino 52 27 92.6 1.9% 355 1.6% Ford Transit 55 54 1.9 2.0% 560 2.5% Mitsubishi Fuso 52 47 10.6 1.9% 354 1.6% Mitsubishi L300 55 102 -46.1 2.0% 615 2.7% Ssangyong 32 20 60.0 1.1% 338 1.5% Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 44 22 100.0 1.6% 240 1.1% Fiat 31 23 34.8 1.1% 191 0.8% Volkswagen Crafter 42 15 180.0 1.5% 144 0.6% Foton 25 2 1150.0 0.9% 106 0.5% Isuzu N Series 41 27 51.9 1.5% 261 1.1% Daf 18 5 260.0 0.6% 164 0.7% Ssangyong Actyon Sport 32 20 60.0 1.1% 338 1.5% Ud Trucks 18 11 63.6 0.6% 124 0.5% Fiat Ducato 31 23 34.8 1.1% 189 0.8% Scania 15 10 50.0 0.5% 152 0.7% Hino 500 31 15 106.7 1.1% 191 0.8% Alexander Dennis 11 11 0.0 0.4% 94 0.4% Foton Tunland 25 2 1150.0 0.9% 106 0.5% Others 88 75 17.3 3.1% 918 4.0% Others 373 297 25.6 13.3% 3290 14.4% Total 2799 2053 36.3 100.0% 22787 100.0% Total 2799 2053 36.3 100.0% 22787 100.0%

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26 | www.autofile.co.nz used commercial sales O versupply at some prices sed commercial sales of securing top spot with 172 sales. of them,” says Ross Dodds, of changing them on a five to six-year 500 in September were It was followed by two Nissans Windsor Nissan, Cambridge. “We basis, but with used commercials 75.4 per cent stronger – the Caravan on 52 and the would like more because of the that’s converting to six to seven thanU during the same month in Vanette on 38. profits in them. years old with high kilometres. 2012 when there were 285. Toyota’s Dyna was the top- “They’re holding their values “It’s unfortunate that they Despite the strong year-to-date performing pick-up on 18 sales, well and I would have more if I may not make the dealership’s total of 4,283 units, the amount sold followed by Nissan’s Atlas on 17. could get my hands on them. The stock,” he adds. “We would look dropped by 46 on August’s total. “When it comes to used ute market has taken off this year.” to wholesale them off, but we John Beck, of Top Cars & commercials, we can’t get enough Dodds says owners are keep those that are three to four Commercials, reports the market in years old with about 100,000km Invercargill as steady. on the clock.” Used Commercial Sales - 2011-2013 “August and September were 600 Bob Wade, owner of Wade 575 2013 okay but October quietened off 550 2012 Cars in New Plymouth, says the a bit,” he told Autofile. “School 525 2011 commercial vehicle market has 500 holidays are usually a bit quiet.” 475 been slow. Beck’s commercial stock is 450 “We have about half a 425 predominately vans, but he still 400 dozen vans on-site. People in sells the occasional ute. 375 Christchurch were buying heaps 350 “It has been hard getting vans in 325 earlier in the year.” the $10,000 to $12,000 price range 300 David Willis, dealer principal 275 and there seems to be a lot of 250 of Ruahine Motors in Waipukurau 225 $20,000 Toyota Hiaces around.” 200 near Hastings, says trades for Vans dominated last month new vehicles mean it has a steady Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec models’ table, with the Hiace supply of used commercials.

Used Commercial Sales by Make - September 2013 Used Commercial Sales by Model - September 2013

Sept '13 2013 2013 Sept Sept Sept '13 2013 2013 Make Sept '13 Sept '12 +/- % Make Model +/- % Mkt Share Full Year Mkt share '13 '12 Mkt Share Full Year Mkt share Toyota 224 147 52.4 44.8% 1967 45.9% Toyota Hiace 172 114 50.9 34.4% 1493 34.9% Nissan 117 36 225.0 23.4% 998 23.3% Nissan Caravan 52 10 420.0 10.4% 465 10.9% Mazda 30 8 275.0 6.0% 212 4.9% Nissan Vanette 38 15 153.3 7.6% 332 7.8% Ford 21 19 10.5 4.2% 239 5.6% Mazda Bongo 23 6 283.3 4.6% 167 3.9% Isuzu 18 12 50.0 3.6% 157 3.7% Toyota Dyna 18 10 80.0 3.6% 176 4.1% Mitsubishi 15 8 87.5 3.0% 89 2.1% Nissan Atlas 17 3 466.7 3.4% 93 2.2% Chevrolet 13 10 30.0 2.6% 91 2.1% Toyota Regius 17 13 30.8 3.4% 142 3.3% Hino 11 9 22.2 2.2% 110 2.6% Isuzu Elf 9 8 12.5 1.8% 102 2.4% Holden 8 4 100.0 1.6% 67 1.6% Nissan Navara 8 8 0.0 1.6% 81 1.9% Man 6 2 200.0 1.2% 44 1.0% Chevrolet Silverado 7 6 16.7 1.4% 29 0.7% Dodge 5 2 150.0 1.0% 25 0.6% Toyota Hilux 7 0 700.0 1.4% 45 1.1% Mercedes-Benz 5 3 66.7 1.0% 45 1.1% Isuzu Forward 6 2 200.0 1.2% 34 0.8% Daf 4 1 300.0 0.8% 18 0.4% Mitsubishi Canter 6 2 200.0 1.2% 37 0.9% Volkswagen 4 5 -20.0 0.8% 39 0.9% Ford F150 5 0 500.0 1.0% 22 0.5% Gmc 3 1 200.0 0.6% 17 0.4% Ford Transit 5 12 -58.3 1.0% 122 2.8% Iveco 3 2 50.0 0.6% 15 0.4% Mazda Titan 5 2 150.0 1.0% 35 0.8% Fiat 2 3 -33.3 0.4% 28 0.7% Toyota Toyoace 5 4 25.0 1.0% 68 1.6% Franna 2 0 200.0 0.4% 2 0.0% Daf Lf 4 0 400.0 0.8% 9 0.2% Volvo 2 1 100.0 0.4% 11 0.3% Ford F100 4 1 300.0 0.8% 9 0.2% Kato 1 0 100.0 0.2% 1 0.0% Hino Dutro 4 1 300.0 0.8% 43 1.0% Others 6 12 -50.0 1.2% 108 2.5% Others 88 68 29.4 17.6% 779 18.2% Total 500 285 75.4 100.0% 4283 100.0% Total 500 285 75.4 100.0% 4283 100.0%

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