The trusted voice of the auto industry for more than 25 years Issue 16-2015 www.autofile.co.nz 5 September 2015 In this issue Traders need to use p9 Dealer’s identity hijacked p10 Turbo range revved up p14 Ford opens parts centre reputable suppliers p16 Green policies in Japan ar dealers have been warned He discovered the website dealership, but it didn’t work when p23 Weak dollar hits buying to do their homework www.navigationau.com, which is Mitchell tried to install it. properly before buying after- run by a company that calls itself He then attempted to contact the p25 Record sales expected Cmarket components and systems Navigation Systems Australia, via supplier by email to complain and from overseas and online sources. a Google search. via a phone number listed on the The advice from the Imported “The navigation software from website, but received no response. Motor Vehicle Industry Association this site was about 50 per cent “Once they get your money, (IMVIA) comes after an apparent cheaper than buying it elsewhere,” they don’t contact you again. We scam was brought to Autofile’s says Mitchell, of REM Wholesale sent some emails and never heard attention by a trader keen to alert Cars in Christchurch. anything back.” others about it. “During an email conversation, After realising the website is Specialised Gary Mitchell has been left out it was claimed it would work in a probably a scam, Mitchell quickly of pocket by a website claiming Japanese import so we ordered alerted his contacts in the industry training that’s to be based in Sydney and selling a copy.” and discovered he isn’t the only proven to “genuine” after-market navigation After paying AU$425, or about Kiwi to have lost money. increase profits discs for used imports. NZ$470, the disc was posted to the “I have heard of other dealers [continued on page 6] Dealerships feeling pressure p15 he chairman of Colonial The Wellington-based company growth of past years has eased. Motor Company (CMC) has has returned preliminary net profits In this market, margins are warned the automotive before tax of $24.35 million for the tighter putting pressure on Tmarket is easing back with pressure 12 months ending June 30, which our car dealerships. being put on dealers’ margins. is a decrease of about 9.3 per cent “Sales and profitability of Jim Gibbons says economic from $27.95m compared to 2013/14. heavy trucks remain strong with conditions – such as the drop Its total operating revenues continuing forward orders. Tractors in forecasted pay-outs to dairy climbed to $789.38m from $699.31m have been adversely affected by Designed with farmers – are also being felt, while profits for the period came in the declining dairy pay-out. although he is confident CMC will at $18.71m – down from $20.21m. “The outlook is for a less safety in mind tackle future challenges. Gibbons notes: “The strong favourable environment with a [continued on page 4] GLOBAL VEHICLE LOGISTICS NZ - JAPAN - AUSTRALIA - UK - EUROPE LOCALLY OWNED SHIPPING SPECIALISTS Jacanna offers a professional service with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in logistics, warehousing and distribution across all commodities. 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