One of Australia’s leading collision repair groups has announced its next phase of growth with its network expanding to New Zealand.
One of the largest networks in Australia with more than 110 outlets in every state in mainland Australia, Car Craft is now taking its successful model across the Tasman, welcoming a foundation member into the fold, Rob Braun with his Main Autocentre in Auckland.
The group has a unique model that it has built up since its origins in WA in 1987, based on a network of independent repairers, supported by the Car Craft Group where in turn the network is, owned and driven by its members who elect a Board of Directors each year.
Support in a changing market
Group CEO Peter McMahon says it was thrilling to be offering their model of success to a new market and they were now seeking expressions of interest from reputable collision repairers who want to learn more about our how the network works.
“We are excited to branch out to New Zealand and be working with a group of business owners who are like-minded individuals motivated to offer opportunities to fellow independent body shop owners across the country,” he says.
“This a great opportunity for owners who are keen to keep their independent identity while being a part of something much larger, offering networking opportunities, opening doors to advantages a single operator sometimes cannot access.”
Foundation Member Rob Braun explains why New Zealand needs an organisation like Car Craft Group.
“If professional independent Kiwi businesses are to compete, prosper and, over time, build company assets of tangible value in New Zealand’s fast evolving collision repair industry, there really is no other option but to build and support an organisation such as Car Craft Group,’ Braun says.
Months of preparation
“The work on the project has been carried out over several months and we are excited to see our brand further expand across to New Zealand,” says McMahon.
“The NZ business will follow the successful format developed by Car Craft Group over 38 years in Australia.”
For more information on the network contact Car Craft via email at info@car-craft.nz.co