Group opens new service centre

Farmer Autovillage has opened a new satellite service centre to cater to motorists in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions.

The facility on Whakakake Street, Tauriko, has been developed in what the company says is a convenient location for private and fleet customers in the Tauriko and Lakes areas.

The centre is equipped to handle all vehicle brands and offers a full range of services including warrants of fitnesss, mechanical repairs, windscreen repair and replacements, and a dedicated Tyre Centre.

It will also be home to Farmer Autovillage’s motorhome sales and service, which has been relocated from Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui. Angela 

Henry Clarke is service manager for the Tauriko site and is supported by Sharn Wickett, senior service adviser, Mason Sutherland, concierge, and Aidan Winch, parts adviser. 

The company notes its technical team includes Paul Loots, Frikkie Steenberg, Hennie Cronje, Nigel Cook, Hiram Africa and Jordan Dowse, who have more than 70 years of combined industry experience. 

Besides traditional internal-combustion engine vehicles, the team is also able to service hybrid and electric vehicles.