Company profiles: Tim Garner
Dealer Principal
Tim has been working for EurocarsMazda since 1992, and Dealer Principal at EurocarsMazda dealer in Sydney, since 2000. In this time, average sales have nearly tripled from 50 to up to 150 cars per month, and staff has increased 30%. But he remains modest about his success, insisting it is the value of the product that has generated such an increase:
“Mazdas are simply a very good product. They are stylish and good looking. There are no problems with Mazdas - they sell themselves.”
Tim’s father John Garner owns the EurocarsMazda business. This is not held against him by the rest of the team; in fact, everyone else interviewed claimed that Eurocars being a family owned business was one of their major incentives for working there.
Tim likes to foster a team environment in Eurocarsmazda - all company emails are addressed to รข€˜the team’ and if they do well, they all go out to dinner.
2008 so far has been a particularly good year for Eurocarsmazda, with two record months this year alone. January saw 140 sales, a record which was beaten in March with 150 sales.
“We think we do a pretty good job here” says Tim, a statement that is substantially echoed by Mazda Australia, who recently awarded Eurocarsmazda the prestigious Master Dealer Award - one of only three dealers in NSW to get the award. Yes, a pretty good job indeed.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Eurocars Mazda run-out a hit with buyers
Buyers have been flocking to leading Sydney Mazda dealer, EurocarsMazda Artarmon, to take advantage of their great run-out deals on the ever-popular Mazda 3.
The current Mazda 3 model is coming to the end of its cycle, with a brand new Mazda 3 – the first in five years - to be released in Australia in April. The new Mazda 3 has just hit the streets in Japan, where Mazda has its global headquarters.
Eurocarsmazda Artarmon will continue its run-out deal on the current Mazda 3 until March.
The new year has started off exceptionally well at EurocarsMazda Artarmon, with 42 new cars sold in the second week of January alone. This included 20 Mazda 3s and 18 Mazda 2s.
The new Mazda 2, released in Australia in late 2007, remains a highly popular model in the Mazda range and was the 2008 Best Small Car of the Year in the annual Australia’s Best Cars(ABC)awards.
According to industry journal, NRMA Open Road, Mazda has “injected a sense of sporting fun and driving ease into the Mazda 2”. It was also praised for its comfort, safety and stylish design.
The current Mazda 3 model is coming to the end of its cycle, with a brand new Mazda 3 – the first in five years - to be released in Australia in April. The new Mazda 3 has just hit the streets in Japan, where Mazda has its global headquarters.
Eurocarsmazda Artarmon will continue its run-out deal on the current Mazda 3 until March.
The new year has started off exceptionally well at EurocarsMazda Artarmon, with 42 new cars sold in the second week of January alone. This included 20 Mazda 3s and 18 Mazda 2s.
The new Mazda 2, released in Australia in late 2007, remains a highly popular model in the Mazda range and was the 2008 Best Small Car of the Year in the annual Australia’s Best Cars(ABC)awards.
According to industry journal, NRMA Open Road, Mazda has “injected a sense of sporting fun and driving ease into the Mazda 2”. It was also praised for its comfort, safety and stylish design.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
EurocarsMazda | 6 Tips to Minimise Fuel Consumption
EurocarsMazda brings you 6 Tips to Minimise Fuel Consumption:
Follow a few simple fuel choice and consumption guidelines and you will maximise economy, help the environment and save yourself some money.
* Keep your EurocarsMazda regularly serviced. It will run more efficiently, reducing fuel costs
* Avoid aggressive acceleration to reduce fuel consumption
* Regularly check your tyre pressures
* Don’t carry heavy loads you don’t need to - a lighter vehicle is more fuel efficient
* Remove roof racks when not in use. They add aerodynamic drag, increasing fuel use
* Avoid excessive idling. If waiting to pick kids up or stopping to read a map, switch the engine off
Biofuels
Biofuel is a renewable fuel source that reduces pollution. Common biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel. More information on these will be posted soon.
For more inrformation visit the EurocarsMazda website.
Follow a few simple fuel choice and consumption guidelines and you will maximise economy, help the environment and save yourself some money.
* Keep your EurocarsMazda regularly serviced. It will run more efficiently, reducing fuel costs
* Avoid aggressive acceleration to reduce fuel consumption
* Regularly check your tyre pressures
* Don’t carry heavy loads you don’t need to - a lighter vehicle is more fuel efficient
* Remove roof racks when not in use. They add aerodynamic drag, increasing fuel use
* Avoid excessive idling. If waiting to pick kids up or stopping to read a map, switch the engine off
Biofuels
Biofuel is a renewable fuel source that reduces pollution. Common biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel. More information on these will be posted soon.
For more inrformation visit the EurocarsMazda website.
Safety, Not Snooze at The Wheel
A tired driver is a dangerous driver. Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases aggressiveness. Just like driving drunk or drugged, drowsy driving causes you to make mistakes behind the wheel that can injure or kill the driver, passengers or total strangers.
Signs of drowsy driving
A recent US study showed that 20 percent of crashes and 12 percent of near-crashes were caused by drowsy drivers. How did the researchers determine a driver was drowsy? Each of 100 vehicles was outfitted with five cameras that linked to computers to record driver action and reaction. Monitoring the drivers for more than one year and nearly 2 million miles of driving, researchers determined that the drivers were drowsy if their eyes closed for longer than a blink, or if their heads bobbed forward and then bolted back upright. Also [EurocarsMazda] making the cut were drivers who didn’t move at all, staring fixedly ahead instead of reacting to oncoming traffic or checking the rearview or sideview mirrors. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
How to avoid falling asleep behind the wheel
Here are the top 10 things to do to avoid falling asleep at the wheel
1. Stop driving if you feel sleepy. Stop and drink a caffeinated beverage.
2. Since it takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to enter the bloodstream and take effect, use that time to take a nap.
3. Get plenty of sleep the night before taking a long trip, at least six hours, though more is better.
4. Don’t plan to work all day and then drive all night.
5. Drive at times when you are normally awake, and stay overnight in a hotel or motel rather than driving straight through.
6. Avoid driving at so-called sleepy times of day. Take a midafternoon break for a short nap and find a place to sleep between midnight and dawn. If you can’t nap, at least stop your drive and rest for awhile.
7. Avoid carbohydrate-laden foods that can make you sleepy, in favor of protein-laden foods.
8. Avoid allergy and cold or flu medications containing Diphenhydramine, such as Benadryl, which can contribute to drowsiness. And don’t take prescribed sleep aids, such as Ambien, until you are finished driving for the day.
9. On long trips, keep an awake passenger in the front seat. Increasing the volume on the car stereo is not a substitute for somebody you can talk to.
10. Take a break every two hours or every 100-200 Kilometers, even if you don’t need a pit stop or fuel. Get out of the car, take some deep breaths and do some stretching exercises, especially neck and shoulders, to relieve cramping and stress. And try to set a limit of 300-400 miles of driving per day.
For more safety advice, please visit our site EurocarsMazda and check out other EurocarsMazda posts.
Signs of drowsy driving
A recent US study showed that 20 percent of crashes and 12 percent of near-crashes were caused by drowsy drivers. How did the researchers determine a driver was drowsy? Each of 100 vehicles was outfitted with five cameras that linked to computers to record driver action and reaction. Monitoring the drivers for more than one year and nearly 2 million miles of driving, researchers determined that the drivers were drowsy if their eyes closed for longer than a blink, or if their heads bobbed forward and then bolted back upright. Also [EurocarsMazda] making the cut were drivers who didn’t move at all, staring fixedly ahead instead of reacting to oncoming traffic or checking the rearview or sideview mirrors. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
How to avoid falling asleep behind the wheel
Here are the top 10 things to do to avoid falling asleep at the wheel
1. Stop driving if you feel sleepy. Stop and drink a caffeinated beverage.
2. Since it takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to enter the bloodstream and take effect, use that time to take a nap.
3. Get plenty of sleep the night before taking a long trip, at least six hours, though more is better.
4. Don’t plan to work all day and then drive all night.
5. Drive at times when you are normally awake, and stay overnight in a hotel or motel rather than driving straight through.
6. Avoid driving at so-called sleepy times of day. Take a midafternoon break for a short nap and find a place to sleep between midnight and dawn. If you can’t nap, at least stop your drive and rest for awhile.
7. Avoid carbohydrate-laden foods that can make you sleepy, in favor of protein-laden foods.
8. Avoid allergy and cold or flu medications containing Diphenhydramine, such as Benadryl, which can contribute to drowsiness. And don’t take prescribed sleep aids, such as Ambien, until you are finished driving for the day.
9. On long trips, keep an awake passenger in the front seat. Increasing the volume on the car stereo is not a substitute for somebody you can talk to.
10. Take a break every two hours or every 100-200 Kilometers, even if you don’t need a pit stop or fuel. Get out of the car, take some deep breaths and do some stretching exercises, especially neck and shoulders, to relieve cramping and stress. And try to set a limit of 300-400 miles of driving per day.
For more safety advice, please visit our site EurocarsMazda and check out other EurocarsMazda posts.
Best Ways to Use Biofuels in Your EurocarsMazda
Ethanol is a colourless liquid (alcohol) generally produced from grain or sugar. Blending of ethanol in petrol has been suggested as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels.
The Australian Federal Government currently legislates that ethanol can be added to petrol in blends up to a maximum of 10%. This is called E10. Legislation states that E10 pumps must be labelled, giving you the choice of whether or not to purchase ethanol blended fuels.
View list of Ethanol compatible (E10) Mazda models: from EurocarsMazda
What happens when ethanol is used in non-suitable vehicles?
* There is an increased possibility of metal fuel tanks and lines corroding or rusting
* The chance of plastic fuel tanks swelling and breaking down is increased
* The possibility of plastic and rubber fuel lines deteriorating is increased
* There is a possibility of fuel injector O-rings breaking down
* Carburettor floats and seals are susceptible to deterioration
* Certain engine components may not be compatible with ethanol
* Engine management mapping parameters may not be fully compatible with E10, creating idle, driveability and starting concerns, plus hot weather performance issues
Important points
- Ethanol is an oxygenated fuel. E10 (which is oxygenated gasoline) may reduce fuel economy by an average of 2-3% because oxygenates contain less energy than non-oxygenated petrol. This means you may get fewer kilometres per tank when using E10
- Ethanol has a high affinity to water. Ingress of water could result in ethanol fuel blends breaking down into separate water/ethanol and petrol layers. This could create driveability concerns, as there’s a possibility of water/ethanol slugs reaching the engine
- In some older vehicles, deposits in fuel systems can be loosened by E10, which may cause fuel filters to become blocked
- Coarse ethanol, which is of poor quality, may cause poor idling plus driveability and starting issues, even if the vehicle is suitable to operate on E10
For more advice on how to take care of your EurocarsMazda please visit our site Eurocarsmazda
The Australian Federal Government currently legislates that ethanol can be added to petrol in blends up to a maximum of 10%. This is called E10. Legislation states that E10 pumps must be labelled, giving you the choice of whether or not to purchase ethanol blended fuels.
View list of Ethanol compatible (E10) Mazda models: from EurocarsMazda
What happens when ethanol is used in non-suitable vehicles?
* There is an increased possibility of metal fuel tanks and lines corroding or rusting
* The chance of plastic fuel tanks swelling and breaking down is increased
* The possibility of plastic and rubber fuel lines deteriorating is increased
* There is a possibility of fuel injector O-rings breaking down
* Carburettor floats and seals are susceptible to deterioration
* Certain engine components may not be compatible with ethanol
* Engine management mapping parameters may not be fully compatible with E10, creating idle, driveability and starting concerns, plus hot weather performance issues
Important points
- Ethanol is an oxygenated fuel. E10 (which is oxygenated gasoline) may reduce fuel economy by an average of 2-3% because oxygenates contain less energy than non-oxygenated petrol. This means you may get fewer kilometres per tank when using E10
- Ethanol has a high affinity to water. Ingress of water could result in ethanol fuel blends breaking down into separate water/ethanol and petrol layers. This could create driveability concerns, as there’s a possibility of water/ethanol slugs reaching the engine
- In some older vehicles, deposits in fuel systems can be loosened by E10, which may cause fuel filters to become blocked
- Coarse ethanol, which is of poor quality, may cause poor idling plus driveability and starting issues, even if the vehicle is suitable to operate on E10
For more advice on how to take care of your EurocarsMazda please visit our site Eurocarsmazda
Eurocars Mazda encourages Mazda MX-5 drivers to join the club!
EurocarsMazda sales consultant, Craig Berthold, highly recommends the national MX-5 Club, a fantastic social network for dedicated Mazda MX-5 drivers across Australia.
A proud, long-standing Mazda MX-5 Club member and former club captain, Craig describes the Mazda MX-5 as “an incredibly fun car to drive for people of all ages”.
The Mazda MX-5 Club encourages like-minded MX-5 devotees to get together and celebrate life as proud Mazda MX-5 owners.
Among its regular events are competition track days, where Mazda MX-5 devotees get to put their beloved cars to the test on a professional racing track with personal training from experienced competition drivers. The next weekend track days are January 24 and 25 at Wakefield Park, near Goulburn in the NSW Southern Highlands.
Other events include short road trips with lunch at the final destination, a Christmas in July party and the President’s Picnic, which will be held at Garden Island on January 18.
There are various chapters of the Mazda MX-5 club, such as the Sydney chapter, Hunter chapter and Canberra chapter, with each chapter hosting its own events every month and a national get-together involving all chapters across Australia once every four years.
Craig has been a member of the Mazda MX-5 Club since 2000. The Eurocarsmazda salesman describes himself as a “Mazda tragic”, having owned and driven several Mazda models prior to acquiring his MX-5 over the past 20 years.
A proud, long-standing Mazda MX-5 Club member and former club captain, Craig describes the Mazda MX-5 as “an incredibly fun car to drive for people of all ages”.
The Mazda MX-5 Club encourages like-minded MX-5 devotees to get together and celebrate life as proud Mazda MX-5 owners.
Among its regular events are competition track days, where Mazda MX-5 devotees get to put their beloved cars to the test on a professional racing track with personal training from experienced competition drivers. The next weekend track days are January 24 and 25 at Wakefield Park, near Goulburn in the NSW Southern Highlands.
Other events include short road trips with lunch at the final destination, a Christmas in July party and the President’s Picnic, which will be held at Garden Island on January 18.
There are various chapters of the Mazda MX-5 club, such as the Sydney chapter, Hunter chapter and Canberra chapter, with each chapter hosting its own events every month and a national get-together involving all chapters across Australia once every four years.
Craig has been a member of the Mazda MX-5 Club since 2000. The Eurocarsmazda salesman describes himself as a “Mazda tragic”, having owned and driven several Mazda models prior to acquiring his MX-5 over the past 20 years.
For a test drive, book online or call EurocarsMazda on 8905 5555.
Used Mazda Vehicles at EurocarsMazda
Demand for used Sydney Mazda vehicles has increased over the past few months as consumers tighten their belts in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Although new Mazdas offer great value for money, drivers with restricted budgets are increasingly seeking quality used models, according to Eurocars Artarmon Used Vehicles Manager, David Conway.
Sydney Mazda drivers can find a range of carefully selected used Mazda vehicles with fully documented service histories at EurocarsMazda Artarmon.
“Most of our used vehicles are late model Mazdas with low mileage and come with an additional three year warranty,” David said.
“We choose our used vehicles very carefully. For example, we don’t take on vehicles that do not have a full service history, and the bulk of our cars are under 10 years old.”
All used cars are fully detailed and safety checked by EurocarsMazda' professional and experienced Mazda service team.
David said Mazdas that have been well-maintained and serviced retain their re-sale value very well as they are a high quality vehicle built to exceptionally high standards.
Read more at EurocarsMazda
Although new Mazdas offer great value for money, drivers with restricted budgets are increasingly seeking quality used models, according to Eurocars Artarmon Used Vehicles Manager, David Conway.
Sydney Mazda drivers can find a range of carefully selected used Mazda vehicles with fully documented service histories at EurocarsMazda Artarmon.
“Most of our used vehicles are late model Mazdas with low mileage and come with an additional three year warranty,” David said.
“We choose our used vehicles very carefully. For example, we don’t take on vehicles that do not have a full service history, and the bulk of our cars are under 10 years old.”
All used cars are fully detailed and safety checked by EurocarsMazda' professional and experienced Mazda service team.
David said Mazdas that have been well-maintained and serviced retain their re-sale value very well as they are a high quality vehicle built to exceptionally high standards.
Read more at EurocarsMazda
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Used Mazda Vehicles at EurocarsMazda
Demand for used Sydney Mazda vehicles has increased over the past few months as consumers tighten their belts in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Although new Mazdas offer great value for money, drivers with restricted budgets are increasingly seeking quality used models, according to EurocarsMazda Used Vehicles Manager, David Conway.
Sydney Mazda drivers can find a range of carefully selected used Mazda vehicles with fully documented service histories at EurocarsMazda Artarmon.
“Most of our used vehicles are late model Mazdas with low mileage and come with an additional three year warranty,” David said.
“We choose our used vehicles very carefully. For example, we don’t take on vehicles that do not have a full service history, and the bulk of our cars are under 10 years old.”
All used cars are fully detailed and safety checked by EurocarsMazda's professional and experienced Mazda service team.
David said Mazdas that have been well-maintained and serviced retain their re-sale value very well as they are a high quality vehicle built to exceptionally high standards.
Read more at EurocarsMazda
Although new Mazdas offer great value for money, drivers with restricted budgets are increasingly seeking quality used models, according to EurocarsMazda Used Vehicles Manager, David Conway.
Sydney Mazda drivers can find a range of carefully selected used Mazda vehicles with fully documented service histories at EurocarsMazda Artarmon.
“Most of our used vehicles are late model Mazdas with low mileage and come with an additional three year warranty,” David said.
“We choose our used vehicles very carefully. For example, we don’t take on vehicles that do not have a full service history, and the bulk of our cars are under 10 years old.”
All used cars are fully detailed and safety checked by EurocarsMazda's professional and experienced Mazda service team.
David said Mazdas that have been well-maintained and serviced retain their re-sale value very well as they are a high quality vehicle built to exceptionally high standards.
Read more at EurocarsMazda
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mazda Artarmon tailors car servicing to customers
What do you do if your Mazda vehicle is due for a service every 10,000km, but you only drive around the block once a week? EurocarsMazda Artarmon has the answer with its tailored car servicing, according to Eurocars Service Manager, Padraig Campbell.
“Generally, we recommend a full service every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first,” Padraig says.
“However, we have a lot of senior Sydney Mazda drivers who don’t drive very often, and might only clock up about 3,000km per year, in which case the expense of a full service every six months is not justified.
“So we offer a tailored service whereby low km Mazda drivers come in about every eight months for a more basic service, including an oil change, which costs less than a full service but ensures top maintenance for their Mazdas.
“At EurocarsMazda service centre, we believe that over servicing is pointless and we are more than happy to tailor an ongoing service plan for customers whose driving is limited.”
To organise your next service at EurocarsMazda, call EurocarsMazda service centre on 8905 5600.
“Generally, we recommend a full service every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first,” Padraig says.
“However, we have a lot of senior Sydney Mazda drivers who don’t drive very often, and might only clock up about 3,000km per year, in which case the expense of a full service every six months is not justified.
“So we offer a tailored service whereby low km Mazda drivers come in about every eight months for a more basic service, including an oil change, which costs less than a full service but ensures top maintenance for their Mazdas.
“At EurocarsMazda service centre, we believe that over servicing is pointless and we are more than happy to tailor an ongoing service plan for customers whose driving is limited.”
To organise your next service at EurocarsMazda, call EurocarsMazda service centre on 8905 5600.
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