How did you get involved with Newcoat?In the past Haven Motors have been a bit weary of paint protection products, and had chosen not to be involved much, until now.  When we saw the Newcoat concept we were cautiously interested.  It seemed to offer more than we expected. We quietly asked around and found other dealers who were using Newcoat successfully, so we tested it on a few cars to get some staff and customer feedback.  What did you like about Newcoat?We let our groomers loose on it. The instructions in the Valet Kit were clear and easy to follow, (nice move with the ch ..read more

We sat down with Barry to ask him about his Newcoat experience. What is your background?I’ve been in the Electronic Security industry for around 15 years providing Project Management and Product Experience services. Over most of this time I have used company provided vehicles and it’s only been in the last 4 years that I have owned my own car.  Why that car?I have always dreamed of owning a Jaguar XE and had been looking at them on Trademe nearly every day for around 2 years. I was very fortunate that my current car came up for purchase when I had just gotten into the financial positio ..read more

Rod J - Hybrid Driver, McLaren Enthusiast If there’s one thing you notice about Rod, it’s that he’s always got a clean and tidy car.  He likes to be seen driving a nice car when out on the road. Rod says that he had always been trained by his father to have a clean car and he’s always tried to keep a clean car because of that upbringing. Rod’s motor racing interests are orientated around the NZ McLaren family, and he’s refurbishing an old McLaren Formula One car in his spare time.  Rod operates his own business and is very active in sailing – so spare time is precious. When Rod purch ..read more

I’m a newly retired medic who, after a career of driving ambulances and other work vehicles – often with urgency, I now simply enjoying the pleasures of driving. We joined the MX5 club because it’s members are likeminded people who also enjoy driving. The MX5 is a sporty two-seater rear wheel drive car that’s a joy to drive but it doesn't come with a huge price tag. The New Zealand back roads are just great for this sporty little car made even better with the top down.  Whether out with just me and my lovely wife or we join up with other members of the club the trips are fantastic, and t ..read more

When Morrell Motors in Taupo launched Newcoat as their preferred car care product provider they decided to run a Facebook competition. Up for grabs was a Newcoat International Wax Infused Ceramic Coating, Auto+Aid Vehicle Detailing Kit, and Platinum Valet by Morrell Motors Ltd.   Debbie loves competitions, so she was in boots and all. Debbie is a busy mum of 6 daughters.  She used to do a lot of volunteering in Taupo and has slowed that right down while her little girls are young. Debbie has a 10 seater Toyota  Hi-Ace Van  - she needed the room for when baby girl ..read more

Have you noticed that when you get into your car, one of the first things you see is the dust on the dashboard? Or at our place, footprints, dust, fingerprints, food crumbs and the odd bit of coffee splash!  I so often overlook the dashboard and I shouldn’t – now it’s so easy to clean. I wanted to have a DIY system that was simple.  No glue gels, no blue tac, no silly putty – just plain simple.  And yet, I need to get all the little crumbs out, the marks off and get rid of the dust.  I’ve found the best way, so, here’s how I do it now. Vacuum the dashboard using ..read more

Our Business We grow our business in ways that makes us proud. We are in competition with no-one. We are so good; others cannot compete with us. We will always be greater than the sum of our individual products and people. We are international in size, local in knowledge and relationships. We strive to step lightly on the environment and help others do that too. Our People Our team has the best people, doing the best they can, at what they are best at. No one person’s job is more important than anyone else’s. Everyone’s job is to make everyone else’s job easier. We develop relationships t ..read more

Just as lockdown restrictions ease, and we stop getting 3 weeks to a tank of fuel, we go to clean our cars the old-fashioned way and boom! - Water restrictions and their huge threat of fines come into effect. So how can you get your car clean and keep it cleaner for longer – without breaking the rules? Relax, it is actually really easy with Newcoat. If you already have our Wax Infused Ceramic Coatings you will know that cleaning is a breeze and you can just grab the Waterless Car Wash, from your Auto+Aid Vehicle Dealing Kit and in minutes you are done. Waterless Car Wash will eliminate dirt w ..read more

Be more prepared for safe winter driving by ensuring your car is ready for the cold weather. No one wants to break down and walk home – these tips might help. Getting into the car Frozen locks – cover the key in hand sanitizer – the alcohol will melt the ice or heat the key with a lighter. Stuck door rubbers – to avoid this, use cooking oil spray on the door rubbers which creates a shield that cannot freeze.   Inside the car Windows – Make sure the defroster and fans work before winter. It will be easier if you clean your windows with Auto+Aid Anti-fog Glass Cleaner. Heaters – Be ..read more

You’ve been away, everyone’s had a great time. But then it’s time for car cleaning – one of those chores no kids want to do. They love a clean car and if they’re anything like my kids they’ll deny being the one who made it messy. Our kids are sporty and busy so we have everything from sports gear, clothing, snack boxes, drink bottles, school work in the car – the list goes on. We’ve found a way to get kids to clean the car and feel like they are doing equal work. This example has two children but can be scaled easily. You’ll need: 3 baskets – one for laundry, one for rubbish/recycling, one ..read more