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MARCH / APRIL 2021
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EVEN MORE MORLEY
from our existing facility, with the add- ed advantage of main street presence and high visibility, it was too good an opportunity to miss. We have now moved our administration and custom- er waiting area into the new building along with vehicle inspection, estimat- ing and handover all in one dedicated facility. This has freed up significant space in our existing building to in- crease production space and keep up with our growing volumes”.
Fix Auto’s Stuart Faid said: “Travis is extremely passionate about his busi- ness, his people and his customers. This growth is a testament to the ser- vice he provides. This expansion is as much a reward for his efforts and a foundation for continued success. Noth- ing gives us greater pleasure than our partners growing with us and we look forward to continuing to serve Travis and the whole team at Morley in this next exciting phase of their journey”.
FIX AUTO AUSTRALIA HAS WELCOMED
the significant expansion of its franchise partner, Fix Auto Morley in WA.
Commenting on the expansion of his business, Travis Arnold of Fix Auto Morley said “Since joining Fix Auto al- most 5 years ago, we have seen strong
and steady growth in our business. During 2020 it became clear that if we wanted to continue to deliver the same outstanding levels of customer service, quality, and output, we needed to grow our footprint. When the chance came to move into this building just metres
IS YOUR APPRENTICE A STAR?
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR CAPRICORN
members across Australia and New Zealand to recognise the efforts of their star apprentices by nominating them in the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars competition.
You can nominate your apprentice at capricornrisingstars.com. A finalist placement or the overall win will not only earn the apprentice and the Capri- corn Member some outstanding prizes, it also encourages apprentices to contin- ue their chosen vocation for several years to come. The program is open to all automotive apprentices including paint and panel technicians.
Capricorn Rising Stars prioritises re- warding apprentices who demonstrate a passion for automotive, a positive can- do attitude and a strong commitment to forging a long and rewarding career in the service and repair industry.
Every Capricorn Rising Stars nominee will receive a certificate. An additional $20,000 in cash and prizes will be shared by the overall winner, the top five finalists and the Capricorn Member workshops that nominated them.
The Capricorn Member workshops who nominate the top five finalists
will also be rewarded with a 12-month Repco Autopedia subscription. Addi- tionally, the overall winner’s work- shop will receive enrolment in the Workshop Whisperer’s Service Advi- sor Pro online program, which is
valued at over $3,000. Entries close April 30, 2021.
LEFT: A significant expansion adds street presence and the opportunity for more volume.
FROM LEFT
TO RIGHT: Highfields Mechanical & Off Road owner Craig Baills, Capricorn’s Wayne Burton, 2020 Capricorn Rising Star Gabrielle Clift and Co-Owner Katherine Baills.