New Tauranga FUSO parts, service dealer
CENTRAL DIESEL SERVICES (CDS) HAS BEEN appointed the authorised Fuso New Zealand parts and service dealer in Tauranga.
It replaces Truckline Services, which has handled FUSO parts and service work in the area for the past four years.
CDS is already an authorised parts and service dealer for MercedesBenz and Freightliner trucks, so its appointment provides further alignment of Daimler brands into a cohesive network, says Fuso NZ managing director Kurtis Andrews.
“We are already seeing the benefits of a fully integrated Daimler network across the country, through Keith Andrews Trucks in the North Island and CablePrice in the South Island, where the three lead brands of FUSO, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner are serviced by the same operation.
“Daimler has very stringent standards and expectations of its dealers. A unified network ensures consistency of technical training, parts supply and, most importantly, customer service.”
Andrews thanks Truck Line Services for its support and explains that the change of representation is “more strategic than a direct reflection on its operations.”
CDS, a family-owned operation run by Robert (Bert) Hayden and wife Debbie, has been servicing the Bay of Plenty heavy transport industry for 25 years.
It operates from two purposebuilt facilities in Mount Maunganui – one Hull Road site with six drive-through bays, including two full-length pits and brake rollers. It also provides onsite CoF testing in association with VTNZ.
The company has also recently opened an engineering division along Hull Road, allowing it to cater for the growing demand for the likes of new truck fitouts, truck and trailer repairs and maintenance. Also housed at the location is Keith Andrews Trucks’ new Tauranga sales office.
As well as Mercedes Benz and Freightliner trucks, CDS also currently holds service and parts agreements for Detroit and Cummins engines, BPW and Jost.
The introduction of the FUSO brand completes a service and parts offering that now covers all the Daimler Group brands.
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