“Collins delivers a WOW experience that is not normally expected in the independant automotive industry ”
2016 – Hamilton Central Business Awards – Runner Up Specialty Category
2017 – LMI Group (Insurance Claim Preparation Company) – Phoenix Award
2018 – Westpac Waikato Business Awards – Finalist
The biggest challenge was switching from the mindset of an employee and becoming an employer and also needing to learn all the skills of operating a business along the way, having no formal training prior to “taking the leap”
In the between the fire and moving into our “new” workshop we acquired an automotive repair business to add to our existing auto electrical and air conditioning business and also ended up purchasing the client base of the tyre shop that burnt down and employing the owner and a couple of his employees. This gave us the foundations for the business we operate now, providing a “one stop shop” for all automotive requirements and we have continued to grow the business while really focusing on the customer experience we offer. In November 2020 we are expanded again to add an automotive parts store into an adjoining building that became available. This has further added to suite of offerings and brings a new level of convenience. This is a very modern and relaxed 600sqm automotive parts and accessories showroom, where customers can purchase any automotive related products for DIY, or purchase parts and accessories fitted in our service and repair center.
The leap into the autoparts industry has been another massive challenge, putting together a full blown autoparts wonderland within a few short months, and then taking on a very competitive industry. We are excited for the future!!
The big overcoming adversity part of the story is a little more on the personal side than totally business, 2 months before the fire my wife Carley gave birth to our twin daughters in fairly challenging circumstances, and then she ended up having to have open heart surgery in the same time frame between the fire and moving into the new workshop facility. So while trying to put the pieces of the business together and get everything in place, I was juggling a wife having heart surgery and 6 month old twins…..im really not sure where I managed to find the time, but it is amazing what you can achieve when you “have to”, because there wasn’t many other options in my eyes, except just do what had to be done……
I’m also proud that the vision I had has come to fruition and we are still building this business into something remarkable.
Aside from that I enjoy the lifestyle I have created and able to live with my family
We are always donating to small community initiatives, and also charities like Kidney Kids and Heart Foundation etc.
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