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Further Information on the Non-Renewal of the Col Crawford Nissan Dealer Agreement

Written by Col Crawford on September 6, 2018. Posted in All New Models, Col Crawford Lifestyle Cars News, Nissan, service, Uncategorized.

As of 31st August Col Crawford ceased to be a Nissan Dealer. After 47 years of representing Nissan (originally known as Datsun), Nissan Motor Company Australia has chosen not to renew our Dealer Agreement. This decision by Nissan has not been performance based. Such as a Manufacturer (Franchisor) can design and have in place in a Dealer Agreement with the current Australian legislation and franchising codes, non-renewal, and in our case the franchisor has simply made the decision not to renew the franchisee’s (Col Crawford’s) term as a Dealer.

Introducing our Fleet Department

Written by Col Crawford on August 10, 2016. Posted in Col Crawford Staff, Fleet, service, Service Centre.

Are you a Small, Medium or Large local business? If so, we would love to assist you with Fleet pricing for your new motor vehicle requirements.

Stay Safe During April School Holidays!

Written by Col Crawford on April 8, 2016. Posted in Col Crawford Lifestyle Cars, safety, service, Top Tips.

Our Top 5 Vehicle Maintenance ‘Must Do’s’ from the Col Crawford Service Experts…. With April School Holidays commencing TODAY, for those planning a family ‘road trip’, ensuring your car is in order mechanically puts your safety first and can save you a lot of heartache (& money) if something went amiss along the way.

Outstanding Service Staff Achievements – 3 Cheers

Written by Col Crawford on December 7, 2015. Posted in Col Crawford Lifestyle Cars, Col Crawford Staff, service, Service Centre, Uncategorized.

Cheer 1 – Winners Are Grinners @ Our Honda Service Department. With much pleasure we congratulate 2 of our team members from our Honda Service Department, namely Apprentice Joseph Attana and Technician Joel Marsters. Joseph won the Honda Aust Apprentice Competition for NSW and Joel won the Honda Aust Technician Competition for NSW (2nd year in a row).

The Importance of Servicing your Car regularly

Written by Col Crawford on October 12, 2015. Posted in All New Models, Col Crawford Lifestyle Cars, safety, service, Top Tips.

The Issue with Oil Sludge: Whilst both car engine and oil technology advancements has resulted in dramatically increased service intervals from 5,000 to 15,000 plus kilometres, a major problem is becoming increasingly apparent.

The Narrabeen Make Over!

Written by Col Crawford on July 19, 2012. Posted in All New Models, Col Crawford Staff, Community, Fleet, Parts, service, Service Centre, Top Tips.

There have been and continue to be changes to our service department – welcome to our make-over – we would like to be there in the future to help you with your motoring needs. Firstly introducing our Reception Team with a mix of new and old faces with over 90 years trusted Service Experience on the Northern Beaches.

There’s no business like… SUV Snow Business!!!

Written by Col Crawford on June 19, 2012. Posted in All New Models, Australian Made, BMW, Col Crawford Staff, Community, Envoirnment, Fleet, Holden, Honda, Hot Topics, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, NRMA, Renault, safety, service, Suzuki, Top Tips, Uncategorized, Weather.

The thermometer is showing temperatures in the minus figures on the slopes. It’s time to pull out the ski gear & thermals, strap on the roof racks and head off on a trip south (of Sydney) to Australia’s winter wonderland – Thredbo and Perisher.

The all new BMW 3 Series Sedan has arrived at Col Crawford BMW dealer Sydney.

Here’s proof that some things getting better with age – the new BMW 3 Series Sedan

Written by Col Crawford on February 2, 2012. Posted in All New Models, BMW, BMW Group, Envoirnment, Events, Future Cars, High Performance Cars, New Model Launch, safety, service, World News.

The all new 2012 F30 BMW 3 Series Sedan will be arriving onto Australian shores in a matter of days. And Col Crawford Motors will be launching the model before months end. Here is a little recap on the history of the BMW 3 Series – Our Bread and Butter!

Apprentice Celebration and Award Night 2011

Written by Col Crawford on December 23, 2011. Posted in Col Crawford Staff, Events, service, Service Centre.

Col Crawford Lifestyle Cars celebrated our apprentices last Monday, at our inaugural Apprentice Celebration and Award Night. Around 30 of our apprentices from 4 workshops were treated to Korean BBQ fun, games and prizes, organised by Apprentice Master – Les Brumby and hosted by Service Manager Phil Ward. Our most gifted apprentice’s won the following awards.

Hatched…and ready to roll – The all new Holden Cruze Hatch is here.

Written by Col Crawford on November 28, 2011. Posted in All New Models, Australian Made, Australian Motor Show, Envoirnment, Holden, Hot Topics, New Model Launch, NRMA, safety, service, Top Tips.

The all Aussie, all new Holden Cruze Hatch has now hatched and his here at Col Crawford Holden.