Waikato Business News November/December 2018

COLLINS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS
WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS November/December 2018
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tion of the building leaving
the remaining sections of the
building that Collins occupied
unsafe to operate from.
Through support and offers of
assistance, it was incredibly
humbling, and we managed
to service the requirements of
our very understanding customers
and also keep all of the
staff employed. The process of
our claim, through liaison with
our broker Trevor Dodunski
from E.RUYS & CO LTD,
Paul North at LMI Group as
an independent assessor who
handled the claim, through to
our insurer NZI who understood
and worked with LMI
to successfully navigate and
finalise the claim successfully.
Through hard work during
this period the move was made
to Quentin Drive where we
are today. The business has
thrived and grown through
the acquisition of Automotive
Technicians and AH Franks.
The team grew to 16 and
rebranded to Collins Automotive
Technicians, and now has
six mechanics, five auto electricians,
a tyre expert, a parts
specialist and a service team
that is full of enthusiasm and
drive to deliver the very best
to our customers.
E.RUYS & CO LTD
E Ruys & Co Ltd is a relationship-driven
business based
on service continuity, where
the delivery of professional
service is measured by superior
knowledge, independent
advice, communication, trust
and integrity.
Ted & Helen Ruys began
the business in 1980 as an
independent insurance broking
house.
In 2006 the company joined
the Brokerweb Group which is
a consortium of independently
owned and operated insurance
brokers throughout New Zealand;
the group was then sold
and is now NZbrokers Group.
In 2008 the business was
purchased by son-in-law and
daughter Trevor and Sandy
Dodunski on the retirement of
Ted and Helen.
E Ruys & Co Ltd is a member
of the NZbrokers Group.
NZbrokers is a collaborative
group of 54 independent,
locally owned insurance
brokers who provide unique
solutions, quality service
and superior products. Collectively
the group manages
$440m of premium for more
120,000 clients.
NZbrokers has been formed
to deliver additional client
benefits for exclusive use by
member brokers, including
the development of exclusive
insurance products.
E Ruys & Co Ltd, as a
member of NZbrokers, is
able to provide clients with:
• Superior cover for businesses
and family households
• Technical risk and insurance
advice
• Solutions to manage risks
• Competitive premiums
• Services throughout New
Zealand and overseas
Located throughout New
Zealand, members of NZbrokers
are in a unique position
to provide local service with
national strength, backed by
the buying power of a collaborative
group. Member companies
like E Ruys & Co Ltd are
all long-standing businesses,
highly respected in their own
regions, providing exceptional
local service that is complemented
by the national network
of NZbrokers.
Did you know?
Collins provides
complete car care.
From front to back on any brand of vehicle
including the following services:
• WOF
• Tyre sales and
service
• Wheel alignment
• Insurance and
warranty repairs
• Computer scanning
and diagnostic work
• Suspension repairs
• Batteries
• Vehicle servicing and
maintenance
• Transmission service
• Pre-purchase
inspection
• Mechanical repairs
• Steering system
service and repair
• Air conditioning
Servicing and repairs
• Installation of all
aftermarket
accessories
• Full auto electrical
services
If it’s Automotive,
See Collins Automotive Technicians
Ph 07 838 1321 / collinsauto.co.nz