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Communications

Notice board

What the business is telling its staff this month.

Safety

Hoist 7 back in service after inspection

Hoist 7 has passed inspection by the hoist contractor and is back in service. The near miss on 1 September happened because a lift pad was placed on a sill seam instead of the marked lifting point. Every lift must start with the lifting points confirmed from the repair information. Raise to 300 millimetres, stop and check before continuing.

9 September 2026

Compliance

New brake cleaner quarantined until safety data sheet is filed

A new brand of brake cleaner arrived without its safety data sheet. The cartons are quarantined in the parts office and must not be issued until the sheet is filed and the product is on the Hazardous Substances Register. Thank you to the parts team for catching it. Any new chemical must go through the register before it reaches a shelf.

10 September 2026

Quality

Used vehicle warranty wording

A recent online review pointed out that a salesperson described the used vehicle warranty as three months. Statutory warranty periods under the Motor Car Traders Act depend on the age and kilometres of the vehicle and the Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply regardless. Please use the approved warranty wording on the yard sheet and refer questions to the Sales Manager.

11 September 2026

Event

Apprentice presentation night, 15 October

The annual apprentice presentation night will be held on Thursday 15 October at 6:30 pm in the showroom. Families are welcome. Third and fourth year apprentices will present their project vehicles and the group will announce this year's apprentice of the year. Please let the office know numbers by 8 October for catering.

18 September 2026

Operations

Evacuation drill, Dandenong South, 7 October

An evacuation drill will be held at the Dandenong South site on Wednesday 7 October at 10:30 am. All staff, contractors and customers on site will move to the front car park assembly area. Wardens will wear their vests and check bays and offices. The drill will include a simulated high-voltage battery incident in the EV bay. Please review the Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan beforehand.

30 September 2026