Nor'West News: February 13, 2018
20 Tuesday February 13 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS NOR’WEST NEWS Hi from the team at McGirr Motors It is almost a year since McGirr Motors moved to their new premises in Gloucester Street. As we approach our first anniversary trading from our new workshop at 332 Gloucester St, we look back at what has been an exciting year for us. Owner, Gary Lake wishes to thank family and friends who helped in getting us off to such a good start. Relocating was a huge undertaking and we could not have done it without you all. Gary and right-hand man Yutaka are still on board. They have also employed two new mechanics – Terry, who has 30-plus years’ experience, and Jacob, their thirdyear apprentice. “Thank you to our customers (old and new) for your continued support, which has helped grow our business in this new location,” Gary says. “Now in our 18th year, our qualified and experienced mechanics still strive to give the professional and friendly service which McGirr Motors is known for.” The services provided include: • WOF • Servicing and Mechanical Repairs • Diagnostics • Batteries • Brakes • Clutch • Tyres etc. “If you have any concerns about your vehicle, please don’t hesitate to call or drop in,” Gary says. “We would be delighted to take care of your car maintenance.” In this summer of record temperatures, Gary recommends a vehicle check to test your air-conditioning and cooling system. To make your appointment, phone 03 379 6698 or email gary@mcgirrmotors. co.nz. Workshop address is: 332 Gloucester St (cnr Gloucester St & Fitzgerald Ave. This is a shared site – access is off Gloucester St). Look for the purple and green building. Opening hours: 8am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. “Thank you for your support of our small business. It is very much appreciated.” The friendly team at McGirr Motors, Terry, Gary, Jacob and Yutaka NeW LoCATIoN 95 Gasson St The Automotive Lamp Specialists • W.O.F • Servicing • Repairs • Batteries • Auto Electrical • Tyres • Clutch • Cambelt • Diagnostic Equipment YOUR LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SHOP • new & quality secondhand tyres • alloy wheels • replacement rims • puncture repairs WITH A MASSIVE RANGE OF TYRES IN STORE, WHY NOT POP IN AND SEE US TODAY! YOUR CENTRAL CITY WORKSHOP New and Used Lamps for Cars, Trucks, Vans, 4WD and Motorhomes 95 Gasson Street, CHRISTCHURCH PH 0800 225 483 287 Hoon Hay Road Christchurch Open Mon-Fri Ph. 982 0405 8c Birmingham Drive, (Cnr Hands & Birmingham Drive) Ph: 03 343 0099 Cell: 027 226 3805 Website: www.jcmdirect.co.nz ® A vonhead utomotive free 6 months roadside assist with any vehicle servicing • automatic transmission flushing service • Wof • tune-ups • suspension • batteries • neW tyres • oil & lube service • courtesy cars • full mechanical repairs oPen 6 days (sat until 1pm) 126 racecourse road Ph 342 7123 or 027 495 6600 s m a r t mall edium Fast turnaround utomotive epair echniques • Paintless dent removal • Minor paint repairs Smart repairS (NZ) Limited automotive refinishers 272 Lichfield St (Fitzgerald Ave end) Ph 377-0409 Free Check & Assessment ROSES AUTO ELECTRICAL PARKER AUTOMOTIVE ■ All Automotive Repairs and Servicing including 4WD ■ Suspension Brakes & Cambelts ■ WOF, Tyres, Batteries ■ Courtesy Car 55 Lincoln Rd, behind Caltex (Cnr Lincoln & Torrens Rd) Ph 03 982 4268 Mob 027 331 0382 Email: parkerauto@clear.net.nz
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday February 13 2018 21 Email julia.evans@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Scrabble Group Tuesday, 9.45am-noon Go along and play scrabble with the friendly weekly group. Exercise your brain and have fun. Gold coin donation. Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Ave Football Tuesday, 12.10-1pm Social kick around of football at Nunweek Park. They play every Tuesday and Friday from 12.10pm. It’s free and anyone is welcome. Suitable for those who work night shift or are free during the day time. Or if you work near the airport, Harewood, Bishopdale, Papanui, Avonhead, Wairakei, Burnside, Memorial Ave and have an hour lunch break. Email Christchurch. soccer@gmail.com for more information. Nunweek Park, Harewood Rd GenConnect Tuesday, 12.10-12.40pm Connecting generations by sharing knowledge. Do you have questions about your iPad, Smart Phone or Tablet? Or maybe you want to know how to use Skype, Facebook, or share your photos with family or friends? Ask an expert. Papanui High School students will be available every Tuesday during term time from 12.10-12.40pm to answer all your questions. Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd Lunar New Year Crafts Tuesday, 2-4.30pm Go along and share in the fun and festivities in preparation of the lunar New Year at Shirley Library. The Confucius Institute will be there providing activities and demonstrations including; Chinese calligraphy, martial arts demonstrations and a paper plate blossom craft. Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm These sessions have been designed to provide a relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere to encourage children to practice their reading skills and develop a love of reading. This programme uses dogs who are the pets of the city council animal management team and have been trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Sessions are 15min. Phone 941 7923 to book a spot. Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd Bishopdale Bridge Club Wednesday, 11am-2.30pm Go along and join in with this Anthony Harper Summer Theatre is back. This year features the favourite tale of The Little Prince, following his observations and adventures through an adult world using masks, puppets and large scale tricks. The Botanic Gardens will be transformed as the storytellers take you on an intergalactic journey of wildness and whimsy. A story that will entertain kids and adults equally, this is an event for the whole family. The series runs February 1 to 18 with both evening and afternoon showings. Wednesday to Sunday, 1.30-3pm or 7-8.30pm. Check for cancellations. social group who meets every Wednesday for a game or two of bridge. Table fees $5. Phone Janet for more information on 352 1440. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Fendalton Library Book Discussion Group Wednesday, 11am-noon For those who love reading and want to share in discussion with other friendly book lovers. The groups subscribes to the book discussion scheme so there is a cost involved. Second Wednesday of the month. Spaces limited. Phone 941 7923. Fendalton Library, 3 Jeffreys Rd Knit ’n’ Yarn Thursday 2-3pm Go along and enjoy a chat with other as you knit. For anyone who loves to knit or wants to learn. Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd Christchurch Women’s Toastmasters Friday, 12.30-1.30pm Want to advance your career? Have the confidence to speak up for issues you care about? A friendly group of women meet weekly to help women succeed through developing speaking and leadership skills. See our website for more information - www.cwctoastmasters.org.nz St Pauls, behind in Tennis Pavilion, 1 Harewood Rd Card Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm This weekly card club is on every Friday, just go along. Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd Super Saturday Storytimes Saturday, 11-11.45am Encourage learning through a love for stories and craft. Storytimes is an interactive programme including stories, songs, rhymes and play. Free. Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd Papanui Youth Group Sunday, 2.30-4.30pm Go along and hang at the Papanui Library for an afternoon of music and food. Chill or take part in workshops on writing rap and spoken word poetry, the album of the week and a weekly quiz. Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd Sign up to Smart Deals & be in the monthly draw for a $100 Dress-Smart gift card! Be one of the first to hear about the latest deals, sent straight to your inbox each week! JOIN US NOW! 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20 Tuesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS<br />
NOR’WEST NEWS<br />
Hi from the team at<br />
McGirr Motors<br />
It is almost a year since McGirr Motors<br />
moved to their new premises in Gloucester<br />
Street.<br />
As we approach our first anniversary<br />
trading from our new workshop at 332<br />
Gloucester St, we look back at what has<br />
been an exciting year for us.<br />
Owner, Gary Lake wishes to thank family<br />
and friends who helped in getting us off to<br />
such a good start. Relocating was a huge<br />
undertaking and we could not have done it<br />
without you all.<br />
Gary and right-hand man Yutaka are still<br />
on board. They have also employed two<br />
new mechanics – Terry, who has 30-plus<br />
years’ experience, and Jacob, their thirdyear<br />
apprentice.<br />
“Thank you to our customers (old and<br />
new) for your continued support, which<br />
has helped grow our business in this new<br />
location,” Gary says.<br />
“Now in our 18th year, our qualified and<br />
experienced mechanics still strive to give<br />
the professional and friendly service which<br />
McGirr Motors is known for.”<br />
The services provided include:<br />
• WOF<br />
• Servicing and Mechanical Repairs<br />
• Diagnostics<br />
• Batteries<br />
• Brakes<br />
• Clutch<br />
• Tyres etc.<br />
“If you have any concerns about your<br />
vehicle, please don’t hesitate to call or drop<br />
in,” Gary says. “We would be delighted to<br />
take care of your car maintenance.”<br />
In this summer of record temperatures,<br />
Gary recommends a vehicle check to test<br />
your air-conditioning and cooling system.<br />
To make your appointment, phone<br />
03 379 6698 or email gary@mcgirrmotors.<br />
co.nz.<br />
Workshop address is: 332 Gloucester St<br />
(cnr Gloucester St & Fitzgerald Ave. This<br />
is a shared site – access is off Gloucester<br />
St). Look for the purple and green<br />
building.<br />
Opening hours: 8am-5.30pm Monday<br />
to Friday.<br />
“Thank you for your<br />
support of our small<br />
business. It is very<br />
much appreciated.”<br />
The friendly team at McGirr Motors, Terry, Gary, Jacob and Yutaka<br />
NeW LoCATIoN 95 Gasson St<br />
The Automotive<br />
Lamp Specialists<br />
• W.O.F • Servicing<br />
• Repairs • Batteries<br />
• Auto Electrical • Tyres<br />
• Clutch • Cambelt<br />
• Diagnostic Equipment<br />
YOUR LOCAL<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SHOP<br />
• new & quality<br />
secondhand tyres<br />
• alloy wheels<br />
• replacement rims<br />
• puncture repairs<br />
WITH A MASSIVE RANGE OF TYRES IN STORE,<br />
WHY NOT POP IN AND SEE US TODAY!<br />
YOUR CENTRAL<br />
CITY WORKSHOP<br />
New and Used Lamps for Cars, Trucks,<br />
Vans, 4WD and Motorhomes<br />
95 Gasson Street, CHRISTCHURCH<br />
PH 0800 225 483<br />
287 Hoon Hay Road<br />
Christchurch<br />
Open Mon-Fri<br />
Ph. 982 0405<br />
8c Birmingham Drive,<br />
(Cnr Hands & Birmingham Drive)<br />
Ph: 03 343 0099 Cell: 027 226 3805<br />
Website: www.jcmdirect.co.nz<br />
®<br />
A vonhead<br />
utomotive<br />
free<br />
6 months roadside assist<br />
with any vehicle servicing<br />
• automatic transmission<br />
flushing service<br />
• Wof • tune-ups • suspension<br />
• batteries • neW tyres • oil &<br />
lube service • courtesy cars<br />
• full mechanical repairs<br />
oPen 6 days (sat until 1pm)<br />
126 racecourse road<br />
Ph 342 7123 or 027 495 6600<br />
s<br />
m<br />
a<br />
r<br />
t<br />
mall<br />
edium<br />
Fast<br />
turnaround<br />
utomotive<br />
epair<br />
echniques<br />
• Paintless dent removal<br />
• Minor paint repairs<br />
Smart repairS (NZ) Limited<br />
automotive refinishers<br />
272 Lichfield St (Fitzgerald Ave end)<br />
Ph 377-0409<br />
Free Check & Assessment<br />
ROSES<br />
AUTO ELECTRICAL<br />
PARKER<br />
AUTOMOTIVE<br />
■ All Automotive Repairs and<br />
Servicing including 4WD<br />
■ Suspension Brakes & Cambelts<br />
■ WOF, Tyres, Batteries<br />
■ Courtesy Car<br />
55 Lincoln Rd, behind Caltex<br />
(Cnr Lincoln & Torrens Rd)<br />
Ph 03 982 4268<br />
Mob 027 331 0382<br />
Email: parkerauto@clear.net.nz
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