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Preferred Suppliers featured this month
VIC/TAS September 2026
Welcome to Your monthly publication with the latest offers from Capricorn Preferred Suppliers.
Who’s in this Month in no particular order Diesel Distributors Don Kyatt - Flashlube Ford Trade Club GCG Turbochargers Hi Tech Diesel Injection Imparts Mint Telecom Pumps Australia Repco Auto Parts Don Kyatt - Terrain Tamer Supagas Pty Limited Smart Replacement Parts Bridgestone Australia
Sydney Diesel Centre - Melbourne Diesel Systems Ballarat Performance Auto Wreckers First Auto Parts Plus Harrison F-Truck Parts Jolly’s Auto Parts Synergy Turbo and Diesel Solutions Power Auto Wreckers Prestige Power Steering Zagame Automotive - Audi R.M Turbochargers Ferntree Gully Nissan | GAC
What’s On WA
QLD
VIC | TAS
Gala Dinner & Trade Show 24 October 2026
Gala Dinner & Trade Show 21 November 2026
Pakenham Trade Show 7 October 2026
SA | NT
NSW | ACT
Darwin Trade Show 16 September 2026
Gala Dinner & Trade Show 31 October 2026
Capricorn Golf Classic 21 October 2026
Gala Dinner & Trade Show 7 November 2026
Gala Dinner & Trade Show 14 November 2026
Stay Tuned!
Log in to myCAP to check out all the upcoming events or for further information please contact our events team. 1800 327 437 | events@capricorn.coop | cap.coop/events
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Your Partner in Repair Since 2003.
COMMON RAIL INJECTORS & PUMPS DIRECTION PLUS 4x4 KITS SAME DAY DISPATCH. NEXT DAY DELIVERY.
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BRAKING POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
ARE OFFERING 2 PREFERRED SUPPLIER BONUS POINTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT ON FLASHLUBE DOT 3 AND DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID DURING SEPTEMBER 2026.
Stopping power when you need it most is a must, and Flashlube’s Brake Fluid provides a braking force to be reckoned with. Developed using Polyglycol fluids it offers a higher boiling point, therefore lowering the risk of water absorption, air pockets and vapor lock, essentially providing outstanding lubrication, extended corrosion protection and more kilometres without pedal fatigue. Available in DOT 3 and DOT 4. For information visit flashlube.com or call 1300 888 444
Exclusive Loyalty Dollars Member Offers
10% Back!
Get 10% back in Bonus Loyalty Dollars when you buy any Motorcraft® Parts or Fluids^
in Bonus Loyalty Dollars
Right Part. Priced Right.
^ Offers available 1st July to 30th September 2026 from participating Ford Trade Club Dealers. Buy any Motorcraft part or Service Kit over the promotion period to receive 10% back in Loyalty Dollars. Ford reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw offer at any time. To be eligible to earn, you must be a registered Ford Trade Club Member and have accepted the Loyalty Dollars T&Cs at www.fordtradeclub.com.au/loyaltydollars/termsandconditions
Scan to join Loyalty Dollars and turn every parts purchase into money in your back pocket!
10% Back!
Get 10% back in Bonus Loyalty Dollars when you buy any Service Kit^
Packaging designs are conceptual only; physical kits are supplied in standard branded packaging. * View warranty details at www.ford.com.au/owners/warranties/
in Bonus Loyalty Dollars
DRIVE HARD CLEAN RIGHT JLM CAR CARE Cars that are driven hard need more than a quick wash. The JLM Car Care range has been engineered using the same design philosophy used in JLM professional lubricants and fuel additives. Tested in the extreme dirt and punishment of FIA ERC rallying, JLM Car Care is tough on contamination, safe on surfaces and considerate to the environment. Professional results. No compromise.
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QUEENSLAND:
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10/32 Spine Street, Sumner QLD 4074 Phone: (07) 3556 8202 Email: qld@jlmlubricants.com.au
Distributed in Australia exclusively by GCG Turbos. See our full product range at www.jlmlubricants.com.au
PREFERRED SUPPLIER BONUS POINTS For more info scan the code or visit gcg.com.au
Sales: online@gcg.com.au Repairs: workshop@gcg.com.au
CALL: 1300 TURBOS CHOOSE OPTION “0”
and have your Capricorn number ready
HOW TO ENTER: Purchase or service any turbo at GCG Turbos using your Capricorn Account between 1st September and 30th November 2026. Every turbocharger order automatically goes into a draw for 1,000,000 (One Million) Preferred Supplier Bonus Points. 1 Turbo = 1 Entry
Competition starts on the 1st of September and ends on the 30th November 2026. Winner will be drawn on the 2nd December 2026 and notified by phone and email. Winner will then be announced on the GCG website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
Enter by purchasing or servicing your turbocharger at GCG Turbos before November 30th 2026
THE TURBO EXPERTS
1300 TURBOS
SALES@GCG.COM.AU WWW.GCG.COM.AU
Boosting Australia Since 1979 To see the full range of our products and services visit our website: www.gcg.com.au or email: online@gcg.com.au
SPECIAL PROMOTION
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2026
WIN!
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Sales Hotline 1300 IMPARTS (467 278)
sales@imparts.com.au | www.imparts.com.au
New Service Kits Now available for Ranger, Everest and Transit models
Packaging designs are conceptual only; physical kits are supplied in standard branded packaging. * View warranty details at www.ford.com.au/owners/warranties/ ^ Offer available 1st July to 30th September 2026 from participating Ford Trade Club Dealers. Buy any Service Kit over the promotion period to receive 10% back in Loyalty Dollars. Ford reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw offer at any time. To be eligible to earn, you must be a registered Ford Trade Club Member and have accepted the Loyalty Dollars T&Cs at www.fordtradeclub.com.au/loyaltydollars/termsandconditions.
10% Back!
in Bonus Loyalty Dollars
Get 10% back in Bonus Loyalty Dollars when you buy any Service Kit ^
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Designed for 4x4s that handle the daily workload and go off road, with a growing range to suit trade, touring and recreational setups. From battery management systems, chargers and inverters to UHF radios, antennas, and lighting, it’s all backed by an expert team and comprehensive range – ensuring the right gear, right away, to get your rig tourin’
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PARABOLIC SPRINGS ARE OFFERING
2 PREFERRED SUPPLIER BONUS POINTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT ON PARABOLIC SPRINGS DURING SEPTEMBER 2026
Terrain Tamer Parabolic Leaf Springs are designed for the ultimate in ride quality. Utilising a new design on an old technology, the parabolic spring allows a comfortable ride whether the vehicle is fully loaded or empty. ■ Less shock – less shock load on the differential gears ■ Quieter – the leaf springs do not touch each other ■ Comfort – with better articulation ■ Lighter – less unsprung weight
PARABOLIC SPRINGS Fiat
Fullback
Fullback
Ford
Ranger
PX 1, II, III, PY/P703
Holden
Colorado
RG 1, 2, 3
Isuzu
Dmax
TFS85, TFS40
LDV
LDV
T60
Mazda
BT50
UP/UR/TFS40
Mitsubishi
Triton
MQ/MR/MV, L200
Toyota
Hilux 2WD
GGN120, GUN120/121/122/123, KUN122,TGN120/121
Toyota
Hilux
Toyota
Landcruiser
GGN25/125, GUN125/126/226/227/236, KUN25/26/125/126, KDN165, KZN165, LN107/108/110/111/165/167/170/172, RN106/110, RZN169/174,VZN167/172, N80 BJ40/42/43/45/46/60/70/71/73/74/75, FJ40/45/FJ60/62/70/73/75, FZJ70/75, GRJ79/HDJ79, HJ45/47, HJ60/61/62/75, HZJ70/73/75/76/77/79, PZJ70/73/75,VDJ76/78/79, FZ178/79, GDJ76/78/79, GRJ78, HDJ78
Volkswagen
Amarok
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View our demonstration videos at terraintamer.com/suspension Phone 1300 888 444
2,000
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10,000 BONUS REWARDS POINTS
supagas.com.au
13 78 72
Terms & Conditions: Exclusive offer *Promotion offered to new Supagas customers in Australia. Offer valid until 30 September 2026. Offer only applies to first order placed and delivered of a maximum gas volume equal to the volume shown on the last monthly invoice from your current supplier. Customer must sign a Supagas Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) to be eligible. First order must be delivered before expiry date of offer in order to redeem Supplier Bonus Points. Standard Supagas rental charges apply to all cylinders. Offer excludes SupaSwap, Bulk LPG (190kg or greater), Specialty Gas, Imported Gas, Packs, Refrigerated Liquids. + Refer & Earn offer is only for Capricorn members who refer commercial customers to Supagas who do not currently order gas from Supagas or are under negotiation for the supply of gas from a Supagas representative. 10,000 Supplier Bonus Points will be rewarded to Capricorn member once the customer referred signs an agreement for the supply of gas and the customer takes delivery. Offer valid until 30 September 2026. This offer may not be used with any other offer or redeemed for cash. Offer available through participating Supagas branches only. Excludes dealers and agents. Exclusive offer and Refer & Earn Free delivery within delivery area of Supagas branches. Contact your nearest participating Supagas branch for more information.
Order 2 x 45kg LPG bottles
10,000 BONUS REWARDS POINTS
EXCLUSIVE FOR CAPRICORN MEMBERS
REFER A FRIEND FOR DOMESTIC LPG
www.supagas.com.au TERMS & CONDITIONS PREFERRED SUPPLIER OFFER: When you order for 2 x 45kg residential LPG bottles you will receive 10,000 Supplier Bonus Points for your first order and delivered before expiry date of offer to redeem the Supplier Bonus Points. Standard bottle rental charges will apply. REFER & EARN: offer is only for Capricorn members who refer residential customers to Supagas who do not currently order 45kg LPG bottles from Supagas. 2,000 Bonus Points will be rewarded to Capricorn member once the customer receives their first delivery. Offer valid till 28 February 2027. 24 MONTHS FIXED PRICING: The fixed price is the branch gas price which is allocated to the residential account. ELIGIBILITY: : This offer is only available to new Supagas residential customers. You may only redeem the discount once. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion. PRICING: Bottle rental and gas prices apply for LPG residential bottles. Rental fees are paid annually in advance and are non-refundable. Supagas retains ownership of bottles. Gas prices are fixed for 24 months. Supagas branches set their own prices. Contact your local branch to obtain current pricing and supply terms. AVAILABILITY: Offer valid till 28 February 2027 from participating Supagas branches and selected agents only. Supagas reserves the right to amend, extend, or terminate this promotion at any time without prior notice.
13 78 72
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Hyundai / Kia
VW/Audi/ Skoda
Ford
Many more variants
12 months parts and labour warranty Stringent SRP quality standards with many OEM parts used Crated ready for freight to your door
1300 777 288
Toyota
NEW ENGINES Call 1300 777 288 G4NC
P5AT
D4CB
1KD-FTV
CAVD
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Petrol
Ford Ranger BT50 3.2L
Hyundai iLoad 2.5 Diesel
Toyota Hilux N70 Bare Long
VW, Audi, & Skoda Petrol
CAVE
CTHD
CHHA
G4FJ
G4FJ
VW, Audi, & Skoda Petrol
VW, Audi, & Skoda Petrol
CDAA
G4KH
G4KH
G4NA
G4NC
Hyundai Sonata 2.0 Petrol
Kia Optima 2.0 Petrol
Hyundai / Kia 2.0 Petrol
Hyundai ix35 2.0 Petrol
VMVO
H9FB
G4KE
G4KG
Ford Transit 2.2 Diesel
VM Ford Transit 2.4 Diesel
CCZ
CDNC
VW, Audi, & Skoda 1.8T Petrol
YN2S
Ford Ranger
G4KJ
Hyundai IX35 & Santa Fe 2.4 Petrol
VW Tiguan 2.0T
VW Golf
VW/AUDI 2.0T
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Petrol
Hyundai IX35 & Kia Sportage 2.4 Petrol
M9DD
Focus/Kuga 1.5 Turbo M9DD/M9MA
Hyundai Veloster 1.6T Petrol
Hyundai iLoad & iMax 2.4 Petrol
P4AT
Ford Ranger 2.2L
AGGRESSIVE ON/OFF ROAD TREAD
EXCELLENT ON-ROAD WET AND DRY GRIP
ECONOMY AND COMFORT
PASSENGER CONSTRUCTION
25% OFF BRIDGESTONE DUELER ALL-TERRAIN A/T002* The all-terrain step up for 4x4 and SUV drivers. This September, Capricorn Members can access 25% off Bridgestone Dueler A/T002, a premium all-terrain upgrade for 4x4 and SUV drivers seeking comfort, confident wet and dry grip, and capability beyond the bitumen.
PLUS BONUS POINTS
Up to 20 Supplier Bonus Points for every $1 spent on Bridgestone and Firestone tyres.^ *Offer valid 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026. Refer to B-Net for full terms and conditions. ^Up to 20 Supplier Bonus Points for every $1 spent on Bridgestone and Firestone tyres. Bonus Points promotion valid for Capricorn members who purchase Bridgestone, Firestone and/or Supercat branded tyres between 01/09/2026 and 31/12/2027. Excludes agricultural, industrial and off-the-road (OTR) tyres. 5 Supplier Bonus Points per $1 spent for purchases $2,500-$9,999, 10 Supplier Bonus Points per $1 spent for purchases $10,000 -$19,999 and 15 Supplier Bonus Points per $1 spent for purchases $20,000 plus. Additional 5 Supplier Bonus Points for every dollar spent via B-Net.
To place orders or for access to B-Net 1800 188 034 | tyreorders@bridgestone.com.au
The Trusted Name in Diesel Fuel Injection Now Nationwide ! Now serving Capricorn Members nationally through a trusted network of diesel fuel injection expertise and technical excellence
Supporting Capricorn Members
Across Victoria
• Decades of Diesel Industry Experience • Expert Injector & Pump Testing, Diagnostics & Repairs • Comprehensive Stock of Genuine OEM Parts • Yanmar Fuel System & Power Equipment Authorised Distributor • Authorised Distributor for Rehlko and supplier of Kubota, Isuzu & Hatz - Power Solutions, Complete Engines, Generators & Spare Parts* • Advanced Pump Room & Precision Testing Facilities • National Support Network for Capricorn Members Speak to our specialists today:
03 9968 4810
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ALL PURCHASES
DURING SEPTEMBER RECEIVE
DOUBLE BONUS
REWARD POINTS EARN 3 PREFERRED SUPPLIER BONUS POINTS FOR EVERY $ SPENT
T&Cs Apply: Valid 01 to 30 September 2026 | Capricorn members only | *Kubota, Isuzu & Hatz products are supplied through MDS under Sydney Diesel Centre authorisation
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Preferred Supplier Bonus Points Offers for September
AUTOOPTIX
DON KYATT - TERRAIN TAMER
autooptix.com.au
1300 888 444 | terraintamer.com
DON KYATT - FLASHLUBE
FERNTREE GULLY NISSAN & GAC
Chance to win 500,000 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points ‘Specific Terms’
Earn 2 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points per $ spent on ‘Selected Products’ 1300 888 444 | flashlube.com
GCG TURBOCHARGERS
Chance to win 1,000,000 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points ‘Specific Terms’ 1300 TURBOS | gcg.com.au
PUMPS AUSTRALIA
Range of Preferred Supplier Bonus Points offers available on ‘Selected Products’ 1800 790 915 | pumpsaustralia.com.au
SYDNEY DIESEL CENTRE & MELBOURNE DIESEL SYSTEMS
Earn 3 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points per $ spent during September ‘Specific Terms’
Earn 2 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points per $ spent on ‘Selected Products’
Earn double Preferred Supplier Bonus Points on all genuine parts purchases ‘Specific Terms’ 9724 8889 | parts@ftgnissan.com.au
JOLLY’S AUTO PARTS
Receive 7,000 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points on your first purchase over $200 if you have not purchased in the previous 12 months ‘Specific Terms’ 9706 9927 | jollysautoparts.com.au
BRIDGESTONE
Earn up to 20 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points per $ spent on ‘Selected Products’ 1800 188 034 tyreorders@bridgestone.com.au
03 9968 4810 | sydneydieselcentre.com.au
SUPAGAS PTY LIMITED
Chance to receive 10,000 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points on eligible LPG orders. Plus earn 2,000 Preferred Supplier Bonus Points through Refer & Earn ‘Specific Terms’ 13 78 72 | supagas.com.au
Members can earn more Rewards Points by supporting Preferred Suppliers who offer Bonus Points. By taking advantage of these offers, your Rewards Points balance will grow even faster. Preferred Suppliers who wish to run a Bonus Points promotion should contact their Business Development Manager or go to ‘My Campaigns’ when you login to capricorn.coop. *Refers to offers for select product(s) only. Contact the Capricorn Preferred Supplier for details.
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selected Weber products
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Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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Special offer valid from 8am(AWST)/11am(AEDT) to 8pm (AWST)/11pm(AEDT) Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Only while stocks last. Images are for illustrative purposes only and product substitutions may occur. Participation in the Capricorn Rewards program and the Purple Day 2026 Promotion are subject to Terms & Conditions available at capricorn.coop/tc.
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