Get to know our manager at Mornington!

It's time for another peek into who's behind the scenes at Cooper Automotive. This month we're talking to Daniel, manager at our Mornington Service Centre.

Home suburb:

Bellerive

Favourite food:

Steak – preferably medium-rare

Favourite football team:

I don’t follow any ball sports at all – that’s a bit un-Australian of me isn’t it!

How many years working on cars:

A long time now – about 17 years

And with Cooper Automotive:

Overall about 8 years

Best thing about the work:

Cars have always been a passion of mine, and I enjoy challenging myself and solving problems. It makes things interesting.

What makes Cooper Automotive the place to go?

A very high standard of workmanship. Good quality repairs and good customer service.

Most interesting car ever worked on? Why?
None that particularly stand out.

What car would you buy if money were no object?

R35 GTR Skyline

Any gripes when on the road?

Lots! Particularly people not knowing how to use zip lanes. People don’t get the concept of how to merge properly.

What’s your top tip for keeping a car safe on the road?

Keep your car regularly maintained.

Manager Profile

Every few months we're going to be getting to know one of our service centre managers a bit better with a Q&A session.

First cab off the rank is Ben,
Manager at our Mornington Service Centre.

Favourite food:  
It would have to be a Sunday Roast.  You can’t beat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.

Favourite football team: 

Nottingham Forest….oh you mean AFL…well Hawthorn then.

How many years working on cars: 

Since I was 16…so that’s 19 years now.

And with Cooper Automotive: 

I’ve been with Cooper Automotive for 2 and a half years. I arrived from England on a Sunday, started work on the Monday.

Best thing about the work: 

It’s the customer satisfaction which makes for job satisfaction. Really making things easy for people and doing a good job so they leave happy. And next time they come in they know your name. It’s rewarding.

What makes Cooper Automotive the place to go? 

Customer service. It makes all the difference. People love our local pick up and delivery service. Having your car serviced doesn’t need to cause any inconvenience at all.

A classic English car - the Robin Reliant!

Most interesting car ever worked on?

That would be a robin reliant. It was a quirky 3-wheeler. 

I don’t think you had them in Australia.

What car would you buy if money were no object?

 I’d love a McLaren Formula 1 car. I saw one in Melbourne…it was amazing.

Any gripes when on the road?

 Aaarrrgh…where do I start. It’s the lack of manners on the road. People don’t let you in to merge lanes, and when you let someone in they don’t wave to say thank you. And people that drive in the right hand lane all the time…don’t we drive on the left here!?

What’s your top tip for keeping a car safe on the road?

I think looking after tyres and brakes are the most important things. And regular all-round servicing of course!

Ben and colleague Andrew, front-of-house at the Mornington Service Centre.

We look forward to seeing you soon!