CoolDrive
    (27 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Automotive

    Specialities

    Autoparts, Trade, Warehouse, Motorsport

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    22-28 Lexton Road Box Hill 3128
    CoolDrive Auto Parts is a supplier of autoparts, tools, equipment and accessories to the trade, with over 40,000 parts, tools and equipment available. We are your local Mechanics auto parts supplier, with demonstrated knowledge and service.We are a truly Australian family owned and operated business established in 1977 by W.J. Blanchard, employing around 900 team members across 38 locations in Australia, New Zealand and China.At CoolDrive, we Live by our ValuesOur values are not something that exists only on the office wall, we live by them every day.Work Together, Show You Care, Act Fairly, Aim To Inspire and Embrace Change.

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    at CoolDrive Auto Parts
    Sunshine, Melbourne VIC
    If you have a passion for automotive and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with us!
    If you have a passion for automotive and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with us!
    classification: Manufacturing, Transport & LogisticsManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
    4d ago
    4d ago

    at CoolDrive Auto Parts
    Moorabbin, Melbourne VIC
    Ready to take the next gear in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that values passion, precision, and performance!
    Ready to take the next gear in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that values passion, precision, and performance!
    classification: Manufacturing, Transport & LogisticsManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
    4d ago
    4d ago

    Reviews overview

    2.527 ratings in total
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    48%
    Rate salary as high or average
    33%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at CoolDrive?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    CoolDrive's workplace culture is characterised by friendly and supportive coworkers who help create a pleasant work environment. Employees particularly value the staff discount on car parts, and some longer-term staff fondly recall the company's family-owned business heritage where there was a strong sense of care for employees.

    However, employees have noted areas for improvement, including the need for enhanced management practices and communication. There are concerns about limited career development opportunities and training programs, while some staff members report challenges with workload management and break time arrangements. The transition from a family-owned business to a more corporate structure has been noted as a significant change in the company's culture.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Picker and Packer
    Mar 2026
    Box Hill North VIC 31292 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Toxic environment.Management lacks honesty.Too much gossip & unrealistic expectations without suport
    The good thingsactually nothing, maybe some co-worker
    The challengeschanging the warehouse manager , DC manager and some supervisors
    1.0
    Parts Interpreter
    Mar 2026
    Caboolture QLD 45102 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Management is terrible
    The good thingsSome of the coworkers
    The challengesManagement needs significant improvement, particularly at the branch manager. There appears to be a disconnect between leadership and employees on the ground. Greater transparency, accountability, and genuine care for staff wellbeing would improve morale. At present, the focus seems heavily weighted toward profit targets, while frontline employees remain on minimum wages with limited support or recognition.
    2.0
    Admin/Finance
    Feb 2026
    Blackburn VIC 31301 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Don't trust management and the clicky groups of people who are usually one in the same.
    The good thingsSome genuinely hard-working people are there
    The challengesManagement and Systems are very old and old fashioned. They need to change their style but refuse to. They need to trust in their staff but instead use them when Management do wrong. Also, a very toxic environment with clicky groups that alienate others.
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