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History
Tony Ruddick launched AJR in 1989 after many years experience in servicing and maintaining a wide variety of interesting and challenging vehicles.
– Combine Harvesters in the Mallee
– Road Trains in far North QLD
– Amphibious L.A.R.C.S. for Antarctica
– Golf Course and Council Machinery.
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| A master diesel mechanic & his apprentice (Tony) circa 1978 | Hydraulic crane repairs on night shift circa 1984 |
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| Vans & dump trucks circa 1979 | Big rig in Townsville FNQ |
Tony has continued to study throughout his automotive career:
- Advanced Diesel Qualification
- Air-conditioning Installer/Repairer
- VACC Senior/A Grade
- LPG Installer/Repairer
- Computerised Engine Management
- Vicroads Licensed Vehicle Tester
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| 'Sea Test' before Antarctica at Black Rock circa 1983 |
Fleet maintenance at Watsonia Army Barracks 1985 |
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| Workshop foreman for 'Ringwood City Council' Golf Course circa 1988 My last job! |
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AJR Automotive moved to its current address in October 1996. Tony completed an Associate Diploma in Business that same year after 7 years part-time evening study. Careful management sought to lease, then purchased the premises soon afterwards.
Business growth, reinvestment in equipment and human resources have assisted sales to increase four fold from 1996. Tony is grateful to his many and long time clients for referrals and ongoing support.