Toyota 86: On the Right Track!

The Toyota 86 is a legend in the making. It is a return to the pure fun of driving. Rear wheel, front engined with a very low centre of gravity. It has been winning Car of the Year awards all over the world, including being named the Top Gear Car of 2012 when it was first released! Fun starts when you press the button. Click here to learn more. New or used, Bowater Toyota can put you on the right track!

Need a a new Accent? See our Used Selection

If you drive a small car, or are thinking about downsizing to a lower fuel use, more efficient smaller car for around town use, then you need to see the Hyundai Accent. This zippy little hot hatch has it all! Small on size but massive on features across the model range. We have a wide range of quality used vehicles like this one in our central Nelson Yard. Click here to find out more.

Jan 25 Z Rutherford is looking for a new team member for the Day Shift.

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Permanent Day Shift Position.

Z Rutherford is on the lookout for someone to fill this position in our busy, central Nelson 24/7 Service Station located on Rutherford Street opposite McDonalds's.
The successful applicant must:

Have a commitment to excellent customer service
Previously had retail experience - this would be helpful
Help to maintain a safe and clean working environment
Be honest and reliable
Be a great communicator
Be able to work varied hours

Please forward a letter of application and a CV to our General Manager Matt Morris by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dec 19 Bowater Toyota needs a new auto tech in the Motueka Service Department

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Update April 2017: This role has been filled.

As the region’s leading Automotive Franchise Dealer we run a series of busy service departments in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka.

Motueka is in a serious growth cycle, with new people moving to town and the High Street booming. There is an invogoration on the streets and a buzz in the air. The region is humming!

Motueka's close proximity to the world recognised Abel Tasman National Park, the amazing fly fishing and the regions easy access to world class resorts, pristine beaches, bush walks and mountain experiences make for a high flow through of tourists, and a new influx of destination lifestylers seeking a different kind of living environment.

Our Motueka branch is thriving and due to an internal promotion within the team, we now require the services of a new qualified auto technician to join the team.

Dec 12 Introducing the all new Hyundai i20 Cross.

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Imagine all the benefits of a small car combined with the rugged off road presence of a kiwi family wagon... Introducing the all new i20 Cross, the ideal driving partner for the urban explorer.

Inspired by the World Rally Championship (WRC), Hyundai’s favourite small car has been transformed from the ground up.

Featuring a strong, fluidic exterior design coupled with superior technology and an efficient engine, the all new i20 Cross is built to make every day an adventure.

Dec 12 The Solly family experience a new level of adventure with a Toyota RAV4

The Solly Family won a demonstrator weekend experience at the recent DOC & Toyota Kiwi Guardian's event at Tinline Camp in the Abel Tasman National Park. They opted to take a Toyota RAV4 away so they could get to some places there "normal" passenger car couldn't get them too. What an awesome time they had. They even sent in this report.

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