Sell Us Your Wreck
NZ VAN SPARES
Meet the Team
At NZ Van Spares, the strength of our business lies in its people. Behind the systems, stock, and scale is a loyal, experienced team who have played a key role in building what the company is today.
From sales and inventory to dispatch, dismantling, transport, and administration, every person plays an important role in keeping NZ Van Spares moving.
Rod Sara
Owner
I started in the automotive industry in 1996 and founded NZ Van Spares in 2010. What began with a single damaged vehicle has grown into a leading supplier of commercial and 4WD parts. I still love the industry and take pride in what we’ve built.
Jedi(Jeremy) Linton
General Manager
A highly respected leader within the business — sharp, driven, and deeply knowledgeable in the industry. Leads from the front, sets the standard, and consistently brings out the best in the team.
Jamie Booth
Parts Supervisor
Reliable, experienced, and highly capable. Keeps the parts team running smoothly and knows the business inside out.
Jeremy Wood
Online Sales & Inventory
Strong product knowledge with a great handle on systems. Plays a key role in inventory and online sales.
Dan van Eekelen
Parts Representative
Friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Known for giving solid, practical advice to customers.
Tyler Huchison
Senior Parts Consultant
Approachable and easy to deal with. Brings a positive attitude and is always willing to help customers.
Rakeesh Chand
Dismantler
Long-standing team member with a strong work ethic. Very reliable and a key part of the operation behind the scenes.
Kane Harwood-Cooke
Dispatch Supervisor
Passionate about parts and always ready to help. Plays an important role in getting orders out efficiently.
Aayush Chand
Warehouse Operations
Hardworking and dependable. Handles key warehouse operations and helps keep stock flowing.
Chevy Cooke-Hatherley
Dispatch Assistant
Great attitude and always willing to help wherever needed. A solid part of the team.
Stu Brown
Yard Dismantler
Loyal and hardworking, always willing to help and keep parts moving through the system ready for dispatch.
Rob Smith
Yard Operations
Our yard guru, managing the scale and organisation of a large yard. Keeps stock flowing for the sales team and is always reliable and ready to help.
Jayde Sara
Administration
An integral part of the business for over a decade, keeping accounts and administration running smoothly and up to date.
Mandy Kwant
Administration
Calm, methodical, and highly reliable. Keeps things running efficiently behind the scenes.
Andy Haggerty
Transport & Towing
An experienced, old-school towie with a big heart. Always ready for the next job and a great presence in the team.
Cheeky
Office Companion
Keeps a close eye on daily operations(mostly from Mandy's side). Love pats, snacks, and making sure morale stays high.