ABOUT US
With over 80yrs of qualified experience on staff,
we are confident we can help you out.
Motorpreparations Team
Ron Chatfield, Carol Matthews, Shanon Ferguson, Nathan Le Fleming, Selwyn Coker.

Ron Chatfield founded Motor Preparation in August 1970 and is highly regarded in the motorsport field. Ron’s reputation is wide spread supporting New Zealand champions in Stock Cars, Mini Sprints and other speedway classes as well as speed boat racing, mini 7’s, rally, targa and much more.  This reputation has not come easy and is the fruits of many years in the game and his experience, enthusiasm and professionalism has been reflected by his staff and ultimately Motor Preparations itself. Ron retired in 2016 and handed the reigns over to Nathan Le Fleming and the company continues as they now approach 48 years in business.

Situated in Otewa Road Otorohanga the Motor Preparations team have fast and cost effective shipping solutions making their professionalism and attention to detail accessible to the national and global markets.

The team operate from a 3500 square foot workshop with some of the most modern and up to date equipment in New Zealand. Motor Preparations have the experience and facilities to undertake almost any preparation or restoration job you can throw at them.

As you will see Motor Preparations have a passion for motorsport and classic cars and they are involved with many of New Zealand’s leading motorsport competitors giving them the edge needed to reach the top of their game both on land and water.

Meet
the team
1

Nathan Le Fleming

The new owner and Managing Director of the Motor Preparations team is Nathan Le Fleming, although he has been with the company for 23 years and has already built a name for himself in the industry, starting from ranking 2nd in New Zealand in his Trade Certificate Exam in 1999. Away from work Nathan is a keen motorsport competitor and now crews on a Sprint Car for Edwards Motor Sport Ltd.

Selwyn Coker

Selwyn is a hugely experienced and qualified Automotive Machinist and has been a key member in the Motor Preparations team for the past 47 years in fact he has been involved with Motor Preparations since leaving school and beginning his apprenticeship. He has vast knowledge and experience in all forms of engine reconditioning and preparation.
Well known in the sport of Hydroplane racing he holds numerous titles including 10 New Zealand Championships, 12 North Island Championships, 5 speed records and held the Oceania World Cup in 1990, Champion of Champions in 2000 and a previous Masport Cup title holder.

Carol Matthews
Reception / Accounts

Carol is the face of Motor Preparations and has been for the past 27 years. A keen follower of all sports Carol wears many hats including the purchase of parts and all accounts and inquiries. You can contact her with any questions or comments you may have here. motor.preparations@xtra.co.nz

Shanon Ferguson

Started work with the MPL in 2005, and has 13 years experience specialising in the MPL Head Bay Dept. Born and bred in Otorohanga, Shanon has had great success in Circuit Racing – Mazda Pro 7, and in 2008-09 was 1st to be crowned the NI Champ.