December: Milestones & Christmas Miracles
The dealership opened the festive season with significant achievements for both the team and showroom. Jay completed his Bachelor of Business (Marketing) degree at RMIT, graduating at Marvel Stadium. The Nunawading showroom received a renovation with resurfaced floors and walls to prepare for the year ahead.
A standout moment occurred on Christmas Eve when team member Bobby drove 100 kilometres to a transport depot to deliver a McLaren Artura to a returning client in time for Christmas morning. This represented the customer's third supercar purchase from the dealership. Additionally, Henry travelled to China to reconnect with his junior high school classmates from nearly 30 years prior at Zhengzhong Junior High.
January: Heatwaves & High Trust
January brought record-breaking heat to Melbourne, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius. Despite the extreme weather, the team completed a sale of a Toyota 86 to a dedicated customer. The dealership also facilitated an interstate transaction where a South Australian buyer purchased a Toyota FJ Cruiser without visiting the showroom in person, demonstrating customer confidence in the business's reputation.
A local Chinese blogger, Ra Ma, visited the showroom, speaking in the Wuxi dialect. Team member Jay took a brief trip to Mount Fuji, combining leisure with what the article suggests might have been automotive research.
February: Tennis, Traditions & Teamwork
As summer peaked, the focus shifted toward celebrating culture and community. Henry travelled to Queensland to personally inspect and secure a 2023 black Tesla Model Y, emphasizing the dealership's commitment to quality inventory for the Melbourne market.
The Australian Open served as background entertainment while the team prepared deliveries. The team celebrated Chinese New Year with a large dinner where Henry performed karaoke, paying tribute to singer Alan Tam. Team members also attended a formal Chinese New Year Gala hosted by CBA.
The article concludes by emphasizing the dealership's core values: quality cars, honest service, and zero stress, maintained through focus on people-centred interactions like shared meals and key handovers.