Aussie Racing Cars Champion Kody Garland Joins Battery World Team As Brand Ambassador

When we were looking for someone to represent Battery World, we wanted more than a recognisable face. We wanted someone who genuinely understands vehicles, knows what it means when something fails on the road, and lives the kind of life our customers live.

Kody Garland is the reigning Aussie Racing Cars (ARC) Series champion, but his credentials go well beyond the racetrack.

As a qualified auto electrician and heavy commercial vehicle technician, he works day-to-day as Service Manager at Advanced Automotive Taree, a Kenworth DAF dealership on the NSW Mid North Coast.

He also self-manages his own racing campaign, which means every mechanical decision, every equipment call, every problem that comes up falls to him. He does not have a team of engineers behind him. He has his family, his experience, and the right gear.

That is exactly why he is the right ambassador for our message. Battery failure is one of the most common and most avoidable causes of a breakdown, whether you are on the highway, in a work vehicle, or sitting on a starting grid. Regular battery testing and professional service make the difference, and Kody knows that better than most.

General manager Johnny Kennedy says the partnership reflects what Battery World has always stood for.

"Kody is a champion who backs himself, works harder than anyone, and demands the best from every piece of equipment he runs. Our locally owned stores have been supporting Aussies with expert battery advice for nearly 30 years. Backing Kody as our ambassador is a natural fit for who we are and what we stand for."

You will be seeing Kody across our 2026 Automotive campaign, in store and across our digital and social channels.

In the meantime, if you cannot remember the last time your battery was tested, that is your sign. Pop into your local Battery World for a free battery health check and let our experts take it from there.