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March 2026

The End of an Era: Lester Retires After 17 Years with His Impact Kei Truck

The End of an Era: Lester Retires After 17 Years with His Impact Kei Truck

Some vehicles are more than just tools—they become part of the family.

After 17 years of loyal service on the farm, it was time for Lester to say goodbye to a very familiar sight around the property: his trusted Impact Kei Truck.

Over the years, Lester has owned three Impact Off Road Kei Trucks, relying on them day in and day out to help tackle the countless jobs that come with running a farm. From checking stock and moving equipment to carrying supplies across the property, these trucks became an essential part of daily life.

This particular Kei Truck has been by Lester's side for nearly two decades, handling early starts, long days, changing seasons, and countless kilometres around the farm. Through it all, it proved exactly why Kei Trucks have become such a popular choice for New Zealand farmers—reliable, practical, economical, and always ready to work.

As Lester now steps into a well-earned retirement, it's time to close one chapter and begin another. While farming may be behind him, the truck that served him so faithfully is ready for its next adventure.

Soon to be offered for sale, this well-loved Impact Kei Truck carries with it 17 years of history, hard work, and memories. It's a testament to the durability and longevity that these vehicles can provide when properly cared for.

Stories like Lester's are what make us proud to do what we do. At Impact Off Road, we're fortunate to work alongside hardworking Kiwi farmers and rural businesses, providing vehicles that become trusted partners for years—sometimes even decades.

A huge thank you to Lester for his continued support over the years and for choosing Impact Off Road time and time again.

Congratulations on your retirement, Lester. We wish you all the best for the next chapter and hope you enjoy every minute of it.

Some trucks do a job. Others become part of the journey.

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Chris McPhail
Director

The word family has been ingrained alongside the Impact Off Road brand since it’s start date 20 years ago. It has always been a family affair when Brent McPhail laid the foundation over the past two decades for its next successor to have a platform to build off of and make it their own. Chris McPhail, commander and chief of Impact Off Road has taken the reins of the company and launched it into its next stage of progress, growth and evolution. Chris’s early introduction into Impact Off Road was his keen interest in the family business in particular, the automotive industry. His first taste of what life would be like if the opportunity ever yielded itself was when Chris would find himself delivering trucks after his day was completed at school. 2009 saw Chris's integration into the business where his desire for success and keen eye for growth was conceived.

Chris’s passion for business and opportunity has bled into new ventures where he aims to take a hold of the 4x4 Off-roading market across New Zealand. He confidently places his brand in the next 5 years to be a household name in the 4x4 off-roading circuit, making waves as he services the kiwi public and an international audience to the very best parts, accessories and service. Although his attention needs to be divided between his business ventures, Chris still has a firm grip on what has gotten him to the place he is able to operate at now, the humble Impact 4x4 Quadtruck.

Successful leaders practice what they preach, are mindful of their actions and lead by example. From packaging boxes to making executive decisions, delegating responsibilities and being your typical hard working bloke, Chris McPhail possesses qualities that his team can all rally behind for the betterment of the company and make an Impact. Outside of work, Chris enjoys hitting the weights, keeping active, car racing and spending time with his son.

Ian Anderson
Sales Manager

With a vast resume of high credentials expanding across the automotive industry and a witty, intelligent and caring personality to match, Ian Anderson fits the Impact Off Road mold without force or hesitation. Working for Mercedes, Giltrap Group, Ebbett Group and his history in selling commercial vehicles, trucks and trailers, Ian has a rich background in understanding exactly what the customer wants and needs. His day to day decision making is based on what will benefit the customer most and that has filtered into his colleagues around him and his family as he is always putting others first before himself.

Ian has been working at Impact Off Road for roughly 2 years and has not looked back since. He loves traveling across New Zealand to show off the Impact Quad Truck on all types of farms, horse studs, valleys and creeks. Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending time with his family and living through his faith.

Impact Off-Road is a family owned business. Built over 20 years ago, it has been making bold strides through the various agricultural, horticultural, dairy, forestry sectors across New Zealand and internationally. In any company, it is an integral cog in the gear that its people believe in what they are doing. Chris McPhail, owner and chief of operations at Impact Off Road, sought out to find his missing links that would allow the company to expand, grow and flourish on the back of its already reputable reputation for another 20 years and more.

Ryan Haine
Sales Representative

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