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MTA NSW Member Forum Meeting in Dubbo

31 Oct 2019

MTA NSW hosted in Dubbo on Tuesday 29 October an important Forum Meeting for MTA NSW Members from the Farm Machinery Dealers Association (FMDA); Commercial Vehicle Industry Association (CVIA) and Automotive Mechanical Repairers (AMR) (Heavy Vehicles).

NSW Digital Driver Licence State-Wide Rollout Next Week

29 Oct 2019

Service NSW is committed to supporting licence checkers in their awareness and readiness to accept the NSW Digital Driver Licence.

MTA NSW Member Information Nights - Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst

18 Oct 2019

MTA NSW this week hosted a series of Member Information Nights in Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst and would like to thank our Members who were able to attend.

Water Restriction Exemptions for Businesses

15 Oct 2019

Do you use water outdoors as a core part of your business? Businesses that rely on using water outdoors may need an exemption from the current restrictions.

World Rally Seeks Volunteer Officials

10 Oct 2019

For the information of our Members, please find the following request from the organisers of the upcoming FIA World Rally Championship being held in the Coffs Harbour area.

New MTA NSW Online Shop is OPEN

01 Oct 2019

Product Range: A wide range of automotive specific stationery, signage and consumables available to suit Members’ business needs is just the beginning. In the future will be an array of workshop items ranging from customised clothing to personal protective equipment and more!

MTA NSW - Online Shop Closing For Redevelopment Product Information & Online Shopping

20 Sep 2019

The MTA NSW NEW online shop is opening on the 30th of September! Our new online shopping website has been developed with our Members needs in mind and will offer a wider selection of products and improved imagery providing Members with an enhanced online purchasing experience. Featuring stock quantities, quicker product selection and a faster check out process.

More than 82,750 Cars are Included in the Expanded Takata Airbag Recall

18 Sep 2019

Toyota has expanded its Takata recall for the 2001-03 Avensis, 2001-07 Corolla, and 2006-11 Yaris Sedan. As with all Takata-related recalls, airbags in the affected vehicles are fitted with propellant that could degrade when exposed to heat and humidity. If one of those cars is in an accident where the airbags are deployed, the metal inflator housing could explode under too much internal pressure sending shrapnel shooting into the cabin.

Volkswagen Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Australian 'Dieselgate' Scandal

16 Sep 2019

Members of the MTA NSW Automotive Dealers Divisions should be aware of two recent class actions relating to the global diesel emissions scandal. Affected vehicles were fitted with illegal defeat devices it was alleged, and that those devices were designed to cheat emissions tests.

Media Release - Initiative to Help Address Automotive Skills Shortage

13 Sep 2019

The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing thousands of automotive businesses in NSW, has developed a school-based program aimed at showcasing to High School students the opportunities available for apprenticeships within the automotive industry.