News Archives

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Announced

30 Oct 2017

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean today announced the appointment of Rose Webb as the new Commissioner for NSW Fair Trading.

Pre and Post Scan of Collision Vehicles

24 Oct 2017

Please find attached a clarification bulletin from Holden which replaces Holden Bulletin number 2017-R3750 released in June 2017. A number of important changes have been made with regards to Pre and Post Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) scanning.

Regional Visit to Albury and Surrounding Towns

23 Oct 2017

MTA NSW will be visiting Members in Albury, Lavington, Corowa and surrounding areas from Monday, 23rd to Friday, 27th October 2017.

Repairer and Customer Supplied Parts

18 Oct 2017

There has been a significant increase in consumers purchasing parts online in an attempt to save on costs. The consumer is then supplying those parts to you, the Repairer, for fitment!

Slow Discharge of PPSR Security Interest Registrations

12 Oct 2017

Automotive retail industry participants are aware that since 30 January 2012, the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) has been the single national register of security interests in personal property. It replaced all state based Vehicle Securities Registers.

Choice of Repairer

12 Oct 2017

For your information, please find attached a letter outlining the recommendation by MTA NSW in relation to consumers choosing an insurer who offers a genuine choice of repairer. This letter can be used with your customers as appropriate.

Auto Dismantling Industry Project

11 Oct 2017

MTA NSW, on behalf of our Members, has been in direct consultation over a number of months with SafeWork NSW to assist in the development and support for an initiative within the auto dismantling industry.

MTA NSW CEO Signals Start of New Era for ‘Voice of the Motor Industry’

09 Oct 2017

Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) CEO, Stavros Yallouridis, has signalled the beginning of a new era for the trusted automotive industry representative body, which is set to launch a series of marketing initiatives as part of a reinvigorated business approach geared to support Members in meeting the future challenges facing the automotive industry.

MTA NSW releases new radio advertisement and video

06 Oct 2017

Check out the latest radio advertisement and video from MTA NSW

Takata Airbag Recall Recent Development

03 Oct 2017

Industry would be aware of the current Takata Airbag voluntary recall being undertaken by some 12 different manufacturers in Australia, since 2009. All manufacturers who have supplied vehicles with defective Takata airbags have been invited to register for a conference with the ACCC via www.accc.gov.au/takata.