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Australian Car Owners Need A Tough Cop on the Beat

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Monday, 02 May 2016 14:08

Recently, at the AAA Aftermarket National Conference, The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) revealed that the Federal Government had been advised, under existing legislation, it was not illegal for car manufacturers to restrict access to data and codes to thousands of independent car repair and servicing workshops.
   

Government Delays on National Automotive Repair and Servicing Portal a Job Threat

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Thursday, 17 March 2016 11:18

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) today warned the lack of action on establishing a National Automotive Repair and Servicing Portal to protect the integrity, safety, training and cost control of car repair and servicing in Australia would ultimately cost thousands of jobs.
   

Huge Increase in the Cost of Car Repair in Rural and Regional Communities

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Tuesday, 01 March 2016 09:21

The cost of servicing cars in Australia and the right for consumers to have the freedom of who they choose to service their cars, is set to hit the election trail in country and regional Australia.
   

Federal MPs Urged to Look Under the Bonnet

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Monday, 22 February 2016 11:12

Federal Members of Parliament this week are being asked to look under the bonnet of Australia's automotive repair industry to shine a light on the refusal of vehicle manufacturers to provide basic repair information to independent repairers. Similar to the Apple 53 Error code, the car industry tries to force every car owner to go back to the dealer for expensive basic repairs, locking out the independent repairers and reducing consumer choice.
   

Automotive Technology Block Attacks Australian Small Business

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Friday, 29 January 2016 14:38

Car Data Block an Attack on Car Owners, Small Business and the Federal Government's Competition Policy
   

Senator Muir to Meet Country Mechanics at Warragul

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Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Tuesday, 19 January 2016 15:05

"When purchasing a vehicle the consumer is buying a product to own and should not be held to ransom by car companies withholding vital information needed for the repair and service of that vehicle..." Senator Ricky Muir.
   

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