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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.

Please find below information flyers on upcoming Tocal College training, for both the new side-by-side vehicle, as well as quad bike training. These courses are being offered at Barellan (14-18 October) and Coleambally (11-15 November):

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.

MTA NSW is pleased to announce our NEW online shop, opens soon! We have swept the workshop, checked the tools and replaced some pixels to create an online shop we hope you will like!

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.

R U OK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?” and support those struggling. With growing awareness about our mental health crisis, our responsibility to look after those around us are more important than ever. It is up to all of us be there for those who are suffering.

The MTA NSW would like to thank all our Members who recently attended our Member Information Nights held at Ainslie Football Club ACT, Cooma Ex-Services Club and at Goulburn Soldiers Club.

Another great turnout! The recent Northern Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo and South Western Sydney/Macarthur Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo combined, attracted hundreds of High School Students and various Exhibitors providing students with career and further education information at the The Concourse, Chatswood and Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool.

Horizons Symposium 2019 identifies the challenges and opportunities that will be upon us before the end of the decade - and that's just over 18 months away! With the end of the decade rapidly approaching, addressing the challenges presented by today’s vehicles has never been more important to ensure the safety of our technicians and the end-user consumer.

Only four weeks ago one of the youngest drivers in the Aussie Racing Cars Championship 2019, in his very first series, MTA NSW sponsored driver and MTA NSW trained 3rd year mechanical apprentice, Kody Garland diced with seasoned competitors and took 7th position and the much coveted, The Most Improved Driver Award at Round 4 in Queensland.