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The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing thousands of automotive businesses in NSW, has welcomed a finding of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) as validation of the need for an independent consumer complaint handling authority for those experiencing difficulties with financial and insurance firms. MTA NSW supports the work done by our national body, the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), and the Australian Motor Body Repairers Association (AMBRA).

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) met with the Government’s Franchising Taskforce on behalf of Federation Members on 13 August. The Task Force is examining the recommendations of the ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report, handed down by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services.

The Auto Parts and Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) is pleased to announce it is sponsoring the 2019 Auto Recyclers Conference on 12-14 September 2019 at the Rydges Hotel, Melbourne in conjunction with Hollander International.

The Queensland Super Sprint became the landmark where nearly two decades after the race’s inception, the MTA NSW #41 vehicle joined a car field of 21 Aussie Racing Cars assembled for the fourth round of the Aussie Racing Cars, 2019 Championship Series. Despite having to replace an entire engine between Race 1 and Race 2 at Darwin in the last round, the MTA NSW Sponsored driver, Kody Garland saw this round as more challenging, testing both the driver’s skill and the Nissan Altima’s responsiveness.

The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing thousands of automotive businesses in NSW, strongly calls upon the Federal Government to use their election mandate to abolish the current luxury car tax (LCT).

There were a few thrills and spills at the Rally of the Bay last weekend! The rally was running about an hour behind schedule due to a few incidents which blocked the stage. Sadly, the MTA NSW Rally Championship series leaders, Glen Raymond and Kate Catford, were out after an accident at the SS1, with the crew reported to have escaped unscathed. Tristan Kent running second in the MTA NSW Rally Championship was also out after an accident in Stage 3, with the crew also reported OK.

The 2019 Western NSW Regional Business Awards were held in Mudgee at Blue Wren Wines recently, with over 160 business people attending from across Western NSW. Parkes based Regos Plus Tyre and Mechanical, an MTA NSW Member since 2016, was named Western NSW’s 2019 Business of the Year! This business also won the Excellence in Small Business and Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Awards on the night.

MTA NSW is pleased to announce our new Business Partner - Sapio. As an MTA NSW Member, you have access to a range of tools and services to support and grow your business. You have a dedicated Area Manager who you can contact should you need advice on the day-to-day needs, along with access to Divisional Managers who are available to provide industry advice regarding your specific business issues.

Aussie Racing Cars Championship Series Round 3 proved to be a real ‘baptism by fire’ on the second day for the MTA NSW sponsored driver, Kody Garland and his Racing Team!

The Aussie Racing Cars Championship has featured some of the nation’s biggest motorsport events so far in its 20th anniversary season. It has also spotlighted the rising racing career of one of its youngest and talented competitors, 18-year-old Kody Garland.