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October 2009
Presidents Report
MTA Celebrates 100 years in 2010 From humble beginnings, the MTA represents owners and business principals in the automotive industry throughout NSW.
Employment Relations: Greg Hatton
Spotlight ON SAFETY Nothing compares to losing a valuable staff member through injury or illness, especially if you are a small business. The time lost when staff are off work can be costly not to mention the added pressure on others including the employer.
MTA Spring Golf Day
Over 80 players arrived for an early morning breakfast, golf briefing and tee off at 9am on a glorious day of golf, sunshine and networking.
Operations: Greg Patten
Welcome to the latest New Members of the Motor Traders Association of NSW! We appreciate everyone’s support and know you will benefit from your Membership.
Making the most of your retirement
Super-
annuation
is designed to
provide you with
income for your retirement so you can make the most of this exciting new phase of your life.
Dealer Relations: David J Smith
Dealer Charges – The AADA View Franchise agreements between new vehicle manufacturers/importers/distributors and their dealer networks have traditionally recognised that dealers accept responsibility for expenses incurred by the franchisee in fulfilling their responsibilities under agreements
Member Profile: MTA Member TRAKKA Wins Multiple Industry Awards
Trakka, manufacturers and distributors of campervans and motorhomes, recieved multiple awards at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner
Divisional Matters: Greg Preston
Safety - At Who’s Cost STAYSAFE & Repairable Write - Off’s (RWO’s), MTA NSW will be presenting to the Stay Safe Committee information gathered from the Industry and other reputable sources
Dispute resolution
In every small business problems can arise from time to time between businesses, their customers, suppliers, partners and employees. Most can be resolved quickly and efficiently with a common sense approach.
Traceable Parts
Licensees of repair businesses (Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980) are required to keep specified records on some parts that are used. This record is referred to as “Traceable Parts” records.
Motor Industry has it very own AUSTRALIAN IDOL...
MTA members Grant and Marie Johnston from Chelmsford Farm Machinery are still celebrating the excitement of having their son James Johnston in Australian Idol.
Environmental News: Sophie Luttrell
What are you doing with your old batteries? Once you are finished with your batteries, there are some good guidelines to follow to make sure that they don’t cause any pollution.
MTA Stationery
Don't Miss on your chance to save.. Receive a 20% discount when you purchase MTA Floor Mats and MTA Job Cards in the same order! That’s a saving of $52!
Training Department: Danielle Andrews
Apprentice Kickstart Package The Deputy Prime Minister has announced Apprentice Kickstart - a $100 million investment to support measures designed to counteract the impact of the global recession on Australian Apprenticeship commencements and retention.
Theft Watch
Theft Matters looks at the top five vehicles targeted for short term theft purposes in 2008/09. Combined, these vehicles were valued at $18 million.
MTAA Apprenticeships Plus
Apprentice- ships
for the
New Year.
In our continuing effort to support the Automotive Industry MTA Apprenticeships Plus in conjunction with the Australian Federal Government a running a series of Pre Apprenticeship courses for young people interested in joining the automotive trades.
eco button
What is the ecobutton? The ecobutton is a device that saves power when used by putting your computer into the lowest possible sleep mode which is much lower than normal sleep.
Safety First: John Hutchings
Bullying
In The Workplace Bullying can occur in any workplace and can be difficult to identify. Bullying can be described as any repetitive pattern of behaviour that is inappropriate, unreasonable and can be aggressive.
TAT - The Automotive Technician
The Automotive Technician is a unique magazine-website-training combination to help the technicians of Australia and New Zealand improve their view of the future through knowledge and training.
Issue: Lack of power especially down low, and high fuel consumption.
MAKE: TOYOTA
MODEL: PRADO
YEAR: 7-2000
ENGINE: 3.4 Ltr V6
Welcome to Better Business Tip #15 brought to you by The Business Doctor
Target Aftermarket Sales, A few years ago I was running a series of classes for workshop owners.
Concept Cars
A concept car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced.
Sports Cars
A sports car is designed for performance driving. Most sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for more precise handling, acceleration, and aesthetics then passenger cars.
Motorcycles
A single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle powered by an engine. Styles of motorcycles vary depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.
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Username - first seven letters of your Trading Name including any spaces or commas as a character i.e. M & T MOTORS entered as M & T M (7 characters including spaces)
Password - is your MTA seven digit membership number as it appears on your membership renewal subscription form or certificate including commas.
i.e. 8,000,001
Every business in the Motor
Industry Benefits from Membership
The MTA provides its members with a large variety of benefits that can reduce business expenses as well as assisting businesses in operating more profitably.
The benefits of membership are many and varied and membership fees are 100% tax deductible. www.mtansw.com.au
MTA Celebrates 100 years in 2010
Spotlight ON SAFETY Nothing compares to losing a valuable staff member through injury or illness, especially if you are a small business. The time lost when staff are off work can be costly not to mention the added pressure on others including the employer.
Over 80 players
Welcome to the latest New Members of the Motor Traders Association of NSW! We appreciate everyone’s support and know you will benefit from your Membership.
Super-
Dealer Charges – The AADA View Franchise agreements between new vehicle manufacturers/importers/distributors and their dealer networks have traditionally recognised that dealers accept responsibility for expenses incurred by the franchisee in fulfilling their responsibilities under agreements 
Trakka, manufacturers and distributors of campervans and motorhomes, recieved multiple awards at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner 
Safety - At Who’s Cost STAYSAFE & Repairable Write - Off’s (RWO’s), MTA NSW will be presenting to the Stay Safe Committee information gathered from the Industry and other reputable sources
In every small business problems can arise from time to time between businesses, their customers, suppliers, partners and employees. Most can be resolved quickly and efficiently with a common sense approach. 
Licensees of repair businesses (Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980) are required to keep specified records on some parts that are used. This record is referred to as “Traceable Parts” records. 
MTA members
What are you doing with your old batteries? Once you are finished with your batteries, there are some good guidelines to follow to make sure that they don’t cause any pollution. 
Don't Miss on your chance to save.. Receive a 20% discount when you purchase MTA Floor Mats and MTA Job Cards in the same order! That’s a saving of $52!
Apprentice Kickstart Package The Deputy Prime Minister has announced Apprentice Kickstart - a $100 million investment to support measures designed to counteract the impact of the global recession on Australian Apprenticeship commencements and retention. 
Theft Matters looks at the top five vehicles targeted for short term theft purposes in 2008/09. Combined, these vehicles were valued at $18 million. 
Apprentice- ships
What is the ecobutton? The ecobutton is a device that saves power when used by putting your computer into the lowest possible sleep mode which is much lower than normal sleep. 
Bullying
