Find a Member Locate your nearest MTA Member Here.» read more
TOWER BANNER Advertise your business here..» read more
Message from CEO
Government Assistance Programmes. I have listed a number of Government assistance programmes that might be useful to members.
Employment Relations: Greg Hatton
Automotive Web Based Information Service. The Employment Relations Information System offers;
- easy access via the internet
- relevant succinct information
- lots of pro-forma forms
- systems to improve business compliance and to assist management to manage.
Regulation of underground petrol tanks.
Why a Regulation is needed. Underground fuel tanks and lines do not last forever. Over time they have the potential to leak, contaminating soil and groundwater causing damage to the environment. Clean-up costs can be significant and can affect property values. If the contamination moves to neighbouring properties, these costs can be even greater and may include legal liabilities.
Operations: Greg Patten
Welcome to all our new members!
Discounted rates on merchant services. Commonwealth Bank are pleased to offer members of the Motor Trades’ Association NSW special discounted rates on merchant services with no joining fee*, allowing you to offer more payment options and make the most of your cash flow.
Changes to Consumer law in Australia
On 1 January 2011 the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will replace the current provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (the TPA) which govern the operation of consumer law in Australia The ACL will introduce several key changes.
Divisional Matters: Greg Preston
MTA NSW’s Centenary Year – 1910 to 2010
The Year of Real Industry Reform – A Year in Review! At the end of 2009, MTA NSW advised the motor body repair industry of 5 key areas MTA would focus its resources on. Championing these 5 causes would be for the betterment of their customers and the general public.
Insurance cover through MTAA Super
Being under-insured could cost you more than you think. You might save a few dollars a month by not covering yourself, but if something happened, you could find yourself in a difficult and expensive situation, which a small amount of money up-front could have prevented. Your family might not have the money to pay for the expense of your illness or death.
Dealer Relations: David J Smith
Care with listing your vehicle stock on the Internet. In the internet age it is relatively easy to advertise a car on the internet. Many sites allow a user to enter a model and variant and it then populates each field with what the site believes the vehicle has.
Are you making the most of your MTA NSW Membership?
MTA NSW members now have access to a business banker from Commonwealth Bank who can arrange for you to receive tailored advice on: » Day- to-day banking including business accounts and EFTPOS terminals. » Funding options including Business Credit Cards and Commercial Loans. » Investment products » Insurance » Financial Planning
Environmental News: Sarah Walton
Are you ready for a spill? Of course no-one plans to spill anything, but the fact of the matter is that spills do happen. Whether it is due to an equipment fault or human error, spills have the capacity to harm the environment as well as cause a mess and waste money.
NSW Training Awards 2011
Entries are now open for the prestigious NSW Training Awards in 2011. The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement and commitment in the vocational education and training sector.
Divisional Matters: Ian Rolfe
Division Review
ACCC Guid-ance Material - Hire Car Division Information - FIMDA & MCIA - Chairmans Report Farmsafe Australia - Rental Division Industry Review
MTA Apprenticeships Plus
Are you looking to put on an Apprentice? MTA Apprenticeships Plus has set the standard in the automotive industry for being the most professional group training company in the business. Why not put on an apprentice through MTA Apprenticeships Plus and get the most benefits.
Divisional Matters: Nick Brill
Leading a Modern Team. Running a business today requires radically different leadership skills than you would have used as an employer five to ten years ago. The rapidly changing marketplace, increased global competition, and leaner organisational structures require radically different skills and attitudes.
Member Profile - John Lacherdis Automotive Engineers
And finally an era ends. John Lacherdis Automotive Engineers, owned and managed by John Lacherdis and later managed by his son Michael since the 1950s is no more.
Commonwealth Bank to offers Members a greater range of services
MTA NSW has extended its relationship with Comm-onwealth Bank. In addition to offering you special rates for EFTPOS services, MTA NSW members now have access to a business banker from Commonwealth Bank who can arrange for you to receive tailored advice..
Theft Watch Newsletter - Dec 2010
We are pleased to provide you with a pre-release copy of our latest edition of Theft Watch, which provides a national wrap-up of motor vehicle theft statistics for the September quarter 2010. This edition also takes a look at the times of the year with the highest volume of short term and profit-motivated thefts.
Safety First: John Hutchings
Drugs and Alcohol. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including some over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
MTA Newsletter December 2010
In this issue:
1.Celebrating 100 years
2.Tasmania Holiday winners
3.Office Closure
4.100 year snap shot
5.MTA Apprenticeship Plus
6.2011 Public Holidays
7.Employees move from State to Federal Awards
8.Partners
Protect your small business – before and after signing a contract
An increasingly popular method of selling goods and services to small businesses is to offer a number of goods and services as part of a ‘bundle’. Bundles often include incentives, such as goods described as ‘free of charge,’ bonus products, or delayed payment plans. Finding a good deal for a busy small business can sometimes be challenging but it is important that businesses properly assess such offers and don't rush into signing a contract.
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: Intermittent loss of low beam.
MAKE: SAAB
MODEL: 9-5
YEAR: 1999
ENGINE: Cylinders
Auto Transmission Servicing, Rebuilds & Technical Assistance
South West Automatics have been dedicated in providing their clients (retail –trade –dealerships) with anything relating to Auto Transmission servicing, rebuilds & technical assistance for over 16 years. They have given us access to there full library of transmission tips, how to & fixes.
Issue: How to service the Land Rover–Freelander Transmission (This transmission is also found in Jaguar X Type, V/W, Mazda 6 & MPV)
MAKE: Land Rover
MODEL: Freelander
YEAR: 1998 -
ENGINE:
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.
MTA Training MTA NSW has been a Registered Training Organisation since 1996 and has presented qualifications to many individuals all over NSW.» read more
Pro-Visual Publishing Pro-Visual Publishing produce and distribute Information Resource Charts for various industry bodies throughout Australia and internationally.» read more
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
Government Assistance Programmes. I have listed a number of Government assistance programmes that might be useful to members.
Automotive Web Based Information Service. The Employment Relations Information System offers;
Why a Regulation is needed. Underground fuel tanks and lines do not last forever. Over time they have the potential to leak, contaminating soil and groundwater causing damage to the environment. Clean-up costs can be significant and can affect property values. If the contamination moves to neighbouring properties, these costs can be even greater and may include legal liabilities. 
Welcome to all our new members! 
On 1 January 2011 the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will replace the current provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (the TPA) which govern the operation of consumer law in Australia
MTA NSW’s Centenary Year – 1910 to 2010
Being under-insured could cost you more than you think. You might save a few dollars a month by not covering yourself, but if something happened, you could find yourself in a difficult and expensive situation, which a small amount of money up-front could have prevented. Your family might not have the money to pay for the expense of your illness or death. 
Care with listing your vehicle stock on the Internet. In the internet age it is relatively easy to advertise a car on the internet. Many sites allow a user to enter a model and variant and it then populates each field with what the site believes the vehicle has.
MTA NSW members now have access to a business banker from Commonwealth Bank who can arrange for you to receive tailored advice on:
Are you ready for a spill? Of course no-one plans to spill anything, but the fact of the matter is that spills do happen. Whether it is due to an equipment fault or human error, spills have the capacity to harm the environment as well as cause a mess and waste money. 
Entries are now open for the prestigious NSW Training Awards in 2011. The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement and commitment in the vocational education and training sector.
Division Review
Are you looking to put on an Apprentice? MTA Apprenticeships Plus has set the standard in the automotive industry for being the most professional group training company in the business. Why not put on an apprentice through MTA Apprenticeships Plus and get the most benefits.
Leading a Modern Team. Running a business today requires radically different leadership skills than you would have used as an employer five to ten years ago. The rapidly changing marketplace, increased global competition, and leaner organisational structures require radically different skills and attitudes.
And finally an era ends. John Lacherdis Automotive Engineers, owned and managed by John Lacherdis and later managed by his son Michael since the 1950s is no more.
MTA NSW has extended its relationship with Comm-onwealth Bank. In addition to offering you special rates for EFTPOS services, MTA NSW members now have access to a business banker from Commonwealth Bank who can arrange for you to receive tailored advice..
We are pleased to provide you with a pre-release copy of our latest edition of Theft Watch, which provides a national wrap-up of motor vehicle theft statistics for the September quarter 2010. This edition also takes a look at the times of the year with the highest volume of short term and profit-motivated thefts.
Drugs and Alcohol. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including some over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
In this issue:
An increasingly popular method of selling goods and services to small businesses is to offer a number of goods and services as part of a ‘bundle’. Bundles often include incentives, such as goods described as ‘free of charge,’ bonus products, or delayed payment plans. Finding a good deal for a busy small business can sometimes be challenging but it is important that businesses properly assess such offers and don't rush into signing a contract. 
