In March this year, the Hon David Bradbury MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Consumer Affairs and Competition Policy initiated an independent inquiry into the sharing of repair and service information in the automotive industry.  This inquiry is the direct result of an approach by the AAAA to Mr Bradbury in which we detailed the potential future impact on consumer choice and competition for Australia’s 12 million car owners if the Government does not intervene to require vehicle manufacturers to share vital repair and service information outside their authorised dealer networks. We believe that data sharing by vehicle manufacturers is one of the most critical issues facing the independent aftermarket in the years ahead.

As part of the inquiry the CCAAC requested that interested stakeholders respond to an issues paper which was released on 15 July.  The closing date for submissions was 23 September.

To download a copy of the AAAA submission to this inquiry click on the link below:

Final CCAAC Repair Information Submission.