SUKKAR’S SHARING PLAN

MR SUKKAR told the Autocare audience that criteria for the federal government’s design for a mandatory repair and service information sharing scheme will seek to:

• Offer consumers greater choice for getting their vehicle repaired, particularly in regional/remote areas

• Make clear the expectations from manufacturers with respect to information sharing on fair and reasonable commercial terms to allow independent repairers to compete on a fair and equal playing field

• Protect vehicle security, environmental and safety information

• Facilitate adequate dispute resolution where independent repairers experience difficulties accessing information