VISIT AASRA AT AUTOCARE

The Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority will be on-site as part of the Autocare Trade Show

The Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) is the culmination of years of lobbying by industry bodies such as the AAAA to secure Right To Repair Legislation in Australia.

Under the legislation, all service and repair information, including diagnostic software, provided to automotive dealerships, must be made available to Aftermarket repairers.

AASRA is your gateway to this genuine service and repair information for cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 2002. Attendees of the Autocare Trade Show will be able to visit Stand 2A to meet with the AASRA team and learn more.

After joining AASRA ($90 plus GST per year) you can access each car company’s website, and purchase access for a day, month, or year. There are a few car companies for which you don’t need AASRA membership to access, and these have an NPB watermark on their logo.

If you require security data (such as key, immobiliser codes etc) you can add Vehicle Security Professional access ($210 plus GST per year) to your account.

If you work on high voltage systems (EV, hybrids) you need to hold a suitable EV training certificate and lodge it with AASRA (for example, AURETH101) as at present BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, and Volvo block all access unless you have an EV certificate.

For popular brands, one-day access ranges approximately from $18 to $35. AASRA says that if using genuine information saves a workshop 30 minutes, then it has more than paid for itself. You can also purchase genuine scan tools and software under the Scheme.

All prices are available at www.aasra.com.au – simply select a brand from the automotive websites menu to view their pricing in either Australian, USA or Euro dollars.

“Buying a day’s access should aid in resolving problematic vehicles, prevent you from sending customers back to dealerships, and significantly accelerate diagnostics and repairs,” AASRA Executive Officer, Rodger Nardi said.

“Accessing genuine information also lets you view Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) which can quickly identify the issue you’re attempting to resolve.”

AASRA further notes that some car companies’ scan tools comply to the SAE-J2534 or ISO22900 Standard, so you may already own

“We are also presenting new state-of-the-art scales starting at 800kg per scale up to 10 tonne per scale. These Portable scales are integrated with an eight-digit LCD display and can be connected to your Mobile phone app (Inno!weight) or to your computer. These scales are as light as a feather and only 20mm in height.

“The Inno!weight App is a comprehensive weighing/recording application for the new generation of the wheel load scales. This app has a simple and modular design, an intuitive user interface and enables quick weighing of vehicles of any type, and we look forward to discussing its features at Autocare 2023.”

To learn more, visit www.stenhoj.com.au or www.molnarhoists.com.au hardware required to re-flash or program ECUs or controllers.

The NASTF USA-licensed AASRA software enables automated key code retrieval from a car manufacturer, which means you will receive the code within 60 seconds of submitting the request. “We are progressively connecting this system to most car companies,” Rodger said.

“Kia is operational, Isuzu, Toyota and GM will be connected soon. Once you have joined AASRA (see Joining Help on our homepage), we can assist you with any difficulties you have accessing information.”

AASRA works with the ACCC who promote compliance with the Legislation and where appropriate, take enforcement action.

AASRA is a non-profit organisation set up under the Legislation as the Scheme Adviser. To learn more, visit www.aasra.com.au