The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to support the automotive repair industry across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region. At Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, VACC and Infopro Digital Automotive formalised a multi-million-euro agreement to renew and expand their strategic partnership.
This landmark deal, set to commence in January 2025, represents a threefold increase in the scale of VACC's collaboration with Infopro Digital Automotive. The expanded partnership will bring state-of-the-art vehicle repair, service and diagnostic solutions to thousands of automotive repair professionals, ensuring they have access to the most accurate and comprehensive information available.
VACC Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Gwilym, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed partnership: "Our ongoing collaboration with Infopro Digital Automotive has been instrumental in supporting our members' maintenance and repair activities. This expanded agreement will allow us to meet the evolving needs of our network and provide global, precise technical data crucial for the future of the mobility sector."
The renewed partnership brings several key enhancements to VACC's service offerings:
- Expanded Data Coverage: VACC members will gain access to additional automotive data categories, including technical information for electric and hybrid vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and tyre and wheel data.
- Advanced Technology Integration: From January 2025, VACC will integrate Vehicle Registration Lookup (VRM) technology into its products, streamlining the repair process for end-users.
- Broader Market Reach: The partnership's scope now extends beyond Australia and New Zealand to include the wider Asia Pacific region.
These enhancements to the VACC MotorTech programme will ensure that automotive repair professionals have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive technical data available. This access is crucial for maintaining high standards of service and repair in an increasingly complex automotive landscape.
The signing of this agreement at Automechanika Frankfurt, a leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, underscores the global significance of this partnership. It positions VACC at the forefront of automotive repair innovation and demonstrates its commitment to providing world-class support to its members.
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, particularly with the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles, this partnership ensures that VACC members will be well-equipped to meet future challenges. By providing access to cutting-edge technical vehicle repair, service and diagnostic solutions, VACC is investing in the long-term success and sustainability of the automotive repair sector in Australia and beyond.
This expanded partnership between VACC and Infopro Digital Automotive represents a significant milestone in VACC's ongoing efforts to support and elevate the automotive repair industry and its members' businesses' long-term success and sustainability.
It reaffirms VACC's position as a leader in the field and its dedication to ensuring the highest standards of service and repair across the region.
Automotive professionals interested in accessing these cutting-edge repair solutions and technical data can visit the VACC MotorTech website to explore how VACC MotorTech can revolutionise your automotive repair processes and keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.
Visit: www.motortech.com.au for more information.