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Who is TACC?

25 March 2022

Some people think of the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) as a government body. It’s understandable. Given we’ve been around for nearly 100 years and there are TACC ‘accreditation’ signs dotted around the place, I’d forgive you for assuming we have more of a governance role in the industry. 

In reality, we provide tools, services and advice to our nearly 400 member-businesses, so they can keep you – the motorist – safely on the road. By going to a TACC member, you can sleep easy knowing you are working with someone who has access to: 

• Cutting edge technical information, so they can properly service and repair your vehicle
• Environmental programs, tools and templates to ensure they can play their part on the sustainability front
• Dedicated workplace relations and health and safety experts, so they are always across consumer rights and look after their staff. 

We also run a program that places young Tasmanians into automotive apprenticeships. We provide them with the tools (figuratively and literally) to help them get and stay employed. It’s good for member-businesses and good for the Tasmanian economy, and a program that I am particularly proud of as State Manager at TACC.

There’s more. We advocate on behalf of our members on a government level – and we also campaign for Tassie motorists. Most recently, we ran a community promotion and competition to raise awareness about the importance of having choice of repairer. While we live in a world of individualism, sometimes a collective voice can’t be beaten when it’s time to get something done.

So, that’s TACC’s job in a nutshell. We’re here for our members, so that they can be here for you.  

Look for the orange sign. TACC: You’re in good hands.

Words: TACC State Manager, Bruce McIntosh. As featured in The Mercury Friday 25 March 2022.