The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has served the automotive industry in Tasmania since 1928.

There had always been a long standing and mutually supportive relationship between TACC and the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).

TACC successfully lobbied state government on behalf of members for many years, but times were changing and in 1999 TACC and VACC were amalgamated. This merger offered members a more diverse range of services, while still maintaining a Tasmanian perspective on local issues.

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Chair: Michael Grubb, Specialist Auto Hobart
Vice-Chair: Kate Presnell, Kate Presnell Bodyworks

Matthew Allen, North City Cars and Commercials Pty Ltd
Jesse Carter, Autotechnik
Mark Cooper, Cooper Automotive Mornington
Gene Finn, Finn's Bodyworks
Rob Jenkyns, Blackman Bay Motors
Peter Killick, B Select Moonah
Roger White, Specialist Car Centre

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Safe driving

15 July 2022

Video: Road Safety Advisory Council – RSAC TAS

Recently I got together with member-business Pride Autos & LPG Launceston, the Road Safety Advisory Council and Southern Cross Austereo for a TV initiative.

As a representative of TACC, I was on board to share some safe winter driving tips. 

When it comes to road safety, the two most important things you can influence are the condition of your vehicle and your ability to drive it with care and concentration. 

Maintaining your vehicle in optimum condition is a partnership involving you and your local repairer. 

You should regularly conduct a visual check of your vehicle, looking for tyre wear, and whether your seatbelts, lights (including indicators and brake lights) are functioning correctly, and if there is any dangerous body or windscreen damage.

Keeping your vehicle serviced and maintained by a trusted automotive technician is crucial. 

A thorough professional inspection using up-to-date specialist equipment can detect dangerous deficiencies, like worn brake pads and leaking brake lines, degraded suspension components, and misaligned wheels.

Before driving, ensure your seat is in a comfortable position and that your feet and hands can easily operate the pedals, steering wheel, and handbrake. Check the positioning of the interior and exterior mirrors (paying particular attention if towing).

When on the road, obey all speed and traffic signage. Keep a safe distance (depending on your speed, this will mean several car lengths or more), be courteous, don’t rush, and try to anticipate what other road users may do.

Most importantly, never stop learning. 

Road safety is not everyone else’s responsibility. It is yours. So, make sure you and your vehicle are fit for the road.

Words: TACC State Manager, Bruce McIntosh. As featured in The Mercury 15 July 2022.

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