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.

Today we are dedicated to the promotion, representation and preservation of member businesses to local, state and federal governments, as well as the media, consumers and the community.

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Chair:  Michael Grubb, Specialist Auto Hobart
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Peter Killick, B Select Moonah
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Duo celebrates 25 years of TACC membership

20 MARCH 2024

March 2024 marked 25 years of TACC membership for Fogarty Automotive Services in North Hobart.

Owners Steve and Lynne Caplice started in business as contracted fuel station operators at a well-known location on the Brooker Highway in Hobart. Steve had carried out an apprenticeship in the Tasmanian Hydro workshops as a machinist, but always enjoyed working on cars. His interest in the automotive industry compelled him and his brother to buy into the prominent fuel retail business. As it was back in the day, most ‘servos’ offered a workshop option and the pair put in some big years pumping gas and repairing cars as a TACC member.

The mid-80s saw changes in the fuel industry and the purchase of the Fogarty Automotive business have seen the Caplices spend the last 20-plus years running their automotive repair and service business with Steve at the coal face and Lynne providing the backup.

Steve’s passion for the automotive industry extends past his business interests. He’s a well-known Tasmanian motorsport identity. Scrutineering is his passion and he now contributes much time to local and Australia-wide motorsport events.

From left: Steve and Lynne Caplice pictured with TACC Area Manager Anthony Cowley.

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