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The Queensland Government has announced that Vehicle lift modification laws have been changed in Queensland to “create greater consistency for 4WD motorists”. Effectively the approved lift limit for vehicles with electronic stability control (ESC) has increased from 50mm to 75mm without certification. We have welcomed these regulatory changes.  These changes will give peace of mind to … Read more

On Thursday 4 October representatives of the industry gathered to discuss the recent national GCM clarification. A range of concerns were expressed regarding GCM upgrades on all sides. Currently there is no agreed test and no clear approval process, however it was agreed that if industry felt that there is demand for collective action to … Read more

Following on from industry dialogue and media activity over recent weeks, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) seeks to clarify the current situation in relation to the practice of re-rating the Gross Combined Mass (GCM) or towing capacity of vehicles. A number of AAAA member companies operate as Second Stage Manufacturers for the purposes of … Read more

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the nation’s peak body representing the 4WD modification industry, expresses serious concern over a major enforcement action taken by the Queensland Government last week. Titled “Operation Lift”, the Queensland Police were instructed to fine, issue Defect Notices and impound modified 4WD vehicles based on recently changed Queensland laws, which … Read more

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the nation’s peak body for the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of automotive parts and accessories, along with the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA), the peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry, wish to clarify the situation relating to proposed 4WD law changes in Queensland which has … Read more

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) & 4WD Industry Council have been notified by the Federal Department of Transport of a change in the administrative arrangements relating to modifications undertaken on a New Vehicle as part of a Second-Stage-of-Manufacture. This change, which was issued via an updated Circular by the  National Vehicle Administrator this week following consultation … Read more

In this article, the AAAA takes a look at Diesel Particulate Filters in the face of reports of customer requests to ‘delete’ or remove this emission control system from vehicles Over the past year, there has been a rumbling within the automotive industry; a murmured discussion between technicians wanting to do the right thing by … Read more

The AAAA would like to congratulate the West Australian and ACT Departments of Transport on recent changes to their guidelines on fitment of LED light bars to vehicles! These latest WA guidelines bring the state into line with QLD and SA – which specifically state that LED light bars may be fitted to the roof … Read more