Car dealers and importers are desperate to protect their data, but the ACCC wants a "level playing field"

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January 31 2021 - 5:30am
Canberra apprentice mechanic Maisie Place is among the thousands who need access to manufacturer diagnostic and repair information. Picture: Matt Loxton
Canberra apprentice mechanic Maisie Place is among the thousands who need access to manufacturer diagnostic and repair information. Picture: Matt Loxton

The decade-long dispute between new car dealers and thousands of Australia's independent mechanics over access to vital information needed to diagnose and fix vehicle faults is finally coming to a head.

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Peter Brewer

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Telling the truth and holding agencies accountable must matter to us all. It's also important to tell the story well, and factually. Contact me at peter.brewer@canberratimes.com.au