The executive officer position has been created to further strengthen AASRA’s role of managing the day-to-day operation of the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS) – designed to give independent repairers access to OEM technical information – which became law on July 1, 2022.

Mr Nardi has more than 20 years of experience working in the automotive aftermarket with Bosch Service Solutions in Australia and the US, as well as Autodata as national sales manager.

As a result, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and has a deep understanding of the importance of this law for the industry.

Reporting to the AASRA board, Mr Nardi is responsible for developing strategic business plans, overseeing the sustainable growth of AASRA, and delivering process and system improvements to ensure the MVIS is being delivered at the highest quality to service and repair professionals across the country.

The new role also allows AASRA to better prepare and respond to future challenges relating to the law as technology, and the industry evolves.

He will work closely with key stakeholders involved in the MVIS law, including government departments, regulators, industry associations and as required, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Mr Nardi said: “I’m proud to join AASRA. The MVIS has been a game-changer for our industry, and AASRA is vitally important to making sure the law continues to effectively serve our industry to ensure open and fair competition for workshops, and to ensure consumers have a choice of repairer.

“I’d like to thank the AASRA board for placing their trust in me and I look forward to making a real difference in an industry I’m extremely passionate about.”

By Neil Dowling