Member Benefits

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Save Money

• Eftpos - the most competitive Association rates in the Automotive Industry with EFTPOS NZ Ltd. Includes credit card processing, terminal rental and network fees
• Landlines and mobiles - discounts on Telecom phone products, calling plans and services
• Insurance – competitive rates and tailored solutions for business and personal insurance, including public liability, yard insurance, business, health, travel
• Cardlink – Member-only fuelcard processing rates, credit management services
• Automotive products and parts - discounted through Capricorn Trading Scheme

And many more

Improve Technical and Business Knowledge

NZ Radiator Magazine (free to Members) filled with technical information, industry trends and issues, business matters, financial information and legislation changes affecting the industry.

Specialist Training

MTA offers technical, Warrant of Fitness and sales training, with regular courses in major provincial towns and metropolitan areas.  Branches also run a range of courses, from general topics, such as first aid and fire fighting to technical courses including diagnosing engine management systems and customer service courses such as KiwiHost.

Members also receive a comprehensive OSH Manual and Start-Up Kit free when they join MTA.

Legal and Employment Advice

All Members receive up to 30 minutes free legal and employment advice on any one issue. A comprehensive Employment Pack is available to assist with all aspects of employment and easy to read summaries of major legislation that impacts on the operation of a Member's business – all at no cost.

Attract More Customers

MTA has developed a national television advertising campaign to build up awareness of MTA Members' dedication to ensuring customers have a better motoring experience. The campaign portrays all MTA members as dedicated professionals and educates the public to look for the MTA logo for all their motoring needs. A business can also look more professional with an extensive range of MTA branded signage and stationery products.

Network

With other likeminded business people. MTA's annual national conference and regional meetings are perfect opportunities for Members to get together to network with others in the Automotive Industry, as well as keep up to date with industry developments. There’s also regular branch newsletters, member updates and free email updates. Obtain exclusive access to the Member area of the MTA website for information, resources, a bulletin board and a Market Place. Members can communicate with each other for advice, ideas or support.

Stand Up

For what's right! Part of MTA’s brief is to lobby government.  As the voice of over 4000 Members, rest easy that MTA is being listened to by New Zealand’s decision makers.

Personal Service

With 32 branches and 11 Business Development Managers across the country, help and information are only ever a phone call away. MTA’s Business Development Managers are here to help by providing site visits, technical and business information plus all the contacts to ensure a successful business. Find a local Business Development Manager.

Mediation

MTA offers a free service for Members and their Customers to resolve disputes in a friendly, efficient and unbiased way. The mediation service provides a useful step between the customer and statutory agencies and enables Members to concentrate on their business, confident that both parties will be assisted by a neutral mediator to reach an amicable and fair solution.