After almost two years leading the body tasked with creating a ‘level playing field’ for automotive repair information, Rodger Nardi has announced his upcoming retirement.
Nardi has led the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) as executive officer since shortly after the ‘Right to Repair was made law in July 2022.
He will retire on September 12 2024, according to latest bulletin from partner organisation, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association.
The AAAA reports that AASRA now has 3260 subscribers accessing its portals for vehicle information, with 900 registered for vehicle security and 800 qualified to access EV information
The AASRA board released a statement commending Nardi on his diligence and the progress he has made during the critical implementation stage of AASRA.
“His leadership has been pivotal in establishing AASRA as a respected entity in the automotive industry,” it said.
“Throughout his tenure Rodger has been a driving force in steering AASRA forward.”
“His active participation in numerous industry seminars, conferences and events has significantly raised the organisations profile and fostered important relationships within the automotive industry.”
Set up as the administrative body to oversee the operation of the milestone “Right to repair” laws, AASRA has acted as a portal , assistant and arbitrator between repairers and OEMS.
Opportunities and challenges
In an interview with NCR, Nardi described the access to the OEM information as a ‘game changer’.
“Having that ability to get that information on the same level as a dealer is going to be important for the ongoing viability and growth of the business,”
Nardi highlighted the biggest issue for complaints was not information missing from the portal but the ability of repair businesses to navigate the complex information provided by the OEMS.
The AASRA board is actively seeking a replacement for Nardi.