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MTA Overview

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) represents over 4000 automotive industry professionals throughout New Zealand.

MTA people are dedicated technicians, vehicle sales and service staff who work in a professionally equipped and managed environment. Their priority is ensuring happy motorists who are kept safely on the road with a minimum of inconvenience.

Established in 1917, the MTA is a membership-based organisation covering every facet of the industry – from general repair workshops, service stations and car sales dealerships to affiliated specialists like alternative fuel providers.

Its goal is simple: to help motoring businesses succeed. To do that the MTA educates members on technical developments and law changes and offers business and technical training to expand ihe industry skill base.

The MTA also represents the interests of motorists and its members, acting as a lobby group to government and other agencies.

Few other industry organisations are viewed as more representative or credible as the MTA – a reputation proudly upheld for nearly a century.

Ultimately, the public benefits. When a customer uses an MTA member, they’re assured of the top service guaranteed by the association’s Customer Promise.

For further information check out www.mta.org.nz

Richard Murrell's Involvement in the MTA

After serving his “apprenticeship” for four years on the MTA board, Southland Vehicle Sales co-owner Richard Murrell was elected as the national vice-president in 2009.

No stranger to industry-related organisations, Richard brings a wealth of experience to the role after also serving on the Southland branch since 2003 and its MVDI equivalent from 1993 to 2005.

He’s unashamedly proud of the motor trade industry and excited about its future.

“The global recession has changed the world and we need to evolve to enable all of our businesses to emerge positively – that’s a challenge I’m keen to embrace.”

Teamwork is the hallmark of Southland Vehicle Sales which has continued to gain market share even in recession. Richard believes combining team players with good management structures will result in an MTA board that’s able to direct time, energy and hard work into achieving success.

“I’m proud of my association with the MTA and that’s reflected in my own ventures adopting its values – the car sales dealership, the fuel station and the workshop.”