The Automotive Technician

12/10/2026

7 New Good Scan & Scope Data Vehicles added in the Last Fortnight!

This latest update includes data for Toyota, Mazda, Skoda, Hyundai and BMW models, covering a wide range of systems and operating conditions.

Comparing your readings with known good data can help you work out what’s normal and narrow down the cause of a fault.

👉 TaT members: log in through the website link on our page to view the latest uploads.

09/10/2026

🎉 September 2026 TaT Share Prize Draw Winner

A big thank you to all our members who contributed Repair Solutions and Good Scan & Scope data throughout September. Your shared knowledge helps the entire community.

Congratulations to David from Yass Valley Automotive, who takes out this month’s prize - 🏆 CTEK RB 4000 Booster.

A big thanks to CTEK for providing this awesome prize.

08/10/2026

🔧 30 New Repair Solutions Added in the Last Fortnight!

The faults covered include electric park brake problems, intermittent warning lights, DPF faults, rough running, overheating, limp mode, no-crank conditions, oil leaks and multiple dash warning lights.

You never know when the next vehicle through your workshop will be one that’s already been solved by another technician.

👉 Login or sign up to browse the full list of Repair solutions.

07/10/2026

As a proud sponsor of the Capricorn Rising Stars Awards, we'd like to congratulate the 2026 Capricorn Rising Stars overall winners.
🏆 Australia Winner – Jaeden Matteo D'Aloia
🏆 New Zealand Winner – Carter Boyle

Jaeden and Carter have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience and commitment to their trade, setting a strong example for the next generation of automotive professionals and helping shape the future of our industry.

Congratulations to every apprentice, workshop and mentor involved in this year's program. Your passion, hard work and commitment to learning are what make programs like Rising Stars such a success.

06/10/2026

⚠️ Last Chance to Book: Nissan Programming Essentials with Tomi Oliva

Tomi will guide you through setup and tooling, module programming, immobilisers and keys, sharing practical tips and common traps with a focus on Australian applications. Learn from an experienced USA programming professional, ask questions live and build the skills to keep suitable work in your workshop.

📅 One course, two parts. Your booking includes BOTH sessions:
Part 1: Thursday 8 October 2026
Part 2: Thursday 22 October 2026
Both sessions start at 7 pm AEST / 8 pm AEDT.

⏯ Can't make it live? No worries! All who register receive recordings of both sessions to watch and re-watch at your own pace.
Digital workbook supplied to use as a guide to give you confidence when tackling jobs at your own pace.

🎟️ Click here for more information and bookings:
https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/classes/webinar/training_template.php?action=view&series=1&id=17

03/10/2026

NEW ZEALAND!!! 🇳🇿 TaT is here at the Auckland Capricorn event, come and talk to Mike and Brendan about the exciting new features coming to TaT!

30/09/2026

🚨 Don’t Miss Out: Jeep & Chrysler Programming Essentials with Tomi Oliva

Join us for Tomi Oliva's Jeep & Chrysler Programming Essentials, a live Australian webinar designed to help independent workshops take on programming work with greater confidence.

Tomi will guide you through setup and tooling, module programming, immobilisers and keys, sharing practical tips and common traps with a focus on Australian applications. Learn from an experienced USA programming professional, ask questions live and build the skills to keep suitable work in your workshop.

📅 One course, two parts. Your booking includes BOTH sessions:
Part 1: Thursday 8 October 2026
Part 2: Thursday 22 October 2026
Both sessions start at 7 pm AEST / 8 pm AEDT.

⏯ Can't make it live? No worries! All who register receive recordings of both sessions to watch and re-watch at your own pace.
Digital workbook supplied to use as a guide to give you confidence when tackling jobs at your own pace.

🎟️ Click here for more information and bookings:
https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/classes/webinar/training_template.php?action=view&series=1&id=17

24/09/2026

🎉 September TaT Share Prize Giveaway

Share a Repair Solution or upload Good Scan/Scope Data during September 2026 and you’ll go into the draw to win a CTEK RB 4000 Booster! 🏆

Every contribution helps grow TaT’s technical database and supports other workshops across Australia and New Zealand.

A big thank you to CTEK for providing this fantastic prize.

👉 Upload your entry:
https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/rewards/member_rewards.php

👉 Learn more about the CTEK RB 4000:
https://ctek.com/products/rb-4000

23/09/2026

As a proud sponsor of the Capricorn Rising Stars Awards, we'd like to congratulate the apprentices who have been awarded with the 2026 Australian region winner titles:
🏆 NSW/ACT – Ryan Buttriss
🏆 Queensland – Zahlee Jaye Wheeler
🏆 SA/NT – Taran Donovan
🏆 Western Australia – Deklan Garcia
🏆 Victoria/Tasmania – Jaeden Matteo D'Aloia

Well done to every apprentice, workshop and mentor involved in this year's program.

👉 Learn more about the 2026 Capricorn Rising Stars winners at cap.coop/stars

22/09/2026

Join us for Tomi Oliva's Jeep & Chrysler Programming Essentials, a live Australian webinar designed to help independent workshops take on programming work with greater confidence.

Tomi will guide you through setup and tooling, module programming, immobilisers and keys, sharing practical tips and common traps with a focus on Australian applications. Learn from an experienced USA programming professional, ask questions live and build the skills to keep suitable work in your workshop.

📅 One course, two parts. Your booking includes BOTH sessions:
Part 1: Thursday 8 October 2026
Part 2: Thursday 15 October 2026
Both sessions start at 7 pm AEST / 8 pm AEDT.

⏯ Can't make it live? No worries! All who register receive recordings of both sessions to watch and re-watch at your own pace.

Digital workbook supplied to use as a guide to give you confidence when tackling jobs at your own pace.

🎟️ Click here for more information and bookings:

Jeep and Chrysler programming jobs can be easy to turn away when you have not been shown a clear process. They also present an opportunity to keep profitable wo