The Automotive Technician

The Automotive Technician TaT’s mission is to share knowledge, information and experience.

A network of automotive technicians sharing knowledge, information and experience through a Repair solution database, Good Scope / Scan Data, Online Technical assistance, TaT magazine and Tech Tina (AI). 'The Automotive Technician (TaT) was established in Australia in 2008 by a team of aftermarket workshop operators, who were also dedicated industry leaders and trainers, to meet the growing demand

for information and experience required to keep pace with rapidly accelerating vehicle technology. It achieves that through a widening network of technicians throughout Australasia who share their knowledge and add specific vehicle experiences to a growing database of case studies through a regular technical magazine, website, social media and training seminars.'

19/06/2026

📅🎉 The countdown is on for the 2026 Wire & Gas Convention, taking place in Brisbane from 31 July to 2 August 2026!

If you're planning to attend, don't miss out on the discounted accommodation rates. Special convention room rates close on Wednesday 1 July 2026, so book now to secure your savings.

will bring together technicians, workshop owners, trainers and industry leaders for three outstanding days of technical training, networking, innovation and industry insights.

👉 Find out more and book your place today: https://vasa.org.au/wg2026

16/06/2026

Network Diagnostics with Sean Tipping

This 2-part webinar series is built for working technicians who want a repeatable method for tracking down network and module communication faults - not network theory for its own sake.

We'll work through real case studies with Sean Tipping, actual oscilloscope captures, and the wrong turns and dead ends from real jobs, so you leave knowing how to access a network, isolate the fault, and tell what your tools are really showing you.

📅 Part 1 – Wednesday 24th June, 8pm AEST
📅 Part 2 – Wednesday 1st July, 8pm AEST

⏯ Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the full recording plus a detailed workbook with step-by-step screenshots for every case study covered.

👉 Secure your spot now: https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/classes/webinar/training_template.php?action=view&series=1&id=16

16/06/2026

ADAS: Do It Yourself or Partner with a Specialist?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now standard on almost every new vehicle entering your workshop.
The question is: Will you handle ADAS services in-house, or partner with a trusted local expert?
In this video, Jeff shares how he has successfully teamed up with a local auto electrician to offer ADAS calibration and diagnostic services without the need for a major investment in equipment and training.
👉 Not a TaT member yet? Start your 7-Day Free Trial today: https://www.tat.net.au
Hi-Bolt

15/06/2026

Network Diagnostics with Sean Tipping
This live webinar series is built for working technicians who want a repeatable method for tracking down network and module communication faults - not network theory for its own sake.
We'll work through real case studies with Sean Tipping, actual oscilloscope captures, and the wrong turns and dead ends from real jobs, so you leave knowing how to access a network, isolate the fault, and tell what your tools are really showing you.
📅 Part 1 – Wednesday 24th June, 8pm AEST
📅 Part 2 – Wednesday 1st July, 8pm AEST
⏯ Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the full recording plus a detailed workbook with step-by-step screenshots for every case study covered.
👉 Secure your spot now: https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/classes/webinar/training_template.php?action=view&series=1&id=16

Network Diagnostics with Sean TippingThis live webinar series is built for working technicians who want a repeatable met...
11/06/2026

Network Diagnostics with Sean Tipping

This live webinar series is built for working technicians who want a repeatable method for tracking down network and module communication faults - not network theory for its own sake.

We'll work through real case studies with Sean Tipping, actual oscilloscope captures, and the wrong turns and dead ends from real jobs, so you leave knowing how to access a network, isolate the fault, and tell what your tools are really showing you.

📅 Part 1 – Wednesday 24th June, 8pm AEST
📅 Part 2 – Wednesday 1st July, 8pm AEST

⏯ Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the full recording plus a detailed workbook with step-by-step screenshots for every case study covered.

👉 Secure your spot now:

This session is built for working technicians who want a repeatable method for tracking down network and module communication faults - not network theory for it

09/06/2026

Want to sharpen your circuit testing skills without tying up a vehicle in the workshop?
Our TaT Circuit Trainer app lets technicians practise electrical fault-finding in an interactive way - including voltage checks, current flow, open circuits, shorts and resistance faults.

It’s a practical training tool for apprentices, technicians and trainers who want to build confidence reading circuits and making the right test at the right point.

👉 TaT members can try it here: https://www.tat.net.au/scandata/djump/elect_trainer/index.php

👉 Not a TaT member yet? Start your 7-Day Free Trial today: https://www.tat.net.au

Hi-Bolt

04/06/2026

🎉 May 2026 TaT Share Prize Draw Winner

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

Congratulations to Craig from Highfields Mechanical, who takes out this month’s prize - 🏆TOPDON TopScan Master.

Thanks to TOPDON for supporting the TaT community with these great prizes.

02/06/2026

⚡ Electronic Power Steering Fault in a VW Golf

Modern vehicles are packed with complex electronic control systems, making accurate diagnosis more important than ever.

In this case, a VW Golf presented with an electronic power steering fault that could have easily led to unnecessary parts replacement. By taking the time to research the system, understand the fault codes, and follow a logical diagnostic process, the root cause was identified and repaired correctly.

This case is a great reminder that successful diagnostics start with information and testing, not parts swapping.

🔧 TaT members can read the full repair solution here:
https://www.tat.net.au/tats-a-fact-view.html?id=5668

🚗 Not a TaT member yet?Start your 7-Day Free Trial today:
https://www.tat.net.au

Hi-Bolt

29/05/2026

The 2026 Wire & Gas Convention in Brisbane from 31 July to 2 August 2026 is fast approaching.
The 2026 theme, “Better Together”, reflects the new TaT–VASA partnership and highlights the growing importance of collaboration across our industry as we face rapid technological change, evolving regulations, economic pressures and ongoing skills shortages.
promises to bring technicians, workshop owners and industry leaders together for an outstanding few days of technical training, networking and innovation.
👉 Click here for more information and bookings:
https://vasa.org.au/wg2026

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