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The Automotive Technician
The Automotive Technician (TaT) was established in 2007 by a group of far-sighted technicians who realized that for the aftermarket to prosper it would be essential for technicians to share their knowledge, information and experience.
TaT is a unique platform that provides members with practical information and diagnostic solutions straight from the workshop floor. Information of the kind that you won’t find in a call centre, manual or wiring diagram.
TaT shares its information through its technical magazine, repair database, technical help service, Scan data database, diagnostic programs and training seminars.
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TAT Magazine: Australasia’s top technical automotive magazine, mailed to you six times a year, plus search 2,000+ pages of back issues online. (Digital copy only for members outside Australia and New Zealand).
Repair Solutions: Instantly search 5,000+ expert diagnostic solutions by vehicle, symptom, or fault code.
Good Scan/Scope Data: Compare your results against 24,000+ verified scan and scope data uploads.
Technical Assistance: Direct support from the TaT Technical team and fellow members when you need it.
Tech Tina (AI): Instant, step-by-step diagnostic help with direct links to proven Repair solutions.
Fault code database: Access 8,000+ electronically indexed fault code definitions.
HOW TAT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS
Change the way you diagnose problem vehicles. Forever.
The Automotive Technician (TaT) is your gateway to a new world of practical technical know-how and repair solutions. Built from decades of hands-on industry expertise, straight from the workshop floor, it’s the kind of information you won’t find in a call centre, manual or wiring diagram. Instead, you’ll enjoy touch-button access to a vast database of easy-to-use diagnostic repair information – fully searchable by vehicle, symptom and fault code – saving you time and money every day.
Change the way you diagnose problem vehicles.
Latest Repair Solutions
Holden Commodore (VT) 1990 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto (Engine not starting)
The vehicle lost power while driving and stopped. After the breakdown, it would crank over but would not start.
Holden Captiva (CG) 2018 2.2L Z22D1 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel (Instruments)
The instrument cluster (IPC) and blower fan would intermittently stop operating while driving.
Ford Escape (ZG) 2019 2.0L T8MB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel (Radiator Fan Issue)
The customer noticed the thermo-fan was still running after the vehicle had been switched off at home. The following day, the battery was flat.
Kia Sorento (XM) 2012 2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel (Loss of power)
The vehicle had a loss of power and would not rev properly. The fault occurred more commonly once the engine was hot, and the vehicle had already been through multiple repairers without a successful fix.
Mitsubishi Lancer (CJ) 2015 2.0L 4B11 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol (Limp Mode)
The vehicle had been to two mechanical workshops and a transmission specialist workshop with the fault still present. The transmission specialist advised that the issue appeared to be electrical rather than an internal CVT transmission fault. The vehicle was in limp home mode and displayed a transmission service required message on the instrument cluster.
Holden Commodore (VF) 2015 6.0L L77 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto (In Limp Mode)
The vehicle would start, but the engine light was on, it was in limp mode, and the brakes felt poor. The vehicle had previously been assessed elsewhere, and a fault with the brake booster pressure sensor had been suggested.
This is without doubt the most useful, interesting, helpful, well put together trade organisation I have ever come across.
An awesome platform to share data, experiences, information and tips.
What TaT does is absolutely fantastic for independent workshops. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
I believe anyone involved full time in automotive repairs and problem solving would benefit from being a member of your TaT network.
Best information source for automotive technicians bar none.
