The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), founded in 1918, is an automotive industry employer association that advocates for its members and provides them with essential services. These include access to Australia’s largest automotive technical library, advice on human resources and workplace relations, and support through its apprenticeship scheme. With 15 Industry Divisions, VACC covers all automotive sectors and environments.
VACC’s structure allows members to set the policy agenda through elected boards and committees, while its Research Department serves as an industry intelligence hub. The organization’s commercial arm, OurAuto, offers various business solutions, and VACC membership provides access to valuable support services and the ability to leverage VACC’s expertise and brand recognition in marketing initiatives.
About VACC Members
Backed by VACC’s professional support services, VACC members are the experts in their field, employing more than 50,000 Victorians.
VACC member businesses keep Victoria moving by conducting key services in the automotive repair, service and retail sectors, such as:
- Vehicle sales (car, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, truck, farm and industrial machinery)
- Mechanical servicing and repairs
- Crash repairs
- Dismantling and recycling
- Accident towing
- Fuel sales
- Tyres fitting and sales
- Automotive glass repairs and replacement
- Radiator servicing and repairs
- Engine reconditioning
- Truck and commercial vehicle body making
- Vehicle rental services
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Mission & Goals
The mission of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce is to be the most influential automotive industry association and to support and advance member businesses.
VACC goals:
- Be an efficient and effective employer association capable of meeting the legitimate business needs of members.
- Seek to raise public profile in order to effectively promote member interests with consumers, governments and regulators.
- Be recognised as an independent and legitimate employer organisation voicing the interests of the motor industry.
- Monitor industry trends and take appropriate actions in order to assist members to respond to change.
- Continuously seek to shape the future direction of the automotive industry.
- Capitalise on relevant information technology and technical solutions for the benefit of the organisation and members.
- Increasingly become a provider of national services to the retail automotive industry.
- Enter into strategic alliances with diligently assessed partners that are able to assist VACC to achieve its goals.
- Develop a skilled, informed, and customer-focused workforce, attuned to member needs and comfortable with change.
- Continue to reduce reliance on the Special Capital Fund.