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 About
the Code
What is the National Parts Code Inc?
The National Parts Code is
an independent not-for profit incorporated association established
solely for the purpose of administering a Code of Practice for Auto Parts Recyclers fairly and equitably.
Who manages the National Parts Code Inc ?
The Board of the NPC comprises:
- Ray Shuey APM Chairperson,
- a representative of the NMVTRC;( National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council )
- a representative of State and Territory offices
of fair trading (nominated by the Standing Committee of Officials
of Consumer Affairs);
- a representative of the Motor Trades Association
of Australia
- a representative of APRAA ( Auto Parts Recycling Association of Australia)
- an independent auto parts recycler.
The Code Director is Nick Koerbin heads
up the day to day operations of the National Parts Code Inc
An Invitation to Join the NPC Code of Practice
After extensive consultation with the auto parts
recyclers, police services, offices of fair trading and major parts
buyers throughout Australia - a voluntary Code of Practice has been
established for the industry to reduce the likelihood of participating
businesses inadvertently dealing in stolen motor vehicle parts.
It is estimated that the trade in stolen motor vehicles and car parts
costs the community more than $300m per annum.
Why should your business participate in the Code
of Practice?
There are a number of key benefits for your business
to participate. They include:
- an independent body, National Parts Code (NPC)
has been established to administer
and manage all functions of the Code Australia-wide;
- it is expected that insurance companies will
support the Code by insisting that all
approved repairers source recycled parts used in crash repairs
from participating
recyclers;
- the NPC will actively market the Code brand
to all other buyers and consumers of
recycled parts, including fleet owners, repair shops, and other
consumers;
- participating businesses will be promoted via
a variety of channels, including an online
directory of recyclers for the reference of trade and private
buyers;
- businesses will be provided with the Code of
Practice logo and other marketing tools
for incorporation in advertising material, including Yellow Pages,
magazines, etc. At the
same time NPC will be promoting the Code members to a range of
other consumers;
- a dedicated website to allow Code members to
share experiences and ideas, but more
importantly highlight best practice in parts tracking systems;
- for the first time recyclers will have a single
national standard that is independently
monitored and verifiable.
- A minimum of 5 % of participating businesses
will be audited by the NPC per annum to ensure that participating
businesses can demonstrate to customers their compliance with
the Code’s requirements. Through this process the public
will be reassured that they can purchase parts from Code Members
with confidence.
Potential Members can click
here to visit the "How To Join" page with
a step by step explaination of the joining procedure.
How do I obtain a copy of the National Parts Code
- Code of Practice?
Click
here to download a copy of the Code of Practice Agreement
in PDF format (31k PDF).
Click
here to download a copy of the NPC Application Form
in PDF format (7k PDF).
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