AUPA

By becoming a member of AUPA not only are you kept up-to-date with all of the industry news and important information, you are also entitled to the following AUPA member only benefits. Click a headline to see what’s included.

Industry Services

AUPA provides its members with national representation on regulatory issues and promotes professional standards and ethics within the undercar service and supply industry. Informative newsletters and website bulletins plus networking opportunities provide valuable information to AUPA members year round.

Banking and Finance

AUPA’s central banking service for member businesses, their staff and family members is the Bendigo Bank – Fairy Meadow branch where personalised service is guaranteed by this community focussed bank. AUPA and its management have been amazed by the quality service and financial benefits it is now receiving since changing over to the Bendigo Bank.

As a result, it is now working with the bank to extend these benefits to its members which includes: business and personal banking, loans, investment and term deposits and credit card transactions.

Existing EFTPOS rates provided under AUPA Benefits program remain in existence but you can check with the Bendigo Bank for a comparison quotation and details on the latest technologies..

The Bendigo Bank – Fairy Meadow is providing us with a senior high-level management contact for all enquiries. Details can be obtained by contacting AUPA’s CEO Noel Wynn by phoning 02 4283 2500 or emailing noelwynn@ozemail.com.au at any time.

Free Listing on AUPA’s Website and Website Services

A directory of AUPA members including type of business, services and contact details is included on AUPA’s website www.aupa.com.au as a free service to its members. For website design and construction for your business contact DM Web Design here

AUPA National Warranties Program

As stated in AUPA’s Code of Practice, if a consumer has a problem with repairs and/or parts supplied by an AUPA member under the supplier’s warranty period and where they could not be reasonably expected to return the vehicle to the original repairer they can take it to another AUPA member for correction.

Providing, consent is first obtained from the original repairer and any costs to the original repairer are pre-approved. These costs must be negotiated between the two AUPA Members involved and paid promptly.

Free initial Financial Planning and Accounting consultation with LevelOne

LevelOne is a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners. Privately owned and professionally run, LevelOne services a long-term and diverse quality client base who recognise and appreciate a professional and personalised level of service and advice.

LevelOne specialises in servicing small to medium sized businesses as well as superannuation and retirement planning clients. LevelOne’s senior taxation and business advisors are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and its financial planners are members of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). These organisations are the peak professional bodies for the accounting and financial planning industries in Australia.

If you have an enquiry, please call LevelOne on 02 4227 6744 and state that you are a member of the Automotive Undercar Professional Association (AUPA) to access the services provided to members. LevelOne are AUPA’s accountants and business advisers. The first consultation is provided to AUPA members free of charge.

EFTPOS Merchant Rates

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) provides a special pricing structure for AUPA members on its EFTPOS Merchant Facilities. You do not need to be a CBA customer and you can only obtain these rates by applying on the Application Form available from AUPA by phoning 02 4283 2500 or email noelwynn@ozemail.com.au at any time