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The National Automotive Service Task Force

The National Automotive Service Task Force is a not-for-profit, no-dues task force established to facilitate the identification and correction of gaps in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information, service training, diagnostic tools and equipment, and communications for the benefit of automotive service professionals. NASTF is a voluntary, cooperative effort among the automotive service industry, the equipment and tool industry, and automotive manufacturers.

NASTF encourages Information Requests be focused on whether or not certain service information is generally available. However, federal and state anti-trust laws prevent NASTF or any other organization from discussing, setting, or attempting to set, modify, or encourage information providers to set specific prices. Moreover, NASTF cannot vouch for the accuracy of any pricing information found on or accessible through the NASTF website. Thus, while NASTF recognizes that both independent and dealer repair shops must make substantial investments in tools, training, and information to properly service and repair motor vehicles, any questions or concerns regarding the pricing of service information, tools, or training should be directed to the appropriate service information, tool, or training provider.

Note that both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) have requirements that govern “fair and reasonable prices” for emission-related tools and information. The service information websites for EPA and ARB are provided below and contain the contact information (email and phone
numbers) for EPA and ARB:

EPA: http://www.epa.gov/obd/regtech/service.htm
Contact: Arvon Mitcham, mitcham.arvon@epa.gov, (734) 214-4288

ARB: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/cmvsip/cmvsip.htm,
Contact: Dean Hermano, dhermano@arb.ca.gov, at (626) 459-4487

NASTF General Meeting

Our next General Meeting will be Tuesday, October 4, from 1 - 5 pm, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, in room 304A/B. The general meeting is open to all and will be held in conjunction with Automotive Service and Repair Week (NACE & CARS).

The Vehicle Security Committee (VSC) will meet on October 4th from 9:30 - Noon at the Orange County Convention Center as well in room 303B.  

Details about NACE and CARS are available on the ASA website at www.asashop.org

The May Meeting notes are available for viewing, as are the presentations. Click here to go to the May 2011 meeting report.

Meeting notes from all past NASTF General Meetings can be found here.

Information about NASTF Committees and Committee meetings can be found here.

Secure Data Release Model TUTORIAL - Check it out!  

For Service Repair Facilities and Locksmiths who wish to become a part of the Secure Data Release Model registry in order to be able to access key codes and other vehicle security information:

View a Tutorial about the SDRM Registry!

This tutorial provides information on the background of the SDRM, how to access the application forms and sign up for the registry, and what happens once you are a part of the registry. 

To access and download the application form to become a part of the SDRM Registry, click here.

EXCITING NEWS!!!

The following OEMs have signed the Automotive Service Information Standards agreement with NASTF:

Volvo, Subaru, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda, Kia, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover

Congratulations to these OEMs for their ongoing committment to providing service information, tools and equipment information, and training information to aftermarket service providers. 

To view the service information agreement, click here.