Antonella Abbate • 8 May 2025

Compliance Operation at Chrysler Event

Chryslers on the Murray, one of the largest gatherings of Chrysler vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere, attracts thousands of car enthusiasts from across the country each year. A recent joint operation by Transport and NSW Police uncovered dozens of unsafe vehicles and reckless drivers.

Held in Albury on 14 and 15 March 2025, the compliance operation was launched in response to past incidents involving dangerous driving and vehicle-related offences. Although the event is well-organised and popular among car enthusiasts, a small number of individuals engaged in reckless driving, illegal modifications, and other unsafe behaviour in nearby areas.

Transport officers worked alongside NSW Police to conduct vehicle safety checks and crack down on reckless driving.

Of the 50 vehicles inspected, 47 were found to have defects, including:

a rebirthed Victorian Holden VS utility with unsafe repairs to its floor pan
a Ford Falcon with an altered vehicle identification number (VIN), later identified as a water-damaged statutory write-off, ineligible for registration
a seriously defective vehicle that had passed a safety check just three days earlier.

The operation also targeted repeat offenders, with 17 registered operators directed to present vehicles for inspection. Five have since failed to comply, each now facing potential deregistration.

The success of the joint operation demonstrated the importance of ongoing collaboration between Police and Transport in tackling road safety risks and ensuring car enthusiasts can enjoy events in a safe and responsible way.

AIS examiners and certifiers also play a vital role in supporting the safety and integrity of the NSW vehicle fleet with accurate and compliant identity, design and defect clearance inspections across all vehicle programs.

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🏆 Apprentice of the Year Award 🏆 Dual Winners!

by Antonella Abbate • 7 May 2025

We are proud to announce that this year’s Certificate of Achievement for IAME Apprentice of the Year Award has been presented to Dimitri Tambourantzis from Hi-Comp Performance Engines and Tuning and Thomas Nilon from PR Technology, two outstanding recipients , in recognition of their demonstrated exemplary commitment and exceptional growth throughout their apprenticeship training period. Due to the remarkable standard of both candidates, the decision was made to honour two apprentices —a true testament to the calibre of talent emerging in our industry. We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Hi-Comp Performance Engines and Tuning and PR Technology for the outstanding support provided to both students throughout their apprenticeship. Your commitment to fostering talent and excellence within the automotive industry has been instrumental in their success. The skills, knowledge, and professional attitude they demonstrate has been shaped in no small part by the guidance and opportunities you have offered. Congratulations to Dimitri and Thomas! Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing the great things you will achieve in your careers. 👏👏 Please join us in celebrating their success!