Do you think Australia is over-regulated?
There are critics who say that progress and business growth in this country is being hampered by too much red tape, but few can argue that there are some industries where regulation is a good thing – particularly when it comes to protecting consumer interests.
The motor vehicle repair industry is one such industry where regulation is generally welcomed, particularly given that it has a reputation for not always acting in the consumer’s best interests. That said however, not all motor vehicle repairers can be tarred with the same brush and there are many companies out there that operate according to genuine principles of integrity, fairness and transparency.
One piece of red tape in West Australia that has been welcomed by motorists and businesses alike is the Consumer Protection WA’s ‘Licenced Repairer Tick’ campaign. Any motor vehicle repair business – including windscreen repair companies – that hold a valid motor vehicle repair business licence can display the ‘Licenced Repairer Tick’ logo on their website, advertising or other marketing material. The licence is approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection and is only issued if the business owner or the employees that will be supervising the various classes of repair work are certified repairers – and that the premises, fixed or mobile, have been authorised.
That may sound long-winded, but the short answer is that when motorists see the distinctive yellow and black logo, they have peace-of-mind that the company they are entrusting their vehicle’s repairs to has fulfilled the extensive requirements of the official licence.
For more information, you should visit the Consumer Protection WA website, where you’ll find some very useful tips on how to choose a motor vehicle repairer, including two most important suggestions, notably that people should:
- find out if the business holds a repair business licence by doing a licence search, and
- ensure sure the repair work will be carried out or supervised by a certified repairer.
It’s never good news when your vehicle has to go in for repairs, but the ‘Licenced Repairer Tick’ Campaign does make the process of choosing a supplier a little easier. If you’re on the lookout for a motor vehicle repairer or windscreen replacement firm in Perth and you want to see what the logo looks like, speak to the experts Windscreen Replacement Perth.
They are an established windscreen repairer in Perth with over 15 years’ industry experience and proudly display the black and yellow logo on their website by virtue of their Motor Vehicle Repairers Business License MRB 3703. Autoscreens Automotive Glass is also a Member of the Motor Trades Association of Western Australia and the Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers and are able to advise customers on all aspects of automotive glazing and windscreen replacement and repair.
Jason Squire started Autoscreens in 2010. With over 35 years of experience gained in both the UK and Australia, the company is well established as a leading provider of windscreen replacement and autoglass repairs in Perth.
His journey to becoming a certified repairer license holder status with DMIRS (and business repair license MRB3703) began many years ago. He was born and brought up in the UK – the country where his long career in the automotive industry began. In common with many of the world’s best tradespeople it all started with an apprenticeship. For Jason, this was in vehicle bodybuilding and a specialisation in vehicle conversions.
He followed that up with several additional professional qualifications, including a Grade A Vehicle Body Building Certificate from the Road Transport Industry, a GQA level 2 in NVQ Automotive Glazing and a Level 2 qualification in Joining Materials by Welding from the UK Engineer Training Authority.
During his studies, Jason was also a part-time volunteer in the Royals signals with the Reserve Territorial Army. Between 1991 and 1995, Jason completed his Phase One Signallers Course with the Royal Armoured Corps and was awarded a Certificate of Trade Proficiency as a Territorial Army Driver Electrician Class 3. Training exercises took him all over Europe. He also represented the Signals in Rugby.
From there, he joined the armed forces on a full-time basis with the Queens Royal Lancers and continued to impress with his leadership skills and willingness to broaden his skillset, during which he lived in Germany. In 1996, he graduated from the Queens Royal Lancer Leadership Academy where he was named best recruit. His time with the Queens Royal Lancers he qualified as Tank Driver, Crew Medic and Gunner.
In 1999, Jason left the armed forces to join RAC Auto Windscreens. His skillset enabled him to fast-track his career to base supervisor and lead technician working with premiere dealerships in Crewe, Cheshire.
He also continued to volunteer in a number of different areas, including as a first responder with the West Midlands Ambulance Service and a scout leader with the Scout Association.
He relocated to Australia in 2008 with his young family and spent his first two years down under as a head technician for a national windscreen company.
However, with all his experience, extensive qualifications and his abiding passion for the automotive industry, it was inevitable that he would start his own company and make his mark as an industry leader.
He started Autoscreens in 2010 and has grown the business into the leading windscreen repair and replacement company in Perth, servicing both domestic and commercial customers. Autoscreens has a certified Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence MRB3703 issued by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.