Draft code fails to address power imbalance between insurers and repairers
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has submitted a response to the draft 2025 Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry (MVIRI) Code of Conduct, rejecting the proposed code as “not fit for purpose.” In its submission, the VACC states that the draft code fails to address the power imbalances between insurers and repairers, disregards the professional expertise of automotive repair specialists, and lacks the structural reform required to ensure the integrity and viability of a truly self-regulating industry.
