Automotive design
\n\tMotor vehicle standards
\n\tVicRoads engineering signatory - VASS
\n\tVehicle assessments
\n\tExpert witness services
\n\tProject management
\n\tBachelor Mechanical Engineering - Monash University
\n\tChartered Professional Engineer - CPEng
\n\tMember - Society of Automotive Engineers & Institution of Engineers Aust
\n\tRegistered Automotive Consultant with the Federal Dept of Transport
\n\tRowan founded the company, Cartech in 1983
\n\tApproved engineering signatory (VASS) with VicRoads since 1982
\n\t+61 (0)419 313 113
\ninfo@cartech.com.au
\nwww.cartech.com.au
Approvals for modified and Individually Constructed Vehicles
\n\tCertification & registration of imported vehicles
\n\tConsultant for Vehicle Compliance Plate approvals
\n\tVehicle compliance testing
\n\tChild restraint anchorage installations and certification
\n\tISOFIX installation & special needs' solutions
\n\tSeatbelt design
\n\tRoot cause analysis of component & engine failures
\n\tExpert Reports for VCAT, Magistrates' Court & County Court
\n\tRowan's professional experience includes consulting to the legal profession, government departments and the insurance industry.
\n\nExpert witness services are provided for automotive related matters. Rowan is experienced in giving evidence in VCAT, the County Court and the Magistrates' Court.
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\n\nExtensive experience in the design, testing, compliance and certification of new and used, imported and modified cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and heavy vehicles.
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Also extensive practical experience in the automotive industry, with direct involvement in the modification, testing and repair of motor vehicles and associated automotive products
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For over twenty years, employed as a specialist engineer in the car manufacturing and heavy vehicle industries. Expertise in the design, development and validation of chassis systems, body structures and fuel systems.
\n\nBeen involved in many vehicle development programs. Exposure to the overall vehicle development process, from concept to volume production. Highly developed skills and knowledge about motor vehicle design, manufacturing processes and problem root cause analysis.
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\n\tInsurance industry
\n\tLegal fraternity
\n\tMajor Utilities
\n\tOwners of personally imported motor vehicles
\n\tModifiers of vehicles for the disabled & special needs
\n\tAftermarket automotive industry
\n\tRegistered Automotive Workshops - RAWS
\n\tLow Volume vehicle manufacturers & modifiers
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\n\nPO Box 1376
\nCamberwell, VIC 3124
\nAustralia
By appointment only
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\n\nInspections on-site, including country Victoria, can also be arranged
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