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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Welcome Center Latest Topics</title><link>https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/forum/2-welcome-center/</link><description>Welcome Center Latest Topics</description><language>en</language><item><title>&#x1F389; Do you require a Engineering Certificate ?</title><link>https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/topic/157-%F0%9F%8E%89-do-you-require-a-engineering-certificate/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering offers Engineering VSCCS Certificates and design services for any Automotive project you may be undertaking.</p><p>Engineering services are priced at $185 per hour with additional costs for additional testing; Additional test prices vary depending on test requirements.</p><p>It is recommended you have a phone consultation before paying anything to see if your certification is possible or needed as many modifications can be made with out the need of a compliance certificate.</p><p>The Vehicle Standards Sheet Number 6 prepared by Transport NSW is a guide to modifications requiring certification and can be downloaded at the below link, this sheet specifies what modification do and don't require certification.</p><p><a rel="external nofollow" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2026-03/vsi-06-light-vehicle-modification-july-2026.pdf">Click here to download VSI 6</a></p><p> </p><p>Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering has developed this website to facilitate customers engaged in engineering certification. All personal information is secure and will not be shared by any persons. The "VSCCS CERTIFICATES IN PROGRESS" section allows for easy access for both customer and Engineer to update and or upload personal information and or pictures to your personal profile pages (This is accessible after the Certification Application is complete).</p><p>first you need to read the Business agreement below.</p><p> </p><p><em>Our Business Agreement states that before any compliance work you must agree to the following.</em></p><p><em>1.    You will declare all modifications to the vehicle and provide any information that is relevant to the compliance process.</em></p><p><em>2.    That you understand that for a vehicle to be certified it must be compliant to ADR's and it must be possible to prove that it is compliant by documented proof supplied by accepted sources or by Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering.</em></p><p><em>3.    That you understand that some vehicles or individual modifications to some vehicle can't be certified.</em></p><p><em>4.    You understand that this is not a free service and all fees need to be paid before completion.</em></p><p><em>5.    Agree that although different engineers may have different opinions on how or what is compliant Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering holds the final decision .</em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Step 1</strong></p><p>First you need to become an online member/applicant for an Engineering Service provided by Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering, you do this by clicking on the gold " Certification Application " button at the bottom of this page, this will open a new window to the store where you purchase the Certification Application product at the cost of $40.</p><p><strong>Please read all the steps before clicking on the button or you won't know what to do.</strong></p><p>This application fee includes access to a secure section of the website, accessing categories that will need to be certified, building an evidence list and one on one guidance through the certification process if needed and is separate to the final cost that will be estimated and supplied with the Evidence list.</p><p>This insures that all information and photos are secure and can only be viewed by yourself and the engineer.</p><p><strong>Please note that becoming a member through the store is an instant automated process and automatically gives you access to the "VSCCS CERTIFICATES IN PROGRESS" section.</strong></p><p>A screenshot of the "VSCCS CERTIFICATES IN PROGRESS" section can be viewed at the bottom of this page.</p><p>Free signups still need to purchase the Certification Application product to gain access to the VSCCS section.</p><p>There is a help video at the bottom of the page if you need to see how the process works from start to finish.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Step 2</strong></p><p><strong><u>After payment or account set up</u></strong> is completed new sections on the main website page will be viewable towards the top under the menu bar called VSCCS Certificates in progress.</p><p>You must fill out the VSCCS Assessment Application, click on the link and the online form will open.  <img class="ipsImage ipsRichText__align--block ipsRichText__align--width-custom" data-fileid="41875" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2025_08/arrowlink.png.12257e8b453003592d963746b61cc183.png" alt="arrowlink.png" title="arrowlink.png" width="143" height="165" style="--i-media-width: 70px;" loading="lazy"></p><p>The screenshot below is a reference to what you need to click on, there is more information if needed in the " Information &amp; Articles " section that can also be found on the home page in VSCCS Certificates in progress.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Step 3</strong></p><p>Once the assessment form has been completed and all required fields have been filled select the blue <strong><span data-i-color="blue">SEND</span></strong> button at the bottom of the page and the completed form will open so you can review and edit your information if needed.</p><p>The completed form will be put into the <u>YOUR PROJECT</u> section.</p><p>Please allow 24 to 36 hours for Mark to complete the Evidence list and cost estimation that will be posted in the <u>YOUR EVIDENCE PORTFOLIO</u> section, and then a email notification will be sent.</p><p><strong><u>Response will be on this website only in the YOUR EVIDENCE PORTFOLIO section</u>.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Understanding this website to know when there has been a reply ?</strong></p><p>When you are logged in your name will be in the top right of all pages or in the menu screen on mobile devices, you must be logged in to see or input any information.</p><p>When logged in you will see the VSCCS Certificates in progress section that looks like this below screenshot.</p><p><img class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed ipsRichText__align--block" data-fileid="41873" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2025_08/Screenshot2025-08-17145221.thumb.png.5f028e0a403d72bd9eaf9bec825fa1fa.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-17 145221.png" 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ipsRichText__align--width-custom" data-fileid="41875" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2025_08/arrowlink.png.12257e8b453003592d963746b61cc183.png" alt="arrowlink.png" title="arrowlink.png" width="143" height="165" style="--i-media-width: 70px;" loading="lazy"></p><p>If you are logged into this website and either "Your Evidence Portfolio" or "Your Project" has the <img class="ipsImage ipsRichText__align--block" data-fileid="41877" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2025_08/new.png.aacfed3c6d8da51b8a58a69378d1be7e.png" alt="new.png" title="new.png" width="53" height="28" loading="lazy"> icon next to it there is a new reply waiting for you to respond to, click on the section and then on the topic and read and reply by clicking on the <strong><u>respond to this topic</u></strong> box at the bottom of the page, the dialog box will open and you can respond.</p><p>You can also upload documents or photos by dragging and dropping onto the paperclip icon or clicking on the icon or the choose files link next to the paperclip icon then click the blue <strong>Submit Reply</strong> button.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Need Help?</strong></p><p>for over the phone payments or if you are having any other problem submitting please call 0438572405 in business hours or start a support request at the below link</p><p><a rel="" href="https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/support/">Click here to open a support request</a></p><p><a rel="" href="https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/store/category/3-application-fee/">Click here to start Store Application Fee</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Click this Gold button below to become a Applicant.</strong> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a rel="" href="https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/store/product/4-certification-application/"><img class="ipsImage ipsRichText__align--block" data-fileid="328" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2020_08/button1.png.222ef020e82482b2af23b539a0a517b1.png" alt="button1.png" title="button1.png" width="304" height="48" loading="lazy"></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">You can also watch this how to video to see how to signup and fill out the form.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a rel="external nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdN2nfW_cKM">Watch on YouTube in HD</a></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a rel="" href="https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/videosdirectory/video/88-sign-up/"><img class="ipsImage ipsRichText__align--block" data-fileid="2010" src="https://www.ccmc.com.au/uploads/monthly_2021_04/584918426_Screenshot(8).png.7c5c01abbf3d148600776e3388eabd38.png" alt="Screenshot (8).png" title="Screenshot (8).png" width="563" height="304" loading="lazy"></a></p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">157</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:50:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the domain name CCMC.COM.AU</title><link>https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/topic/137-why-is-the-domain-name-ccmccomau/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Original ccmc.com.au started off as a a free non for profit car club on the Central Coast NSW of Australia
</p>

<p>
	originally titled Central Coast Modified Cars the group started a online forum with a free forum hoster
</p>

<p>
	as the group grew very quickly over 200 members in 1 year a new website and forum was needed
</p>

<p>
	www.ccmc.com.au was purchased by myself for the car club and  Invision Power board software purchased
</p>

<p>
	with the club still growing more then 1000 online members and more then 100 active members at the weekly meet up
</p>

<p>
	the name was decided didn't reflect the club anymore with only a small number of the members cars being modified so 
</p>

<p>
	the name Central Coast Motoring Club was adopted.
</p>

<p>
	only for the first year the club paid for the website and for the software
</p>

<p>
	running for 6 years the club slowly lost more and more members to the point where it was a ghost town 
</p>

<p>
	i decided that as i had been paying for the site for 5 years that i would redesign the site for use with my own personal
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	business site.
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:03:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Privacy Policy</title><link>https://www.ccmc.com.au/index.php?/topic/129-privacy-policy/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Privacy Policy<br>
	This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
</p>

<p>
	What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
</p>

<p>
	We do not collect information from visitors of our site.<br>
	or other details to help you with your experience.
</p>

<p>
	When do we collect information?
</p>

<p>
	We collect information from you when you or enter information on our site.
</p>

<p>
	none <br>
	How do we use your information?
</p>

<p>
	We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
</p>

<p>
	<br>
	How do we protect your information?
</p>

<p>
	We do not use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.<br>
	We only provide articles and information. We never ask for credit card numbers.<br>
	We use regular Malware Scanning.
</p>

<p>
	Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
</p>

<p>
	We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
</p>

<p>
	All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
</p>

<p>
	Do we use 'cookies'?
</p>

<p>
	We do not use cookies for tracking purposes
</p>

<p>
	You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
</p>

<p>
	If you turn cookies off, some features will be disabled. that make your site experience more efficient and may not function properly.
</p>

<p>
	However, you will still be able to place orders .
</p>

<p>
	<br>
	Third-party disclosure
</p>

<p>
	We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
</p>

<p>
	Third-party links
</p>

<p>
	Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
</p>

<p>
	Google
</p>

<p>
	Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. <a href="https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow">https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en</a>
</p>

<p>
	We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
</p>

<p>
	California Online Privacy Protection Act
</p>

<p>
	CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. - See more at: <a href="http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow">http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf</a>
</p>

<p>
	According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:<br>
	Users can visit our site anonymously.<br>
	Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.<br>
	Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above.
</p>

<p>
	You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:<br>
	      • On our Privacy Policy Page<br>
	Can change your personal information:<br>
	      • By emailing us
</p>

<p>
	How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?<br>
	We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
</p>

<p>
	Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?<br>
	It's also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking
</p>

<p>
	COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
</p>

<p>
	When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
</p>

<p>
	We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
</p>

<p>
	Fair Information Practices
</p>

<p>
	The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
</p>

<p>
	In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:<br>
	We will notify you via email<br>
	      • Within 7 business days
</p>

<p>
	We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
</p>

<p>
	CAN SPAM Act
</p>

<p>
	The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
</p>

<p>
	We collect your email address in order to:<br>
	      • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
</p>

<p>
	To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:<br>
	      • Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.<br>
	      • Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.<br>
	      • Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.<br>
	      • Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.<br>
	      • Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.<br>
	      • Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
</p>

<p>
	If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at<br>
	admin@ccmc.com.au and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
</p>

<p>
	<br>
	Contacting Us
</p>

<p>
	If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
</p>

<p>
	Mark Dewhurst<br>
	5 Koolera Rd<br>
	wyee, nsw 2259<br>
	Australia<br>
	admin@ccmc.com.au
</p>
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<p>
	<u>Mark Dewhurst Mobile Mechanics</u>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Mark Dewhurst Mobile Mechanics has been in operation for over 30 years, </span>
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">It was started by Mark Snr my farther in 1989 and in 1995 i joined my farther as his apprentice </span>
</p>

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	<font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">and worked with him until 1999 and then at dealerships and specializing workshops until 2001 where i took over </span></font>
</p>

<p>
	<font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">the family business when my farther retired</span></font>
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	We specialize in both Late model EFI and Classic,we have both a mobile <br>
	service and a base workshop. Rego inspections and General servicing to
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	complete engine and drive line overhauls <br>
	We also have large experience in performance from the years of Racing our <br>
	own Cars and servicing for some Professional Racing Groups.
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	 
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	Now based in Wyee at 5 Koolera Rd our mobile service
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	covers Tuggerah to Toronto and Gwandalan to the Entrance.
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	We have 2 mechanics and latest equipment and continual training keeping
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	us up to date with all modern Vehicles.
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	in the years that followed i gained my pinkslip ,blueslip and Gas inspection qualifications
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<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	i then gained my Air Conditioning ,Auto electrical licences  
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	in 2017 RMS announced that a limited trial to conduct mobile pink slip rego inspections would be starting in 2018 i was selected from over 10,000 mechanics in NSW that can do pinkslips to be part of the first trial group of about 20 workshops with this i started another website www.nswrego.com to promote this new service
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	 
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	<u>Mark Dewhurst Automotive Engineering</u>
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	in 2019 i finished earning my Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and renamed the business
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	i also now have markdewhurst.com and .com.au and nswrego.com and .com.au 
</p>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
	 
</p>

<p>
	Other stuff Mark is into
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	I have always been interested in anything computers and techy ,i can build Websites from the ground up from
</p>

<p>
	selecting the Domain name right through to setting up your online store,We Develop Apps for Apple,Android,Windows
</p>

<p>
	and Facebook,Repair PC's,Tablets and Smart Phones and Repair Automotive Mechanical,Electrical and do
</p>

<p>
	Performance Upgrades.
</p>

<p>
	Air Conditioning, 4WD modification's and I am Dealers for and sell direct to you Wolf ECU's,Steinbauer Diesel chips,Axis Audio and Uniden Mobile Communications products.
</p>

<p>
	i write HTML,Java,PHP and some C++
</p>

<p>
	i have started making Apps for smartphones and windows 8
</p>

<p>
	i will have a go at almost anything.
</p>
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