The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is a 501 C6 not-for-profit association established in 2000 as a cooperative effort between the automotive service industry, the equipment and tool industry and automobile manufacturers (OEMs) to identify and resolve gaps in service information, tool information and training. In addition to acting as a liaison to automakers and repair technicians, NASTF also manages the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM) providing credentials to technicians and locksmiths who require access to security related automotive information and systems.
There is no cost to participate in NASTF, which is open to professional auto service technicians, shop owners, service writers, OEM service employees or any other automotive industry professional, and with over 45,000 members in the US and Canada, NASTF’s continued success is due in large part to its volunteer teams:
Vehicle Security
Service Technology
Education
Heavy Duty (suspended indefinitely)
Communications
These teams are comprised of NASTF members from all areas of the automotive industry, working together to solve industry-wide problems and effectively communicate solutions. To join any of our teams click accounts on the menu and under Interests choose the teams you would like to participate in. NASTF will send you notices of meetings and updates on the site about the teams you have chosen.
NASTF Bylaws
Anti Trust Position
Mission and Vision
Mission: The National Automotive Service Task Force will facilitate the identification and correction of gaps in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information, training, diagnostic tools and equipment, and communications to automotive service professionals.
Vision: Driving a professional, well-resourced vehicle service industry by uniting competent and diverse teams to solve industry-wide problems and effectively communicate solutions.
Board of Directors
NASTF bylaws specify the make up and structure of the board of directors as well as the requirements to serve on the board. You will find a pdf version of the bylaws above and you will find the current board of directors listed here.
For a full description of the Service Information Request and the Information Request Review process, please refer to NASTF’s Automotive Service Information Standards document.
In compliance with the Internal Revenue Service’s regulations for not-for-profit organizations, copies of NASTF’s financial documentation are available upon request.