GM and Ford Expand Participation in NASTF SDRM

LEESBURG, Va., May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National
Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has announced that both GM and Ford
have expanded their participation in the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM)
to include the release of key codes to registered security professionals
and service technicians in all 50 states. Prior to this announcement, GM
and Ford had only provided key code data to users in California. “The SDRM
continues to grow in importance and capability to address the difficult
issue of access to security information for the automotive service
industry,” said Charlie Gorman, NASTF Chairman. “This expanded
participation by GM and Ford is welcome and an important addition to the
body of information made available by all of the OEM’s who have been
engaged with the SDRM from the beginning.”

GM and Ford join eight other manufacturers in providing access to key
codes and other security information on a nationwide basis. The list of
those car manufacturers who are participating nationwide in the SDRM also
includes Honda, Kia, Land Rover, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volvo.

For reference, all information on the SDRM is available on the NASTF
website at http://www.nastf.org. This information also covers the registration
process and qualifications necessary for a repairer or other security
professional to access this security information. The website also provides
a link to download the necessary forms to apply for inclusion in the
national registry.

NASTF was established in 2000 to identify, communicate and resolve gaps
in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information,
service training, diagnostic tools, and equipment for the benefit of
automotive service professionals and their customers. NASTF was
incorporated in 2006. Additional details can be found at http://www.nastf.org.

As a 501(c)6 not-for profit organization, NASTF takes no position on
any legislation that may be proposed or pending in state or national
legislative bodies.

National Automotive Service Task Force

http://www.nastf.org