Press Release – Motor Trade Association The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is concerned the Government’s approach to immigration will impact on road safety. A long-running skill shortage in the automotive sector threatens vehicle inspection and the industry’s capacity to train for the future,” … The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is concerned the Government’s approach to immigration will impact on road safety. “A long-running skill shortage in the automotive sector threatens vehicle inspection and the industry’s capacity to train for the future,” says MTA’s Advocacy and Strategy Manager Greig Epps. “The current policy equates skill level with salary level and this is wrong,” Epps says.