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ASA Opposes PARTS Act

Association questions safety of copy parts and believes they expose consumers to risks.

5/23/2013 7:47:40 AM

Texas Franchise Bill Passes House

Bill would address inequity of dealership body shops being taxed at half the rate as independent shops.

5/10/2013

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Antitrust Oversight Hearing

ASA emphasizes that most-favored-nation legislation should include property and casualty insurers as well as health insurers.

4/30/2013 8:20:30 AM

Automotive Body Parts Association Announces Support of PARTS Act

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) today announced its support of the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act. ...

4/26/2013 2:27:23 PM

PartsChannel Inc. Pledges Support of PARTS Act

PartsChannel Inc. has announced its support of congressional legislation that addresses design patents issued by auto manufacturers on collision repai...

4/25/2013 9:36:01 AM

U.S. Legislation Introduces Aftermarket Parts Act

Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales Act of 2013 (PARTS) would reduce exclusivity period of OEM patents for parts from 14 to 2.5 years.

4/24/2013

ASA Expresses Opposition to Maine Right to Repair Legislation at State Hearing

Shop owner Ken Boyce presented testimony on behalf of the association.

4/23/2013 3:26:36 PM

ASA Encourages States to Ban Most Favored Nation Clauses

Association says property casualty insurers, like health insurers, should also not be able to use these clauses in their business agreements.

4/1/2013

ASA-Texas Testifies in Support of Franchise Tax Equity Legislation

House Bill 71 would allow automotive service and collision repair shops to be taxed the same rate as dealers, parts stores and tire stores.

3/20/2013

Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association Takes Lead on Maryland Parts Legislation

WMABA assisted Maryland Delegate in crafting bill's language, which addresses insurer-mandated parts procurement programs and aftermarket parts.

3/14/2013

California Department of Insurance Appoints New Legislative Director

Robert Herrell to also serve as deputy commissioner.

3/12/2013 8:29:59 AM

Automotive Service Association Announces Opposition to Right to Repair Legislation

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its opposition to recently introduced Right to Repair legislation in Maine and Massachusetts....

3/8/2013 10:40:30 AM

Rhode Island Senator Introduces Insurance Unfair Claims Practices Legislation

Bill would amend current legislation identifying as an unfair claims practice totaling a car when the cost to repair it is less than 75 percent of its...

3/6/2013

Aftermarket Parts Bill Introduced in Vermont

Insurer would not be able to require aftermarket parts on vehicles two years old or less with 30,000 miles or less and would have to disclose their us...

3/5/2013 8:15:19 AM

NSF International Certifies First Auto Bumper Fascia

Independent testing organization certifies that collision parts meet quality, safety and performance standards through facility audits and parts testi...

2/19/2013

Global Automakers Announces Support of Anti-Counterfeit Airbag Legislation

Maryland House Bill 885 would make it a crime to knowingly sell or install counterfeit or substandard airbags in a vehicle.

2/13/2013

Iowa Senator Introduces Bill Requesting Interim Study Committee on DRPs

Committee will scrutinize the effect and use of DRPs on body shops, insurance costs and Iowa consumers.

1/29/2013

Aftermarket Parts Legislation Reintroduced in Oklahoma

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association says S.B. 1051 will lead motorists to believe that aftermarket parts are inferior to OE parts.

1/28/2013

ASA Announces Opposition to Missouri Triennial Vehicle Inspection Bill

Association claims bill would create less-safe highways statewide with more accidents, more injuries and more deaths.

1/28/2013

AAIA Launches New Government Advocacy Website

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has announced the release of its new government advocacy website at www.aaiagovernmentaffairs.o...

1/15/2013 3:48:27 PM

NHTSA Proposes Change to Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Sound Standards

Proposed standard states vehicles must meet minimum sound requirement for pedestrian safety.

1/10/2013

California Insurance Department Approves Aftermarket Parts Regulations

Amended regulations will hold insurers more accountable for use of non-OEM replacement crash parts.

1/7/2013

Ohio Auto Recyclers Voice Opposition to Salvage Bill

OATRA says bill, which would open auto salvage auction market to unlicensed buyers, could eliminate up to 2,500 jobs and endanger consumers.

12/11/2012 9:21:37 AM

AAIA Meets with NHTSA on Counterfeit Airbag Issue

NHTSA agrees it should consult with aftermarket groups prior to releasing advisories on safety-related issues that impact independent repairers.

11/19/2012

CAPA Asks California Department of Insurance to Reconsider Aftermarket Parts Use Policy

Association tells state's insurance commissioner that its certified parts offer consumers "protection from both poor quality and overpriced parts."

11/1/2012 1:42:05 PM

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