Automotive Service Association Hosts Collision Trade Briefing on OEM Repair Procedures - BodyShop Business

Automotive Service Association Hosts Collision Trade Briefing on OEM Repair Procedures

The event was a follow-up to a news conference held last summer in Atlanta by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and ASA, where the organizations announced a joint effort in 2019 to encourage states to approve legislation aimed at protecting consumers and shop owners.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently hosted a webinar for the collision trade press on OEM repair procedures. The event was a follow-up to a news conference held last summer in Atlanta by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and ASA. During the summer event, the organizations announced a joint effort in 2019 to encourage states to approve legislation aimed at protecting consumers and shop owners.
Participants in Tuesday’s briefing included:
  • Wayne Weikel, senior director of state government affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Jake Rodenroth, director of industry relations, asTech
  • Darrell Amberson, ASA immediate past chairman and president of operations, LaMettry’s Collision
ASA Washington, D.C. Representative Bob Redding served as moderator. Panelists answered questions provided by collision industry journalists.
Redding discussed state-related legislation in 2018, including bills in Rhode Island, Indiana and Illinois.
During the event, Amberson noted the importance of using OEM repair procedures for both the repair shop and the consumer.
Rodenroth offered a detailed presentation of the complexity of today’s automotive technology and the necessity of pre- and post-repair scanning.
Weikel, with the Alliance, identified states where the coalition will pursue OEM repair procedure legislation in 2019. In response to a question from the press, Weikel said draft legislation would be available soon.
To watch Tuesday’s news conference in its entirety, click here.

You May Also Like

Automotive Parts Associates to Host Annual General Meeting

APA will be hosting its 2024 Annual General Meeting March 26-28, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas.

Automotive Parts Associates (APA) announced it will be hosting its 2024 Annual General Meeting March 26-28, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas.

Every year, shareholders of APA, members of TruStar and supplier partners gather to mix, mingle and network with one another. The event kicks off with a group welcome reception and "date night," where a supplier takes a shareholder or member to dinner. From group breakfasts, lunches and dinners to shareholder and member one-on-one sessions with suppliers, there will be ample time to make connections and discuss business. On the final night, there will be a special awards dinner at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum.

Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Video Campaign

In the new campaign, shop owners from across the U.S. share their stories on the increased challenges independent repair shops are facing with accessing repair data to service their customers’ vehicles.

AkzoNobel Using 100% Renewable Electricity in Latin America

The milestone — reached late last year — follows similar achievements in North America and Europe.

AASP/NJ Mourns Loss of Board Member Sam Mikhail

Mikhail was an AASP/NJ Hall of Famer and served on the AASP/NJ board for decades.

Auggie Calibrations Meet EURO NCAP Standards

AirPro Diagnostics announced that the Auggie mobile static calibration device has now met the EURO NCAP safety standard.

Other Posts

SCRS Announces Podium as Newest Corporate Member

Podium provide solutions that allow collision repair centers to capitalize on messaging, customer feedback, online reviews, selling products and requesting payments.

Jerry’s Abra Sponsors Uniforms for South Central College

Auto body students at the college in North Mankato, Minn., will now have the proper attire to wear to class.

LKQ FinishMaster, CREF Announce 5th Annual Hood Master Challenge

The 5th Annual Hood Master challenge event will take place Aug. 29, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.

U.S. House Holds Hearing on EV Fires

The hearing dealt in part with concern for auto repair technicians and their need for training.