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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.

U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on PARTS Act

“What substandard non-OEM parts translates to for the brand owners, such as Ford, Chrysler and GM, is a tarnishment of their image…” says one witness at hearing.

ASA, Coalition Send Letter in Opposition to PARTS Act

The Automotive Service Association (ASA), along with 10 additional automotive industry organizations, sent a letter July 31 to the chairman and a ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet stating their collective opposition to H.R. 3889, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act, sponsored by Rep. Darrell

U.S. House Committee to Hold PARTS Act Hearing

Bill would impose limits on OEM collision part design patents to allow aftermarket part manufacturers to produce wider range of parts.

Quality Parts Coalition’s Affordable PARTS Act Gains Additional Sponsors

Congressmen endorse H.R. 3889 to “protect availability of affordable auto repair parts for American car owners.”

PARTS Act Would Impose Design Patent Limits on OEM Crash Parts

Legislators are again proposing to impose limits on OEM collision part design patents to allow for aftermarket part manufacturers to produce a wider range of parts.

South Carolina Pre-files Legislation Reflecting Controversial NCOIL Model Crash Parts Act

South Carolina State Sen. David Thomas, R-Seneca has pre-filed legislation mirroring that of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ (NCOIL) Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. An amendment to the NCOIL Model Act that equated certified aftermarket crash parts with original equipment manufacturer parts (OEM) failed when considered before the NCOIL Property-Casualty

NCOIL Continues Discussion of Model Parts Act at Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) will hold its annual meeting in Austin, Texas, Nov. 18-21. Discussions will continue surrounding the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says it opposes the Model Act. ASA raised concerns with sections of the proposed act at the NCOIL

NCOIL Continues Discussions of Model Parts Act at Summer Meeting

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) will hold a hearing July 8 at its summer meeting in Boston on the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the Model Act. ASA raised concerns with two sections of the proposed act at the NCOIL spring meeting,

Maaco Collision Repair Urges Congress to Support Access To Repair Parts Act

Maaco says legislation would guarantee consumer choice, preserve competition in the automotive aftermarket.