ABPA Opposes Texas Crash Parts Bill
The ABPA believes Texas Senate Bill 1083 will adversely affect Texas drivers as it would establish a 36-month restriction against the use of alternative parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
ABPA Applauds Introduction of REPAIR Act
The ABPA states that the legislation will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a competitive marketplace and the continued safe operation of the nation’s 292 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles.
Automotive YouTuber Rich Rebuilds Promotes CAR Coalition
Rich Benoit of “Rich Rebuilds” urged his 1.3 million subscribers to learn more about both the SMART Act and REPAIR Act.
ABPA Applauds Introduction of REPAIR Act
The ABPA states H.R. 6570 will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace and the continued safe operation of the nation’s 288 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles.
ABPA Applauds FTC Report on Consumer Issues in Auto Repair
The ABPA applauds the report issued by the FTC that urges expanded consumer access to auto repair options.
ABPA Launches MyPartsChoice.com
The site was created to educate consumers on their rights to ensure they’re getting a quality and safe repair.
ABPA Opposes Nebraska OE Repair Procedures Bill
The ABPA says Nebraska Legislative Bill 602 will adversely affect Nebraska drivers by establishing a restriction against the use of alternative parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
ABPA Opposes Washington OE Repair Procedures Bill
The ABPA has opposed Washington House Bill 1428, which would establish a restriction against the use of alternative parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
ABPA Announces 2021 Annual Meeting
The Automotive Body Parts Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Trade Show will be held April 13-16 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
ABPA Joins California Coalition Opposing Product Liability Bill
The ABPA states that A.B. 3262 would unfairly and arbitrarily apply strict product liability to online marketplaces.
ABPA Joins New Consumer Access to Repair Coalition
ABPA has joined the new Consumer Access to Repair Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers dedicated to preserving and protecting consumer choice in the post-collision repair market.
ABPA Concerned About Multiple OE Repair Procedure Bills
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) stated that it is concerned with the accelerated introduction of OE repair procedure bills in multiple states that are tying in the exclusive use of OE parts.