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CAPA Elects New Members to Board of Directors and Technical Committee

The Certified Automotive Parts Association has announced the election of four members to its board of directors and three members to its technical committee.

CAPA Announces Terry Fortner as Executive Director

Fortner brings with him over four decades of leadership experience and an intimate knowledge of the
automotive aftermarket.

CAPA Welcomes Bosch to Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program

Bosch intends to submit its ultrasonic parking sensors for CAPA verification.

CAPA Integrates CAPA Tracker into Mobile App

Users will now be able to enter part information into the CAPA Tracker seamlessly through the CAPA app.

CAPA Announces Availability of Ultrasonic Sensors

The sensors are manufactured by CAPA participant Hushan Autoparts, a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras and door spare parts.

CAPA Approves Magneti Marelli for Tier 1 Replacement Parts Program

CAPA announced that Magneti Marelli Parts & Services has received CAPA approval to participate in its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program.

CAPA Discusses 301 Lighting Standard in Light of Recalls

CAPA reminds that the CAPA 301 Lighting Standard requires independently verified conformance to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.

CAPA’s Stacy Bartnik to Serve Again as Judge for SkillsUSA

Bartnik previously served as a judge at the 2019 SkillsUSA Championships, the last in-person national championship prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CAPA Welcomes HELLA to Tier 1 Verified Parts Program

The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier that also produces an in-house, alternately branded version of car company original (CCO) or car company service (CCS) parts used for automotive repair. 

Insurers Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors

The Certified Automotive Parts Association has announced the election of five new insurer members to its Board of Directors.

CAPA Approves New Standard for Replica Wheels

The standard applies to wheels made by independent manufacturers as a cost-effective replacement for damaged products.

CAPA Joins Consumer Access to Repair Coalition

The CAR Coalition is an industry group whose mission is to preserve and protect consumer choice, transparency and affordability in the collision repair market.