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.
ASA Calls on Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose S.B. 1853
ASA says the legislation would make it harder for auto repair businesses to return a vehicle to safe operating condition by imposing a litany of price mandates and other unfair rules.
Auto Care Association Testifies Against Idaho Aftermarket Parts Bill
The Auto Care Association believes S.B. 1233 would hurt consumers by limiting choice and also have a negative effect on the aftermarket industry in Idaho.
ASA Applauds U.S. House Passage of Bipartisan Tax Bill
The legislation would allow businesses to expense more business costs for tax deduction, provide relief to businesses impacted by certain disasters and expand the Child Tax Credit.
Auto Care Association Opposes New Connecticut Repair Regulation
New regulation would require repair shops engaged in changing the oil or tires and tubes of a motor vehicle to determine if the motor vehicle being repaired or worked upon is subject to an open recall.
U.S. House Committee Hears ASA Position on REPAIR Act
ASA Chairman Scott Benavidez testified that the agreement with automakers ensures independent shops have the data for service and repair in the future.
ASA Calls on Texas Legislature to Oppose H.B. 3297
ASA says bill would end Texas vehicle safety inspections and make roads less safe.
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.
CAR Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of SMART Act
The CAR Coalition believes the SMART Act will empower consumers to choose quality, safe and affordable aftermarket car parts, while respecting the intellectual property rights of automakers.
ABAT Educates Legislators on Safe Repairs
Collision repairers from all over the Lone Star State showed up in Austin on Feb. 23 to educate legislators on ABAT’s Safe Repair bill and Fair Appraisal bill.
SEMA Sponsors ZEV Conversion Rebate Bill in California
Senate Bill 301 would create a financial rebate program for converting gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions-vehicles.
Kansas Passes SEMA-supported Classic Car Legislation
SEMA applauds Kansas lawmakers for passing H.B. 2594 as a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state.
