On Sept. 27th, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a webinar on periodic motor vehicle safety inspection (PMVI) programs and new safety technologies. During the webinar, participants heard from:
- Doug Campbell, president, Automotive Safety Council, a leading organization in automotive public safety education and standards development
- Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-153), sponsor of PA House Bill 2297, a bill to tie recall notifications to safety inspections
- Taylor Hill, independent shop manager, vehicle inspection specialist
Following the presentations, participants had the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session with panelists. Below are a few of the topics that were addressed:
- Safety technologies are constantly changing and updating. It’s vital for shops to stay on top of training so their technicians are fully equipped to repair today’s vehicles.
- Neglected recall repairs pose a threat to driver safety. One common sense solution is to require recall checks during safety inspections. Many shops already offer this service as a courtesy to their customers.
- Shops in states without safety programs should continue to educate consumers and policymakers about the importance of preventative maintenance.
To view a full recording of the webinar, click here. To see a demonstration of a vehicle inspection, click here.
ASA plans to continue the conversation on state vehicle inspections at its third annual Vehicle Safety Inspection and Maintenance Forum in Houston on Oct. 19th.
