VIDEO: The Importance of Following OEM Procedures
Following OEM repair procedures has always been important, but increasing vehicle sophistication has made it even more important.
Associations Endorse OEM Procedures as Standard of Repair
he Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced a collaborative effort with the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and a consortium of state and regional associations representing the collision repair industry to establish industry-wide recognition of the documented OEM repair procedure as the standard of repair.
New York Bill Would Require Shops to Follow OEM Procedures
A new bill was recently introduced in the New York State Assembly that would require auto body shops to adhere to OEM repair procedures but would let current alternative parts laws that don’t mandate an OE part stand.
Amendment in Indiana Anti-Steering Bill Prompts Automotive Service Association to Reaffirm Endorsement of OEM Procedures
In light of the amended language, the Collision Division Operations Committee of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has reaffirmed ASA’s position endorsing the use of required OEM service procedures when such procedures are available.
Collision Industry Conference: Are You Following OEM Procedures?
The $42 million verdict in the John Eagle Collision Center negligence lawsuit has seized the industry’s attention. The question is: Are shops implementing the lessons learned from the case?
OEM Procedures for 2011 Cadillac Escalade’s Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor
ALLDATA provides instructions on how to ensure safe seat belt and airbag systems for this vehicle make and model.
Digital Marketing, Waterborne, OEM Procedures and Standards Highlight NORTHEAST 2012 Seminars
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has announced the educational seminar slate for its 35th annual NORTHEAST 2012 Automotive Services Show, with presentations and demos that touch upon almost every topic trending daily in the industry. NORTHEAST 2012 takes place March 9, 10 and 11 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center of Secaucus, N.J.
Body Bangin’: Why Follow OEM Repair Procedures?
Micki Woods interviews Logan Payne of Payne & Sons Paint & Body Shop on the importance of following OEM repair procedures.
ASA Approves OEM Repair Procedures Policy
Statement stresses that insurers should account for time spent on OEM repair procedure research in estimates.
CIECA Forms OEM Repair Procedures Committee
CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data.
