Reader’s Choice: Required Vehicle Safety Inspections
If we are going to agree that inspections are needed when a collision occurs, then we should all be on the same page on what that means.
Associations Oppose Missouri Legislation Repealing Vehicle Safety Inspections
Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose House Bill 451 in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program.
Missouri House Committee Passes Bill that Would Repeal Vehicle Safety Inspections
The Automotive Service Association opposes the measure.
Texas Senate Passes Bill that Would Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspections
Texas Senate Bill 1588, which would institute an “inspection program replacement fee” in lieu of the state’s inspection program, passed by a vote of 27-4 on May 4.
Pennsylvania Bill Would Require VIN Recall Search During Vehicle Safety Inspections
Introduced by state Rep. Madeleine Dean, Pennsylvania House Bill 1182 would require the mechanic to notify the vehicle owner if there is an outstanding recall on the vehicle.
Vehicle Safety Inspections Highlight ASA’s Inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum
Discussion to continue at the second annual Safety Inspection Forum.
Texas Senate Committee Kills Anti-Car Safety Bill
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program.
Over 70% of Shops Being Paid for OEM Post-Crash Safety Inspections
The latest “Who Pays for What?” survey indicates that 38% of shops are paid for OEM post-crash safety inspections “always” or “most of the time”, and about an equal percentage are paid at least “some of the time.”
New Legislation Includes Vehicle Safety Provisions
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make investments in some non-traditional items such as EV charging stations.
Survey: Who Is Not Following OEM Safety Inspection Procedures?
A new “Who Pays for What?” survey has revealed that half of collision repair facilities may not be following OEM safety inspection procedures.
