The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) stated that it is concerned with the accelerated introduction of OE repair procedure bills in multiple states that are tying in the exclusive use of OE parts.
The proposed revision would require all body shops to have the required equipment and current reference manuals for the types of vehicles being repaired.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it supports New Hampshire House Bill 664, which addresses OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
H.B. 546 would repeal the requirement that all Louisiana motor vehicles obtain an inspection before a vehicle may be licensed.
APCIA's Joe Woods argued that the bill lacked verbiage that would require shops to document and confirm they were actually following OE procedures.
The Minnesota Senate has voted overwhelmingly for a bill barring cellphone use while driving unless the phone is being used in a "hands-free" mode, according to an article by the StarTribune.
The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition has introduced legislation in the commonwealth protecting consumers’ right to own and control the data generated by their vehicle.
Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose House Bill 451 in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program.
The bill would prohibit an insurer from requiring the use of aftermarket parts in the collision repair of a vehicle that is less than 60 months old unless the insurer has written consent from the owner of the motor vehicle.
The ABAC says the language in H.B. 664 would make an insurer directly obligated to pay an auto body repairer, which they feel is a misunderstanding of the dynamics of the relationship and each party's respective obligations.
