Houston Considers New Shop Licensing Regulation
The city of Houston’s proposed Automotive Repair and Collision Shop Licensing regulation in its current form would place a great deal of paperwork burden and liability on the shop owner, yet falls short in other requirements such as technician training and equipment, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA). ASA opposes this proposed regulation in
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New Montana Law Prohibits Insurers from Ignoring Recommended Repair Procedures
Montana repairers will have an upper hand on insurers when it comes to negotiating repair costs now that Gov. Brian Schweitzer has signed H.B. 265 into law. The new law will make it more difficult for insurers to avoid paying for necessary repair procedures. Specifically, the bill prohibits insurers from disregarding a repair operation or
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Aug. 18 that it is requesting comments on five key consumer warranty issues concerning interpretations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Specifically, the FTC is requesting public input on: Rule Governing Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions; Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms; Rule
Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate with Provisions Important to Collision Repairers
U.S. Sen. John D. Rockefeller, D-W.V., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., recently introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. The bill touches on several issues relevant to the collision industry, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The bill
U.S. Senators Introduce EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
Bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works have introduced S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. The bill is a companion of the House version of the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 2250, and both aim to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs by providing the
PPG Names 2011 Dream Car Winners at Goodguys PPG Nationals
PPG honored two outstanding customized vehicles with its PPG Dream Car award at the 14th annual Goodguys PPG Nationals held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, July 8-10. The vehicles were a 1962 Plymouth panel truck owned by Barry and Vicky Cawley of Hardy, Va., and a 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Ken
PPG’s Fronzaglia Named Goodguys Woman of the Year
The Goodguys Woman of the Year award, presented annually since 1991, recognizes a female industry executive who serves to preserve the integrity and growth of the hot-rodding industry.
Nevada Passes Total-Loss Bill, Expands Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs
The Nevada Collision Industry Association announced that Assembly Bill 204, which amended a previous total-loss bill, and Senate Bill 238, aimed at expanding the Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs, passed. Prior to A.B. 204 passing, repair costs for damaged vehicles in Nevada could not exceed 65 percent of the car’s actual value with some exemptions.
Auto Glass Anti-Steering Bill Stalls in New York
The New York legislative session came to a close last week with no action taken on S.B. 2144, which would have prohibited insurers from recommending auto glass shops unless requested. The bill, introduced in January, was referred to the state’s insurance committee and never voted on. The bill would have "prohibit[ed] an insurer from recommending
Connecticut House Fails to Act on Anti-Steering Bill
The Connecticut House of Representatives concluded its legislative session last week without taking action on H.B. 5283, a bill that would have required insureds to disclose the insured’s right to choose where auto repair or replacement work will be performed. The bill stated that an insurance company, agent or adjuster must not: Require any
Nevada Set to Become 34th State to Ban Texting While Driving
The Nevada Senate approved S.B. 140 on May 31. If Gov. Brian Sandoval signs it, Nevada will become the 34th state to ban texting while driving. The legislation considers texting behind the wheel a primary offense, meaning police can stop drivers solely for texting violations. First-time offenders could face a $50 fine, while second-time offenders