ASA Chairman Scott Benavidez testified that the agreement with automakers ensures independent shops have the data for service and repair in the future.
Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, recently testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce.
During the hearing, titled “Proposals to Enhance Product Safety and Transparency for Americans”, Benavidez explained how the agreement ASA reached with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) ensures independent repair facilities will continue to have access to the information needed to diagnose and repair issues with their customers’ vehicles. He remarked in his opening statement:
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