CAPA Releases New Report on Non-CAPA Certified Part Quality
Test of 15 aftermarket crash parts shows non-galvanized steel, weak hood strikers and hinge fasteners and incorrect material usage in non-CAPA certified parts, according to CAPA.
Paint and Materials Sales Tax: a Case for the Status Quo
A case against making paint and materials tax-free for Minnesota body shops.
AAIA Calls on FTC to Take Action on Mazda Aftermarket Parts Release
The Mazda release recommends that all maintenance and collision repairs be performed using Genuine Mazda Parts, stating that, “Aftermarket parts are generally made to a lower standard in order to cut costs and lack the testing required to determine their effectiveness in vehicle performance and safety.”
ASRW 2011 Conference Program Provides More Than 200 Hours of Education
Complementing a successful week at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), attendees also benefited from more than 200 hours of educational sessions. The ASRW Conference Program presented topics that both mechanical and collision industry professionals deal with on a regular basis. The comprehensive education program was comprised of collision, mechanical, management, technical and women’s professional
CAPA Says Ford-ABPA Debate Demonstrates Importance of Part Certification
As the ongoing debate between the Ford Motor Company and the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) continues, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) noted that the issue of aftermarket parts being made out of different material than OEM parts can be addressed by the CAPA Certification Program. CAPA says it has demonstrated that OEMs can
CAPA Releases New Guide to CAPA Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel, Insurance Adjusters
CAPA announced the development of a new resource for claims personnel and adjusters – The CAPA Guide to Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel and Insurance Adjusters. Today, CAPA says, many insurance companies protect their policyholders from poor quality aftermarket alternatives as well as the high cost of OEM parts by choosing to use
Ford, ABPA Spar Over Parts Testing Results
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently released test results that it says revealed that Ford service parts exhibited lower hardness, lower weight, lower density and higher flammability and were able to absorb far less energy than equivalent Ford production parts. Ford fired back, however, stating that ABPA’s reports contain inaccurate information about Ford Genuine
ASRW Brings More than 200 Hours of Education to the East Coast
The 2011 educational program at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Fla., will feature more than 80 educational sessions, which total more than 200 hours of education, according to event organizers. Approximately 70 percent of the sessions are accredited by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). Additional add-on education includes role-based training presented by
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
ABPA Blasts Ford’s Latest Crash Parts Video, Releases its Own Video Comparing Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) issued a press release criticizing Ford Motor Company for what the group calls a "gross misrepresentation of the truth" in a video released earlier this month. Ford’s consumer-aimed video showcased crash tests and other demonstrations calling into question the safety of aftermarket parts. The ABPA says it will challenge