ASA Supports New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it supports New Hampshire House Bill 664, which addresses OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
SEMA Warns Current Tariffs Are a Tax on American Companies and Consumers
SEMA states that SEMA member companies are now grappling with higher-priced steel and aluminum because of global tariffs.
House Subcommittee Discusses Benefits of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
During a March 28 hearing, members of the House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection learned about the advantages of crash-avoidance systems and how the technology is improving safety on the roadways.
Small Business Commitment
I had driven by this one body shop many times. They had sparkling glass on their front doors and a nice customer waiting area. Then I saw the one sign that’s a universal indicator of a truly great body shop: I-CAR Gold Class.
US House Committee Holds Hearing on Vehicle Safety
Hearing spurred by the recent series of major recalls as well as the continued development of new vehicle technologies.
Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill
Association warns that provisions in the legislation could allow car companies to take “full control over who has access to key vehicle systems, many of which are needed for repair purposes.”
AASP-MN Loses Battle Over Steering, Parts Procurement Bill
Association watches as its provisions to close a steering loophole and prohibit insurer mandates for specific parts procurement software programs and electronic estimating systems get stripped out at last minute.
Nagy’s Collision Repair Specialists: Eight Stores and Counting
What started out as a mom-and-pop business soon transformed into a full-fledged MSO.
CollisionPartsSource.com Adds Manufacturer Coupons, Expands to Australia and U.K.
VehicleOwnersGuide.com recently announced that www.CollisionPartsSource.com, its parts e-commerce platform, has added the capability for parts suppliers to present coupons to U.S. and Canadian repairers when they review estimates on EstimateScrubber.com. In addition, the site is now available for free use by collision repair facilities in Australia and the United Kingdom. “Coupons have been around for
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Motor Vehicle Safety Provisions in Highway Bills
Many witnesses expressed concern for overlapping themes that included standards for use of new technology in vehicles, safety of passengers and importance of accountability for vehicle-related mishaps.