ABPA Goes Over Results of Crash Test at CIC
The Automotive Body Parts Association went over the results of its December 2010 laboratory crash test at the Collision Industry Conference in Secaucus, New Jersey on March 17, stating that the test proves that aftermarket crash parts are safe. The CIC presentation was called, "The Truth About Aftermarket Parts: A Scientific Assessment," and was given
ABPA Says Aftermarket Bumper Outperformed Ford Counterpart in Lab Crash Test
A laboratory crash test performed in December 2010 by MGA Research Corporation determined that an aftermarket bumper reinforcement bar outperformed its original equipment supplied (OES) equivalent, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced. The trial involved sled-testing a pair of 2007 Ford Mustangs into a front-end barrier at 5 mph (the same test presented by
ABPA Takes Issue with NACE Presentation on Aftermarket Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has taken issue with information on aftermarket parts disseminated by attorney Andrew Rodenhouse at an Oct. 10 NACE presentation. ABPA is claiming that Rodenhouse, in his presentation about the potential liability incurred by body shop owners who use aftermarket parts, based many of his claims on the assertion that
Consumer Reports Warns Public About Aftermarket Parts; ABPA Responds
Consumer Reports is warning the public in its October 2010 issue about aftermarket crash parts, citing several sources who question the parts’ structural integrity. The article “Are low-cost replacement bumpers safe?” bases much of its information on Ford Motor Company’s presentation at the July 2010 Collision Industry Conference (CIC), which revealed supposed differences in structural
Mike O’Neal And Diamond Standard Companies Awarded ABPA Presidential Award for Bringing Forth a Standard For Structural Parts
At the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) Awards Ceremonies held in Indianapolis, Mike O’Neal, president of Reflexxion Automotive and Diamond Standard, was honored when his companies were named recipients of the Presidential Award. The award is bestowed by the president of the ABPA to the company selected as the outstanding Member Company of ABPA that
ABPA Advises Distributors to Pull All Untested Aftermarket Parts
The Auto Body Parts Association (ABPA) is recommending that member distributors review the properties and testing standards of all aftermarket structural parts they carry and to drop any parts that may not perform up to OEM standards in collisions. ABPA is also calling for a halt in production of any unproven parts. ABPA which
ABPA Urges Congress to Co-Sponsor Repair Parts Bill
Members of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) have joined with national consumer advocates in lauding the introduction of House Resolution 5638, known as the repair parts design exemption. The legislation, introduced and championed by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), would assure that the American motoring public would still have a choice when it comes to
ABPA Urges Congress to Co-Sponsor Repair Parts Bill
Members of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) have joined with national consumer advocates in lauding the introduction of House Resolution 5638, known as the repair parts design exemption. The legislation, introduced and championed by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), would assure that the American motoring public would still have a choice when it comes to
CAR Coalition Opposes New Right-to-Repair Pact
The CAR Coalition has questioned the impetus behind a new Right-to-Repair Pact between organizations affiliated with the auto manufacturers.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of May 8.