Honda Recommends Against Repairing with ‘Aftermarket, Counterfeit or Gray Market’ Parts
American Honda has released position statements on Honda and Acura Genuine Parts. The statements say that failing to repair Honda and Acura vehicles with OEM parts could compromise vehicle safety and performance, along with warranties. The position statements are reprinted below: HONDA GENUINE PARTSThe original parts used on a Honda automobile are designed and built
Collision Repairers: Will You Take the Oath?
Today’s collision repairers are challenged with a new set of concerns, one being the need to follow OEM repair procedures.
A2C2 Calls on eBay to Prohibit Sale of All Airbags
The A2C2 is urging eBay to halt the sale of all airbags and components on eBay.com, calling it the only effective way of preventing the sale of dangerous counterfeit airbags on the site.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Aug. 16.
GM Reveals New GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco Parts Packaging
General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales announced they have released all-new parts packaging as part of a broader effort to rebrand and strengthen GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco.
NASTF Announces Schedule for Fall General Meeting in Las Vegas
The meeting, which will be held on Nov. 6, 2019 at the Sands Expo Convention Center, will include a presentation on ADAS.
Collision Shop Liability is a Serious Issue for All
Every collision professional has the choice of refusing a job based on insurance payment coverage, or collecting extra funds from the vehicle owner to do it correctly. Doing it inadequately or incorrectly should never be an option – period times two.
ABPA Releases 2019 Convention Schedule
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has announced the full schedule of events for its 39th Annual Meeting and Convention that will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort April 30-May 3, 2019.
Massachusetts Bill Proposes Making Airbag Fraud a Crime
Insurers are asking Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to sign legislation establishing criminal penalties for selling or installing a counterfeit airbag in a vehicle, according to an article by the Gloucester Daily Times.
MEMA Responds to Announcement of 301 Tariffs on China
MEMA says it applauds the Trump administration’s continued focus to protect intellectual property. However, it says it also opposes using tariffs to curb intellectual property theft.
