National Automotive Service Task Force AAPEX Session Will Highlight OEM Service Information for Techs
“The Most Underused OEM Service Info Resources” session will familiarize attendees with the 40 light-vehicle and heavy-duty OEMs that provide service resources for non-dealership technicians.
National Automotive Service Task Force Appoints Committee Co-Chairs
Jessie Korosec of the Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) and Valerie Sullivan of American Honda will serve as the 2015-2016 co-chairs of the NASTF Communications Committee.
SCRS Reports 250 Percent Increase in RDE Registration at SEMA Show
Repairer Driven Education program experiences spike of more than 1,000 additional registrations, according to SCRS.
ASA Expresses Opposition to Maine Right to Repair Legislation at State Hearing
Shop owner Ken Boyce presented testimony on behalf of the association.
ASRW Hosts National Automotive Service Task Force’s Annual Meeting
Meeting to take place Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1-4:30 p.m. in New Orleans.
Vehicle Replacement Key Legislation Fails to Pass California Assembly
Senate Bill 750 would have made an exemption from a requirement for motor vehicle manufacturers to provide for the production of replacement keys indefinite.
NRC Releases Automotive Electronics Safety Report
The National Research Council’s (NRC) Transportation Research Board has released a study that included a review of automotive electronics safety.
ASA Acquires Management of SDRM
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it will now manage the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM). The SDRM is a secure method to support immobilizer reset and key code distribution through traditional aftermarket support channels. It helps ensure that only registered security professionals can gain access to vehicle key codes. Previously managed by the
Right to Repair Introduced in Connecticut; Repair Groups Disagree on Bill
The Connecticut Legislature is considering Right to Repair legislation, which would require OEMs to share diagnostic codes with independent repair shops. Two associations are on opposing sides of the Right to Repair debate: the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) testified in support of the legislation at a recent hearing, while the Automotive Service Association testified
Right to Repair Introduced in Oregon
Right to Repair legislation has been proposed in the Oregon House of Representatives. The bill would require manufacturers of motor vehicles to make tools, information, software and wireless capabilities available to owners, owners’ designees and vehicle repair shops. This also includes any other means to activate, code or program electronic controls, and modules used to