3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Collision Repair Education Foundation Name Recipients of 3M Hire Our Heroes Awards
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and the Collision Repair Education Foundation have announced the 33 recipients of the 2018 3M Hire Our Heroes awards.
Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill Restricting Use of Aftermarket Crash Parts
Senate Bill 2679A would require written consent from consumers if insurers or body shops specify aftermarket crash parts for vehicles that are newer than 48 months beyond their manufacturing date.
VIDEO: OE Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses a white paper written by GMB North America titled, “The High Cost of Low Quality Parts,” and how a small increase in part defect rates can lead to a big loss in profits.
Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee Recommends Passage of Bill that Would Restrict Use of Aftermarket Crash Parts
The bill has the support of the top three Democrats in the Rhode Island Senate.
Automotive Service Association Testifies in Support of Rhode Island Aftermarket Parts Bill
The testimony outlined the importance of adhering to OEM repair standards for the shop as well as the consumer.
Rhode Island Senate Considers Bill that Would Extend Restriction on Aftermarket Parts to 48 Months After Vehicle Manufacturing Date
The existing state law requires written consent for the use of aftermarket parts on vehicles that are newer than 30 months from their manufacturing date.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Celebrity Car Designer Mark Oja Team Up for Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair
Oja will be at the 3M Demonstration and Education Mobile Operations Trailer April 5-6 to meet fans, sign autographs and host demonstrations of 3M solutions for body prep, painting and paint finishing.
Ford: ‘Substantial Variations’ in Aftermarket Hood, Bumper Brackets for F-150
In the wake of the John Eagle Collision Center verdict, Ford Motor Co. commissioned an independent test of two frequently replaced F-150 aftermarket crash parts to determine if they would meet the automaker’s “dimensional design specifications.”
Aftermarket Parts: Intertek to Run CAPA Certification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) and Intertek, a global provider of quality-assurance testing, have entered into a license agreement granting Intertek exclusive rights to operate the CAPA certification program around the world.
Illinois Bill Would Require Consumers’ Written Consent for Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair Estimates
The Illinois General Assembly is considering a bill that would require written authorization from consumers for aftermarket crash parts to be included in collision repair estimates.
