Key Massachusetts Legislative Committee OKs Right to Repair Bill
Following extensive debate, a Massachusetts legislative committee has approved legislation (House Bill 296) that will provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic repair information and tools that car companies make available to their franchised dealers. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure voted to report the landmark legislation out of committee
Midwest Collision Industry Forum to be Held June 18
AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN have announced that the 3rd Missouri Collision Industry Forum will be hosted as the "Midwest Collision Industry Forum" on June 18, 2008. The Coalition of Associations felt that the name was appropriate since so many people from out of state chose to attend the two previous forums. “It’s a tremendous
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
NORTHEAST Automotive Trade Show Moves to Meadowlands for 2009
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced late last month that it would be moving its 32nd annual NORTHEAST Automotive Trade Show to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. AASP/NJ President Tom Elder explains the move and the high expectations AASP/NJ has for the 2009 show in the following Q
Missouri Collision Industry Day at the Capitol Is a Success
Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN hosted a Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., for the collision repair industry. It was the first time that the industry has descended on the capitol to express its concerns on issues that affect the consumer and the independent business community. Nearly 70
Missouri Collision Industry Day at the Capitol Is a Success
Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN hosted a Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., for the collision repair industry. It was the first time that the industry has descended on the capitol to express its concerns on issues that affect the consumer and the independent business community. Nearly 70
Industry Unity Finale: What Have We Learned?
As our Industry Unity series comes to a close, we look back at our examination of major industry issues and key in on what we’ve learned.