California Groups Spar Over Language Equating Aftermarket Crash Parts with OEM
California collision repair, OEM and consumer groups recently issued a joint statement to California legislators expressing opposition to any legislation that considers non-OEM crash parts as the functional equivalent of OEM parts. The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) has called the statement a “new and bolder attack” on the automotive aftermarket.
Industry-Wide OEM Repair Standards Gaining Support
More than 20 regional and state collision repair groups have endorsed OEM collision repair standards as the official basis for an industry-wide standard.
Repairers Organizing Casino Night to Raise Funds for Ailing Industry Member
California repairers hosting event to help former CAA President Ron Guilliams.
California DOI Holding Aftermarket Crash Parts Policy Discussion with Industry Stakeholders
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) will seek input about possible aftermarket replacement crash parts policy from industry stakeholders including collision repairers, insurance companies, OEMs, aftermarket crash parts manufacturers and automotive dealers during meetings slated for June 24 and 25. The California Autobody Association (CAA), which will participate in the discussion, says it’s the result
CRA Prompts DOI to Notify Insurers of Need to Warrant Non-OEM Parts as Equal to OEM
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) recently succeeded in getting the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to notify all California insurance companies that they are required to warrant that all non-OEM replacement crash parts are at least equal to OEM parts in terms of kind, quality, safety, fit and performance. "This official notice
AkzoNobel Honors FIT Sustainability Award Winners
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has announced the first recipients of the “FIT” Sustainability Awards. Receiving the 2010 awards will be Park Place Bodywerks of Dallas, Texas, and the California Autobody Association (CAA) headquartered in Sacramento, Calif. “FIT” is an acronym for the three key measurement criteria of the award: Focus, Innovation and Talent. AkzoNobel says
2010 ASRW Partnering Program Kicks Off with Industry Support
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW 2010) reports it has received strong industry support for this year’s events via the ASRW Partnering Program (APP). The APP is designed to foster industry participation by partnering organizations supporting the many segments of the automotive service and repair industry. APP participants promote unified industry involvement, while strengthening their
New Web Site Assists Body Shops with EPA 6H Rule Compliance
GRC-Pirk Management has launched a new Web site, haps6h.com, which links with the U.S. EPA Collision Repair Campaign (CRC). The site is designed to assist body shops in complying with the EPA’s NESHAP 40 CFR 63: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources; Final Rule, also called the 6H Rule. The HAPs
Ford Warns Against Clearcoat Blending
The Ford Motor Company has released a new position statement on the practice of clearcoat blending, which the automaker says it doesn’t recommend because it affects paint company warranties and causes edges to lift around repairs over time. The position statement reads: Ford Motor Company does not condone or recommend the procedure of clearcoat blending
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A/M Parts: Like, Kind and Quality?
I recently read a news story on your Web site [CAA Survey Questions Quality of CAPA-Certified Parts] and feel the need to comment. First, a little background on me. I’ve owned and operated a larger shop on the West Coast for almost 30 years and have experienced firsthand all of the different changes that have