ARA Applauds Veto of New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedures Legislation
ARA has vigorously opposed H.B. 664 since its introduction on Jan. 3 for its “disastrous impact” on consumer choice and the utilization of genuine recycled OEM parts.
Associations Endorse OEM Procedures as Standard of Repair
he Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced a collaborative effort with the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and a consortium of state and regional associations representing the collision repair industry to establish industry-wide recognition of the documented OEM repair procedure as the standard of repair.
New Hampshire Governor Vetoes OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has alerted the collision repair industry that New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has vetoed OEM repair procedure legislation.
BASF Releases Tool to Help Body Shops Navigate OEM Certification Programs
BASF Refinish has released a new OEM Sales Toolbox to guide body shops through the process of building a solid strategy that aligns with the growing OEM influence in the industry.
How to Explain the Value of OEM Parts to Your Customers
Teaching your customers that an OEM part is specifically designed and engineered from the manufacturer for their vehicle is the first step in showcasing the value.
ASA Urges Approval of New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact Gov. Chris Sununu in support of allowing OEM repair procedure legislation to become law.
Mitchell Partners with Drew Technologies for OEM Scanning and Remote Diagnostic Support
Mitchell announced it has partnered with Drew Technologies, an Opus IVS Company, to deliver Drew Technologies’ scanning and diagnostic technology and services via the Mitchell Diagnostics system.
New York Bill Would Require Shops to Follow OEM Procedures
A new bill was recently introduced in the New York State Assembly that would require auto body shops to adhere to OEM repair procedures but would let current alternative parts laws that don’t mandate an OE part stand.
Mitchell Updates Cloud Estimating with OEM Repair Procedures
Mitchell’s latest update to Mitchell Cloud Estimating integrates OEM repair procedures and service information directly within an estimate.
Parts Veteran Creates Ultimateoem.com to Streamline OE Parts Ordering
Ultimateoem.com will allow body shops and mechanical shops to look up OEM parts by VIN number to see which dealers closest to them have those parts in stock.
