Judge Allows Class Action in State Farm Non-OEM Parts Case
Approximately 4.7 million State Farm policyholders can band together to sue the insurer for allegedly lying about its efforts to financially back a judge who overturned a $1 billion decision over the use of non-OEM parts.
General Motors Uses Humor to Educate Consumers About Importance of Original Collision Parts
GM has also added new and updated content to its website, including collision repair position statements on several issues, including the use of aftermarket, salvaged or used parts.
New Program on Counterfeit Parts Added to NACE | CARS 2016
The panel will discuss how the automotive industry and the U.S. government are working to protect the safety and welfare of consumers and repair businesses.
NSF International and Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Announce Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program for China Market
NSF International said it will work together with Ping An to ensure that aftermarket automotive parts are equivalent to the original equipment (OE) service parts in form, fit and function.
Auto Care Association Urging Members to Take Action Against Michigan Aftermarket Parts Bill
Association is “extremely concerned with the bill author’s intent to restrict the vehicle repair community’s access to the broad range of non-OEM parts.”
Who Pays for Parts That Don’t Fit?
Is there a form we can create that will make the insurance company pay for both parts if the aftermarket will not fit correctly and we have to buy OEM?
Hyundai Launches Campaign to Educate Drivers on the Danger of Counterfeit Parts
The integrated media, advertising and public relations campaign that includes YouTube videos will focus on vehicle safety and resale value.
New Hampshire Body Shop Owner Takes on Insurance Department, State Farm Over Parts Issue
Insurance department rejects claim that State Farm’s use of OE surplus parts violated a state law due to the parts not being “like, kind and quality” to original parts.
Australian Motorsport Great Tapped to Promote Original Parts
Five-time Australian Touring Car champion and six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Mark Skaife OAM will raise awareness of the importance of using genuine parts in collision and general repairs as the “Genuine Is Best” ambassador.
Quality Parts Coalition Launches National Education Campaign
QPC will bring its campaign of promoting alternative parts to consumers to county fairs and regional fall festivals in Illinois, New York, Ohio and Texas.