ASA Supports New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it supports New Hampshire House Bill 664, which addresses OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
Insurer Association Rep Testifies Against OEM Procedure Bill
APCIA’s Joe Woods argued that the bill lacked verbiage that would require shops to document and confirm they were actually following OE procedures.
Do People Actually Search By OEM Certification?
Shocker: If you’re certified or part of any OEM network, no one is searching for shops that are certified on Google. That said, you should still be promoting your certifications on your website.
Four OEMs to Speak at HD Repair Forum
The HD Repair Forum announced that four commercial vehicle manufacturers have signed on to present at the event to be held April 2-3 at the Hilton Fort Worth in Forth Worth, Texas.
ASA Supports Connecticut OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) supports a proposal in the Connecticut Legislature aimed at addressing OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
West Virginia Reintroduces OEM Parts Bill
If enacted, the bill would require new original equipment parts to be used in order to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty on vehicles three years old or newer.
OEM Auto Body Certification: What’s Next?
In 2011, the three major industry associations decided that OEM repair procedures should be the standard. In 2019, we’re talking about taking those repair procedures to the next level and getting that stamp of approval from the manufacturers who created them.
Auto Body Association of Connecticut Releases Statement on OEM Repair Procedures Bill
The ABAC says the language in H.B. 664 would make an insurer directly obligated to pay an auto body repairer, which they feel is a misunderstanding of the dynamics of the relationship and each party’s respective obligations.
AASP/NJ Board Member Dave Gruskos Delivers Presentation on OEM Certification
AASP/NJ announced that board member Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment, gave a presentation titled, “OEM Certifications: Not Just a Fad,” on Jan. 24, 2019 at his facility in Belford, N.J.
Bosch Adds Repair-Source OEM Service and Repair Information Database to ADS Scan Tools
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has announced the addition of Repair-Source, what it claims is the largest comprehensive library of OEM service and repair information in North America, to its ADS series professional diagnostic scan tools.
