US House Committee Holds Hearing on Vehicle Safety
Hearing spurred by the recent series of major recalls as well as the continued development of new vehicle technologies.
Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill
Association warns that provisions in the legislation could allow car companies to take “full control over who has access to key vehicle systems, many of which are needed for repair purposes.”
Ohio Law Would Require Mechanical Repairers to Register with State Board
Under current law, only collision repair facilities are required to register with the Motor Vehicle Repair Board.
US House Subcommittee Reviews Insurance Regulatory Standards
The purpose of the hearing was to address the domestic and global impact of international insurance standards.
House of Representatives Passes Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act
The legislation requires all federal agencies to consider using remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal vehicle fleet, which numbers more than 588,000 vehicles.
US Senate Committee Addresses Tax Compliance
Five bills aim to alleviate burden for small business owners.
PARTS Act Gains 15 House Cosponsors
Quality Parts Coalition believes the PARTS Act “is an important solution to ensure consumers continue to reap benefits from a competitive collision repair parts marketplace that has existed for more than 60 years.”
New Democratic Bill Would Require Dashboard Recall Warning Lights, Mandatory Collision Avoidance Systems
Less aggressive Republican bill would require that new car dealers and rental car companies notify owners of any open recalls when a vehicle is brought in for service or rented out.
Michigan Bill Addresses Insurer-Mandated Parts Procurement
If enacted, this legislation would end all requirements for Michigan repairers in DRP agreements to use a specific vendor or process to procure parts and other materials.
Key Bipartisan, Bicameral Auto Consumer Protection Legislation Introduced
Legislation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to integrate active safety technology into its crashworthiness rating system.
U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Allow Limited Production of Turn-Key Replica Cars
Supported by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the “Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015” (H.R. 2675) would allow companies to construct up to 500 replica vehicles (resembling classic cars produced at least 25 years ago) per year subject to federal regulatory oversight.
Rhode Island House Passes Body Shop Classification Bill
H.B. 5491 would classify collision repair facilities into “A” and “B” categories and spell out rules for insurers’ labor rate surveys.