Anti-Safety Inspection Legislation Introduced In West Virginia, New Hampshire
The two introduced bills are the latest in a recent series of legislation designed to dismantle or weaken a state’s safety inspection program, says ASA.
Anti-Safety Inspection Legislation Introduced In Missouri
If the bill is enacted, this legislation would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.
U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce Considers Package Of Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
The hearing followed the Automotive Service Association’s Mechanical Operations Committee meeting with senior House Energy and Commerce staff to discuss several issues related to driverless cars and the potential impact on repair shops.
Auto Care Association Testifies In Support Of New Jersey Vehicle Warranty Parts Notification Legislation
The A. 2612 legislation would provide car owners with important information regarding their warranty rights when they purchase a new vehicle.
U.S. Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing Addressing Legislation To Amend The Clean Air Act
S. 263, introduced by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards program to allow more time to implement the 2015 standards.
MEMA Urges Governor To Veto Michigan Legislation Amending State Motor Vehicle Service And Repair Law
Last week, the Michigan legislature finalized a bill that discourages the use of aftermarket and remanufactured parts used during vehicle repairs. The legislation directs that only Original Equipment (OE) parts can be used for several common categories of vehicle repairs, and would only allow for non-OE parts to be used if the consumer directs a repair facility in writing to use aftermarket parts.
Auto Care Association Salutes Connecticut For Passage Of Magnuson-Moss Legislation
The Auto Care Association salutes the Connecticut legislature for passing State Bill S. 99, which mandates that at the time of the sale of a new motor vehicle, a new car dealer must deliver to the purchaser of the vehicle a printed explanation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Michigan Legislation Would Stop Parts Mandates
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) believes the legislation will benefit both consumers and automotive repairers in the state of Michigan. If implemented, this bill would amend the insurance code to prohibit insurers from requiring automotive repairers to use a specific vendor or process to procure parts and other materials, allowing shop owners to do business with the vendors they choose.
California Close To TPMS Legislation
California State Legislature has passed AB 1665, a bill that will require “an automotive repair dealer that repairs tires or changes tires shall be capable of diagnosing and servicing a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in accordance with industry standards if the vehicle is manufactured with the device.”
ASA-Ohio Supports Mechanical Shop Registration Legislation
Ohio state Sens. Edna Brown (D-11), Tom Patton (R-24) and Peggy Lehner (R-6) recently introduced Ohio Senate Bill 232, legislation establishing a mechanical shop registration program in their state. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor.