California Governor Signs Airbag Legislation
California Gov. Edmund Brown has signed into law CA S.B. 869, legislation that amends current law regulating automotive repairers. The new law amends the Automotive Repair Act. It provides that an automotive repair dealer who prepares a written estimate for repairs that includes the replacement of a deployed airbag and then fails to restore the airbag, as specified, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a $5,000 fine, one-year imprisonment in a county jail, or both the fine and imprisonment.
New York Invoice Disclosure Legislation Introduced
New York state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, D-16, has introduced New York Senate Bill 1218 relating to vehicle repair shop guarantees. The bill requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding invoices and work guarantees.
Auto Care Association Testifies Against Idaho Bill SB 1233
The Human Resources Committee heard testimony from individuals both supporting and opposing the bill.
MEMA Issues Statement on Tax Relief for Working Families Act
This measure includes restoration of one year deductibility of research and development expenses.
Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Videos
New resource emphasizes the need for federal REPAIR Act legislation.
MEMA Celebrates 120th Anniversary
Milestone underscores MEMA’s legacy supporting vehicle suppliers’ interests.
$623M Granted By U.S. Government For EV Charging Network
Grants come from Bipartisan Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program.
U.S. House To Vote to Stop EPA Emissions Mandate
SEMA-backed bill would stop EPA from finalizing federal emissions standards.
Catalytic Converter Replacement Rules
Converters must be certified and labeled with the correct codes that are stamped into the shell.
How Seriously Should Shops Take The EV Wave?
Is it the right time for shops to invest in EV services? It isn’t easy to know for sure.
