The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced Terry Fortner has succeeded Clark Plucinski as the non-profit standard setting and certification organization’s Executive Director. Fortner assumed the role January 1. Fortner brings with him over four decades of leadership experience and an intimate knowledge of the automotive aftermarket. After thirty-two years in leadership at Nationwide Insurance, Fortner […]
Bosch Approved for CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that it has approved Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) for its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program. Bosch intends to submit its ultrasonic parking sensors for CAPA Verification. The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier that also produces an in-house, alternately branded version of car company original […]
CAPA Integrates Tracker Into Mobile App
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair parts, announces the expansion of its CAPA mobile app, integrating the CAPA Tracker. Users will now be able to enter part information into the CAPA Tracker seamlessly through the CAPA app, without interrupting a repair to input information […]
CAPA Certifies Hushan Autoparts Ultrasonic Sensors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the first CAPA Certified ultrasonic sensors are now available, manufactured by Hushan Autoparts Inc., a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras, and door spare parts. These ultrasonic sensors, certified to the CAPA 703 standard, join Hushan’s line […]
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services Approved for CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), an independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair crash parts, announced that Magneti Marelli Parts & Services has received CAPA approval to participate in its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program. The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier that also produces an in-house, alternately […]
State Farm Rolling Out Expanded Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use to Most U.S. States
Following the test in Texas and Oklahoma announced in June, the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. will reintroduce CAPA-certified non-OEM collision repair parts. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, December 6, that due to continuing supply chain issues it will reintroduce expanded specification of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision […]
HELLA First Manufacturer to Receive Approval in CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that global automotive supplier HELLA is the first manufacturer to receive CAPA approval to participate in its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program that was announced last year. The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier […]
CAPA Announces Election of Five New Insurers to Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), an independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the election of five new insurer members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Brian Fening; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Kim Hare, Farmers Insurance; Troy Penry, GEICO; Michelle Perez, Progressive Insurance; and Cheryl Schaefer, State Farm […]
Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Disclosure Bill Introduced in Vermont
Legislation seeks to require CAPA certification, disclosure on estimates. Prohibits non-OEM parts on vehicles with less than 30,000 miles during first two years. A bill to regulate the use of aftermarket parts during insurance paid repairs was introduced on January 7 in Vermont. House Bill 522 (HB522) seeks to enact a new section to Title […]
CAPA Certifies More Than 128 Million Parts
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that it has certified more than 128 million aftermarket parts since 1990. Representative samples of the parts were tested and certified to CAPA’s standards by a third party, independent test laboratory. “For over 30 years, CAPA’s priority […]
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