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CAPA Introduces Mirror Standard

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 701 Standard for the certification of aftermarket exterior mirrors and mirror components. This Standard specifies the certification requirements for passenger and driver side mirror assemblies, mirror glass, mirror housings and covers.

CAPA logoThe CAPA 701 Standard specifications include compliance to applicable sections of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rear Visibility as well as requirements for performance testing, material composition, dimensions, appearance, function, construction and retaining features, and Vehicle Test Fit (VTF).

The CAPA 701 Standard was approved this month by a vote of

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