The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA), that represents aftermarket collision repair parts manufacturers and distributors, is opposed Michigan House Bill 4344 and the restrictions it would place on non-OEM parts used in collision repair.
As CollisionWeek reported Wednesday, HB 4344, that recently passed the in the state Senate, would require non-OEM parts to have their quality independently verified by the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), NSF International or another nationally recognized testing agency for a list of major components including common components such as fenders, doors and hoods.
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) strongly opposes this language that it