Industry members detail concerns over future access to vehicle diagnostics and programming for legislators. Vehicle manufacturers outline opposition. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on Monday, January 13 on proposed legislation to update automotive right to repair laws to take into account new technologies such as telematics. […]
ASA Urges Industry to Contact Legislators on Virginia Proposal to Eliminate Safety Inspection Program
In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the elimination of state vehicle safety inspections and believes these programs benefit the motoring public. ASA is urging Virginia repairers and vehicle owners to send a letter to their representatives […]
OEM Collision Repair Procedures Legislation Pre-Filed in New Hampshire
After legislators failed to overturn Governor’s veto of procedure bill this year, legislation has been pre-filed for next year’s session. The fight to get auto insurance companies to pay for the cost of vehicle manufacturer repair procedures will reignite in New Hampshire next year. The new legislation, House Bill 1455 (HB 1455), mirrors the legislation […]
Blair Calvo Named Director of Membership for ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the hiring of Blair Calvo as its new director of membership. Calvo will be responsible for overseeing member services, including addressing the needs of current members and leading efforts to recruit new members. She comes to ASA with extensive association management experience. “There were a field of candidates who […]
ASA and Auto Repair Management System Provider Tekmetric Announce Partnership
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a national partnership with industry-leading auto repair shop management system Tekmetric. This new partnership will unlock added value to all ASA members across the country. New benefits for ASA members include: Complimentary Membership to ASA $600 Discount with Tekmetric Shop Management System $1800 Annual Savings with Kukui All-in-One Success […]
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Discusses Anti-Competitiveness of Most Favored Nation Clauses
Senator Blumenthal raises MFN concerns with Federal Trade Commission & Department of Justice. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights held a hearing on “Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws” that delved into the use of most favored nation (MFN) clauses in […]
New Hampshire Legislators Fail to Override OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill Veto
Effort to override veto falls short of 2/3 majority required in House of Representatives. Proponents of a bill to require collision repair shops to follow, and insurers to pay for, OEM collision repair procedures failed yesterday to secure the required 2/3 majority necessary to override Governor Chris Sununu’s August veto. Members of the New Hampshire […]
ASA Urges Veto Override for New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Association asks repairers to contact state legislators encouraging override vote for HB 664. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent veto of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) collision repair procedures legislation. ASA has created an online form for repairers to […]
ASA, Alliance Host 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted the 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich. The forum consisted of several segmented discussions focused on new vehicle technologies, data access and cybersecurity solutions. Attendees heard from experts representing entities from across the automotive industry. Panel discussions went […]
National Associations Respond to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Op-Ed on Vetoed Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Commissioner Elias said in August 30 editorial that there is no proof of safety concerns suggested by proponents of bill requiring repairers to perform and insurers to pay for OEM collision repair procedures. Associations cite Texas case of improper repairs that led to lawsuit. In a letter today, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), […]
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