The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for passing House Joint Resolution 136, which would eliminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently finalized auto emissions regulation. This action aligns with ASA’s policy position on vehicle choice in the automotive market. Passed by the House last Friday, H.J. Res. 136 […]
ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice
Association calls for financial support for independent repairers to invest in electric vehicle repairs if regulations requiring vehicle transition aren’t changed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) published a position statement on consumer vehicle choice related to the electric vehicle (EV) transition. ASA raises concerns in the statement that EPA emission standards will limit the ability […]
ASA Urges Passage of Pro-Auto Repairer Bill in Michigan
Association asks Michigan residents to contact their legislators to support Michigan Senate Bill 867 that would reduce regulatory burdens. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging state lawmakers in Michigan to pass Senate Bill (SB) 867. Michigan residents can contact their state representative and senator to request that they support the bill through an online form. […]
ASA Calls on Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose Storage Price Cap Bill
Senate Bill 1741 would impose the price caps proposed in SB 1853 that ASA previously opposed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1741. This bill would establish the same caps on storage rates that were proposed in SB 1853, which ASA also opposed, while removing […]
ASA Says FTC Proposed Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees Could Penalize Collision Repair Facility Operators for Supplements
Association suggests revisions to proposed rule that clarify supplements after repairs begin would not be a violation of the rule. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) commented on a Federal Trade Commission proposed rule that seeks to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices relating to fees on goods or services. In its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) […]
Government Accountability Office Issues Report on Vehicle Information, Technologies and Consumer Choice
Report to Congress examines how changes in vehicle technologies could affect competition and consumer choice in the vehicle repair market. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Q&A report, Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice on March 21 in response to a request to examine the issue given pending legislation […]
ASA Supports Federal Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP), Subcommittee on Employment & Workplace Safety held a hearing to examine the value that youth apprenticeship programs provide to employers and the general public. The hearing also looked at the problems that inhibit the positive impact of these […]
Auto Care Association Video Campaign Features Independent Auto Repair Facility Operators Supporting Federal Right to Repair Legislation
The Auto Care Association launched a new Right to Repair video campaign, featuring independent repair shop owners, that highlights what the association says is the need for Congress to pass federal right to repair legislation. In the new campaign, shop owners share their stories and shed light on the increased challenges independent repair shops are […]
ASA Reports U.S. House Hearing on EV Fires Reflects Auto Repair Technicians’ Training Needs
The U.S. House Science, Space & Technology Committee’s Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee held a hearing on February 29, 2024. According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) this recent hearing provided lawmakers an opportunity to gain a better appreciation for the unique challenges and harms posed by EV fires. Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte (R-CA) noted in his […]
ASA Opposes Oklahoma Auto Repair Price Cap Bill
Association calls on automotive and collision repair industry to ask their legislators to oppose bill that sets a range of maximum fees and labor charges. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1853. The association says the legislation, introduced February 6, would make it harder for […]
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