The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has reached a milestone with the certification of over 85 million parts since 1990. In making the announcement, Jack Gillis, Executive Director of CAPA, said. “This is a another major milestone for CAPA as we continue toward the 100 million mark. It’s a tribute to the commitment […]
CAPA Releases Consumer Video Explaining Part Choices
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced a new animated whiteboard video, which explains the four basic part choices consumers have when their vehicles undergo an insurance-based repair: a new car company branded part; a CAPA Certified independently produced part; a non-CAPA certified part; and a recycled part. “Nobody wants to be involved in […]
CAPA Tops 10 Million Certified Lighting Part Milestone
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today it reached a major milestone in January when over 10 million lighting parts achieved CAPA Certification. This number includes headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and reflectors. In 2016, CAPA certified 647 unique exterior lighting part numbers–the greatest number of lights in a single year since lighting parts […]
CAPA Introduces Mirror Standard
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. The CAPA 701 Standard specifications include compliance to […]
CAPA Announces Agreement with China’s Largest Insurer on Certified Parts
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), announced it has signed a strategic agreement with the People’s Insurance Company of China Limited (Group – PICC Property & Casualty Ltd.), the largest property and casualty insurer in China. CAPA and PICC were joined by the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (CAMRA) collision repair committee, and Intertek […]
CAPA and Intertek Bring Certification Program for Aftermarket Auto Parts to China
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) and Intertek have worked in partnership to bring CAPA’s certification program for aftermarket auto parts to China. Per the Certification and Accreditation Regulatory Department of the State Council of China (CNCA), the CAPA program will be introduced in China with Intertek Shanghai serving as the certification body. Prior to […]
CAPA Announces New Certification Standard for AC Condensers
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), announcesd the release of its most recent standard: the CAPA 602 Standard for the Certification of Aftermarket Air Conditioning Condensers. The standard includes performance testing requirements for leak resistance, burst resistance, heat exchange, as well as fit. “Manufacturers who choose to certify their parts to CAPA’s Standards have a […]
CAPA Announces Labelling Program for Collision Repair Parts with Waterborne Low-VOC Primer
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced a new labelling program for certified plastic parts, such as bumper covers, that have a waterborne low volatile organic compound (VOC) primer. Manufacturers of CAPA-Certified plastic parts such as bumper covers, fenders, hoods and grilles who utilize waterborne primer systems will have the opportunity to have their primer […]
CAPA, Intertek and China’s Automotive Technology and Research Center Sign Agreement Fostering Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Standards
Groups commit to development of high quality certified aftermarket parts in China. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) and Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announced the organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) yesterday, formalizing their cooperation to encourage the development […]
Scheid Elected Vice Chair of CAPA Technical Committee
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Nick Scheid of LNS & Associates located in Ray, Mich. as vice-chair of CAPA’s Technical Committee. CAPA’s Technical Committee is comprised of nationally recognized collision repairers, part distributors, manufacturers, insurers, and quality experts. The Committee reviews, develops, and approves CAPA’s quality standards. The Committee operates […]
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