Legislation that restricts insurers from requiring non-OEM parts for vehicle placed in service within past two years. ASA-supported legislation also restricts use on lease vehicles if they could impact residual values. The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 436 (SB 436) yesterday that requires insurance companies to disclose when then they specify non-OEM […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Automotive Supply Associates d.b.a. Sanel Auto Parts, with headquarters in Concord, N.H., is its newest member. With this addition, RDA has membership across 30 states. Automotive Supply Associates is a fourth-generation family-owned business that was started over 96 years ago. The company operates a central distribution center in […]
ASA-Supported Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Bill Passes NH Senate
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that New Hampshire Senate Bill 436, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-24, was passed by the Senate on March 3. The bill, that is supported by ASA, requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts. Any […]