Some patented crash parts cost more than twice comparable, non-patented parts due to OEM “Backdoor Monopoly” according to the paper. A new white paper examines how automotive OEM design patents impact consumers, local economies, and the environment. Blaire O’Neal, PhD, a researcher and consultant who specializes in issues around social justice and technology, released the […]
State Farm Rolling Out Expanded Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use to Most U.S. States
Following the test in Texas and Oklahoma announced in June, the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. will reintroduce CAPA-certified non-OEM collision repair parts. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, December 6, that due to continuing supply chain issues it will reintroduce expanded specification of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision […]
State Farm Testing Expanded Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in Oklahoma and Texas
After more than two decades, the largest auto insurer in the U.S. will test the reintroduction of certified non-OEM collision repair parts. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops in Texas and Oklahoma on June 14 that due to supply chain issues it will conduct a test of expanded specification of non-Original Manufacturer (OEM) […]
HELLA First Manufacturer to Receive Approval in CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that global automotive supplier HELLA is the first manufacturer to receive CAPA approval to participate in its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program that was announced last year. The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier […]
Hearing Scheduled on Illinois Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Bill February 15
Legislation introduced in January in the Illinois House of Representatives that seeks to amend the state’s insurance code to regulate aftermarket collision repair parts and glass is scheduled to be included an Illinois House Insurance Committee hearing on February 15. Illinois House Bill 4719 (HB 4719), introduced on January 21 by Illinois State Rep. Elizabeth […]
Illinois Legislation Seeks to Change Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Regulations
Legislation would require crash parts and auto glass that meet or exceed OEM specifications, requires insurers to follow manufacturer ADAS procedures. Legislation introduced on Friday in the Illinois House of Representatives seeks to amend the state’s insurance code to regulate aftermarket collision repair parts and glass. Illinois House Bill 4719 (HB 4719) was introduced January […]
Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Disclosure Bill Introduced in Vermont
Legislation seeks to require CAPA certification, disclosure on estimates. Prohibits non-OEM parts on vehicles with less than 30,000 miles during first two years. A bill to regulate the use of aftermarket parts during insurance paid repairs was introduced on January 7 in Vermont. House Bill 522 (HB522) seeks to enact a new section to Title […]
Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Empire Auto Parts
Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm, announced its acquisition of Empire Auto Parts, a distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in Totowa, N.J., Empire operates five distribution hubs and 22 satellite delivery locations across 16 contiguous eastern states. With a vast assortment of top-quality products and […]
Turnspire Capital Partners Acquires Spectra Premium Industries
Turnspire Capital Partners LLC announced today that affiliates have signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Spectra Premium Industries. Headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec, Spectra is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of thermal and fluid management metal-formed products for the automotive, heavy-duty truck and industrial markets. With over 700 employees, Spectra operates manufacturing facilities in […]
Empire Auto Parts Opens Distribution Center in Georgia
Empire Auto Parts, a distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts for repair shops, announced the opening of their 5th distribution center and 2nd location in Georgia. Empire now operates 23 locations in 16 contiguous states. “It’s an exciting time for our whole team. We planned for months to get the new facility ready for distribution […]
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