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State Farm Testing Expanded Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in Oklahoma and Texas

June 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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) […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, State Farm

HELLA First Manufacturer to Receive Approval in CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program

June 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Automotive Parts Association, HELLA Automotive Sales, Non-OEM Parts

Hearing Scheduled on Illinois Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Bill February 15

February 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Illinois, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures

Illinois Legislation Seeks to Change Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Regulations

January 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Illinois, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures

Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Disclosure Bill Introduced in Vermont

January 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, Vermont

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Empire Auto Parts

November 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Empire Auto Parts, New Jersey, Non-OEM Parts, Private Equity, Sentinel Capital Partners

Turnspire Capital Partners Acquires Spectra Premium Industries

September 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Non-OEM Parts, Private Equity, Spectra Premium Industries, Turnspire Capital Partners

Empire Auto Parts Opens Distribution Center in Georgia

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Empire Auto Parts, Georgia, Non-OEM Parts, Openings

CAPA Certifies More Than 128 Million Parts

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that it has certified more than 128 million aftermarket parts since 1990. Representative samples of the parts were tested and certified to CAPA’s standards by a third party, independent test laboratory. “For over 30 years, CAPA’s priority […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

SCRS Opposes Legislation to Limit Length of OEM Design Patents on Collision Repair Parts

August 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it objects to the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act that was introduced in June seeking to limit vehicle manufacturer design patents for collision repair parts. According to a press release, “The small businesses we represent want to perform safe and proper repairs, that allow […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Design Patents, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

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