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 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 […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Training and Non-OEM Parts Documentation Addressed in UK Body Repair Standard
RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) along with the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) have compiled an industry guidance note that seeks to clarify recent changes to the BS 10125 standard. According to the groups, it has been almost two years since BS 10125 replaced PAS125, however there are still certain areas which generate questions from body shops […]
Automotive Recyclers Question General Motors Position Statement on Recycled Parts
Recyclers believe position statement counter to GM commitment on environment and sustainability. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is admonishing General Motors (GM) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra for what it states is “GM’s new anti-environmental position on the utilization of recycled GM parts.” According to the association, that represents the […]
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 […]
Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark
Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]
Nevada Bulletin Reminds Industry on Non-OEM Parts Disclosure, Manufacturer Procedures
The Nevada Division of Insurance issued a bulletin in July reminding auto insurance companies and collision repair facility operators about their obligations to disclose non-OEM parts usage to consumers and follow manufacturer procedures. On July 22, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance, issued a bulletin detailing the standards the auto insurance […]
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 […]
NSF Launching Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification Program in China
NSF International announced it is working with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. to offer its NSF Aftermarket Automotive Parts Certification program to test and certify automotive aftermarket parts in China. The program was announced in Shanghai, China on July 7 at a joint press conference at held at the NSF […]
Michigan Governor Vetoes House Bill 4344 Due to Collision Repair Parts Restrictions
Governor Rick Snyder vetoed legislation that updates the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. Objects to consumer consent provisions on uncertified non-OEM collision repair parts. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder yesterday vetoed House Bill 4344 (HB4344) that revised the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (MVRSA). In a letter to the legislature outlining the […]
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