On Friday, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) publicly denounced legislation recently introduced in Maryland that, if passed, would require OEM collision repair parts unless the consumer consents to the use of non-OEM. “The Automotive Body Parts Association strongly opposes any attempt to curtail the rights of the consumer, to artificially restrict a competitive business […]
Arkansas Bill Seeks to Eliminate OEM Collision Repair Parts Requirement
Legislation seeking to eliminate requirement to use OEM collision repair parts during warranty period scheduled for hearing tomorrow. Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty, is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow at 10 a.m. before the […]
Maryland Senate Bill Seeks to Require OEM or Certified Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts
The legislation, similar to a bill that was withdrawn last year, seeks to require insurers to authorize only OEM or certified collision repair parts. Hearing scheduled for March. Maryland Senate Bill 1007 (SB 1007), introduced by Senate Minority Leader J.B. Jennings (R) on February 3, seeks to require automobile insurers to authorize repairs using original […]
Diamond Standard Rolls Out Parts Reference Tool for Step Bumper Assemblies
Collision repair and insurance company estimators have a new resource to help identify step bumper assembly components. Diamond Standard announced that its DS PartsPath, provides photos and descriptions of all assembly component included in their Full Assembly Step Bumper Systems with OEM reference numbers for comparison and evaluation. In addition, over 1600 other Diamond Standard […]
NSF Adds Five-Year Coating Requirement for Certified Automotive Headlamps
NSF International has added a new requirement for certifying aftermarket headlamps to its Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program. After April 1, aftermarket headlamps certified by the organization will be subject to a five-year coating requirement. By adding the requirement, NSF aims to ensure headlamp lens durability and resistance to weather longer than the Federal Motor […]
Ford Launches Aftermarket Mechanical Parts Brand
Ford will sell common mechanical service replacement parts for non-Ford vehicles. Ford Customer Service Division announced it has launched Omnicraft, an all-new brand of replacement parts for all makes of non-Ford vehicles. Ford dealers now have access to a complete family of parts to sell and to service all makes of vehicles as the Ford […]
Quality Plus Automotive Parts Earns NSF Distributor Certification
Quality Plus Automotive Parts, a distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts in San Diego, has earned certification from NSF International’s Distributor Certification Program. The addition of Quality Plus Automotive Parts brings the total number of NSF certified distributor sites to over 180. “NSF certification provides confidence to collision repairers, insurers and consumers that Quality […]
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 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 […]
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