Legislation is opposed by Automotive Body Parts Association. Legislation that would amend Idaho regulations governing consumer disclosure of the use of aftermarket crash parts is set for a hearing at 1:30 p.m. (MST) before the Idaho Senate Commerce & Human Resources. Idaho Senate Bill 1233 (SB 1233) would amend Section 41-1328B of Idaho Code that […]
State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Across Most of the U.S.
Announcement follows test of expanded non-OEM part types in California and Arizona in June. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, October 9, that the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would fully sunset the decades-old suspension of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts in across most U.S. states starting […]
CAPA Integrates Tracker Into Mobile App
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair parts, announces the expansion of its CAPA mobile app, integrating the CAPA Tracker. Users will now be able to enter part information into the CAPA Tracker seamlessly through the CAPA app, without interrupting a repair to input information […]
CAPA Certifies Hushan Autoparts Ultrasonic Sensors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the first CAPA Certified ultrasonic sensors are now available, manufactured by Hushan Autoparts Inc., a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras, and door spare parts. These ultrasonic sensors, certified to the CAPA 703 standard, join Hushan’s line […]
Kinderhook Industries Acquires Continental Auto Parts
New Jersey based aftermarket collision repair parts distributor has ten hubs in four states. Kinderhook Industries, LLC announced today the acquisition of Continental Auto Parts, L.L.C. in partnership with management. Continental Auto Parts is a is a Newark, New Jersey based distributor of aftermarket collision automotive parts to multi-shop operators (MSOs) and independent collision repair […]
State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in California and Arizona
Latest announcement follows re-introduction of non-OEM bumper covers, headlamps and taillamps to most U.S. states in December. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, June 19, that due to continuing parts shortages, the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would expand the specification of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts […]
Empire Auto Parts Opens Florida Collision Repair Parts Distribution Center
Empire Auto Parts, LLC, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts for automotive repair shops, announces the opening of its 7th full-scale distribution center in the Central Florida region. The 188,000 sq. ft. facility in Orlando, Fla will bring Empire’s total location count to 35 facilities serving 23 contiguous states from Maine to Florida and […]
White Paper Examines Impact of OEM Collision Repair Part Design Patents on Consumers, Industry and Environment
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) […]
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