Open letter raises safety and cost concerns with aftermarket windshields. The Independent Glass Association (IGA) has issued an open letter to insurance companies, signed by IGA Executive Director Gary Hart, urging them to authorize original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass for vehicle recalibration, citing safety, performance, and cost implications. The letter, dated February 21, argues that […]
ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice
Association calls for financial support for independent repairers to invest in electric vehicle repairs if regulations requiring vehicle transition aren’t changed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) published a position statement on consumer vehicle choice related to the electric vehicle (EV) transition. ASA raises concerns in the statement that EPA emission standards will limit the ability […]
Interview: Gene Lopez, ASA Collision Division Operations Committee Chair
Lopez discusses the work of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division, including its recent position statement on accounting for OEM procedures on estimates. In July, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors announced a new position policy statement covering the need to research OEM repair procedures in collision repair estimates. In our video interview […]
ASA Board of Directors Approves Policy Position Statement on OEM Repair Procedures
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors has approved the following policy position statement on OEM Repair Procedures: Insurers Should Account for OEM Repair Procedure Research in Estimates ASA supports the research, application, and documentation of OEM repair procedures before, during, and after completing a repair. OEMs develop, test, and verify repair procedures to […]
Equipment and Tool Institute, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, and Auto Care Association Announce Unified Position on Automotive Scan Tools
Organizations reinforce that mechanical and collision repair shops will be best served to have both OEM and multi-brand tool accessibility. In a position statement to the automotive aftermarket industry, the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association have taken a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in the […]
AASP/MA Position Statement Says Insurance Referral Contracts Are Detriment to Industry
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) has issued a mission statement and a position statement on insurance referral and “program” contracts to effectively communicate its offering to the auto body community and motoring public. AASP/MA’s position statement regarding insurance referral and “program” contracts is as follows: AASP/MA is a pro-consumer association representing […]
Ford Position Statement Limits Bumper Fascia Repair to Refinish Work
Statements provide guidance on repairs on Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with ADAS. Ford Motor Company issued position statements covering Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles providing guidance to collision repair facilities on the extent of repairs of bumper fascias allowed on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the statements, “During body […]
National Collision Repair Associations Release Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
Associations say scans are necessary and non-included operation. The Automotive Service Associated (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), on March 5 released a position statement on the issue of diagnostic scans and recalibration work. According to the position statement, the work is necessary and a […]
FCA Releases Position Statement Cautioning Opt-OE Collision Repair Parts Are Not OEM
FCA US LLC released a position statement cautioning the collision repair industry and vehicle owners that parts labeled as Opt-OE should not be confused with genuine OEM parts from the manufacturer. According to the position statement, “Opt OE parts can seem like authentic Mopar, at a value price compared to purchasing from an FCA dealer. […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Criticizes Subaru’s Position Against Recycled and Aftermarket Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced “extreme concern” with Subaru of America, Inc. position statements regarding parts choice. Subaru is defending the position statement. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, ARA contends that Subaru’s recommendation on the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center […]