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Auto Care Association Video Campaign Features Independent Auto Repair Facility Operators Supporting Federal Right to Repair Legislation

March 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association launched a new Right to Repair video campaign, featuring independent repair shop owners, that highlights what the association says is the need for Congress to pass federal right to repair legislation. In the new campaign, shop owners share their stories and shed light on the increased challenges independent repair shops are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

UK’s National Body Repair Association Supports Call for In-Vehicle Data Access Legislation

January 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As a member of the Association Internationale des Réparateurs en Carrosserie (AIRC) the UK’s National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced it supports the call for legislation to enable access to in-vehicle data that was made by 10 automotive supplier, service and repair associations in Europe. The AIRC was a signatory of the letter.  “The letter, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, legislation, National Body Repair Association, Right to Repair, Telematics, United Kingdom

ASA, OEMs, and SCRS Offer to Serve as Resource to Congress, Constituents on Locating Vehicle Diagnostic and Repair Data

January 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Alliance), and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) sent a joint letter to Congress yesterday offering to assist constituents who are encountering difficulties locating vehicle diagnostic and repair data. “We recognize that technological innovation across the auto industry can sometimes be a source of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

European Automotive Supplier, Service and Repair Associations Call for Action on Vehicle Data Legislation

January 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

A group of 10 associations and representatives of independent automotive service and repair providers have called on European Union President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners to deliver sector-specific legislation on access to vehicle data.  Together the 10 groups represent 80% of the European automotive economy and include the continent’s automotive parts suppliers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: European Union, Regulations, Right to Repair, Telematics

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Plans REPAIR Act Fly-In Advocacy Event January 30-31 in Washington, D.C.

January 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group advocating for House Committee to include legislation in an upcoming markup session. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is mobilizing its members for a fly-in event scheduled for January 30-31 focused on passing the REPAIR Act. Proponents of the REPAIR Act say it will ensure consumers can continue to choose independent repair shops and suppliers to service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

AASP/NJ Supports ASA, SCRS and Auto Alliance Repair Data Sharing Agreement

November 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it supports the agreement announced in July by the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and shared concerns about the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 906) that was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

Maine Voters Approve Right to Repair Ballot Initiative

November 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Requires vehicle manufacturers to standardize on-board diagnostics and make access to vehicle systems available to owners and third-party independent repair facilities. Yesterday, more than 320,000 voters in Maine approved a ballot initiative that proponents say ensures vehicle owners and independent repair facilities have access to the diagnostic systems necessary to perform repairs without pre-authorization by […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, Diagnostics, legislation, Maine, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Telematics

ABPA and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Applaud U.S. House REPAIR Act Passage

November 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, a membership group of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, both applauded the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce passage on November 2 of H.R. 906, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, out of the subcommittee. “It […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House Subcommittee Passes Federal Automotive Right to Repair Act

November 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The bill now goes before the full House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce yesterday approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 906) by voice vote during a subcommittee markup session. The legislation will now go before the full House Committee […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

AIA Canada Advocates for Right to Repair Legislation on Parliament Hill

October 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Today, AIA Canada members engaged with Members of Parliament (MPs) and key political figures from across the country to advocate for the right to repair, and the importance of Bill C-244 as a stepping stone, and the need for standalone legislation for the auto care industry. AIA Canada asked MPs, and will continue to do […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Right to Repair

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