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SEMA Calls for Support of REPAIR Act in Wake of GAO Report

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wants Right to Repair bill expanded to support vehicle modifications. Asks for industry to write to legislators urging passage. Following the release last week of a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is advocating for Congress […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Right to Repair, Specialty Equipment Market Association, U.S. House of Representatives

Government Accountability Office Issues Report on Vehicle Information, Technologies and Consumer Choice

March 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Report to Congress examines how changes in vehicle technologies could affect competition and consumer choice in the vehicle repair market. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Q&A report, Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice on March 21 in response to a request to examine the issue given pending legislation […]

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

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

ASA Reports U.S. House Hearing on EV Fires Reflects Auto Repair Technicians’ Training Needs

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. House Science, Space & Technology Committee’s Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee held a hearing on February 29, 2024. According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) this recent hearing provided lawmakers an opportunity to gain a better appreciation for the unique challenges and harms posed by EV fires. Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte (R-CA) noted in his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Electric Vehicles, Hearing, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA-Endorsed Tax Relief Bill Passes U.S. House

February 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill supported by automotive and business industry groups now goes to the U.S. Senate. Last night, the U.S. House of Representative passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) that will benefit automotive repair facilities and other businesses. The measure was supported by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) that urged members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tax, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Vote Could Happen this Week

January 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

A bipartisan federal tax bill, endorsed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, passed the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee with 40 votes in favor and 3 votes against. Congressional sources say the full U.S. House of Representatives may vote on the legislation this week. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Tax, Tax Credits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA Endorses Bipartisan Tax Framework Beneficial to Independent Automotive Repair Businesses

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proposed changes to federal tax code would allow businesses to expense more business costs for tax deduction, provide relief to businesses impacted by certain disasters, and expand the Child Tax Credit. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) supports the bipartisan and bicameral tax framework announced by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate

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

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

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