Auto Repair
Texas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data
Texas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data Texas State Representative Pat Curry (R-56th District) introduced HB 4555, which stipulates that a “manufacturer shall provide to each owner of a motor vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer access to vehicle-generated data generated by the owner’s vehicle without restriction, limitation, fee, license, or requiring use of a…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: March 10, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: March 10, 2025 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: January 30, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: January 30, 2025 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select…
Read MoreFTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair
FTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Illinois, and Minnesota have filed a joint suit against Deere & Company. More familiarly known as John Deere, the company manufactures agricultural equipment commonly owned by American farmers. The lawsuit alleges that Deere illegally monopolizes the repair market…
Read MoreBills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
Bills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements Bills were recently introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia that would loosen requirements around those states’ vehicle safety inspection programs. New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 209 would exempt a vehicle, purchased from a licensed dealer prior to or…
Read MoreConnecticut Bill would Allow Vehicles to Bypass Emissions Inspections
Connecticut Bill would Allow Vehicles to Bypass Emissions Inspections SB 290 – a bill introduced in the Connecticut Legislature – would allow vehicles to ignore the state’s vehicle emissions inspection requirements. Specifically, the bill would, “permit the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to register a motor vehicle even if such motor vehicle is not in compliance…
Read MoreMissouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
Missouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers State legislative lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced a number of bills that could impact automotive repair shops directly or indirectly if they become law. Missouri’s next legislative session doesn’t start until January 8, 2025, but the state allows their legislators to “pre-file” bills…
Read MoreMaine Right to Repair Working Group Debates Suggestions it should Provide to the Legislature
Maine Right to Repair Working Group Debates Suggestions it should Provide to the Legislature The Maine Right to Repair Working Group met this week to review a draft report with legislative suggestions that the Maine attorney general would send to elected officials in the state legislature. The attorney general is required by law to submit…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 26, 2024
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 26, 2024 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select…
Read MoreASA Encourages Shops to Recruit Young Techs to Complete TechForce Survey
ASA Encourages Shops to Recruit Young Techs to Complete TechForce Survey ASA is partnering with the TechForce Foundation on a survey that could help auto repairers recruit and retain the next generation of highly trained technicians. The industry needs auto repairer shops to help with finding technicians and students who will complete the survey. Click…
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