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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 2025

ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 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…

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Understanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers

Understanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers On the same day he took the oath of office, President Trump signed a package of Executive Orders, which he collectively named “America First Trade Policy,” These orders instructed federal agencies to examine the causes for the United States’ trade deficit, other countries’ compliance…

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Michigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers

Michigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers Lawmakers in Michigan’s state legislature are considering bills that could impact the operations of automotive repairers in the state. Two of those bills are described below: Senate Bill (SB) 25 passed 37-0 in the state senate. Currently, repair shops with multiple facilities must register the facilities…

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Hawaii Says Aloha to New Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers

Hawaii Says Aloha to New Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers Lawmakers in the Hawaii State Legislature have advanced two bills that could impact automotive repair businesses. Senate Bill (SB) 327 passed in an amended version in a House committee on a 6-0 vote. ASA is concerned that the amended version could exclude many repair…

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ASA 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…

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U.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles

U.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles The United States Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance S. 315, also known as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The bill, a product of bipartisan collaboration, was sponsored by Senato Ed Markey (D-MA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). It…

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ASA 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…

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Missouri 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…

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ASA 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…

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ASA 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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