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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 with…
Read MoreMichigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreHawaii Says Aloha to New Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 businesses…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: March 10, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: January 30, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreMissouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 before…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 26, 2024
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreASA Encourages Shops to Recruit Young Techs to Complete TechForce Survey
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 here…
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