ASA Asks NCOIL To Drop Aftermarket Crash Parts Certification Legislation
Washington, D.C., March 4, 2005 — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has sent a letter to the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) responding to its consideration of aftermarket crash parts certification.
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C., representative, said in the letter, "Collision repairers are on the front lines when consumer questions arise concerning parts. To ensure adequate consumer notice and education, it is imperative that written consent by the vehicle owner be part of the collision repair process."
ASA supports disclosure laws that require insurers and collision repair facilities to obtain the written consent of vehicle owners before installing replacement crash parts.
ASA asserts that state-by-state parts certification programs will encourage all types of regulatory burdens, including enforcement, the lack of assurance of quality control and increased government bureaucracies.
"We ask that you oppose the suggested aftermarket crash parts certification legislation," said Redding.
The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind serving an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from all segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.
ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.asashop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.
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