Contact:	Caroline Holland (202) 543-1440 c.holland@att.net
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin PR-10 Feb. 13, 2008

South Dakota House Committee Tables Replacement Crash Parts Bill

ASA Submits Comments to House Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2008 - South Dakota Senate Bill 103 was tabled this morning during a House hearing. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Turbak, aimed to establish certification provisions regarding the use of replacement crash parts in the repair of certain motor vehicles. The bill was introduced Jan. 16 and was passed in the state Senate Jan. 25. The bill then moved to the House Commerce Committee, which held this morning's hearing.

In comments submitted to the committee, Bob Redding, ASA Washington, D.C., representative, said: "ASA supports a competitive marketplace. Our members use original equipment manufacturer parts, aftermarket parts, recycled parts, etc. We believe that Senate Bill 103 opens the door for a conflict of interest for those entities that may certify what types of parts are acceptable or not acceptable."

ASA opposes state parts certification bills, believing that owners should have notice and consent in writing to the use of replacement crash parts in the repair of their vehicle.

To view this bill, visit ASA's legislative Web site, www.TakingTheHill.com. The bill can be found under "Track Legislation" by clicking on "South Dakota."

The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair 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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