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New Law in Rhode Island Requires Insurers to Cover More Auto Repairs
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components In Rhode Island, insurers can no longer force drivers to accept total loss settlements for vehicles for which the repair costs don’t exceed 80 percent of the vehicle’s pre-collision value (actual cash value/ACV). In other words, the consumer can demand the insurer pay for the…
Read MoreFederal Bill would Open Opportunities for Auto Repairers to Help Tackle Catalytic Converter Theft
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components United States Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced legislation that would make it possible for automotive repairers to receive compensation from the federal government for helping them confront catalytic converter theft. S. 2238, also known as the “PART (Preventing Auto Recycling Theft)…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 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 MoreSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Testifies before U.S. House Committee
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy testified before the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in mid July as part of the committee’s departmental oversight responsibilities. During the hearing, Secretary Duffy discussed a wide range of topics, including electric vehicles (EV), autonomous vehicles (AV), and…
Read MoreLegislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Before returning home for Congress’ August recess, the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee advanced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses in rural areas. S. 1703, also known as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of…
Read MoreFederal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced changes to its exemption approval process for autonomous vehicles (AV), which it intends to implement in the near future. Under current law, NHTSA must provide exemptions for vehicles that don’t comply with certain safety requirements, such…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Finance Committee Reveals Major Tax Bill that Differs Significantly from Version Passed in U.S. House
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its highly-anticipated tax legislative package that differs significantly from the version passed in the U.S. House. Below is a comparison of the key provisions relevant to independent auto repairers: House Senate Section 199A Deduction Makes it permanent and increases…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 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 MorePresident Trump Signs Bill Overturning California’s EV Mandate
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components President Trump signed House Joint Resolution (H.J. Res.) 88 into law, which overturns California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Regulation. It passed 246-164 in the U.S. House of Representatives and 51-44 in the U.S. Senate. If left intact, ACC II would require that an increasing…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 21, 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…
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