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ASA 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…
Read MoreFederal Government Announces Less Stringent Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced changes to federal rules that will reduce regulatory burdens for autonomous vehicle (AV) and SAE Level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) manufacturers, developers, and operators. This new rule is officially titled “Third…
Read MoreASA 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 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 MoreBills Introduced in Rhode Island could Impact Repairers Directly
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A number of bills introduced in Rhode Island’s state legislature would directly impact independent auto repairers. S. 877/ H. 5572 would define “fair market value” to include a valuation that’s publicly available or accessible via electronic or print by consumer commonly used by the automotive…
Read More11 Bills in MA Legislature with Direct Implications for Auto Repairers Under Consideration
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components At least ten bills introduced this year in the Massachusetts Legislature would have direct implications for auto repairers. Senate Bill (SB) 797 would set a $55/hour minimum labor rate for auto body repairs. It would also create an auto body labor rate advisory board, on…
Read MoreTexas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Texas State Representative Pat Curry (R-56th District) introduced HB 4555, which stipulates that a “manufacturer shall provide to each owner of a motor vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer access to vehicle-generated data generated by the owner’s vehicle without restriction, limitation, fee, license, or requiring use of a…
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 MoreFTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Illinois, and Minnesota have filed a joint suit against Deere & Company. More familiarly known as John Deere, the company manufactures agricultural equipment commonly owned by American farmers. The lawsuit alleges that Deere illegally monopolizes the repair market for its…
Read MoreBills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Bills were recently introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia that would loosen requirements around those states’ vehicle safety inspection programs. New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 209 would exempt a vehicle, purchased from a licensed dealer prior to or during the vehicle’s model year,…
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