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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 Select Month…
Read MoreFederal Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The United States Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education published a joint report detailing the Trump Administration’s strategy and plan to address workforce shortage issues through workforce development. The plan places a heavy emphasis on the Registered Apprenticeship program. The Trump Administration aims to add one million…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Urges OEMs to Give Diesel Engines More Time to get Fixed Before Curtailing Performance
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance to on-road and off-road vehicle diesel-powered vehicle manufacturers that will give drivers more time to get their engines fixed. Since 2010, the EPA has required the use of diesel exhaust fluid for diesel vehicles to combat…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 Select Month…
Read MoreLegislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 Disaster Recovery…
Read MoreFederal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 as having…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Finance Committee Reveals Major Tax Bill that Differs Significantly from Version Passed in U.S. House
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 it from…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports 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 Select Month…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Follows U.S House in Voting to Overturn California EV Mandate
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The United States Senate followed the U.S. House of Representatives and voted 51-44 to pass House Joint Resolution 88, which would overturn California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Regulation. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was the only Democrat to vote in favor of the legislation. It passed on…
Read MoreU.S. House Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that Benefits Auto Repairers
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” by a razor-thin 215-214 margin. It now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant changes. H.R. 1 is a more complete and updated version…
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