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CA Bureau of Automotive Repair Proposes Changes to “Tear Down” Disclosure Rules

CA Bureau of Automotive Repair Proposes Changes to “Tear Down” Disclosure Rules California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has proposed amendments to the language and disclosure requirements in the state’s tear down disclosure regulations. BAR will hold a regulatory workshop open to the public on this proposal on October 19, 2023. Click here to read…

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ASA Signs Letter Urging CT DMV Commissioner to Reconsider Interpretations of New Law

ASA Signs Letter Urging CT DMV Commissioner to Reconsider Interpretations of New Law Today, ASA joined with five other organizations in sending a letter to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Commissioner Tony Guerrera. The letter respectfully urges Commissioner Guerrera to reconsider his interpretation of a new law passed by the state legislature – and in…

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Maine House Committee Chair Opposes Referendum Question 4

Maine House Committee Chair Opposes Referendum Question 4 Representative Tiffany Roberts (Dem, District 149) – House Chair of the Maine Legislature’s Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee – announced her opposition to referendum question 4 in a guest column in the Portland Press Herald. If approved, the ballot measure – which Mainers will have…

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ASA Signs Letter to CT DMV to Protect Fair Market

ASA Signs Letter to CT DMV to Protect Fair Market The Automotive Service Association has signed a letter, addressed to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera, seeking clarification and offering guidance on interpreting Public Act. No. 23-40 New Section 24. This new regulation states: “Section 24(b): During the course of performing repair work…

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Hearing in U.S. House Held on Autonomous Trucks

Hearing in U.S. House Held on Autonomous Trucks On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, held a hearing on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. Elected officials on the committee heard testimony from and asked questions directed towards the following witnesses: Chris Urmson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer,…

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Tesla and Rivian Support ASA’s R2R Agreement with AAI and SCRS

Tesla and Rivian Support ASA’s R2R Agreement with AAI and SCRS Auto manufacturers Tesla and Rivian have notified the Automotive Service Association, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation that it supports and is aligned on the Right-to-Repair agreement signed by the three industry groups. Key components of the agreement:…

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EPA Clarifies Agricultural Equipment Repair Rights

EPA Clarifies Agricultural Equipment Repair Rights The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responded to a request from the National Farmers Union (NFU) for clarity on their right to repair agricultural equipment. In its reply letter to the NFU, the EPA confirmed that the Clean Air Act of 1990 prohibits agricultural equipment manufacturers from…

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ASA and Automakers Reach Landmark Agreement on Right-to-Repair

ASA and Automakers Reach Landmark Agreement on Right-to-Repair The Automotive Service Association, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation – the trade group for automakers who manufacture 98% of all cars sold in the United States – have reached a landmark agreement that will add additional safeguards on automotive right-to-repair.…

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Senators Warren and Markey Urge NHTSA to Reconsider Guidance on Mass Right-to-Repair Law

Senators Warren and Markey Urge NHTSA to Reconsider Guidance on Mass Right-to-Repair Law U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) released a statement urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reevaluate its guidance to automakers on compliance with Massachusetts’ right-to-repair law that went into effect on June 1, 2023. Last week,…

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Right to Repair Report

Right to Repair Report Click here to view a Politico Pro exclusive report on the recent issues of Right to Repair. 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 February…

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