Rhode Island bill extends consumer protections around part choice
— March 11, 2024A recently introduced bill in Rhode Island aims to extend the prohibition on the use of aftermarket parts
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Honda, A2C2 backing counterfeit air bag law in 6 more states
— February 19, 2024Honda is spearheading legislation in six states that will prohibit counterfeit air bags, citing along
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Idaho looking to update decades-old non-OEM parts disclosure law
— February 8, 2024Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would update a nearly 25-year vehicle repair disclosure law
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Collision repair experts share consumer tips on OEM procedures
— February 27, 2023A series of recent “Quick Tips” videos recently released by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists
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Nebraska bill supporters want right to follow OEM repair procedures, opposition says will monopolize parts & drive up repair costs
— February 1, 2023The Nebraska Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard from proponents and opposition Tuesday
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State Farm says it will test expanded use of aftermarket parts in Texas, Oklahoma
— June 17, 2022State Farm has told its direct repair program (DRP) shops in Texas and Oklahoma that it will test the
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GM adjusts dealer requirements for ‘Bump the Competition’ program
— April 8, 2022A PartsTrader email sent out to members on April 4 states General Motors let dealers know last week that
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Connecticut bill limiting insurers’ role in repair decisions clears first hurdle
— March 25, 2022A Connecticut bill that would restrict insurers’ involvement in decisions about collision repair
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BMW South Carolina plant to press exterior body parts, adds 200 jobs
— March 4, 2022BMW announced Thursday it will invest more than $200 million to construct a 219,000-square-foot press
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Lucid Air recall points up effectiveness of OEM-supplier relationship
— February 24, 2022EV startup Lucid Motors has voluntarily recalled 203 of its 2022 Lucid Air sedans, after being notified
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