AASA Lobbies On Vehicle Safety Bill
“On Oct. 21, MEMA Senior Vice President Ann Wilson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee as the major representative of motor vehicle suppliers – including the aftermarket,” said Bill Long, president and chief operating officer of AASA. “It is vital for our elected officials to hear from aftermarket suppliers, since new car dealers only represent approximately 14.3 percent of the total automotive service outlets and 28.1 percent of the service bays where light vehicles can go for repairs and maintenance.”
US House Committee Holds Hearing On Vehicle Safety
The draft legislation highlights the use of state DMVs for recall efforts.
ASA To Co-Host Second Annual Safety Inspection Forum
During this time, ASA plans to host its second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection and Maintenance Forum.
WABCO Joins Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance To Help Improve Brake Safety
WABCO will participate in Brake Safety Week, occurring this year on Sept. 6-12, a major CVSA annual outreach and enforcement campaign designed to improve commercial vehicle brake safety across North America.
Gates Corp. Introduces New Serpentine Belt Inspection Tool
According to Gates, the new and improved tool makes it easy for professional technicians to diagnose proper preventive maintenance for customers. It can be used on any open, straight surface on the belt and also can be used one-handed, on or off the vehicle, and in places that are hard to see.
Motorist Assurance Program Hosts Free ‘Brake Safety Awareness Month’ Inspections
Participating MAP member service facilities are hosting free brake safety inspections across the country during Brake Safety Awareness Month to help teach local drivers about proper brake system safety and maintenance.
AAA Study: Annual Cost To Own And Operate A Vehicle Falls Drops Nearly 2 Percent
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April Is Time To ‘Spring’ For Vehicle Maintenance, Says Car Care Council
Community car care events reveal 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, up 5 percent from the previous year.
Bosch Announces AutoPoint Electronic Multi-Point Inspection Integration Within Flex Inspect In North America
WARREN, Mich. – Bosch will debut and demonstrate what the company says is the first service drive inspection system with dealer management system (DMS) integration in North America at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) expo Jan. 23-25 in San Francisco, at booth No. 3407N. Through a partnership with AutoPoint, a leading provider of
ASA Releases 50-State Safety Inspection Review
Find up-to-date info on ASA’s legislative site, TakingTheHill.com.