SURVEY RESULTS: Nearly Three Quarters Believe Right to Repair Legislation Will Benefit from Car Dealership Closings
Last week we asked readers to tell us whether they feel the increase in car dealership closings will have a positive impact on Right to Repair legislation.
Three Industry Associations Unite to Oppose Federal Vehicle Scrappage Legislation
Known as the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009, S. 247, would provide federal funds to car owners to trade in their older vehicles for vouchers that would be used to obtain newer, more fuel efficient vehicles.
Cash for Clunkers Legislation Withdrawn from Senate Stimulus Bill
AAIA calls the withdrawal a “victory for consumers and small business owners.”
Automotive Service Coalition Files Right to Repair Legislation in Massachusetts
Consumers and repairers could file complaints with Attorney General under legislation.
Aftermarket Associations Applaud Passage of Anti-Counterfeiting Legislation
Congress recently passed legislation that will strengthen intellectual property protections for U.S companies.
Automotive Oil Change Association Proclaims its Support of Right to Repair Legislation
DALLAS, Texas – The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) has announced its support for the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). “A failure by Congress to enact the Right to Repair Act will threaten the economic well being of convenient, oil change facilities throughout the country,” said Steve Christie, executive director of
Reps. Rangel, Shuler Co-Sponsor Right to Repair Legislation
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) has gained two more supporters. Reps. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) have declared their support of the pending legislation.
Anti-Counterfeiting Legislation Passes House
On May 8, the House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at strengthening the nation’s anti-counterfeiting efforts. The legislation passed the House by an overwhelming 410-11 vote. The National Association of Manufacturers called the passage of H.R. 4279 "welcome news for consumers, manufacturers and workers alike. Counterfeiting often poses serious health and safety risks to the general public through sub-standard pirated products, including automobile parts, airplane parts, food medical devices, electrical supplies and pharmaceuticals."
APRA Adds Its Support for Right to Repair Legislation
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has added its name to the list of other national and regional associations that have recently declared support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). APRA issued a statement last week that “strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.”
House Introduces Tougher Anti-Counterfeiting Legislation
From AAIA Capital Report House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI); ranking member Lamar Smith, (R-TX); and Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property Chairman Howard Berman, (D-CA), have introduced anti-counterfeiting legislation (H.R. 4279) that has won immediate praise from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The bill was introduced to tackle the problems