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While delivery times to shops this past March were about 25% lower year-over-year, they are still higher compared to early 2021.

The Auto Body Association of Texas is preparing for a 2025 legislative battle to ensure consumers have a fair assessment of repairs.

Owners of vehicles affected by malfunctioning batteries are entitled to up to $1,400 in compensation.

Now that the six-month grace period has ended, owners of vehicles can be hit with fines and loss of driving privileges.

The regulations would cap what shops can charge for storage and impose new administrative requirements.

Supporters say the bill is pro-consumer, while opponents say it will drive up auto insurance premiums.

The law requires reasonable towing and storage fees, and sets mandates for lien notices and timeframes before unclaimed vehicles are sold.

SEMA and PRI members will meet with their representatives to talk about key issues affecting the industry, including collision repair.

The bill's veto was supported by the Teamsters, which said its implementation would have a negative impact on transportation jobs and motorist safety.

Two new laws encourage private businesses to install EV chargers and implement a state tax on the sale of power generated by them.

The bill would impose the same price caps proposed in another bill in the state Senate, also opposed by ASA.

Taking into consideration feedback from automakers and the UAW, the final rule adopts a more gradual approach to phasing in regulations and allows for a mix of technologies.

Renewing and expanding repair-related exemptions in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 would make it easier and cheaper for people to fix things they own.

One bill is expected to be taken up soon by a House committee.

The majority of survey respondents, across all ages and political ideologies, said they do not support SB 961.

A federal agency has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the issue.

Bills in the state's House and Senate would allow student drivers' families to avoid paying an instructor $300.

Bills have been introduced in Massachusetts, Washington, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Idaho.

The development of new EV charging stations will increase accessibility and reliability for Michiganders as they travel the state.

An amendment to add a simple definition to an existing law could close the service center Tesla just opened in Lincoln in December.

The law, passed in 2022, ended a two-tier payment system for techs completing warranty and non-warranty work.

Opponents say the proposed regulations could compromise vehicle safety and the integrity of repair services.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill in 2023.

The bill encourages litigation when an insured individual seeks coverage from their own carrier due to another driver’s inadequate coverage.

The new program aims to safeguard roads and protect consumers from fraud and illegal activities associated with salvaged vehicles.

The California Autobody Association (CAA) provided an overview of the most recent group meeting held in Sacramento.

The bill sought to expand the definition of aftermarket crash parts and impose new disclosure requirements on their use.

The bill would alleviate financial strains faced by independent repair shops grappling with technological advancements.

The nonprofit was founded by the author of Prop 103, a state law that subjects insurance companies to public scrutiny.

State lawmakers ditched a plan to debate a proposed ban on new gas-powered vehicles in a special session, but could do so during the upcoming regular session.