ABPA urges congress to institute Auto Repair Clause

A sampling of the Information available through Collision Parts Journal and Body Language.

June-July issue of Body Language. (1.1MB .pdf)

April-May issue of Body Language (5.7MB .pdf)

Rising tide of gasoline prices impact delivery practices
HOUSTON--Rising gasoline prices are taking a toll on the industry, extracting a double whammy on collision parts replacement. First, distributors are reporting that their year to date volume of business is slightly off, most likely as a result of motorists making less trips to conserve gas, and money. Read

ITC says it will review Ford Mustang’s claim of alleged patent infringements by AM
WASHINGTON--Ford Motor Company dropped the other shoe on the independent parts replacement market, this time centering on alleged patent infringement on Mustang parts..Read

Industry attains big victory in defeating California Senate Bill 1059 at last moment
SACRAMENTO, CA--Legislative victory was pulled from the jaws of defeat when ABPA member companies helped to sink, at the last moment, a destructive anti-industry bill in late May. Read

ABPArtslink® system enters transitional maintenance phase with Shin
HONOLULU--At the April 23 Board of Directors meeting here, members heard the report of the ABPArtslink® Committee as it pertained to the future maintenance of the program and voted for a change. READ

Hogarty, Richardson to again lead ABPA in coming year
LAS VEGAS--Making its first official appearance at NACE, the Quality Parts Coalition was spreading an important message about competition in the marketplace.READ