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ABPA Webinar: Washington Policy Update


The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will host a Zoom webinar for members and invited guests on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The discussion will focus on federal policy activity in Washington, D.C., affecting the collision repair industry.

Edward Salamy, Executive Director of the ABPA, will co-host the webinar with Justin Rzepka, Executive Director of the Consumer Access to Repair (CAR) Coalition. Justin will discuss developments in Congress and the federal government concerning repair competition, consumer choice, vehicle data access, and affordable replacement parts. He will also share the outlook for the rest of 2026 and priorities emerging for 2027.

Ed Salamy
Ed Salamy
Justin Rzepka

Invitations and Zoom registration instructions will be emailed directly to ABPA members and invited guest in the near future. ABPA members who do not receive an invitation and would like to participate may contact the ABPA office at info@autobpa.com.

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