ABPA Denounces Recent Auto Body Repair Legislation in Maryland Smithfield, RI, Mar. 4, 2014 — The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is publicly denouncing and expresses grave concern over the recently announced Auto Body Repair legislation in Maryland (Senate Bill 487) and its corresponding House Bill, 574. Senate Bill 487 would prohibit insurers from requiring the use Read more…
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Chrysler Group LLC v. LKQ Corporation et. al. CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) confirmed that a complaint has been filed against it by Chrysler Group LLC in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan. The lawsuit contends that certain aftermarket parts we sell infringe Chrysler design patents relating to Read more…
QPC: Learn how car companies are trying to force you to buy auto repairs parts only from them Watch the video below to learn how car companies are trying to force you to buy auto repair parts only from them after a car accident, limiting your choice and increasing your cost. Congress introduced the PARTS Act to Read more…
ABPA to challenge validity and enforceability of Ford’s design patents I am writing to inform you of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA)’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit vs. Ford Global Technologies. The basis of our lawsuit is to challenge the validity and enforceability of Ford’s design patents on common collision repair parts. The continued Read more…
Ed Salamy, Executive Director of ABPA named new Executive Director of Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) WASHINGTON, September 19, 2013 — The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) has appointed Ed Salamy as the Coalition’s new executive director, effective immediately. In addition to serving as an active member of the QPC, Salamy is the president of ETS Management Group Inc. Read more…
Chicago, IL (August 20, 2013) – LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced it formed a joint venture with Suncorp Group to develop an alternative auto parts business in Australia and New Zealand. Suncorp Group is Australia’s largest insurer (measured by premiums) and New Zealand’s second largest general insurance company LKQ will supply aftermarket parts to the joint venture Read more…
NSF certification includes TYC headlamps, tail, fog, corner, reverse and park lamps, and reflectors ANN ARBOR, MI & TAINAN, Taiwan — NSF International, a global organization with 70 years of certification and testing experience, has certified more than 900 TYC Brother Industrial Company Ltd.’s (TYC) lamps via the NSF Automotive Collision Replacement Parts Certification Program. These 900 Read more…
Smithfield, RI – May 23, 2013 Dear ABPA Member, As your new Executive Director, I wanted to take a moment and give you some updates on important matters that are affecting our community and ultimately, your business. Effective immediately, Dan Morrissey, Chairman of the ABPA Board, has been appointed interim Executive Director of the Quality Parts Coalition Read more…
Dan Morrissey, Chairman of the Board of ABPA named acting interim Executive Director of Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) Charleston, SC – May 2, 2013 The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) has appointed Dan Morrissey as the Coalition’s new executive director, effective immediately. In addition to serving as an active Board member of the QPC, Morrissey is currently vice Read more…
July 27, 2011 ABPA today released the following statement following publication of a Volvo Service Manager Bulletin regarding the replacement of structural parts on Volvo vehicles: The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) continues to advocate for the use of quality, safe alternative parts for consumer vehicle repairs, despite attempts by Volvo and other car companies to limit Read more…
