The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce has announced a hearing next week to discuss consumer-focused legislative solutions, including the bipartisan Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 906). If you have not reached out to your member of Congress yet to ask them to support the REPAIR & Read more…
On August 28, 2023, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) submitted a second amicus brief on behalf of our member LKQ Corporation and our membership at large. Ten additional amicus briefs were filed including those from the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), Eagle Eyes, Autocare, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), and the Taiwan Auto Read more…
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, 7/18, I had the opportunity to attend the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet hearing, “Is There a Right to Repair?”. The purpose of the hearing was to examine the current legal landscape of the right to repair and related intellectual property issues, including potential future avenues for Read more…
Smithfield, RI – There was a buzz of energy in the air as the annual meeting of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) kicked off in Nashville, TN. The DoubleTree hotel in downtown Nashville was the hub of the activity as the 43rd annual meeting of ABPA members kicked off on Tuesday, 4/25. This event featured both Read more…
This year, the ABPA is proud to team up with the National Auto Body Council (NABC), Crash Champions, Nexterra Solutions, Nationwide, and GEICO Insurance in supporting the NABC Recycled Rides program. For those who regularly attend the ABPA convention, this is a tremendous event where local families in need receive donated vehicles through the program. Operation Stand Read more…
Dear ABPA Members, The CAR Coalition recently announced the reintroduction of the SMART Act (see press release below). The ABPA encourages ALL our members to make your voices heard and to email your member of Congress that you support both the SMART and REPAIR Acts. To write your member of Congress, go to the CAR Coalition website Read more…
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has a robust lineup for attendees of the 2023 Nashville Convention. Kicking off the Thursday morning session at 8AM will be Brandon Eckenrode of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) who will be updating attendees of the CREF program as well as providing special recognition to ABPA members who have been Read more…
Each year, the ABPA relies on its sponsors to ensure that the convention is a success. While all sponsors are important, we would like to give special recognition to the Platinum Sponsors of the 2023 ABPA Convention in Nashville! CAPA/Intertek Go-Parts Partslink TYC Americas Sponsorships are still available! To be a sponsor for the ABPA show, please Read more…
Have you booked your registration package for ABPA Nashville? If not, the time to do so is now! Early bird pricing is in effect now and expires on 2/17/23. Register soon to take advantage of these special savings. The ABPA Convention is the place to be to meet and network with the major players in our industry. Read more…
Considering attending the 2023 ABPA Convention in Nashville? Register now to lock in early bird pricing! The full schedule and agenda are now live on our website. Major industry topics will be discussed including current and future industry trends, right to repair, Partslink, digital marketing, and parts certification. Don’t forget about the fun! Sign up for our Read more…
