The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will soon be releasing new research that takes a deeper look at one of the most important—and often overlooked—trends in today’s collision repair environment. Total loss determinations are becoming more common. But the real story isn’t just how often they occur. It’s what happens next. In the coming weeks, the ABPA Read more…
Effective 4/15/2026, new Partslink data is available to download for existing subscribers. For information on the Partslink program, including market intelligence, and how to subscribe to Partslink, please visit www.autobpa.com/partslink. Partslink Monthly Statistics Partslink is more than just a database of part numbers. Information pertaining to part pricing and supersession are also available to subscribers.
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is saddened to share the passing of Charlie Hogarty, a pioneering figure in the aftermarket collision parts industry and a former ABPA Chairman whose impact continues to be felt today. Charlie played an important leadership role during the early, formative years of the ABPA, helping to shape the direction of the Read more…
ABPA INDUSTRY ALERT: ACT NOW ON THE REPAIR ACT Momentum is building—but Congress needs to hear from you. A new national survey sponsored by the CAR Coalition shows that 85% of Americans support the REPAIR Act, with overwhelming bipartisan backing. That public support is powerful—but it must be reinforced by voices from across our industry. Take Action! Read more…
Effective 3/15/2026, new Partslink data is available to download for existing subscribers. For information on the Partslink program, including market intelligence, and how to subscribe to Partslink, please visit www.autobpa.com/partslink. Partslink Monthly Statistics Partslink is more than just a database of part numbers. Information pertaining to part pricing and supersession are also available to subscribers.
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is excited to announce that the upcoming 2026 ABPA Annual Meeting and Business Conference will take place from May 18-20, 2026, at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte in Indian Wells, CA. This event not only offers unparalleled networking opportunities and industry insights but also serves as the platform for our annual Board Read more…
Washington, D.C. — February 18, 2026 — The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) yesterday submitted formal public-interest comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in response to General Motors’ Section 337 complaint seeking broad exclusion orders on aftermarket collision repair parts. The submission warns that the remedies requested by GM would raise repair costs, increase insurance Read more…
On February 16, 2026, the ABPA submitted opposition to Iowa Senate Study Bill 3154 (2026), which establishes materially different standards for first-party and third-party claims that risk steering outcomes based on statutory preference rather than consumer choice. First-party claims are directed toward aftermarket parts priced within a rigid geographic radius, while third-party claims default to new OEM Read more…
Effective 2/15/2026, new Partslink data is available to download for existing subscribers. For information on the Partslink program, including market intelligence, and how to subscribe to Partslink, please visit www.autobpa.com/partslink. Partslink Monthly Statistics Partslink is more than just a database of part numbers. Information pertaining to part pricing and supersession are also available to subscribers.
On February 12, 2026, the ABPA submitted opposition to Utah House Bill 119 (2026), which would impose new statutory language and disclosure requirements that single out non-OEM crash parts in a manner that is misleading, discriminatory, and economically harmful. While framed as a consumer protection measure, the bill instead undermines consumer choice, restricts market competition, and increases Read more…
