Key Issues

On November 3, 2020, Massachusetts Voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot initiative that would provide car owners with access to their mechanical data and would permit owners to share that data with the repair shop of their choice.

We are working on a national solution that grants vehicle owners the right to their vehicle maintenance and repair data so that they can repair their car at the facility of their choice.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting business losses and shutdowns, the federal government has created several emergency funding mechanisms (loans and grants) that are available to businesses of all sizes.

Get the most up to date status on USMCA, Chinese Imports 301 Tariffs, Auto Imports 232 Investigation and Steel/Aluminum 232 Tariffs.

The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) prevents manufacturers from using disclaimers on warranties in an unfair or misleading manner.

Knowing that the average age of vehicles today is 11.9 years and getting older, that should be enough to be concerned about keeping vehicle inspections mandatory and current to ensure the safety of the motoring public.

The viability of our industry is dependent, in part, on our ability to recruit and train skilled technicians that can diagnose and repair modern vehicles.

The government affairs team is constantly monitoring legislative and regulatory proposals on tax policy as it impacts the industry.

A toolkit is available to help aftermarket businesses navigate Prop 65. View the technical and legal compliance webinar as well as best practices for ACES/PIES and cataloging content.

Multiple states have introduced legislation requiring repairers to follow OEM process and procedures for collision repair or requiring consumer consent for the use of aftermarket parts.

As a founding member of the Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, Auto Care Association continues to lobby for a return to the 40-hours a week definition of a full-time employee, and simplified, reduced reporting requirements.