This year’s event, taking place in Anaheim, California, will host multiple collision and mechanical repair industry meetings for the thousands of attendees throughout the week.
In his letter to Michigan legislators, Gov. Snyder said, “I am unable to sign this bill because it overreaches in the limitation of aftermarket parts negatively impacting consumers and creating the potential for negative consequences for Michigan’s automotive industry.”
For the Auto Care Association’s YANG Legislative Conference, held June 13-14, members of the industry helped to spread awareness about the impacts of vehicle telematics, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Additions were made to the braking, rotating machine, spark plug and fuel pump product lines.
The event will feature record involvement and expanded training, and providing information on the latest vehicles, materials and technology, how to address specific repairs and how to become a certified repair shop.
There are only two weeks left to register with the early bird discount for the Women’s Board summer conference, taking place July 27-28. The special pricing ends July 1.
During his address, Hayden will dissect political situations in hot spots around the world, analyzing the tumultuous global environment and offering an unapologetic insider’s look at what it all means for America and America’s interests.
Aftermarket professionals will gather at the conference to discuss major emerging technology trends, compare ideas, develop connections with the leading technology executives in the aftermarket and gain strategies to seize opportunities in technology developments.
Bosch says its OE Fine Wire Double Iridium Spark Plugs are competitively priced and come with purchase protection including a seven-year consumer performance satisfaction guarantee and a 12-month professional technician warranty.
Last week, the Michigan legislature finalized a bill that discourages the use of aftermarket and remanufactured parts used during vehicle repairs. The legislation directs that only Original Equipment (OE) parts can be used for several common categories of vehicle repairs, and would only allow for non-OE parts to be used if the consumer directs a repair facility in writing to use aftermarket parts.
On June 15, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold a webinar on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Overtime Rule. The rule updates the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections.
