A Virginia House Subcommittee approved a recommendation to defer auto glass safety legislation until next year during a hearing on the bill on January 26. The House Transportation Subcommittee on Highway Policy and Safety considered a bill, HB 699, by Delegate Mark Keam, that would direct the State Police Superintendent to
Auto glass replacement safety legislation was introduced in Massachusetts in January. Bill H.4445 is similar to a law enacted in Maryland last year and would direct the state registrar of motor vehicles to establish standards for aftermarket auto glass replacement that would “meet or exceed the standards or requirements of
Kia Motors America has issued a recall for 2020 Kia Cadenza vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2020 to Oct. 15, 2020. READ MORE
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall in late December for certain 2020-2021 Hyundai Sante Fe, 2021 Sonata and Elantra vehicles for improperly bonded windshields. READ MORE
Ford has developed three new job aids, two of which are for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The job aids are intended to assist in ADAS repairs of Ford and Lincoln models. READ MORE
On January 4, the Rhode Island legislature easily overrode the Governor’s veto of legislation to require insurers to pay for markup on certain auto body shop expenses. The “Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act”, H bill 6324 and S bill 870, had passed both houses of the legislature on July 1 and
Tesla is recalling more than 356,000 Model 3 vehicles based on potential issues owners may encounter with the rearview camera cable, which could be damaged when the trunk is closed. This can cause the camera to malfunction, documents state. READ MORE
Florida Senator Linda Stewart has pre-filed Assignment of Benefits (AOB) legislation in advance of the upcoming 2022 Legislative Session. Senator Stewart had introduced legislation last year but her bill did not move beyond committee consideration. The pre-filed bill, S 484, would add a provision to Florida law that prohibits a motor vehicle repair shop
On November 15, President Biden signed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. The bill passed in the House of Representatives on November 5 after months of negotiations following Senate passage in August. The massive bill, 2,000+ page, “once in a generation” bill includes $550 billion in new spending
Ford issued a fifth recall this year on the Bronco Sport. This time the recall is for faulty sunroofs. READ MORE