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Letter to the Editor
Monday May 12
North Carolina House Passes Crash Parts Bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill, 1152, the Motor Vehicle Parts Bill. The bill was introduced by Rep. Nelson Cole, D-Reidsville, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce.The legislation prohibits an insurer from authorizing or requiring the use of non-original crash parts for motor vehicle repairs without the consent of the insured or claimant.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) supports House Bill 1152. ASA has established a formal position on the issue of consumer notification and consent, which reads:
ASA supports state disclosure laws that require insurers and auto collision facilities to obtain the express written consent of vehicle owners before installing alternative replacement crash parts. ASA supports disclosure statements that alert consumers that the use of alternative aftermarket crash parts other than those manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer may have an effect on their warranties or market value.
"We encourage collision repairers in North Carolina to contact the North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee and ask for the passage of H.B.1152," said Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C., representative.
ASA has contacted collision repairers across North Carolina asking that they call their state senators to support House Bill 1152.
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