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House to hold hearing on auto replacement parts

Publish date: Mar 18, 2010
Source: Automotive Body Repair News

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary announced a hearing on Design Patents and Auto Replacement Parts for March 22, 2010. Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., will preside over the full committee hearing.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has contacted Congress to oppose Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s, D-Calif., H.R. 3059, the Access to Repair Parts Act. The act would exempt copies of certain component parts from infringing U.S. design patents. Senate Bill 1368 is companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

ASA said it opposes this legislation because it makes no assurances for the quality and safety of non-original equipment manufactured parts.

To see the text of H.R. 3059 and related advocacy items, visit ASA’s legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com. Repairers who would like to send a letter of opposition to your U.S. representative, should go to the Current Alerts tab on www.TakingTheHill.com.

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Comments from our Readers

Teacher / New Cumberand, WV, UNITED STATES
Posted 2010-03-18 15:40:26.0
Sounds like Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s, D-Calif is workig for the insurance company’s. Justa thoght.

adjuster /
Posted 2010-03-19 11:24:26.0
QUALITY, lower cost parts mean more repaired cars, more cars in body shops. Sounds like a great idea as long as there is emphasis on the quality & safety of these parts.

Glenn / CA
Posted 2010-03-22 20:17:37.0
per adjuster ... how many years have the aftermarket tried to get it right? Insurance companies will never represent QUALITY. He is right lower costs would be great! If they really fit ...do you think there would be a debate? Nope. Even with higher profit margins we still have reservatrions. Think about it adjuster

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