The Automotive Service Association of Ohio is asking auto repairers to support a new bill amending current shop registration law in the state. The bill – Senate Bill 232, establishes a mechanical shop registration program in Ohio.

“We have been very pleased with our state collision shop registration bill and ASA believes the next step is to put in place a mechanical shop registration law for the state of Ohio,” said Joe Sanfillipo, ASA-Ohio past president and current board member.

Ohio Senate Bill 232 extends the jurisdiction of the Motor Vehicle Repair Board to anyone who performs mechanical repairs on motor vehicles and requires motor vehicle repair facilities to register with the board. Additionally the bill creates the Motor Vehicle Repair Operator Vendor’s License Suspension Fund, makes changes to the Motor Vehicle Repair and Window Tint Operator Law, and dissolves the existing Motor Vehicle Repair Board and replaces it with a new board.   

Under the bill mechanical is defined: “Any original manufacturer equipment or aftermarket systems or parts designed for use in or on a motor vehicle, including the drive- and power-train, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, illumination system, heating and cooling system, air conditioning, climate controls, exhaust, fuel, ignition, starting and charging, lubrication, tires, driver and passenger restraint systems, vehicle anti-theft and security systems.”   

 Mechanical repair is defined: “Any alteration or maintenance, diagnostic or repair service procedures that are performed on and affect or potentially affect the operation of a motor vehicle.”    

To learn more or read the bill’s text, visit ASA’s legislative website www.TakingTheHill.com.