ASA Opposes Missouri Anti-Safety Inspection Legislation
The Automotive Service Association is calling for support in opposition to House Bill 1444 that was recently introduced by Missouri Rep. J. Eggleston (R-2) to state legislators.
The Importance of Load Ratings: The Unsung Hero of Vehicle Safety
The load index of a tire tells you how much weight the tire can carry. Also known as load rating, the load index is represented by a number that’s found on the tire’s sidewall.
New Video on Daily 4-Post Lift Inspections
New instructional video on “Daily 4-Post Inspection,” detailing the eight steps technicians should take at the beginning of every shift to ensure their four-post lifts are operating properly before they start using them.
Toyo Offers Resources for National Tire Safety Week
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is promoting tire safety during National Tire Safety Week, running May 28 – June 3, 2017.
Louisiana Bill Seeks to Replace Safety Inspection with Fee
A bill has been introduced to the Louisiana House (HB 597) that would replace Louisiana’s vehicle safety inspection program with an annual fee to the office of motor vehicles.
Pennsylvania Legislation Proposes Safety Inspections Include Recall Searches
A bill presented in the Pennsylvania House (HB 1182) has proposed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) recall searches should be included during vehicle safety inspections.
S.C. Bill Proposes Safety Inspections
South Carolina has proposed a bill that would require all vehicles registered in the state to undergo an annual safety inspection.
Maine Bills Threaten State’s Safety Inspection Program
Two new bills have been introduced to the Maine House (HB 439 and HB 567) that would change or dismantle the state’s current annual safety inspection program.
Maine Bill Proposes Bi-Annual Safety Inspection Program
A bill (HB 167) has been introduced to the Maine House that would require state-registered vehicles to undergo a bi-annual safety inspection, rather than Maine’s current annual safety inspection.
ASA Hosts Automotive Safety Webinar
A full recording to the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) September webinar on periodic motor vehicle safety inspection (PMVI) programs and new safety technologies is now available. . During the webinar, participants heard from Doug Campbell, president, Automotive Safety Council; Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-153), sponsor of PA House Bill 2297, a bill to tie recall notifications
