Pennsylvania Bill Adding Recall Checks into Safety Inspections
Pennsylvania is exploring a bill that would add recall checks to routine safety inspections. Pennsylvania House Bill (HB) 2297 would require state vehicle safety inspections to include a review of any potential safety recalls using the vehicle’s VIN number. If an issue is found the shop must notify the owner of the National Highway Traffic
Registration Open for ASA Safety Webinar
Registration is open for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) webinar on periodic motor vehicle safety inspection (PMVI) programs and new safety technologies, scheduled for Sept. 27. Robert L. Redding Jr., ASA’s Washington, D.C., representative, will host the webinar that will highlight the value of automotive safety inspections and how they continue to protect consumers by
ASA Prepares for Third Annual Safety Inspection Forum
The Automotive Service Association, together with ASA-Texas, will host its third annual safety inspection forum in Houston on Oct. 19. The purpose of the forum is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs for motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide, ASA said. Jade Winfree, senior analyst for
MAP Members Offer Free Inspections for Brake Safety Awareness Month
To bring drivers awareness on proper brake system safety and maintenance, participating Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) member service facilities are offering free brake safety inspections during Brake Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month of August, the free brake safety awareness inspections offer motorists a free check of the thickness of their brake pads and linings,
ASA Hosting Vehicle Safety Event in Houston
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is hosting its third Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum in Houston on Oct. 19. The forum will bring together shop owners, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the importance of periodic motor vehicle inspection (PMVI) programs and what can be done to protect these programs, the ASA said. The ASA said
Utah Bill Proposes Ending Safety Inspections
Legislators have introduced a bill (House Bill 319) in Utah that would eliminate safety inspection requirements for certain vehicles in the state to obtain a certificate to be registered and operate on a highway. Current Utah law mandates that vehicles must have safety inspections based on the age of the vehicle, with models 10 years
ASA Hosting Second Annual Safety Inspection Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), ASA-Midwest and the Missouri Alliance of Automotive Service Providers are hosting the Second Annual Safety Inspection Forum from noon-4 p.m., on Dec. 2 at Hunter Engineering in St. Louis, Mo. The forum will raise awareness about periodic vehicle inspection programs that are important to motorist’s safety and the development of
Bendix Offers Tips for Upcoming Brake Safety Week
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is providing tips to help fleets, drivers and technicians prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance annual Brake Safety Week inspection campaign. Brake Safety Week is part of CVSA’s Operation Airbrake program and will occur Sept. 6-12. In preparation for Brake Safety Week, Bendix suggests knowing the vehicle systems’ blinking light
PSI: Tire Inflation Systems Reduce Inspection Time
Data collected from fleets indicate those with automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) on their trailers reduce the time spent in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) regulated roadside inspections, according to Pressure Systems International. PSI reported that the time saved during these routine inspections – an average of 17 minutes – generates additional uptime and reduces
MAP Hosts Free Brake Inspections
In August, participating Motorist Assurance Program member service facilities will host free brake safety inspections for Brake Safety Awareness Month. According to MAP, research shows most drivers are not well educated on proper brake system care. Brake pads and linings will be checked at no cost in order to bring awareness of the importance of