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Warranty

A warranty is a contract between the manufacturer/dealer and the buyer. It covers certain mechanical breakdowns, and the parts and labor ...

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Warranty

A warranty is a contract between the manufacturer/dealer and the buyer. It covers certain mechanical breakdowns, and the parts and labor ...

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EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)

EPR in the automotive aftermarket refers to regulations that hold manufacturers and importers accountable for the entire lifecycle of the...

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Tariffs and Trade

The Auto Care Association is actively monitoring this evolving situation and will provide updates as new information emerges. Check this ...

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International Trade

As trade policies are updated and supply chain challenges continue, this section provides the latest information on how your business can...

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Sustainability

The Sustainability Committee of the Auto Care Associations aims to create awareness to the various environmental regulations related to o...

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Magnuson Moss Warranty Act

093 S 356

Passed by Congress in 1975 - Section 102(c), 15 U.S.C. 2302(c), the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) prevents manufacturers from using d...

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Warranty

A warranty is a contract between the manufacturer/dealer and the buyer. It covers certain mechanical breakdowns, and the parts and labor ...

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Section 301 Tariffs

2026-20510

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Reciprocal Tariffs

EO 14257

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IEEPA Tariffs(Canada, Mexico, China)

Bill EO 14193

On Feb. 1, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs we...

Policy Introduced National

The REPAIR Act

H.R. 1566 2025

Access to vehicle maintenance and repair data is under threat from vehicle manufacturers. Historically, OBD-2 ports have granted vehicle ...

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Electric Vehicles

Electrification is transforming vehicle design and service requirements. While lithium-ion batteries dominate current EVs, the industry i...

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ADAS

ADAS technologies are rapidly becoming standard in modern vehicles. These systems rely on cameras, radar, LiDAR and ultrasonic sensors.

Policy Enacted State/Regional

California Proposition 65

Prop. 65 (1986) · California

Proposition 65 is a law that requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiv...

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PFAS / Chemical Restrictionsss

PFAS chemicals are used in car seats and upholstery, dashboard and interior coatings, brake systems and tires, and wiring and insulation,...

Issue International/Global

Global Right to Repair

Auto Care Association has joined other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the ...

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Technician Shortage

The qualified technician shortage has been a growing industry problem for many years, as older generations of mechanics retire without su...

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OEM Repair Procedure

Multiple states have introduced legislation requiring repairers to follow OEM repair process and procedures for collision repair or requi...