Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers/dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed died without committee consideration when the legislature adjourned for the year.
Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers/dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed died without committee consideration when the legislature adjourned for the year.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. S.B. 292 would simply have provided that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights.
Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers/dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed died without committee consideration when the legislature adjourned for the year.
Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers/dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed died without committee consideration when the legislature adjourned for the year.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. S.B. 292 would simply have provided that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights.
Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.
Collision Repair Instructor:VeriFacts Automotive is hiring experienced collision repair techs to coach and train techs in its shops. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years’ hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications. The VeriFacts technical coach is primarily responsible for providing assistance to the shops in understanding, following and establishing proper repair processes and procedures; training and mentoring auto-body technicians via in-shop demonstrations; developing and maintaining relationships with key shop personnel; identifying gaps in shop procedures and making recommendations to improve overall shop performance; and maintaining a minimum standard of continuing education annually to stay abreast of industry and coaching best practices. This is a remote position and all team members set their own hours.
Auto Mechanic/Technician: Advanced Trucks is hiring an auto mechanic/technician responsible for installing suspension systems, repairing steering/suspension components, servicing brake systems, mounting and balancing tires, installing interior and exterior vehicle accessories, electrical and lighting installation, general automotive repairs and maintenance and performing computerized four-wheel alignments. Successful candidates must have at least one year of auto mechanic experience and a valid driver’s license.
Inside Sales Coordinator: US Specialty Vehicles is hiring an inside sales coordinator to assist in acquiring new customers, growing revenues and developing a sustainable pipeline of qualified sales leads. Responsibilities include managing internal sales related activity, handling customer inquiries, following company sales follow-up policy, logging all sales leads, tracking sales orders to ensure that they are scheduled and sent out on time, routing qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales reps if necessary, closing sales and achieving semi-annual quotas.
Supervisor: Vehicle Outfitters is hiring a hands-on supervisor specializing in 12-volt and emergency lighting and van and truck interiors. Lift kits and spray bedliner experience is a bonus. The ideal candidate will be able to work well with the public. Creativity is a must.
Business Development Manager: DriveRightData is hiring a business-development manager responsible for supporting the sales division to deliver customer service through his/her natural ability to effectively understand the customer’s needs and proficiently communicate in order to build long-term relationships. Responsibilities include selling a variety of vehicle business solutions, including vehicle fitment data, web-service consulting and wheel-analysis services, and delivering exceptional customer service support to existing and prospective clients throughout the United States and the Oceanic (Australia and New Zealand) region while building and maintaining relationships with assigned/identified accounts/territories. A minimum of three years of inside/outside sales experience is required.
Just as last year, this year’s PRO group will tour Mcity—the world’s first full-scale simulated urban environment designed for testing autonomous and driverless vehicles in real-world situations.
The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host a general membership meeting, Thursday, June 15, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott in Detroit. The meeting is an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges and trends and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. PRO-member company employees are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, and network with industry friends, select-committee members and SEMA staff.
As an added bonus, attendees will tour the American Center for Mobility. Located on 530-plus acres at the famous Willow Run site, the Center is a designed for testing, education and product development to enable safe validation and self-certification of CAV technology and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run one of the first national proving grounds in the country.
The day kicks off with breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, with the shuttle taking off for the innovative Mobility Transformation Facility, more commonly known as “Mcity,” at the University of Michigan. The 32-acre facility is located on campus and is the first of its kind in testing new automated vehicle technologies and their capabilities to safely maneuver actual roadways. Public access to Mcity is limited, but PRO meeting attendees will enjoy a guided private tour.
After the tour, the group will reconvene at the hotel for the meeting. In the evening, meeting attendees will relax at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers baseball game.
Just as last year, this year’s PRO group will tour Mcity—the world’s first full-scale simulated urban environment designed for testing autonomous and driverless vehicles in real-world situations.
The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host a general membership meeting, Thursday, June 15, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott in Detroit. The meeting is an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges and trends and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. PRO-member company employees are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, and network with industry friends, select-committee members and SEMA staff.
As an added bonus, attendees will tour the American Center for Mobility. Located on 530-plus acres at the famous Willow Run site, the Center is a designed for testing, education and product development to enable safe validation and self-certification of CAV technology and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run one of the first national proving grounds in the country.
The day kicks off with breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, with the shuttle taking off for the innovative Mobility Transformation Facility, more commonly known as “Mcity,” at the University of Michigan. The 32-acre facility is located on campus and is the first of its kind in testing new automated vehicle technologies and their capabilities to safely maneuver actual roadways. Public access to Mcity is limited, but PRO meeting attendees will enjoy a guided private tour.
After the tour, the group will reconvene at the hotel for the meeting. In the evening, meeting attendees will relax at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers baseball game.
SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.
The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a general membership meeting in conjunction with the Ontario Truck and Jeep Fest. All TORA members and prospective members are encouraged to mix and mingle with fellow industry associates and learn about the latest council initiatives and activities.
The meeting will take place the day before the show opens, Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The TORA is dedicated to the advancement of the light-truck aftermarket segment. The general membership meeting is a great opportunity to get involved and make your voice heard.
The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a general membership meeting in conjunction with the Ontario Truck and Jeep Fest. All TORA members and prospective members are encouraged to mix and mingle with fellow industry associates and learn about the latest council initiatives and activities.
The meeting will take place the day before the show opens, Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The TORA is dedicated to the advancement of the light-truck aftermarket segment. The general membership meeting is a great opportunity to get involved and make your voice heard.
This video shows an actual SEMA Garage Vehicle Dynamics Program test, which offers specialty-equipment manufacturers the documentation to demonstrate they have formed a reasonable basis with respect to compliance with Federal Regulation FMVSS 126.
The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) has released a new Vehicle Technology Resource Alert in partnership with the SEMA Garage, which explains the impact of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) performance on businesses and products as well as accompanying regulatory compliance.
ESC is an active safety vehicle technology that helps drivers maintain control of their vehicles during extreme steering maneuvers by stabilizing and keeping the vehicle headed in the driver’s intended direction, even when the vehicle nears or exceeds the limits of traction. FMVSS 126 requires that all new vehicles sold in the United States since September 1, 2011, with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 10,000 lbs. or less include ESC as standard equipment, with multi-stage manufacturers and small-volume manufacturers in compliance since September 1, 2012. Aftermarket modifications must maintain ESC functionality and cannot take a vehicle out of compliance with FMVSS 126. ESC, along with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), are the gateway technologies to connected and automated driving.
