The Right to Repair Act (pending federal legislation) aims to provide consumers and independent repair shops access to the same parts, tools, and information that manufacturers provide to authorized repair facilities, promoting competition and reducing repair costs but potentially affecting safety standards if not properly implemented by repair shops. Exact name and year may vary as it passes into law at state and federal levels. Track current status at the provided URL. Please consult an attorney before acting on policy details to ensure proper legal procedure is followed. This link contains information about federal laws and regulations generally and is not tailored to the specific text of the Act. To find exact details for your specific area of operation you must seek legal counsel in that area and reference that counsel in your decision-making processes to follow any regulation or guidance around this Act (Right to Repair). This website is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice or endorse any particular legal interpretation, strategy, or outcome.

OEMs are increasingly emphasizing adherence to their specific repair procedures and standards, requiring collision centers to invest in certified training, specialized equipment, and access to OEM repair information to ensure proper and safe repairs. Please consult an attorney before acting on policy details to ensure proper legal procedure is followed. This link contains information about federal laws and regulations generally and is not tailored to the specific OEM requirements. To find exact details for your specific area of operation you must seek legal counsel in that area and reference that counsel in your decision-making processes to follow any regulation or guidance around following OEM Repair Procedures Compliance. This website is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice or endorse any particular legal interpretation, strategy, or outcome. These requirements are not federal law, but may be agreed upon in separate negotiations or contracts between B Street and insurance groups that they work with. It is important to consider the business impact and legality of any agreement you enter into as an expert and to not rely on the summary alone.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates air emissions and waste disposal in automotive refinishing operations, including collision repair shops, to minimize environmental impact, requiring the use of compliant paints, proper ventilation, and waste management practices. Please consult an attorney before acting on policy details to ensure proper legal procedure is followed. This link contains information about federal laws and regulations generally and is not tailored to the specific automotive refinishing operations. To find exact details for your specific area of operation you must seek legal counsel in that area and reference that counsel in your decision-making processes to follow any regulation or guidance around EPA Automotive Refinishing Regulations. This website is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice or endorse any particular legal interpretation, strategy, or outcome. It is essential to conduct and document an in-depth analysis of the local area for specific environmental protection concerns and regulations for the company's area of operations.