CAPA Press Releases

2008
3/11/2008	CAPA 301: The Only Certification Standard for Replacement Lighting that Requires Independent Verification of FMVSS 108 Compliance
1/16/2008	Great BestCam Certifies Lights to CAPA 301 Lighting Standard
2007
9/17/2007	Collision Repairers, Distributors, Manufacturer's, and Industry Professionals elected to CAPA's Technical Committee
6/5/2007	CAPA Adds Collision Repairer Mike West to Board
2/15/2007	Great Bestcam joins CAPA Lighting Program
2006
12/13/2006 10/31/2006 4/13/2006 4/12/2006 1/20/2006 1/13/2006	CAPA Congratulates CAA on 40 Years of Improving Auto Body Repair CAPA Board President to Lead Aftermarket Parts Forum at NACE CAPA Certified Replacement Headlamps Have Been Approved By AIG Auto Insurance Y.C.C. Joins CAPA Lighting Program CAPA Applauds ASA in Calling for Full Disclosure of All Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Used in Vehicle Repair in California Assembly Bill 1852 Certified Automotive Parts Association Endorses Consumer Protection Legislation Introduced in the California Legislature
2005
12/02/2005 11/28/2005 11/17/2005 10/28/2005 10/25/2005 10/06/2005 8/18/2005 8/15/2005 8/8/2005 8/2/2005 7/22/2005 7/18/2005 7/15/2005 5/18/2005 3/21/2005 1/26/2005 1/18/2005	Gordon Certifies Lights To CAPA 301 Lighting Standard Look for the New CAPA Lighting Seal NCOIL Committee Unanimously Passes Strong Consumer Crash Parts Resolution DEPO Certifies Lights To CAPA 301 Lighting Standard NCOIL (National Conference of Insurance Legislators) Steps Up For Consumers With Crash Parts Resolution TYC Becomes First Manufacturer to Achieve CAPA Lighting Certification Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Avery Verdict Vindicating the American Consumer U.S. Manufacturer Approved as CAPA Participant Look for the CAPA Seal CAPA Lighting Program Continues Expansion Eagle Eyes Joins CAPA DEPO Joins CAPA as Lighting Program Participant TYC Joins CAPA as First Lighting Program Participant NCOIL Agrees to Continue Efforts to Improve Parts Competition Grilles and Door Skins Eligible for CAPA Certification Manufacturer QC Experts Participate in CAPA Training Program CAPA’s Board and Tech Committee Members Represent Cross-Section of Industries and Expertise GM Study Confirms CAPA's Value To Collision Repairers
2004
12/20/2004	CAPA Unveils Its New Part Tracking System
12/8/2004	CAPA's Lighting Test Data readily available to public
6/24/2004	Farmers Insurance Group Shows Support of CAPA
5/12/2004	CAPA Validator Expands Global Presence
3/25/2004	Test Data Identifies Significant Fit and Appearance Problems with Aftermarket Parts that Failed to Meet CAPA standards
3/16/2004	Collision Repairers Report Part Delivery Problems
3/2/2004	CAPA'S Vehicle Test Fit Facility Recognized by ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Program
2/20/2004	Updated, Easier-to-Use Online Complaint Form Now Available
1/6/2004	CAPA's Presence at NACE a Great Success

2003
10/29/03	CAPA Calls on Collision Repairers to Leave CAPA Quality Seal on Installed Parts
5/21/2003	American Products Co. Fined $650,000 by NHTSA for Non-compliance to Lighting FMVSS requirements: • Collision Week Article • Los Angeles Times Article • NHTSA Press Release
3/10/2003	CAPA a Success at NACE Trade Show
2/27/2003	CAPA Website Features New User-Friendly Menu Bar Site Navigation Made Easier and More Convenient
2002
12/16/2002	CAPA Releases Follow-up Report on CAPA vs. MQVP
11/8/2002	CAPA to Increase Presence at NACE Trade Show
10/30/2002	CAPA Quality Seal Being Removed From Certified Parts CAPA Calls on Repairers to Leave Identifying Seal on Installed Parts
7/11/2002	New Test Data Identifies Serious Problems with Car Company Service Parts CAPA Vehicle Test Fit Study of Over 1900 Car Company Parts Shows Half Do Not Meet CAPA Standards
7/8/2002	CAPA Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a Standards Developer ANSI's approval of CAPA's standards development process confirms CAPA's long-standing efforts...
7/1/2002	CAPA Confirms Decertification of Tacoma Hood Recommends Recall...
5/14/2002	CAPA Announces Over 500 New Parts in Certification Process Manufacturers Committed to CAPA Level of Quality New Parts Being Added at an Average Rate of 40 per Month
4/22/2002	CAPA Introduces New Quality Standard for Automotive Lighting Technical Committee Approves Part Quality Certification Requirements
3/29/2002	Part Decertified Pending Completion of CAPA Investigation CAPA Notifies U.S. DOT (NHTSA) of Potential Safety Issue
3/19/2002	Fifteen Years of Part History Data Available Through CAPA Database Public Access Key to Program Credibility
2/20/2002	CAPA Releases Comparative Report on CAPA vs. MQVP™
2/15/2002	Noted Collision Repairer, Bob Anderson, Elected CAPA's President Change Reflects CAPA's Continued Commitment to Quality and New Direction; Other Board Changes Announced
1/30/2002	CAPA Website Offers New Interactive Part Search Feature Public Access Key to CAPA's Independent Certification Program
1/14/2002	CAPA Launches Toll-Free Complaint Number New 24 Hour Toll-Free Number Provides Faster and Easier Access to CAPA's Complaint Program
2001
12/20/2001	USAA Reaffirms Commitment To CAPA-Certified Parts Fit, Finish, and Performance Problems Expressed By Repairers to Be Addressed-Compliance with Federal Standards Assured
12/19/2001	CAPA to Expand Certifications to Include Lighting CAPA to Remain the Sole Aftermarket Part Provider Due to High Quality Standards
11/29/2001	CAPA Takes Next Step in Quality Assurance All CAPA Parts Must Pass Vehicle Test Fit by Year End
11/16/2001	Most Americans Willing to Use Competitive Vehicle Repair Parts If Assured of Quality (PDF, 46k)
11/15/2001	AutoLign Commitment to Quality Reflected in CAPA Certification of Parts 70% of AutoLign Parts are Currently Certified
10/12/2001	CAPA Donates Auto Body Panels to Kent Intermediate School District Nearly 500 Parts Donated for Dent Repair Classes
7/11/2001	CAPA Website Offers New Interactive Features Public Access to CAPA Procedures and Parts a Key Component of CAPA's Program
4/11/2001	Latest CIC Parts Test - Minneapolis Vehicle Test Fit makes a difference
3/13/2001	CAPA Adds Collision Repairer and Insurer to Board Board Acknowledges Service by Clark Plucinski
2000
12/11/2000	Two in a Row - Orlando CAPA parts a winner in CIC parts test
10/26/2000	CAPA Certification Improves - Nashville CIC parts test is proof
10/24/2000	CAPA Board Expands Collision Repairers, Consumer Advocates and Distributors Added to Board
10/20/2000	Report on Crash Parts Misses the Mark Close Vote Belies Interests of Committee Members Rather Than Facts At Hand; Car Company Part Monopolies Protected, Consumer Choice Denied
10/6/2000	CAPA Applauds California Autobody Association's Effort to Review Part Quality The California Autobody Association recently announced the beginning of its effort to develop an “Inter-Industry Parts Transaction Best Practices Guidelines”
6/6/2000	CAPA Communication Initiatives: Good Standards Begin With Good Communication Between Part Users and Part Makers A report on the history of communication between part manufacturers and leaders in the collision repair industry
1999
10/5/1999	CAPA Response to State Farm Verdict Consumers will be forced to pay more for crash repairs