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Collision-repair bill clears committee amid insurer concerns about wording and costs
Summary
Senate Bill 356 would require insurers to accept OEM repair procedures and safety inspections for repaired vehicles. Collision-repair shops and automakers backed the bill as a safety standard; insurers and parts recyclers warned the language is vague and could raise repair costs and premiums.
Senate Bill 356, a measure to require insurers to accept original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair instructions and safety inspections for collision repairs, moved forward after a lengthy hearing that divided repair shops, manufacturers and insurers.
Collision-repair professionals and industry groups told the committee today that OEM repair procedures are the “gold standard” for safe, complete repairs on modern vehicles. “When we repair your vehicle, the manufacturer's directive and instructions are the industry standard,” Zach Yates of Montana Collision Repair Association said. John Macdonald of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said advanced driver-assistance systems…
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