Legislation to Watch
Advocating for the Success of Independent Automotive Repair Shops and Tire Dealers
Legislation can significantly impact the operations and profitability of repair shops, tire stores, and distributors of industry related products. Laws and regulations affect multiple types of services a small business can offer, ex; technician training and certification, in addition to the equipment and tools that a shop must use. Staying informed and engaged in the legislative process will provide owners the tools to monitor laws and regulations affecting their businesses to be fair, reasonable, and support the continued growth of our industry. While it is time consuming and difficult for business owners to keep track of every bill introduced, and new regulations that arise, we can help you be compliant and avoid penalties and fines. The ASTA staff works hard to provide you with the information you need to stay informed.
If you see a “Call to Action” alert from us, please read and respond to enable proper legislative action in our lobbying needs to support you!
Compliance and Support
While it is time consuming and difficult for business owners to keep track of every bill introduced, and new regulations that arise, ASTA can help you be compliant and avoid penalties and fines. The ASTA staff works hard to provide you with the information you need to stay informed.
Call to Action
The ASTA will be bringing you up-to-date government affairs information as the ’23 General Assembly Session continues. We will be monitoring and advocating legislatively to assist and promote the integrity and profitability for your business.
Government Affairs and Legislative Information
Past, Current, and Future initiatives
Who Represents Me?
What about my business?
Vehicle & Transportation Law Changes
Summaries of Various
Scrap Tire Program
Scrap tire enhancement changes
Clarification on Bills
Emissions Elimination and
Inspection Reduction
Catalytic Converters
Possession converter removed
Statement Required
Vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required
News & Articles
NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...
ASTE Update
Raleigh, July 17, 2023 – The Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is excited to announce the premier automotive trade show, Automotive Service Technology Expo (ASTE) is coming to Durham, NC September 28th - September 30th. ASTE is the automotive event of the year....
NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...
NASTAF Update Dear Techs/VSPs…
Dear Techs/VSPs, A helpful hint for techs when reviewing ownership/authorization documents in the field: A Driver's license that had not expired but found with holes punched into the document was accepted as proof of authorization to support a Customer D1...
NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...