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
Blog posts

Legislative Updates April 2024
Digital odometers make rollback scams easier – when repair needs don’t add up based on miles There is a misconception that odometer fraud has declined with digital odometers, according to Carfax re...
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Chapel Hill Tire Training Program Focuses on Next Generation
View the full article from Tire Business here. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Chapel Hill Tire has launched a Leadership Development Program (LDP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the compan...
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Leveraging Opportunities for Growth
As we step into another quarter, I am reminded of the incredible value that our community brings not just to our businesses but to each of us as individuals committed to excellence in the automotiv...
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