U.S. Right to Repair Legislation Gains Momentum with New Congressional Action
On May 21, 2026, the Auto Care Association issued a statement regarding congressional action on federal Right to Repair legislation, signaling possible renewed progress. The bill would secure independent repair shops' legal access to vehicle diagnostic and repair data, a key factor determining whether non-OEM parts can freely remain in the U.S. market.
What this means for buyersParts importers should track Right to Repair developments closely. If passed, it reinforces the legal standing of aftermarket parts; if stalled or restricted, it could limit sales channels for non-OEM components, particularly electronics and diagnostic-related parts.
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ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 Data Standards Now Required for U.S. Aftermarket Parts Suppliers
Effective April 1, 2026, the Auto Care Association retired previous versions of the Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES) and Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), replacing them with ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0. The new versions bring structural updates to vehicle configuration databases, product classifications, and reference data architectures essential for parts identification and ordering in U.S. distribution channels.
What this means for buyersImporters must ensure all product data—especially for high-volume lines like brakes and suspension—are migrated to ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 formats. Non-compliant product listings risk being rejected, downgraded, or made invisible on buyer platforms, directly impacting orders from U.S. distributors.
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