Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA)

In this dynamic environment, CAPA continues to closely monitor and is staying in contact with industry associations to determine the impact of these potential tariffs.

Thank you to Montachusett Vocational Technical School for having Stacy Bartnik to discuss the automotive aftermarket and the hard work and testing that goes into certifying parts for the CAPA program. We're happy to be working with such engaged students and future members of the collision repair industry to create a stronger, healthier industry for everyone.

When it comes to choosing an aftermarket replacement part, you can be confident that CAPA Certified parts are not just affordable, but they’ve been extensively tested to assure they provide a comparable fit, finish, and structural integrity to their OEM service counterpart. CAPA Certified Parts can be identified by the distinct yellow and blue CAPA Seal. Visit the link below to learn more about the Value of CAPA Certification to every part of the industry.

A reminder that CAPA does not endorse the practice of folding bumper covers to reduce shipping costs. Bending them in this manner can cause irreparable damage or deformation, eroding the care and quality CAPA Manufacturers put into their CAPA Certified Parts.

Read ABPA Executive Director Ed Salamy's recent op-ed in Automotive News at the link below, which discusses the double standard some in the industry have when it comes to issues with car company replacement parts, as well as mentioning how programs like CAPA's not only help promote competition, but work tirelessly to ensure consumers have access to high quality, safe, and affordable aftermarket parts. The article can also be found on ABPA's website here: https://lnkd.in/gV3HS6mz

CAPA’s Tier 1 Verification allows you to shop brands you trust, with the confidence that the parts have been independently verified for quality, consistency, and that they were made using the same production process as OE-braded Tier 1 parts. Learn more about CAPA’s Tier 1 Verification program at the link below.

Tier 1 Verified parts are yet another quality CAPA alternative to OE replacement parts, making sure you have a part you can stand behind when you need it the most, at a price that your customers can also be happy with. Want to know how you can shop CAPA Tier 1 Verified parts? Check out our guide below to find what you’re looking for, no matter which platform you rely on.

CAPA was excited to have Stacy Bartnik speak at CIC yesterday about CAPA’s Tier 1 Verification program. CAPA Tier 1 parts are Verified to have been made in the same factory and using the same tooling, materials, processes as the car company branded part, giving you more quality options for your repairs. Read more about CAPA’s Tier 1 Verification program by downloading our fact sheet at the link below: https://lnkd.in/dCtHDkgF

With CAPA, you always have the options you need, it's all about knowing where to look. Download our newest fact sheet at the link below to learn how to easily find and identify CAPA Tier 1 Verified Parts, no much which parts or estimating platform you rely on.

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has just released a new video, "The CAPA Difference," providing an inside look at their rigorous certification process for automotive crash parts. Presented by Executive Director Terry Fortner, the video showcases how CAPA's standards positively impact the collision repair industry and offer consumers quality, affordable options for replacement parts. Watch the video to learn more or visit capacertified.org #automotive #aftermarketparts