In 2010, Washington became the first state to pass legislation regulating the content of brake friction materials. The Better Brakes Law, Chapter 70.285 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), requires a phase-out of copper, asbestos, and several heavy metals from brake friction materials sold or offered for sale in the state. Brakes manufactured after January 1, […]
WAWA Changes its Name
January 18, 2013 by
A small, but important, change to our name. WAWA was founded in 1960 as Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association. In 1972 “State” was dropped from the name of the organization and it has been known as WAWA ever since. On several occasions over the years a name change had been discussed by the various boards […]
Washington’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry
May 9, 2012 by
Summary: The automotive aftermarket industry supplies the products and services that are fundamental to the proper maintenance and repair of passenger cars, minivans, sports cars, pickups, heavy-duty and sport utility vehicles. Our industry manufactures, distributes and sells motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Typically, aftermarket jobs are located in repair shops, […]
Personal car-sharing takes off as states ease insurance laws
June 29, 2011 by
Baby, you can drive my car … for a few bucks. Seeing a business opportunity in millions of cars that sit idle at office parking lots or on weekends, several start-up companies have introduced “peer-to-peer” car-sharing services aimed at matching urban dwellers without cars and car owners looking to make some extra cash. There […]
Why partners need a buy-sell agreement to properly plan for the business’s future
May 10, 2011 by
If you’re in business with a partner or partners, what happens if one of you dies, becomes disabled, departs the business or there is a dissolution? Without a buy-sell agreement in place, the remaining partner could be left in business with a surviving spouse, an unwanted third party who doesn’t know the business, or […]
Employee Handbooks: Who Needs Them?
May 5, 2011 by
A well-written handbook provides a cornerstone for positive employer-employee communication, and can be a great tool to ensure that each employee receives the same information, in clear language, about your company’s policies and expectations. A handbook may also offer valuable legal protection if an employee or former employee challenges you in court. It is […]