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Virginia State Government Offices and Services
Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs: (804-786-3523)
For consumer complains and information about the “Automobile Repair Facilities Act” 59.207.01 That required posting for estimate signs.
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/consumers/
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: (804-371-3104)
Labor rules, regulations and forms. Click Info Center” then on “Downloadable Publications” then “ Required Posters”. For OSHA enforcement and information click on “OSH/VOSH Standards”.
Virginia Department of Taxation: (808-367-8037)
Tax forms can be downloaded from the Home Page.
Division of Motor Vehicles (866-266-6474)
General information
Division Of Motor Vehicles
To print any DMV Form
http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/forms/index.asp
Department of Environmental Quality: (800-592-5482)
Environmental questions, issues, regulations and enforcement.
Virginia General Assembly: (804-698-7410)
Information on pending or status of legislation.
Virginia State Police Safety Division:(804-674-6774)
For State Inspection information. Click on “Vehicle Safety Inspection”.
Virginia Department of Social Services:( (804-726-7000)
Information on child support issues.
Virginia Waste Tire Management: (804-367-8595)
Information on Waste Tires.
http://www.deq.state.va.us/wastetires
Virginia Worker Compensation Commission: (877-664-2566)
Information on workman Comp. questions Some forms are available by Clicking on “Forms, Publications and Statistics”.
Virginia Corporation Commission: (804-371-9967)
Corporate Issues. To get downloadable forms Click on “Forms Index”.
Virginia Insurance Commission: (804-371-9741)
Insurance related items.
http://www.scc.gov/division/boi
Federal Government Officers and Services
Department of Occupational Health and Safety “OSHA”
(800) 356-4674: All regulations forms and laws can be obtained from the home page
Environmental Protection Agency
(800)424-8802: All regulations form and laws are contained from the home page
Internal Revenue Service
(800)829-1040: All forms are downloadable from the home page
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Information and forms available on home page
U.S. Department of Labor
(804)771-2488: Compliance Assistance and Forms available from home page
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Handles all Tire safety issues (“TPS”)
Auto Manufacturer Service Web Sites Online
Note: There is a charge to use these sites. Check (www.nastf.org) for pricing and restrictions.
Acura/ Honda
http://www.serviceExpress.Honda.com
Audi
BMW
Buick/Cadillac/Chevrolet/Geo/GMC/Hummer/Oldsmobile/Pontac/Saturn
Chrysler/Dodge/Eagle/Jeep/Plymouth
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury
Hyundai
Infiniti
Isuzu
Jaguar
Kia
Land Rover
http://www.landrovertechinfo.com
Lexus
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mini
Mitsubishi
http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com
Nissan
Porsche
http://www.techinfo.porsche.com
Saab
Subaru
(click on “home” and then “technical information”)
Suzuki
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo
Automotive Related Associations
Automotive Service Association
National independent automotive service organization
Automotive Service Excellence
The Mechanic Certification Program
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Represents Rubber and Tire Manufactures
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Has big trade show every year
Tire Industry Association
Represents and trains Tire Installers and retailers
Automotive Information and Publications
Alldata
A Subscription information service
Autodata Publications Inc
Non Factory service publications
Detroit News
Covers what is new in the car world
http://www.detnews.com/autosinsider/index.htm
International Automotive Technician’s Network (I.A.T.N.)
Every tech and shop should be a sponsoring member! It pays for itself many times over
Mitchell On Demand
Subscription information service
http://www.Mitchellondemand.com
Modern Tire Dealer Magazine
Cover tire service and regulation
Motor Magazine
Magazine is offered electronically
Motor Age Magazine
Magazine is offered electronically
Helms Publications
The only place to get direct Factory Manuals and car owner’s manuals.
Radio Code
This is the site to obtain radio codes and to recode radios
Engine Rebuilder Magazine
Magazine for engine rebuilders
Tire Review Magazine
Cover tire issues
Tech Shop Magazine
Tools and Equipment magazine
Brake and Front End Service Magazine
Magazine for under car service issues
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com
Import-Car Magazine
Import car service magazine
Chilton Publications
After market service and labor manuels
http://www.chilton.cengage.com
OTC Tools
Select “Tech Service”
Snap-on Diagnostics
Free tech service for Snap on tool owners
http://www.diagnostics.snapon.com
Underhood Service
Covers mechanical service issues
http://www.underhoodservice.com
