Certified Automotive Parts Association Added Two Members
The nonprofit organization elected new consumer representatives to its key technical committee.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Auto Parts
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The Certified Automotive Parts Association has added two consumer members to its Technical Committee. The new appointees will help oversee the development of national standards for the automotive aftermarket.
Why it matters
The committee maintains the CAPA Quality Standards, which are essential for ensuring the consistency and safety of replacement parts used in repairs across the industry.
The organization added 2 new members to the committee, which is responsible for maintaining CAPA Quality Standards and American National Standards.
The players
Chris Small
He is a representative from Warren Tech who now serves on the Technical Committee.
Nick Wellik
He is a representative from the Des Moines Area Community College who joins the Technical Committee.
Certified Automotive Parts Association
This is an independent nonprofit organization that sets and maintains quality standards for automotive parts.
The details
Chris Small of Warren Tech and Nick Wellik of Des Moines Area Community College were elected to the body, which draws its membership from a broad cross-section of the aftermarket industry. The committee functions to review and refine technical requirements that underpin automotive repair quality in the United States.
Timeline
The Certified Automotive Parts Association announced the election results on October 7, 2026.
Roadmap
This move reflects the ongoing evolution of the automotive aftermarket as it incorporates broader consumer perspectives into technical governance. By integrating educational institutions like Warren Tech and Des Moines Area Community College, the industry strengthens its standard-setting process against rival certification bodies.
Consumers benefit from this committee's work through more reliable quality assessments for aftermarket replacement components. These standards help ensure that parts purchased for vehicle repairs perform safely and meet industry-wide specifications.
The takeaway
Maintaining rigorous standards is a critical component of safety in the automotive repair sector. By involving consumer-facing experts, the association aims to ensure that parts quality aligns with the needs of modern repair shops and drivers.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industry requirements on the Auto Parts section of our site.
More information
For more information on the committee and its standards, visit the CAPA official information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BodyShop Business.
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