N.M. joins opponents of auto-salvage bill.(Local News)

Byline: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attorneys general from 32 states, including New Mexico, have issued a letter to the U.S. Senate urging senators to reject a bill regulating the sale of damaged used vehicles.

The bill, which was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee last year, provides for national standards for titling and sale of used vehicles.

However, the letter issued Friday says the bill would leave consumers and auto dealers in many states with less protection than they now have.

Cars worth less than $7,500 or that are older than six years …