Advocates renew push for electronic 'right to repair' law

Federal court strikes down challenge on policy that could impact millions of drivers: '[This] decision will introduce potential security risks'

A Massachusetts law that expands access to vehicle repair data just got a major win in court — paving the way for a more affordable and sustainable future for car owners. On Feb. 11, a federal judge rejected an attempt by automakers to overturn a 2020 voter-approved law that grants independent repair shops and vehicle owners access to key repair and diagnostic data. This ruling ensures that drivers can fix their cars where and how they choose, r…

Advocates renew push for electronic 'right to repair' law

BOSTON — Advocates are renewing a perennial push on Beacon Hill requiring makers of smartphones, laptop computers and other electronic gadgets to share diagnostic information, tools and parts with consumers

Bill to Make Right-to-Repair a Federal Law Reintroduced by Bipartisan Coalition

The bill aims to put shadetree mechanics and independent repair shops on the same playing field as dealerships.

New Coalition Forms to Advocate for Vehicle Data Rights - CollisionWeek

A new organization called the American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) launched February 25 with the stated goal of ensuring vehicle owners have access and control over data generated by their vehicles. The coalition includes eight founding members: the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), the National Consumers League, the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), Enterprise …

Gluesenkamp Perez, Dunn Introduce Bipartisan Vehicle REPAIR Bill - Lacamas Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced the bipartisan REPAIR Act. The legislation will ensure vehicle owners have access to important repair and diagnostic data needed for auto repairs. Vehicle owners and small automotive repair shops must pay a fee to the vehicle manufacturer to access repair data generated by their car or truck, making it increasingly difficult and costly to fix one…