MANN+HUMMEL NA Aftermarket Shows Right to Repair Support
Representatives from MANN+HUMMEL’s North American aftermarket brands recently visited Capitol Hill to express their support for H.R. 906.
Gluesenkamp Perez on Right to Repair: ‘Show Up & Advocate’
Shop-owning Congressperson says ‘technician lifecycle’ is impacted by REPAIR Act.
Right to Repair Awareness Month: How to Take Action!
The Auto Care Association is offering six ways for you to take action during Right to Repair Awareness Month.
Massachusetts Right to Repair Court Case Decision Delayed
Final judgement on the lawsuit filed by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation is expected no later than April 15, 2022.
Right to Repair On The Ballot In Massachusetts
According to a report in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, supporters of the initiative petition say it would “update” a state law that requires car manufacturers to share diagnostic and repair information with vehicle owners and independent repair shops.
Right To Repair In The Aftermarket: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Today, aftermarket associations, carmaker associations, parts manufacturers and suppliers are working together to solve a myriad of complex issues with the original core issue hanging over their head: money.
Right To Repair Ballot Measure Passes In Massachusetts
The Boston Globe has reported that Massachusetts voters “resoundingly” passed the Right to Repair ballot question on Tuesday. According to the Globe report, the ballot measure requires automakers to make diagnostic and repair information available to independent shops and dealers through a universal system by 2015. The compromise legislation, which was signed by the governor in August, gives automakers until 2018 to comply with new regulations.
Independent Shop Owner Worried ‘Right to Repair’ Bill May Raise Repair Costs
Chris Lapierre, owner of Lapierre’s Auto Repair in Attleboro, MA, believes the “Right to Repair” bill is a step in the right direction, but he is concerned that the cost of new software and machines may result in higher repair costs for his customers.
Senators Boxer and Brownback Introduce Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act
This legislation will give consumers the freedom to choose auto repair shops for their vehicles, and it will allow independent repair shops to compete on a level playing field with other facilities.
Carley’s Corner: Changing Automotive Technology Makes ‘Right To Repair’ Act a Must for Independent Repair Shops To Survive
The past few years have seen rapid change in automotive technology. More and more hybrid models are being introduced, with nearly 1.5 million already being sold to date. Direct gasoline fuel injection is replacing port fuel injection on more and more engines. Many late-model engines are also equipped with variable valve timing (VVT) to improve