Car Repair Rights: More Choice and Data Access for Vehicle Owners.
The REPAIR Act aims to give car owners full access to vehicle data, repair information, and tools. This will provide citizens with more choices on where and how to repair their vehicles, potentially lowering costs and increasing competition in the automotive service market. Manufacturers will be prohibited from restricting access to this information or mandating specific parts or services.
Key points
Vehicle owners will gain full access to data generated by their vehicles, including diagnostic data, facilitating independent repairs.
Car manufacturers will be prohibited from blocking access to critical repair information and tools for independent repair shops and aftermarket parts manufacturers.
The Act prevents manufacturers from mandating specific brands of parts or tools for repairs, giving owners freedom of choice.
An advisory committee will be established to monitor competition in the automotive repair market and protect consumer rights.
The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these regulations, and citizens will be able to file complaints in case of violations.
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