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National Right to Repair

Today's vehicles send maintenance and repair data wirelessly, and only to the automaker, which then decides who gets access and at what cost. With about 95% of new vehicles sold globally expected to be connected by 2030 (McKinsey), Right to Repair protects drivers' choice and keeps independent repair shops in business.

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Right to Repair Media Kit

Free, ready-to-use materials for the Right to Repair campaign: guides, logos, QR codes, flyers, social graphics and video for repair shops and drivers.

The issue

Access to vehicle maintenance and repair data is under threat from vehicle manufacturers. Historically, OBD-2 ports have granted vehicle owners and technicians access to vehicle data to assist with maintenance and repair.

Today, that data is transmitted wirelessly (telematics) and sent directly and only to the vehicle manufacturer, who then serves as a gatekeeper, determining who can have access and at what cost.

50% of cars had connected capabilities in 2021
95% of new vehicles sold globally will be connected by 2030 (McKinsey)

Lack of access to repair data hurts consumers:

  • Increased repair costs from required trips to dealerships
  • Limited choice in where they take their vehicle for maintenance and repair
  • Lack of privacy: manufacturers collect terabytes of data from vehicles, often without drivers' knowledge

For the aftermarket, it means:

  • Loss of innovation
  • Lack of competition
  • Reduced collaboration

Automakers want independent shops gone

Our position

Vehicle owners have the right to decide how and where to have their vehicles repaired, and independent repair shops need access to maintenance and repair data to perform safe and quality vehicle maintenance.

The REPAIR Act would preserve consumer access to high-quality and affordable vehicle repair by ensuring that as vehicles continue to modernize, vehicle owners and their repairer of choice have equal access to repair and maintenance tools and data.

The REPAIR Act has three important principles:

  1. Prevents vehicle manufacturers from deploying barriers to repair and maintenance
  2. Requires that vehicle owners and their designees have access to vehicle-generated data from the manufacturer
  3. Prohibits mandating particular brands, tools and equipment for repairing vehicles

Read a full summary of the REPAIR Act

Hear from independent shops

America's network of local, independent repair shops gives car and truck owners options. Hear why they're calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan REPAIR Act (H.R. 1566 / S. 1379).

Kathleen Callahan Xpertech Auto Repair
Dwayne Myers Dynamic Automotive

Shops & technicians

Can't repair it? Report it.

Forced to send a vehicle back to the dealer because of data or tool restrictions? Tell us. Your reports help protect your right to repair.

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What's happening now

In November 2020, Massachusetts voters backed Ballot Question 1, also known as Right to Repair, with 75% in favor. In November 2023, Maine followed with 84% voting yes. The fight for federal legislation to secure these rights across the United States has just begun.

If manufacturers control access to vehicle data, they decide who can repair vehicles and at what cost, limiting consumer choice and increasing cost and inconvenience.

Tell your legislator to support the REPAIR Act

269,548 service outlets
4.9 million people employed in the industry
303.0 million vehicles on the road

Take action today

Current law is inadequate to address growing competitive concerns created by new vehicle technology. The REPAIR Act seeks to resolve current and future issues that prevent consumers and independent repair shops from having the right to control the data generated through their use of their vehicles to fully maintain and repair their modern vehicles, while ensuring cybersecurity and safety for critical vehicle systems.

  1. Tell your legislator to support Right to Repair legislation for the auto industry today!

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  2. Use our media kit to download and share or create your own graphics supporting the cause.

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  3. Encourage your company to also take action by sending a letter to their legislator.

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  4. Shops: tell us if you were restricted from repairing a vehicle.

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