Auto Care: Right-to-Repair Pact Confuses Lawmakers, Drivers
Auto Care Association said it was not consulted about the agreement and does not support it.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Responds to Right-to-Repair Pact
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers said a pact between independent repairers and automakers “falls short” on repair protections.
NHTSA Better Have ‘Good Answers’ for Right to Repair Rebuff
The Berkshire Eagle, which endorsed the data-access measure in 2020, is skeptical of NHTSA’s cybersecurity concerns.
Editorial: Mass. Lawmakers Could End Right to Repair Impasse
A Boston Globe editorial suggests that the state Legislature “might be able to break the stalemate.”
Auto Care Weighing Response to NHTSA Right to Repair Letter
NHTSA asserted that the Massachusetts law “conflicts with and therefore is preempted by” federal law.
Maryland Passes New Calibration Law
S.B. 793 establishes consumer protections related to the repair or replacement of glass on ADAS-equipped vehicles.
State Lawmakers Plow Ahead with Right to Repair for Farmers
According to public-interest group PIRG, at least 16 states are considering Right to Repair bills covering farm equipment.
Federal REPAIR Act Garners Additional Bipartisan Support
Aftermarket companies can urge legislators in their district to also co-sponsor the bill by visiting repairact.com.
Proposed Rule Would Require AEB Systems on Light Vehicles
Mandating automatic emergency braking technology would reduce crashes and save lives, NHTSA says.
Judge Denies 11th-Hour Bid to Thwart Mass. Right to Repair Law
The automakers had asked the judge for a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of the law.
Texas Bill Could Raise Auto Repair, Insurance Rates
SB 1083 would dictate use of OEM car parts for common repairs and limit access to more affordable aftermarket parts, the CAR Coalition says.
Eight New Bipartisan Co-Sponsors Sign on to Support REPAIR Act
The REPAIR Act is the only bill that addresses vehicle maintenance and repair restrictions.
