The CAR Coalition believes federal legislation regarding consumer choice in auto repair and access to vehicle data must meet the following key principles
The CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, a growing group of independent automotive parts, management and repair companies, associations, and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, is working at the federal and state levels to champion consumers’ rights to their vehicle data.
The CAR Coalition stated this week that it believes federal legislation regarding consumer choice in auto repair and access to vehicle data must meet the following key principles:
Safety First
Independent auto parts manufacturers and insurers prioritize personal and vehicle and data safety in all that they do. Any federal legislation on this issue must ensure consumer safety is paramount and built into any data sharing platform.
Empower Consumer Choices
Consumers need and deserve more choices, not fewer, when it comes to vehicle repair. Giving consumers the ability to control their vehicle data allows them to decide how and where they repair their vehicles. Any federal legislation must ensure a level playing field in the industry so consumers can benefit.
Foster Industry Competition
Competition motivates repairers and manufacturers to earn the business of consumers through high quality service and materials. Federal legislation should foster competition, not stifle it. Any legislation must ensure independently produced parts have equal opportunity in the marketplace.
Keep Consumer Costs Low
Greater competition and choice helps keep costs low for consumers. A vehicle is often one of a consumer’s most significant investments. They deserve the ability to maintain that investment as they see fit. Any federal legislation must put consumers, not manufacturers first.
About the CAR Coalition
The CAR Coalition is committed to preserving and protecting consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair by ensuring competition in the automotive collision parts industry. Members include: Allstate, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA), Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. (AMECA), AutoZone, Carparts.com, Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), Diamond Standard, KSI Auto Parts and LKQ Corporation. Learn more at carcoalition.com
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