The aftermarket's united front on Right to Repair hit a speed bump this week when a collective of industry groups announced a new Right to Repair pact with OEMs.
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Car Pros Automotive Group’s new state-of-the-art facility in Washington boasts significant investment in EV charging and repair infrastructure
Subscription-based car service allows members to get free unlimited oil changes and discounts on all other car repair services along with a dedicated technician, via app.
The new location is operated by Jack Pilavian, who has spent more than 26 years in the collision repair industry.
"This pact masquerades as pro-consumer but, in reality, does nothing to expand consumer choices and give a vehicle owner access to repair data," says CAR Coalition Executive Director Justin Rzepka.
Largest U.S. writer of commercial auto insurance begins using Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax and the company’s cloud-based platform to complete light-, medium- and heavy-duty appraisals.
"ASA and SCRS, who did not sign or support the 2014 MOU, represent a small fraction of the independent repair market and do not speak for the automotive aftermarket," states Auto Care Association.
