Vehicle data limitations cost the shops an estimated $3.1 billion each year; responses highlight need for bipartisan REPAIR Act.
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"The agreement falls short of all the protections necessary to ensure consumer choice now and into the future for all parties, not only signatories of the pact," states MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
Nearly two dozen major automakers on Tuesday were told not to comply with Massachusetts' Right to Repair law, which was approved by 75% of voters.
What does the data access law say and what does the aftermarket need in order to to compete with the alliance between OEMs and dealerships?
Discussions revolved around consumers and the critical need to have access to their own vehicle’s data.
Without legislative adoption of the SMART Act, consumers will continue to absorb over $1.5 billion per year in additional costs when they repair their vehicles after collisions.
The Vehicle Data Access Caucus will be essential in addressing critical data-access concerns for independent repairers.