Right To Repair, Trade Associations And You
In the fight for Right to Repair legislation, aftermarket trade groups can’t do it alone.
Labor Shortage, Right To Repair In Focus At AAPEX Buyer Panel
A who’s who of aftermarket leaders reflected on the long, strange trip that’s been 2020-2021.
Congressman Says He’s Working On Data-Access Bill
The future continues to look more promising for a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket’s policy agenda.
Is This The Window of Opportunity For Right To Repair?
The stars could be aligning for the aftermarket’s legislative agenda – and trade associations are ready.
FTC Report Supports Expanding Consumers’ Repair Options
The report was approved unanimously by the four current FTC commissioners.
AWDA Supports Right To Repair Initiative In Massachusetts
The ballot initiative would allow car owners to access the diagnostic and repair data generated wirelessly by their vehicle.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Rallies Members to Political Action
On June 4, Auto Care Association Director of State Affairs Tom Tucker addressed nearly 400 Alliance members and channel partners at the Sheraton New Orleans to discuss the industry’s political status.
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Major Initiatives Include Data Access, Global Vehicle Identifier
Bill Hanvey: “We’re involved in advocacy at the state and federal levels to legislatively guarantee the consumer’s right to be able to access and control their vehicle’s data.”
Right To Repair Now Law In Massachusetts
The recently signed bill is similar to the bill that passed the legislature in 2012, but includes provisions that require that information and tools be available for heavy-duty vehicles, defined as those that are more than 14,000 pounds. BETHESDA, Md. – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the Massachusetts Right to Repair legislation into law on Tuesday,