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Industry and independents clash over right-to-repair and vehicle data access
Summary
Industry witnesses and independent repair advocates debated the Repair Act's scope at a House subcommittee hearing, with automakers stressing IP and security protections and repair groups warning of restricted consumer choices and rural impacts.
Lawmakers and witnesses at a House subcommittee hearing on Jan. 14 debated competing visions for right‑to‑repair legislation and who should control modern vehicle data.
Bill Hamby, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, told the committee that independent shops perform the majority of out‑of‑warranty repairs and that vehicle owners increasingly face restrictions because manufacturers control telematics data: “It may be your car, but…
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