REPAIR Act

Independent auto repair shops face challenges accessing vehicle diagnostic data and tools, threatening their viability. A bipartisan bill, the REPAIR Act, aims to ensure these shops have equal access to data and information as automakers' preferred networks, with support from industry groups and lawmakers.

Independent auto repair shops face challenges accessing vehicle diagnostic data and tools, threatening their ability to compete with dealership networks. A bipartisan bill, the REPAIR Act, aims to grant independent shops equal access to vehicle data and repair information, supported by shop owners and industry groups.

A bipartisan bill in Congress, the REPAIR Act, aims to ensure independent auto repair shops have equal access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information as dealerships. Independent shop owners and industry representatives argue limited access hinders their ability to serve customers and increases costs, while automakers claim existing agreements already address these issues.

Modern cars require company-specific software for repairs, increasing costs for independent shops. The REPAIR Act aims to mandate automakers share repair data, but automakers create barriers like 'gateways' that limit access. New vehicle technology, such as ADAS, has raised repair costs by over 50% for newer vehicles.