"NIADA shares the belief that specialized equipment, information and materials should be available to all repair facilities who wish to pursue repair opportunities and should not be restricted to just those who are affiliated with a manufacturer," said Michael Linn, CEO of NIADA. "Right to Repair ensures that our members’ customers can have their vehicles serviced at the repair shop of their choice."
Because vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated with virtually every system either monitored or controlled by computers, servicing these vehicle systems to keep them in safe working condition requires ready access to complete and accurate information, tools and software from the car companie,s NIADA said.
The Right to Repair Act offers protections for motor vehicle owners by making it illegal for vehicle manufacturers to withhold information necessary to diagnose, service or repair motor vehicle.
"We encourage our members and all motorists to visit www.righttorepair.org to send a letter to each of their congressional representatives, urging them to support the Right to Repair Act," continued Linn.
Other organizations that have voiced support for the act include the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA). The Automotive Service Association (ASA), as well as auto makers and franchised new car dealers, oppose the bill, claiming the voluntary agreement negotiated between auto makers and the ASA in 2002 is all that is needed to guarantee independent repairers obtain the repair and diagnostic information they need. (Tire Review/Akron)
