Legislation

Congressional skepticism around the need for legislation grows.

The latest development signifies that the agreement will now cover nearly 100 percent of auto makes.

The document stipulates that no technology will be used to circumvent the right to repair and establishes remedies for OEM noncompliance.

Benavidez touts the ASA’s right-to-repair agreement with automakers and expresses concern with a lack of quality standard provisions in the SMART Act.

The pact signed by the other associations lacks enforcement and fails to address important concerns voiced by a majority of the industry, ACA says.

ASA, SCRS, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation have officially stated their views on Right to Repair and shared them with members of Congress.

The bill has reached a total of 28 supporters in Congress and bipartisan support continues to grow.

The bill would end Texas vehicle safety inspections and make roads less safe, according to the association.

Eight more members of congress have signed on to co-sponsor the REPAIR Act, which will ensure choice, fairness, and safety in the vehicle repair industry.

The move is applauded by the CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA.