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Mechanics Speak Out
Independent repair shop owners explain why the Right-to-Repair legislation isn't needed and won't help independent mechanics.
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May 31, 2012
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) and the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) – representing a total of twenty-six automakers – today joined the Automotive Service Association (ASA) – the largest independent repair shop association in the U.S. – to urge the Massachusetts House of Representatives to reject a seriously flawed “Right to Repair” measure recently passed by the Massachusetts Senate. Read more >
Mar 26, 2012 | Automotive News
The Automotive News notes that the Right to Repair issue has surfaced again in Massachusetts. Read more >
Mar 21, 2012 | The Massachusetts Auto Coalition
Proponents of so-called “Right to Repair” argue that the bill will save consumers money. However, at a recent hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Massachusetts Right to Repair spokesman Art Kinsman could not claim the bill would produce any real savings for consumers. Read more >
Oct 25, 2011 | The Massachusetts Auto Coalition
In order to refute false “Right to Repair” proponent claims that factory tools and service information are unavailable and – most importantly – to ensure that independent repairers know where they can access these resources at prices comparable to what dealers pay, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers today released Equal Access, a comprehensive resource guide for the automotive repair community. Read more >
Sep 7, 2011 | The Massachusetts Auto Coalition
The Attorney General’s decision simply affirms that so-called “Right to Repair” proponents – the big after-market parts industry attempting to gain unrestricted access to automakers’ proprietary information and intellectual investment – have the constitutional right under Massachusetts law to sidestep legislative authority and place their question on the 2012 ballot. Read more >
Aug 29, 2011 | Cape Cod Times
Right-to-Repair legislation will soon be making its way through the Massachusetts State Legislature. Proponents of the bill hope to end what they say is the monopoly dealerships have on repairs, while opponents believe it would lead to widespread violations of intellectual property rights. Read more >
Aug 3, 2011 | The Massachusetts Auto Coalition
Massachusetts consumers know they can already get their cars serviced and repaired wherever they like. They don’t need an unnecessary law to prove that. In fact, passage of this initiative could actually complicate the system in place today and limit repair choice. Read more >
Jul 24, 2011 | The Washington Post
The amount of car thefts in the United States has been dropping dramatically over the past few years, and Arizona has seen the most drastic change. Once among the highest car theft rates in the world, Arizona’s has dropped 33% in one year. Read more >
Jul 23, 2011 | The Washington Post
Due to new technology and dedicated law enforcement, the national car theft rate has been declining over the past few years. However, Right-to-Repair legislation making its way through Beacon Hill could jeopardize that trend by putting sensitive information about your car into a burglar’s hands. Read more >
Jul 7, 2011 | IEEE Spectrum
Last week, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing about the Right-to-Repair legislation making its way through the State House. Read more >
Jul 3, 2011 | Worcester Telegram
According to the Telegram, the 'Right to Repair' bill should be opposed because it would "constitute unneeded tinkering with the workings of the automotive repair market". Read more >
Jun 29, 2011 | The Patriot Ledger
Lawmakers are hearing testimony on Beacon Hill about a controversial new law known as the Right to Repair bill. If passed, this law would require auto manufacturers repair codes and other key information available to repair shops. Read more >
Jun 29, 2011 | The Patriot Ledger
Right to repair legislation is currently making its way through the Massachusetts state house. The bill’s supporters claim that the law would help small auto shops, but an opinion piece in the Patriot Ledger argues otherwise: Read more >
Jun 28, 2011 | State House News
Testimony on the auto repair legislation started again in the State House Tuesday, with its opponents arguing the bill could harm the business climate. If the law is passed and signed by Governor Deval Patrick, Massachusetts would be the first to have a right-to-repair law on the books. Read more >
Jun 27, 2011 | The Sun Chronicle
In anticipation of tomorrow's hearing on the "Right to Repair" bill, Attleboro's Sun Chronicle published an editorial calling for representatives to find a middle ground on the legislation. Read more >
Jun 25, 2011 | Woburn Advocate
Independent automotive repair business owners in Woburn say they have the tools they need to fix today's vehicles - and that's why they oppose the proposed "Right to Repair" legislation. Read more >
Jun 25, 2011 | Danvers Herald
In an article for the Danvers Herald, Katrina Powell reports on the "Right to Repair" bill and why the Massachusetts Auto Coalition is opposed to the legislation. Read more >
Jun 25, 2011 | MassLive
Michael Balise, vice president of Balise Motor Sales Company, recently expressed his concern that "Right to Repair" legislation would harm the company's more than 600 employees in the Greater Springfield area and the community they serve. Read more >
Jun 24, 2011 | Boston Business Journal
In a letter to the Boston Business Journal, the Massachusetts High Technology Council describes "Right to Repair" legislation as a threat to the state's technology economy. Read more >
Jun 17, 2011 | The Cape Cod Times
Heidi and Terry Trottier, who operate Mr. T's Auto Repair in Mashpee, MA, say indepedent repair shops such as theirs have the same access to vehicle information as dealerships. Read more >
