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March 30, 2010

What will the Senate say about the Right to Repair?

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Right to Repair act has been brought to the Senate.  This act is trying to help small automotive repair shops by allowing them to receive repair information and diagnostics that car manufacturers exclusively have.   The Right to Repair will allow consumers more freedom to choose where they get vehicle maintenance done as well.  To read more, visit the article here: http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Right-to-Repair-bill-introduced-in-Senate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/662959?contextCategoryId=43145

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October 5, 2009

Right to repair issue resolved?

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If you are keeping up with the Right to Repair legislation, Repair Shop Websites wanted to provide you an update through this article.  If you haven’t been keeping up with the issue, below is some general information.

It reads, “More than 65% of car repairs in Canada are performed at independent auto repair shops and while 50% of Canadian automakers were willing to share the necessary hi-tech tools with independent garages, many consumers were forced to take their repairs back to the dealerships.” People complain that manufacturers force them to pay…

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August 28, 2009

Right to Repair Legislation

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Are you aware of the issue with computerized “locked” automobiles and the effects it is having on repair shops? Repair Shop Websites wants to bring it to your attention. The newer computerized cars were made to make independent car shops unable to serve these modern cars, and force car owners to pay more at dealerships for their repairs.  In efforts to be fair to consumers and small businesses, the Right to Repair Act was written up.  Read more.