Right to Repair Act

racer12306 · 11-16-2005, 09:21 PM

I became aware of this through another forum I visit, www.montecarloss.com. This seems like a good thing if it goes through. Below is the post that was made at the other site. I am not taking credit for finding out about this act, just spreading the word. You can also go to www.house.gov and search for your representative and send him/her an email. WE WANT THIS TO GET PASSED

The Right to Repair Act wants to make available to car owners and independent repair facilities the information necessary to diagnose and repair new cars.

As most of us either own or will purchase a new car, this legislation affect all of us. If the dealerships get their way, no one will be able to fix your car but them. They are trying to squeeze everyone out.

For example, those that have to undergo ODBII emission inspections, if the check engine light is on, it actomatically fails inspection. The only people who could diagnose the problem and tell you what needs to be done to repair it are the dealerships. We all know the costs, not only money, but time and frustration, invovled in that.

This legislation does not interfere the dealer's right to perform routine services or warranty work. It also does not unconstitutionally take the manufacturers' trade secrets or other properties or require them to disclose them.

All this legislation does is keep the choice in our hands, not theirs.

http://www.aftermarket.org/governmen...ies/hr2735.asp

Please, everyone, go to this site, and click on the Send a Letter to Congress link, register and send a letter to your congressmen and women. Make your voices heard and make a difference. This time it affects your wallet.

firebird_1252 · 11-16-2005, 10:53 PM

hey frank!!! welcome!!

racer12306 · 11-17-2005, 10:14 AM

hey, its been a while.

i found a website about the right to repair act, some of it is overkill but some is ok

http://www.righttorepair.org/

11-16-2005, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
racer12306 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 27	Right to Repair Act I became aware of this through another forum I visit, www.montecarloss.com. This seems like a good thing if it goes through. Below is the post that was made at the other site. I am not taking credit for finding out about this act, just spreading the word. You can also go to www.house.gov and search for your representative and send him/her an email. WE WANT THIS TO GET PASSED The Right to Repair Act wants to make available to car owners and independent repair facilities the information necessary to diagnose and repair new cars. As most of us either own or will purchase a new car, this legislation affect all of us. If the dealerships get their way, no one will be able to fix your car but them. They are trying to squeeze everyone out. For example, those that have to undergo ODBII emission inspections, if the check engine light is on, it actomatically fails inspection. The only people who could diagnose the problem and tell you what needs to be done to repair it are the dealerships. We all know the costs, not only money, but time and frustration, invovled in that. This legislation does not interfere the dealer's right to perform routine services or warranty work. It also does not unconstitutionally take the manufacturers' trade secrets or other properties or require them to disclose them. All this legislation does is keep the choice in our hands, not theirs. http://www.aftermarket.org/governmen...ies/hr2735.asp Please, everyone, go to this site, and click on the Send a Letter to Congress link, register and send a letter to your congressmen and women. Make your voices heard and make a difference. This time it affects your wallet.

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11-17-2005, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
racer12306 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 27	hey, its been a while. i found a website about the right to repair act, some of it is overkill but some is ok http://www.righttorepair.org/