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Historically, OBD-2 ports have granted vehicle owners and technicians access to vehicle data to assist with maintenance and repair. However, in the digital age of the modern car, vehicle data is now transmitted wirelessly and sent directly only to vehicle manufacturers. In 2021, 50% of cars have these connected capabilities and by 2030, about 95% of new vehicles sold globally will have this connectivity (McKinsey). Wireless transmission of data, also known as telematics, allows vehicles to be diagnosed and in some cases, repaired without ever going to a shop. While access to this data could provide many benefits to car owners, currently the data is sent only to the vehicle manufacturer who then serves as gatekeeper for the data, determining who can have access and at what cost. This is a detriment to consumers, which could result in: * Increased cost to the consumer * Limited consumer choice in where they take their vehicle for maintenance and repair * Impact to consumer safety and security with unstandardized data * Lack of privacy: drivers unwittingly generate new revenue streams for vehicle manufacturers every time they get behind the wheel. For the aftermarket, this can result in: * Loss of innovation * Lack of competition * Reduced collaboration THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW. Tell your legislator to support Right to Repair legislation for the auto industry OUR POSITIONOUR POSITION We believe drivers should have the right to transparency around the data collected from their vehicles, including what was collected, how it was used and with whom the vehicle manufacturers shared it. Further, it should be the consumer’s choice who is able to access data needed to maintain and repair their vehicles. This issue is so critical that Auto Care Association, AASA and CAR Coalition have worked together on behalf of their members to introduce The REPAIR (Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair) Act. The REPAIR Act would preserve consumer access to high quality and affordable vehicle repair by ensuring that as vehicles continue to modernize, vehicle owners and their repairer of choice have equal access to repair and maintenance tools and data. The REPAIR Act has four important principles: * Prevents vehicle manufacturers from employing barriers to repair and maintenance * Required vehicle owners and their designees get direct access to vehicle generated data * Prohibits mandating particular brands, tools and equipment * Establishes a stakeholder advisory committee to examine emerging barriers to repair and maintenance. Read a full summary of the REPAIR Act. THE SECURE SOLUTIONTHE SECURE SOLUTION Not surprisingly, vehicle manufactures are not acknowledging that a globally recognized technical design framework for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) could enable solutions consumers can use to directly access their vehicle data, as well as direct the data to the service provider of their choice. THESE SOLUTIONS ARE BASED ON STANDARDS WHICH PROVIDE SECURITY, PRIVACY, CHOICE AND SAFETY, LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD THROUGH SECURE AND STANDARDIZED DATA ACCESS. Implementing industry standards enables safe, secure, standardized and direct access to vehicle data which can be directed to the repair facilities of the consumers choosing. Implementing standards also support the creation of fair and equitable policies that ensure safety, security, competition and innovation in the automotive aftermarket. DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STEPS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SECURE VEHICLE DATA ACCESS Registration Set-up Authentication Authorization Safe Access download infographic WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW In Nov 2020, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voiced their support for Ballot Question 1, also known as Right to Repair with a 75% vote yes. However, the fight for federal legislation to secure our rights across the United States has just begun to protect the 273,000 shops and 800,000 technicians that service the 288 million vehicles on the road. If manufacturers are permitted to control access to data, they will have the ability to determine who can repair their vehicles and at what cost. Such action would give manufacturers almost total control of the independent repair market, limiting consumer choice and increasing cost and inconvenience by bestowing the car company with almost total power over the aftermarket. The time to act is now – tell your legislator to support The REPAIR Act. 273,000 SHOPS and 800,000 TECHNICIANS who service 0.0 MILLION VEHICLES on U.S. roads TAKE ACTION TODAYTAKE ACTION TODAY Current law is inadequate to address growing competitive concerns created by new technology, and the Act would seek to resolve current and future issues that prevent consumers and independent repair shops from being able to fully maintain and repair modern vehicles, while ensuring cybersecurity and safety for critical vehicle systems. The REPAIR Act would preserve consumer access to high quality and affordable vehicle repair by ensuring that as vehicles continue to modernize, vehicle owners and their repairer of choice have equal access to repair and maintenance tools and data. As vehicles continue to become more advanced, vehicle repair and maintenance requires access to data, software, sophisticated replacement components, training, and diagnostic tools. 1 Tell your legislator to support Right to Repair legislation for the auto industry today! act now 2 Use our media kit to download and share or create your own graphics supporting the cause. go to toolkit 3 Encourage your company to also take action by sending a letter to their legislator. send letter 4 Shops: tell us if you were restricted from repairing a vehicle. share your story RESOURCESRESOURCES Opinion: Why ‘right to repair’ could be the next big political movement Opinion: Manufacturers don’t care for the right to repair Maine auto shop owners push for ‘right to repair’ bill at State House Press Release Eight New Bipartisan Co-Sponsors Sign On to Support REPAIR Act Massachusetts to enforce Right to Repair law starting June 1 Press Release Auto Care Association Joins the Global Right to Repair Movement for Vehicles * 1 (current) * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 * 8 BROWSE OTHER TOPICSBROWSE OTHER TOPICS * * Massachusetts Right to Repair On November 3, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot initiative that would provide car owners with access to their mechanical data and would permit owners to share that data with the repair shop of their choice. * COVID-19 Relief In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting business losses and shut-downs, the federal government has created several emergency funding mechanisms (loans and grants) that are available to businesses of all sizes. * USMCA USMCA was signed into law by President Trump on January 29, 2020. After all three member countries ratified the agreement, it entered into force on July 1, 2020. * Chinese 301 Tariffs As Congress and the Administration continue to develop a trade strategy with respect to China, they should ensure that American consumers and businesses are not penalized. Read more about the issue and latest status. * Healthcare The Auto Care Association, as a founding member the Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, continues to lobby for a return to the 40-hours a week definition of a full-time employee, and simplified, reduced reporting requirements. * Technician Shortage The viability of our industry is dependent, in part, on our ability to recruit and train skilled technicians that can diagnose and repair modern vehicles. 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