Biden Administration Tells Car Companies to Ignore Right to Repair Law People Overwhelmingly Voted For

Biden Administration Tells Car Companies to Ignore Right to Repair Law People Overwhelmingly Voted For

State of Repair is Motherboard’s exploration of DIY culture, device repair, ownership, and the forces fighting to lock down access to the things you own. The Biden administration has warned car manufacturers that they should not comply with a Massachusetts law that makes it easier for consumers and independent auto shops to repair cars, citing…

NHTSA Tells Automakers to Ignore Massachusetts Right to Repair Law

NHTSA Tells Automakers to Ignore Massachusetts Right to Repair Law

NHTSA Tells Automakers to Ignore Massachusetts LawJohn Gress – Getty Images The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) sent a letter to dozens of automakers on Tuesday to explicitly task companies without ignoring a Massachusetts state law related to vehicle telematics and data access, as the agency believes it poses a significant safety concern. The…

FUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small business

FUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small business

James and Nicole Elzinga, of Arrow Automotive Repair, and their daughter, Winnie, outside their 200 King St. W. location. A unique arrangement between three Dundas businesses that might otherwise be seen as competitors set the stage for the independent repair shops to thrive into the future. Eccles Auto Service, Arrow Automotive Repair and Dundas Cycle…

A Texas nonprofit is helping low-income people with car repairs : NPR

A Texas nonprofit is helping low-income people with car repairs : NPR

Car trouble can set off a financial crisis for low-income people. In Dallas, a small nonprofit is trying to help, one car repair at a time. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Car repairs are never convenient, but for people who don’t make much money, they can be a major financial hurdle. In Dallas, reporter Kevin (ph) Connelly…