21/02/2025
Historic victory for the right to repair in the United States: Massachusetts law upheld
Autopromotec Editorial Staff
The district court has dismissed the appeal by the Manufacturers (Alliance for Automotive Innovation) against the right-to-repair data access law
Auto Care Association, the leading association for the vehicle maintenance sector, has achieved a crucial victory in the battle for the right to repair. The district court has dismissed the appeal by the Manufacturers (Alliance for Automotive Innovation) against the right-to-repair data access law passed in Massachusetts in 2020 with 85% public support.
Federal Judge Denise Casper fully rejected the appeal, upholding the validity of the regulation that guarantees vehicle owners and independent repair shops access to diagnostic data necessary for repairs. This ruling represents a significant affirmation of the principle of free competition in the sector, contributing to the competitiveness of maintenance costs for consumers and the independent aftermarket.
“This decision by Judge Casper, said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of Auto Care Association, levels the playing field, allowing independent repair shops to compete fairly, which in turn drives down costs for consumers. This ruling is a crucial step toward fostering greater transparency, affordability, and innovation in the automotive industry for the benefit of all Americans."
This victory resonates globally: it is also a strategic battle in Europe, where the debate over access to vehicle data is more relevant than ever to ensure a fair and competitive market.
Federal Judge Denise Casper fully rejected the appeal, upholding the validity of the regulation that guarantees vehicle owners and independent repair shops access to diagnostic data necessary for repairs. This ruling represents a significant affirmation of the principle of free competition in the sector, contributing to the competitiveness of maintenance costs for consumers and the independent aftermarket.
“This decision by Judge Casper, said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of Auto Care Association, levels the playing field, allowing independent repair shops to compete fairly, which in turn drives down costs for consumers. This ruling is a crucial step toward fostering greater transparency, affordability, and innovation in the automotive industry for the benefit of all Americans."
This victory resonates globally: it is also a strategic battle in Europe, where the debate over access to vehicle data is more relevant than ever to ensure a fair and competitive market.
