Automakers in the States are steadily locking down the data that modern cars generate. If they succeed, independent repair shops, do-it-yourself mechanics — and your wallet — will feel the squeeze. The stakes are enormous: 273,000 repair shops, 900,000 technicians, and 293 million vehicles could be affected.

The REPAIR Act aims to preserve your right to choose who fixes your vehicle.
https://www.repairact.com/

Quote from: Brent on November 16, 2025, 12:27:20 PMAutomakers in the States are steadily locking down the data that modern cars generate. If they succeed, independent repair shops, do-it-yourself mechanics — and your wallet — will feel the squeeze. The stakes are enormous: 273,000 repair shops, 900,000 technicians, and 293 million vehicles could be affected.

The REPAIR Act aims to preserve your right to choose who fixes your vehicle.
https://www.repairact.com/

In aint heard anything about it. The link does not give a lot of information.

A simple solution.  Buy foreign cars.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on November 16, 2025, 08:55:38 PMA simple solution.  Buy foreign cars.

As as they are assembled in the US.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on November 16, 2025, 08:55:38 PMA simple solution.  Buy foreign cars.

Don't buy foreign and don't welcome foreign people.