Congress Reintroduces Bipartisan Auto Right to Repair Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice

Essential federal legislation safeguards consumer vehicle repair rights and ensures a competitive repair market.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) applaud the reintroduction of the "Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair" (REPAIR) Act. The bill was introduced today by United States Representatives Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) alongside 12 additional bipartisan members. The REPAIR Act will protect consumers' rights to repair their vehicles while also ensuring the continued safe operation of the nation's 292 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles—70% of which are currently maintained by independent repair facilities. 

The REPAIR Act safeguards vehicle owners' access to essential repair and maintenance information, ensuring independent repair shops, parts manufacturers, and aftermarket service providers can continue to offer affordable and high-quality services. With the increasing complexity of modern vehicles, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), telematics, and software-driven diagnostics, the legislation addresses growing concerns and existing barriers regarding fair access to repair information.  

Why It Matters 

Research conducted by Hanover Research and Babcox indicates over 60% of independent repair facilities are experiencing difficulties with routine repairs due to OEM barriers and over 50% of those facilities need to send up to five cars per month back to the dealer, incurring further cost and inconvenience to drivers.  

Without the REPAIR Act, automakers can continue to restrict access to repair data and tools, leading to higher repair costs, limited service options, and longer wait times for vehicle maintenance.  

A broad coalition of consumer advocates, independent repair professionals, aftermarket suppliers, and trade organizations support the REPAIR Act as a necessary measure to uphold competition, affordability, and consumer rights in automotive repair. 

Key Provisions of the REPAIR Act include: 

Consumer Choice and Access – Guarantees that vehicle owners, independent repair facilities, and parts manufacturers have access to diagnostic data, tools, and software necessary for safe maintenance and repairs. 

Fair Competition – Prevents automakers from monopolizing repair information and services, allowing independent businesses to compete on a level playing field. 

Cybersecurity and Safety Protections – Ensures access to vehicle repair data is secure and does not compromise vehicle safety or cybersecurity. 

Safety and Compliance – Ensures access to critical repair data and tools needed to properly calibrate and restore brake systems, ADAS technologies, and other essential safety features, returning vehicles to their operational specifications and in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety and emissions laws, regulations, and standards. 

"American consumers deserve full control over their vehicle repair and maintenance data to ensure they can find the best service for their vehicle at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, vehicle manufacturers are standing in the way of American consumers accessing their own data to use the repair shop of their choosing, limiting consumer choice," said Congressman Dunn. "For far too long, manufacturers have championed anti-competitive practices by withholding crucial maintenance information, squeezing their customers and independent repair shops. 

Your vehicle belongs to you, not the manufacturer. I am introducing the REPAIR Act to provide a binding, workable solution to anti-competitive behavior in the auto repair industry to reaffirm consumer control over their vehicle maintenance data and empower them to work with repair shops big and small."

"Americans are tired of lip service about lowering prices or respecting the trades. We want to be able to fix our own stuff and to be stewards of our stuff and not reliant on a stream of cheap disposable crap. But auto manufacturers have made it increasingly difficult to have real agency," said bill co-sponsor Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. "It's time for Congress to listen to ordinary Americans and pass right to repair legislation." 

Industry and Consumer Support 

A survey conducted by the CAR Coalition highlights strong consumer support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation. The survey reveals that 94% of vehicle owners want the freedom to choose where their vehicle is repaired, and 75% support legislation preventing automakers from restricting access to vehicle data.  

With growing momentum, The REPAIR Act is expected to be a focal point in legislative discussions on consumer rights and automotive industry regulation.  

For more information on the REPAIR Act and how to support it, visit repairact.com. 

Media Contacts:  

Stacey Miller, Auto Care Association
Megan Gardner, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
Emma Vaughn, CAR Coalition 
Kristen Kellogg, CVSN