Right to Repair Act of 2003

[VaGT]

I was in Advance Auto Parts here in Woodbridge today, and they were taking signitures for a petition regarding this bill. You can read more about it here...

http://www.aftermarket.org/Government/Grassroots_Activities/hr2735.asp


I'm not sure if this is at all the Advance Auto Parts stores, or other stores, but drop buy, buy some oil, tire cleaner, or nothing at all, but sign the petition.

[Dr_Kyle]

I completely disagree with that petition. Car makers spend billions on R&D to design and refine their technology. Why should repair shops be given access to this information at no charge?

[2002AmSE]

Yeah, it would be cool if our dashboard would just give us the "P code" for our cars when we have a check engine light, SO MUCH EASIER. But, saying that is a very far fetch, although we should be able to see the full database of TSB's without any hassle(a few are on this forum, thanks to everyone for that too!). I really think that we wont need any special equip. to check tire pressure, thats a monthly thing and nobody would pay for that, so it would be a huge safety issue so i know it wouldnt get that bad. Our repairs shouldn't become a dealership only thing, it's dissapointing where the Auto Industry is going with proprietization of auto repair.

[VaGT]

Originally posted by Dr_Kyle
I completely disagree with that petition. Car makers spend billions on R&D to design and refine their technology. Why should repair shops be given access to this information at no charge?


If its stuff that's required to fix a car, it is forcing people to use their overpriced service.

[preed4962]

Chrysler vehicles display the P-Code by simply turning the ignition switch from off to on, three times, ending in the 'On' position, displays in the odometer. Back in the old days, before OBDII it would flash the check engine light using the same procedure (same as sticking a Paper Clip in the old GM ALDL connector).

[kubiache]

Originally posted by Dr_Kyle
I completely disagree with that petition. Car makers spend billions on R&D to design and refine their technology. Why should repair shops be given access to this information at no charge?

So instead of seeing your local dentist you should be required to visit Oral-B (or whoever) directly since they did the research? I see where you're coming from Kyle. It's probably reasonable to charge the private shops a very FAIR price for the information needed. As much as it sucks, business is business.

[Gimli]

Originally posted by kubiache
So instead of seeing your local dentist you should be required to visit Oral-B (or whoever) directly since they did the research? I see where you're coming from Kyle. It's probably reasonable to charge the private shops a very FAIR price for the information needed. As much as it sucks, business is business.

I agree with what you're saying and I think that the 300$ Helm asks for all the GM service manuals '98-up on electronic media is a very good deal for shops. When you think most of them charge $50+ an hour...