CAWA joins the Global Right to Repair Movement for vehicles

April 18, 2023
Automotive aftermarket releases best practice guidelines for legislators
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Representing the Automotive Parts Industry has joined other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement. The statement enumerates the core beliefs of the movement and the objectives and intended outcomes of right to repair legislation. Importantly, the document sets forth ten best practice principles to developing a framework for right to repair legislation that any supporting country can use and adapt them to their needs.

Globally, the automotive aftermarket keeps 1.5 billion vehicles on the road while contributing $1.8 trillion to the global economy. After vehicles exit their warranty period, independent repair shops perform 70 percent of repairs. This vibrant industry and the consumer choice that it creates is being threatened by automotive manufacturers that block access to wirelessly transmitted vehicle repair and maintenance data.

Without the convenience and choice of independent parts and repair, especially in suburban and rural communities, consumers will have limited access to affordable vehicle service and repair. These restrictions can have catastrophic effects on local economies and the well-being and safety of millions that rely on vehicle transportation daily.

“We are pleased to be a part of this global right to repair movement and will do what we can to promote right to repair legislation which is so critical to the consumers right to choose where they get their vehicles repaired and where they purchase their parts”, said CAWA’s president & CEO, Rodney Pierini.

Read the full position statement HERE!.

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