Posted on: 10/1/2024
Right To Repair By Renee Leon Edgar and I got to attend the Ratchet & Wrench Shop Owners training event in Orlando last month and had a fabulously inspiring time. Lots of ideas brewing and improvements are on our mind, though the biggest SURPRISE was learning that our right to repair is at risk! Right to repair is the concept that people should have the right to repair the products they own, and have access to repair information and replacement parts from manufacturers. I know. Super shocking, and scary for our small business! The following three points are important to you, the consumer: 95% of new vehicles sold globally will have wirelessly-transmitted connectivity by 2030. Currently data is sent only to the vehicle manufacturer, who controls who has access and at what cost. On average, drivers spend 36% more on repair costs at the dealership than they would at an independent service shop. 77% of vehicles are over seven years old. Without r ... read more