Dwayne Myers Discusses the Urgent Need for the Repair Act in Automotive Industry
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Dwayne Myers to discuss the importance of the Repair Act in the automotive industry. Dwayne highlights how advancements in automotive technology could potentially lock out independent repair shops, stressing the need for security measures that allow fair access to repair data. Braxton and Dwayne delve into the consumer implications, including the potential lack of repair options and increased costs if the Repair Act is not passed.
00:00 Car advancements: Enhanced security restricts consumer access.
05:54 Manufacturers sell collected data; we want repair data.
08:52 Inflation affects prices; manufacturer network access control.
12:09 Public supports, but compliance and rulings vary.
13:18 Seeking balance in necessary legislation oversight.
17:34 Actionable systems implementation: "Couple years" to establish precedent.
20:04 Your input makes a significant difference.
Write your congressperson about the Repair Act!
00:00 Car advancements: Enhanced security restricts consumer access.
05:54 Manufacturers sell collected data; we want repair data.
08:52 Inflation affects prices; manufacturer network access control.
12:09 Public supports, but compliance and rulings vary.
13:18 Seeking balance in necessary legislation oversight.
17:34 Actionable systems implementation: "Couple years" to establish precedent.
20:04 Your input makes a significant difference.
Write your congressperson about the Repair Act!
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