State mandates, federal proposals, and ongoing legal battles are reshaping how collision repair shops access vehicle data, diagnostics, and repair procedures.

Way.com reports rising car repair costs aren't boosting profits for auto shops due to increasing labor, parts, and overhead expenses.

Automakers are talking about right-to-repair, too ("One Thing We're Talking About: National right-to-repair legislation reintroduced," autonews.com, Feb. 16). In fact, we've been talking about it ...

WASHINGTON — Tesla Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc. have endorsed an agreement backed by major automakers and independent repair shops on automotive right to repair that would include necessary ...

‘It is clear that the motivation behind automotive companies’ avoidance of complying with right-to-repair laws is not due to a concern for consumer security or privacy, but instead a hypocritical, ...

NHTSA says that direct access to telematics that OEMs have opens vehicles to security risks, but Massachusetts wants independent shops to have that access. Unfortunately, without that Right to Repair ...

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January 2026 U.S. auto sales show a slow start to the year as winter demand softens, highlighting shifting consumer ...

A car warranty is offered by vehicle manufacturers or third-party vendors and provides protection against hefty repair bills in the event of a mechanical failure, typically over a specified timeframe ...