Glossary / General

right to repair

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Right to repair means that car owners and repair shops can get the information and parts they need to fix vehicles. This helps people avoid being forced to go to the dealership for repairs.

Technical Definition

Right to repair refers to laws and regulations that allow consumers and independent repair shops access to the necessary information, tools, and parts to repair vehicles. This movement aims to empower consumers and promote competition in the automotive repair industry.

Hear It Discussed

"it's a reflection of the complexity that's part of modern cars that I'm sure most people would rather not have. That's a right to repair. It's a real thing. It should be."
Is The Longbow Speedster The Future Of British Roadsters? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 236 The Carmudgeon Show 01:59

"I am not anti technology. I've got to think I am pro fairness. I just want everybody to have the ability to repair what they own... But when technology becomes a gatekeeper instead of a tool."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 4, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Right To Repair Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 24:26

"“the right to repair is a big thing in Massachusetts.” ... “consumers should have the right, they own it, to A, take the car where they want to fix it, including under the warranty period”"
Car Repair Bills Are Exploding | Episode 1065 CarEdge Live 08:49