Video: The role of design patents in rising costs for car repairs

The international right to repair movement is cutting across industries, from tech to telecom and most importantly, the auto industry. The CAR Coalition is a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations, and insurers. They’re leading the charge on behalf of consumer choice, transparency, and affordability in the auto repair industry.

Last year, the Coalition launched a major campaign in support of the right to repair movement and key federal legislation, such as the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act and the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. Under current law, the misuse of design patents by manufacturers has drastically increased repair costs for American vehicle owners.

Amanda Silliker, editorial director for ABRN, discusses this issue with LKQ Corporation’s Ian Musselman. LKQ is a leading provider of alternative vehicle mechanical and collision replacement products – and they’re also a member of the Coalition.

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