WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oklahoma House Bill 2820, creating the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, was heard Feb. 19 by the House Economic Development and Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Industry and Labor. Rep. Daniel Sullivan introduced the bill Feb. 4. The subcommittee voted against the bill by a vote of 7-0.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) states that the Right to Repair legislation in Oklahoma would interfere with the voluntary, industry-supported service information process in place since the ASA-Automaker Agreement, which protects independent repairers and consumers. The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) already accommodates identification and correction of gaps involved in the access of automotive service information, diagnostic tools and equipment, and training. Ron Pyle, president and chief staff executive of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), presented testimony Oct. 26, 2007, as part of an opposition panel to last session’s Right to Repair Bill, OK H.B. 1584. During his testimony, Pyle outlined the history of service information and how the relationship between independent repairers and automobile manufacturers has progressed since the 2002 ASA-Automaker agreement. Pyle says, “ASA believes we have an agreement with the automakers that is working in today’s highly technical marketplace. The NASTF is an industry process allowing us to work together in an environment of problem solving versus regulation and litigation.” To view the legislation, visit ASA’s legislative Web site, www.TakingTheHill.com. The bill can be found under “Track Legislation” by clicking on “Oklahoma.” |
