ASA asks Massachusetts Legislature to stop Right to Repair legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) calls on all Massachusetts repairers to contact their legislators to oppose the Right to Repair Act, Massachusetts House Bill 4892. ASA says it is critical that legislators are informed of repairer opposition to the so-called Right to Repair bill. All other states that have had Right to Repair legislation have rejected this new government role in vehicle service information. Further, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, along with the U.S. Congress, have made it clear that legislation using government agencies and the courts is unnecessary to ensure independent repairers have access to the same service information that is available to dealers. The ASA-Automaker voluntary agreement already assures a process for repairers to obtain service information, tool information and training. Currently, independent repairers have access to vehicle service information via third-party information providers and automaker Web sites, and do not need the interference of government agencies or the courts. ASA has sent a letter to Massachusetts repairers to express the importance of contacting legislators pertaining to Right to Repair. After years of legislative failures for Right to Repair and a struggling economy, now is not the time to enact legislation that will force more costs and marketplace uncertainty for independent repairers. Further, a letter has been posted on ASA’s legislative Web site for the convenience of repairers who want to contact their legislators. To access the pre-written letter, please visit www.TakingTheHill.com, click on “Current Alerts,” and send a letter directly to your state legislator opposing House Bill 4892. For additional information visit ASA’s legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com. |