Thankfully, the right-to-repair movement has picked up momentum over the past couple of years, putting pressure on giants like Apple, Samsung, Google, and even John Deere to make it easier for both consumers and independent repair shops to repair their devices. While both Apple and Samsung ...
Apple argues against right-to-repair bill that would reduce its control Right-to-repair is now the law in California And on the Xbox news: And on the password crackdown:
Money and environment: both very good reasons to promote repair. Still repair is often a hassle, and something new is so easily bought online. That is why the EU wants to make repair easier and the Right 2 Repair Directive is the outcome of that. ...
Reports on the effort of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) to lobby against the Right to Repair bill which others in the aftermarket wants. Agreement between ASA and the automakers to guarantee access ...
He said a "Right to Repair" law would do more than simply allow consumers to have their electronic products serviced anywhere without voiding a warranty. "It would in many of these state bills require the company to provide the actual parts that they need and also the software, instructions ...
shops, create unnecessary electronic waste, delay timely repairs and undermine resiliency," FTC Chair Lina Khan said. "The FTC has a range of tools it can use to root out unlawful repair restrictions, and today's policy statement would commit us to move forward on this issue with new vigor...
Starting in March most household appliances sold in Europe will have to comply to new rules making them easy to repair with basic tools. As well as this manufacturers will be required to provide spare parts within 15 days and make repair manuals available to independent specialists. Notably s...
Right to RepairAt last, there's some good news for the independent motor trade - and their customers. The Right to Repair campaign has been launched, to protect the interests of independent garages. Why is it needed? Well as we all know, cars are becoming ever more complex and make-...
And if automakers refuse to comply or their prices go sky high, a five-member panel representing both sides can be summoned to resolve the dispute. In return for these gestures, repair shops have agreed to quit lobbying for a federal “Right to Repair” law—which has been stalled...
It also requires third-party repair shops to disclose the use of nongenuine or used parts before making any repair. The law may reduce electronic waste by making self-repairs or third-party repairs more accessible but may also do some harm. First, companies cannot p...