Group: FSF/Fight-to-Repair/US
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==Right to Repair in the US== | ==Right to Repair in the US== | ||
| − | Right to repair had a | + | Right to repair had a [https://elections.ap.org/WCVB/results/2020-11-03/state/MA/race/I/raceid/24900 significant win] passing an advanced |
right to repair law in the recent November elections in the | right to repair law in the recent November elections in the | ||
| − | US. Kyle Wiens responded in a response on [ | + | US. Kyle Wiens responded in a response on [https://www.ifixit.com/News/46235/massachusetts-just-passed-the-worlds-most-advanced-right-to-repair-law their blog], "Modern cars can send maintenance information directly to the manufacturers, cutting out local mechanics. Question 1 |
makes sure that consumers can continue to fix their own vehicles, | makes sure that consumers can continue to fix their own vehicles, | ||
or get them fixed at the shop of their choice." | or get them fixed at the shop of their choice." | ||
In the United States decisions are made on a state legislative | In the United States decisions are made on a state legislative | ||
| − | level, so it is your local representatives that can [ | + | level, so it is your local representatives that can [https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative help make a |
| − | + | difference]. | |
Revision as of 21:30, 11 January 2021
Right to Repair in the US
Right to repair had a significant win passing an advanced right to repair law in the recent November elections in the US. Kyle Wiens responded in a response on their blog, "Modern cars can send maintenance information directly to the manufacturers, cutting out local mechanics. Question 1 makes sure that consumers can continue to fix their own vehicles, or get them fixed at the shop of their choice."
In the United States decisions are made on a state legislative level, so it is your local representatives that can [https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative help make a difference].
