REPAIR Act

Increased Consumer Choice: The bill prohibits manufacturers from using barriers that interfere with a consumer's choice of repair facilities, towing providers, or service providers (Section 4(a)(1)).

Access to Vehicle Data: Motor vehicle owners and their designees are entitled to access vehicle-generated data, including data made available through interface ports, without restriction (Section 4(a)(2)).

Competitive Pricing and Parts: By allowing the use of alternative parts—such as aftermarket, recycled, or remanufactured parts—the bill seeks to maintain competitive pricing and consumer choice (Section 2(2) and Section 4(a)(1)(A)(iv)).

Fair Access to Information and Tools: Manufacturers are required to make critical repair information, tools, and parts available to owners and the repair industry at a fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory cost (Section 4(a)(3)).

Freedom from Brand Mandates: The Act prevents manufacturers from mandating the use of specific brands of tools or parts in repair manuals or service bulletins, ensuring consumers are not forced into specific purchases (Section 4(a)(4)).

Cybersecurity and Data Security Risks: While the bill allows for technological protections, the requirement to provide access to vehicle-generated data must be balanced with the need to secure those systems and vehicles (Section 4(a)(5)).

Potential for Software Update Conflicts: The bill prohibits software updates intended to render alternative parts inoperable, but notes this is subject to specific exceptions (Section 4(a)(1)(B)).