Right to repair - we WIN!!

[sunandsand]

Federal Trade Commission voted 5-0 for right to repair regulations. Covers tractors, cars, electronics, more.

We just won a big one!

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/1592330/p194400repairrestrictionspolicystatement.pdf

Best Regards,

Mike/Florida

 

[bmaverick]

HUGE NEWS

 

[workinonit]

It reality what does it mean? Do they have to make the diagnostic software available?

 

[Stan777]

There must be a big loophole. Nothing governmental goes our way anymore.

 

[bmaverick]

It reality what does it mean? Do they have to make the diagnostic software available?

We won, but the next up hill battle is the ability to FLOOD the FTC with complaints like no tomorrow, this way, per the report, they will then investigate to see IF there is a Hardship-Event.

Read the article. More questions now than ever before.

 

[sunandsand]

What I'm reading is they have to make parts available as well as diagnostic software and manuals. If they don't they are looking at violations of the Sherman Anti-Trust act (and worse).

Obviously, this is a developing story, but it threatens to be verrrry interesting ;-)

Best Regards,

Mike/Florida

 

[Thomas]

Hmmm...wait and see after the ink dries.

 

[k0ua]

Hard to believe that government would actually come down on the side of individuals. Time will tell, but looks promising.

 

[ruffdog]

I would not say we won yet but the game piece is moving in the right direction. Also, the game has just begun....

The FTC Might've Just Found Its Spine On Right To Repair, Sort Of

 

[RickB]

What I'm reading is they have to make parts available as well as diagnostic software and manuals. If they don't they are looking at violations of the Sherman Anti-Trust act (and worse).

Obviously, this is a developing story, but it threatens to be verrrry interesting ;-)

Best Regards,

Mike/Florida

"Available" can be a broad term.