Representative Neal Dunn Champions REPAIR Act to Grant Consumers and Independent Mechanics Access to Vehicle Data
U.S. Representative Neal Dunn, a Republican from Florida's 2nd Congressional District, is a leading advocate for the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (HR 1566). This legislation aims to ensure that consumers and independent repair shops have access to critical vehicle data and repair tools, which are currently often restricted by manufacturers. According to Bill Herrle, Florida Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the increasing use of manufacturer-specific diagnostic codes is forcing car owners to dealerships and threatening the viability of independent mechanic shops. Herrle notes that many independent businesses are unable to service vehicles because they cannot access necessary digital codes. While parts of the REPAIR Act were incorporated into the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (HR 7389) by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Representative Dunn expressed disappointment that the most robust provisions of his bill were ... 
