U.S. Congress Reviews REPAIR Act Over Automaker Safety Concerns

According to The Drive, U. S. lawmakers reviewed the REPAIR Act, a proposal that would require automakers to share vehicle diagnostic data with independent repair shops. The bill could broaden independent mechanics' access to such data.

Ford chief executive Jim Farley testified that allowing owners to repair modern cars might create safety risks. Lawmakers weighed the potential impact on repair services as part of the right-to-repair discussion. The debate took place on Capitol Hill as the measure moved through the legislative process.