Automakers Express Opposition to Oklahoma Right to Repair Bill

(Akron/Tire Review) The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers Inc. (AIAM) announced its opposition to the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.B. 1584) bill that was recently introduced in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

In a letter sent to Oklahoma state legislators, AIAM said the bill was unnecessary, counterproductive and did not adequately protect the intellectual property of automakers.

AIAM said that car manufacturers have made “all appropriate service information” accessible to repair shops for the past six years through the National Automotive Service Task Force. The organization also stated that automakers in the U.S. maintain Web sites that provide service and training information.

“We want our customers to have a positive ownership experience, including being able to get a vehicle fixed quickly at whatever service facility they may choose,” said Mike Stanton, president of AIAM. “And, that’s why we view the auto service industry as our partners in serving our mutual customers, the driving public. However, we feel this legislation is unnecessary, and consumers already have a choice.”