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Parts, Labor, and Uncertainty: What 500 Shops Say About 2026

April 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Auto Repair Shop

Congress Pushes Right to Repair: What Auto Shops Need to Know in 2026

A federal Right to Repair bill introduced in early 2026 would require automakers to share vehicle-generated data and repair tools with car owners and independent shops. If enacted, the legislation could fundamentally shift the competitive landscape between dealerships and independent repair businesses across the country.

April 21, 2026 · 5 min readRead