The Other Side Of Right To Repair

The Right to Repair campaign may sound like a good idea at face value, but the National Automobile Dealers’ Association recently invited us to a frank and open discussion about the catastrophic results it may have for the motor industry.

IN essence, the Right to Repair code of conduct aims to ensure fair competition in the automotive repair supply chain. It will give independent service centres full access to technical information, diagnostic tools and test equipment needed to service a car in such a way that it doesn’t impact the vehicle’s OEM warranty. In basic terms, you should be able to have your car serviced by a third party, without the warranty being declared null and void by the manufacturer that sold you the car via a dealership.

According to Mark Dommisse, national chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), the proposed new code of conduct will have significant negative implications for the industry and a requirement for shared thinking is critical.

“NADA and its members fully recognise the need to broaden participation in the automotive aftermarket sector and are committed to cooperating and assisting the commission to address matters of concern raised in the proposed new code of conduct.