{"id":4301,"date":"2026-01-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superpdr.com\/aftermarket-industry-leaders-tell-u-s-congress-without-federal-action-auto-repair-sector-faces-existential-threat\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:30:38","slug":"aftermarket-industry-leaders-tell-u-s-congress-without-federal-action-auto-repair-sector-faces-existential-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superpdr.com\/ja\/news\/aftermarket-industry-leaders-tell-u-s-congres-85401595.html","title":{"rendered":"Aftermarket Industry Leaders Tell U.S. Congress: Without Federal Action, Auto Repair Sector Faces \u201cExistential Threat\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>ACA President <strong>Bill Hanvey<\/strong> highlighted during the hearing that as vehicles rely increasingly on software and data, manufacturers&#8217; control over repair information prevents independent shops from accessing necessary technical data. This forces vehicle owners to use brand-authorized repair centers, increasing repair costs and wait times. Currently, independent shops handle about <strong>70% of out-of-warranty repairs<\/strong>, but restricted data could raise costs and reduce competition. The hearing emphasized that the Repair Act would improve vehicle repair <strong>safety, affordability, and consumer choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>\u30a4\u30f3\u30d1\u30af\u30c8\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2696\ufe0f <strong>Industry Competition:<\/strong> If passed, the Repair Act would allow independent repair shops easier access to repair data, breaking manufacturer monopolies and promoting fair competition.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Consumer Benefits:<\/strong> Repair costs could drop significantly, and waiting times could be reduced.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong>Repair Ecosystem Improvements:<\/strong> More market choices, enhanced technical capabilities of independent shops, and broader service coverage.<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACA President Bill Hanvey highlighted during the hearing that as vehicles rely increasingly on software and data, manufacturers&#8217; control over repair information prevents independent shops from accessing necessary technical data. 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