Political Quotes

“today, I am proud to join Senator Brownback in introducing bipartisan automotive right to repair legislation. Our bill, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, allows consumers the freedom to choose which repair shops they use for auto repairs and routine vehicle maintenance. Consumers today have many choices when it comes to the vehicle they drive, but not necessarily when it comes to the maintenance or repair options for those vehicles. Most cars today rely on computers to perform many of the automobile's vital functions including brakes, airbags, ignition and other operating systems. If an electronic component of a car fails or needs tuning, an access code is often needed in order to repair or replace the necessary part. These codes are currently provided on a voluntary basis to repair shops by car manufacturers. Unfortunately, many local independent repair shops are provided only limited or incomplete information by manufacturers to access and repair most elements of those vehicles. This lack of information puts consumers at a disadvantage, forcing many to pay premium prices to repair simple parts at dealerships or travel long distances to reach repair shops that take valuable time away from families and work. There are over 219,000 employees working in over 26,000 independent repair shops in California, providing those workers with good paying jobs.”