‘Right to repair’ is coming to cars, but there’s still this big blind spot as consumers demand more autonomy
The “right to repair” movement has traditionally focused on access to replacement parts and manuals for consumer electronics. However, the fight for more consumer autonomy has emerged in the automotive industry as well.
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The “right to repair” movement has traditionally focused on access to replacement parts and manuals for consumer electronics. However, the fight for more consumer autonomy has emerged in the automotive industry as well. BMW filed a patent with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office in 2024 for a new screw design that includes the shape of its logo. It would require BMW-specific tools to remove it, effectively locking out independent auto shops that have not bought them.
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- The “right to repair” movement has traditionally focused on access to replacement parts and manuals for consumer electronics. However, the fight for more consumer autonomy has emerged in the automotive industry as well.
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‘Right to repair’ is coming to cars, but there’s still this big blind spot as consumers demand more autonomy
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