There are so many issues going on in the automotive aftermarket – like labor shortages and kinks in the supply chain – and it’s easy to put an ongoing issue like Right to Repair on the back burner for a while. AutoCare Association Senior Director of State Affairs Tom Tucker says that can be OK for a while… just don’t forget about Right to Repair until it’s too late.

In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, sponsored by AAPEX, we speak with Tom to discuss the status of Right to Repair in Massachusetts and Maine. We talk through technical issues revolving around the issue, like cybersecurity, as well as if Right to Repair will be popping up in any other states anytime soon.

Episode Overview:
• What is the status of Right to Repair in Maine? (1:46)
• Are OEMs fighting Right to Repair legislation in Maine? (3:15)
• Would the passage of automotive Right to Repair legislation lead to cyber security issues? (7:55)
• What is the status of Right to Repair in Massachusetts? (8:47)
• What is the best way to support Right to Repair? (11:22)
• Is Right to Repair legislation being introduced in any other states? (16:00)
• Have there been any major Right to Repair victories outside of automotive? (18:00)