Aaron Lowe, vice president, government affairs at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), testified last Thursday in New Jersey at a hearing on Right to Repair legislation that is under consideration in the state assembly. The bill introduced by Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-N.J., would require that car companies make available to independent repair shops the same information and tools that they make available to their franchised dealers.
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AAIA: ‘connective car’ technology threatens aftermarket
“The aftermarket industry must develop effective ‘connected car’ alternatives to assure that drivers have a real choice when it comes to auto repairs, maintenance and parts,” according to AAIA’s Chief Information Officer.
Ten years from now, Jiffy Lube and NAPA franchise owners will stand desolate in front of their stores, watching sedan after minivan pull into the dealership next door. At least, that is the fear of independent automotive services companies contemplating tomorrow’s connected car.
Sometimes, the dealership service department is the only option
If you own a car, you know a good garage can save you both time and money on repairs. But some vehicle owners are shocked to learn that in some cases they have no choice but to take it to the dealership.
