Survey: Independent mechanics worry as manufacturers frustrate repairs
According to the survey, 84% of independent mechanics identify data access as being “extremely important” or “very important” concerns for their business.
We should be able to fix our stuff when it breaks.
We need easy access to the information, tools, resources and third party repair shops it takes to fix our cell phones, appliances, electronics and other equipment. That means working together to get the companies who make our stuff, to give us the right to repair our stuff. When they do, it will be better for the planet, better for our budgets, and things will work the way they are supposed to.
According to the survey, 84% of independent mechanics identify data access as being “extremely important” or “very important” concerns for their business.
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Consumers statewide and nationwide deserve to have quality, long-lasting products, but when those products don’t last or get damaged, it can be extremely expensive and inconvenient to replace them.Scott Bendett, New York Assemblyman
Repair scores provide a simple, reliable way to know what we are paying for before we buy expensive electronics.Julie von Haefen, North Carolina Representative
I support right to repair scores because they empower consumers with crucial information on the repairability of products before purchase, enhancing market transparency and reducing electronic waste. As the FTC's 'Nixing the Fix' report highlights, the lack of accessible repair information perpetuates a market imbalance, disadvantaging consumers. Implementing a national voluntary repair score, akin to EnergyGuide labels, will guide consumers towards more sustainable and economical choices, while also promoting local business opportunities and sustainable product designs.Janice Marchman, Colorado Senator
I’m pleased to encourage the FTC to continue to expand the information consumers have about the reliability and repairability of the electronic products they buy which empowers them to make more knowledgeable decisions, both financially and for the environment.Marian Matthews, New Mexico Representative
AirPods are nearly impossible to repair and their batteries are short-lived. Apple should design them to last.
A bill in the New York Assembly and Senate would bring repair scores to New York, a great way for consumers to select more fixable electronics. Advocates and repair professionals spoke about why they support the bill.
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