Locked out: How Big Auto could destroy the used-car market
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Skimp my ride
Without the REPAIR Act, the used-car market collapses into uncertainty. Vehicles that require dealer-only repairs will lose value quickly. Planned obsolescence accelerates. And as cars become fully connected, the familiar OBD-II era winds down.
A car you buy in 2025 could be effectively “dealer-locked” by 2030.
Manufacturers argue they need total control for cybersecurity. But secure, standardized data access — the model used globally — proves you can protect vehicle integrity without destroying competition.
The aftermarket already has a workable framework: encrypted data, authenticated access, owner permissions, and interoperable platforms. It’s practical, safe, and ready today.
The price of inaction
Without federal action:
- Repair costs rise 20%-50%.
- Independent shops close.
- Innovation dries up.
- Consumer privacy evaporates.
- The used-car market contracts.
The REPAIR Act reverses all of that. It creates a fair system where manufacturers build the cars — but the aftermarket keeps them running.
Don’t wait. Act.
This affects every driver. Contact your representative and urge support for the REPAIR Act.
It protects choice, savings, and your right to repair in a digital automotive world.
Your car, your data, your repairs. That’s what’s on the line.
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