The study finds that instituting right-to-repair policies directly counteracts many federal laws which were put in place to protect both manufacturers and consumers. The study states, “Bypassing the proper channels for repair will come at a steep cost to quality, performance, consumer safety, the environment, and the broader U.S. economy.”
Notably, right-to-repair policies could seriously disrupt original equipment manufacturers’ supply chains, which would leave many consumers—especially in rural communities—without a reliable and efficient place to get repairs.
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“This could increase costs for customers significantly, as delays in placing equipment back in service directly affect a business’ bottom line,” NAM maintains. The study further highlights an Environmental Protection Agency estimate that more than 500,000 tons of excess emissions have entered the atmosphere since 2009 due to operators disabling or modifying emission controls in vehicles across multiple industries.
“For decades, manufacturing innovation has created new products and technologies that improve modern life,” says NAM managing vice president of policy Chris Netram. “Unfortunately, so called ‘right-to-repair’ policies would threaten these programs, resulting in harm to the environment and putting Americans’ data and safety at risk.”
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