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They assert that across the globe, consumers are facing a significant threat to their right to repair their vehicles at the auto repair shop of their choice. They have access to the original replacement part; however, there is no OEM repair information except the electrical diagrams. “Example 6: Auto repair shop purchased brake pads but was unable to access the repair information from the manufacturer to complete the repair. The repair shop then gave the customer the brake pads they had purchased and had the car towed to the dealership. Consumers and independent repair shops deserve to know whether they will receive access to vehicle repair data in the manner provided by the law.