The 2023 Right-to-Repair Controversy: Can You Fix It?
April 25, 2023
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as posted by the channelCan you fix your own car, phone, tractor or ice cream machine? Believe it or not, this is a major issue in 2023. Today, big companies have a monopoly over fixing anything you own, and that is the "right-to-repair" controversy.
That's what John Deere tractors, Teslas, McFlurry machines, and most smartphones have in common: they're basically unfixable without going straight back to the company and giving them more cash. And people are suing!
For example, Tesla is accused of designing their cars to discourage owners from using any other companies to repair their cars. That translates into hefty profits for Tesla and a shortage of parts for cars that are in accidents or need repairs.
This is unfair, and that's why more than half of US states are considering right-to-repair laws. Once we buy something, we should be able to repair it or use parts from outside companies.
The Biden administration is cracking down on manufacturers that limit competition in the repair space. And you should care about the right-to-repair controversy because, in the end, it means lots more money out of your pocket.
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