Auto Care Association
Coverage of Auto Care Association in the Nexus archive.
- Industry’s message on CIRCIA: Please ask us fewer questions about cyberattacks
Industry groups have consistently urged CISA to reduce the scope of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA), advocating for fewer companies to be covered, fewer incidents reported, and less detailed information shared. CISA has delayed finalizing the rule multiple times, with industry sources doubting a September 2025 completion timeline. The law mandates reporting major cyberattacks within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours to enhance federal information sharing.
- ‘Right to repair’ is coming to cars, but there’s still this big blind spot as consumers demand more autonomy
BMW patented a screw design requiring specialized tools to restrict independent repairs, while lawmakers push the Repair Act to mandate access to vehicle repair data and tools. Advocates like ChrisFix argue for consumer choice in vehicle servicing, but automakers limit software and data access, complicating repairs for independent shops.
- Independent repair shops say vehicle data access threatens their future
Independent auto repair shops face challenges accessing vehicle diagnostic data and tools, threatening their viability. A bipartisan bill, the REPAIR Act, aims to ensure these shops have equal access to data and information as automakers' preferred networks, with support from industry groups and lawmakers.
- Independent repair shops say vehicle data access threatens their future
Independent auto repair shops face challenges accessing vehicle diagnostic data and tools, threatening their ability to compete with dealership networks. A bipartisan bill, the REPAIR Act, aims to grant independent shops equal access to vehicle data and repair information, supported by shop owners and industry groups.
- Independent repair shops say vehicle data access threatens their future
A bipartisan bill in Congress, the REPAIR Act, aims to ensure independent auto repair shops have equal access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information as dealerships. Independent shop owners and industry representatives argue limited access hinders their ability to serve customers and increases costs, while automakers claim existing agreements already address these issues.
- Your new car is getting harder and more expensive to fix. This bill could help.
Modern cars require company-specific software for repairs, increasing costs for independent shops. The REPAIR Act aims to mandate automakers share repair data, but automakers create barriers like 'gateways' that limit access. New vehicle technology, such as ADAS, has raised repair costs by over 50% for newer vehicles.