Dossier
ChrisFix
Coverage of ChrisFix in the Nexus archive.
- ‘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.