Map Shows States Where You Can Legally Fix Your Own Car
Summary
A new map shows which U.S. states allow people to legally fix their own cars. President Donald Trump signed a memo directing federal officials to clarify rules on car repairs related to emissions systems, aiming to expand repair rights across the country.Key Facts
- Only Massachusetts and Maine have strong laws allowing car owners to access repair information and fix their vehicles.
- Massachusetts passed its right-to-repair law in 2012 and expanded it in 2020 to include wireless data from newer cars.
- Maine approved a similar law in 2023, including plans to share vehicle data securely starting in 2025.
- Five states have right-to-repair laws for electronics or farm equipment, but these laws do not cover cars.
- More than 40 states, including Texas and Florida, have no automotive right-to-repair laws yet.
- Federal protections and industry agreements provide some repair access nationwide but do not cover newer technology like telematics.
- President Trump’s June 29 memorandum directs the EPA to clarify emissions repair rules to allow more repairs without breaking the law.
- The goal of the memorandum is to lower repair costs and give car owners more freedom to fix their vehicles.
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