It is clear that the motivation behind automotive companies' avoidance of complying with right-to-repair laws is not due to a concern for consumer security or privacy, but instead a hypocritical, profit-driven reaction.
Right-to-repair laws support consumer choice and prevent automakers from using restrictive repair laws to their financial advantage.
For years, the right-to-repair movement has largely focused on consumer electronics, but lately, the idea has grown to include cars as they become giant computers on wheels.
Earlier this year, The New York Times published an investigation into General Motors' practice of providing microdetails about its customers' driving habits to third-party data brokers.
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