It’s estimated that 90% of products on the market today cannot be repaired without going through the manufacturer. This is a monopoly resulting from companies prioritizing product sales over repairs.
Sometimes companies will sell you a new product instead of helping fix your existing one. If they block internal repairs with software locks, they ensure their profit margin remains intact.
The Right to Repair movement seeks to advocate for legislation requiring manufacturers to provide repair manuals and parts at fair prices, allowing consumers more control over their purchases.
Gay Gordon-Byrne stresses the importance of having the ability to repair our appliances, stating: "Our only protection from poorly built products is the ability to make repairs."
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