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Letter to the Editor
Wednesday March 23
NJ Assemblyman Sponsors State Right-To-Repair Bill
New Jersey Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) is taking the right to repair fight to a local level. Gusciora is sponsoring the "Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Act," which would require all motor vehicle manufacturers to provide vehicle owners, repair facilities and the Division of Consumer Affairs with all information relating to servicing the vehicle."It’s a shame that vehicle owners are put in a position like this," Gusciora said. "It should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to give this information to the consumer immediately so they can repair their car where and how they like."
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), the state’s largest association of collision and mechanical repairers, is thrilled with the Assemblyman’s actions according to President Bob Everett, who has been working for over two years on the national Right-To-Repair bill.
"This is a great thing not only for the automotive repair professionals in the state but more importantly for the consumers," Everett said. "AASP/NJ supports Assemblyman Gusciora one hundred percent and we hope the other legislators in the state will do the same."
Gusciora acted on the bill after a recent meeting with AASP/NJ. After researching the topic, he saw the need for action.
"Without access to this information, car owners are forced to patronize new car dealerships, which are frequently more expansive and less convenient for the consumer," a press release announcing the bill stated.
"We aren’t asking manufacturers to reveal trade secrets or compromise their business," said Gusciora, "but they should be required to make this information available to the consumer. Not only is it inconvenient for the consumer to be restricted to repairing their car at a new car dealership but it is also their right to know."
"It’s rewarding to see our efforts lead to results," Everett concluded. "This is a bill that will benefit everyone involved in the automotive repair process. We look forward to seeing other legislators join Assemblyman Gusciora in this effort to keep the repair process fair for everyone."
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