Why Repairing Your Car Could Soon Cost More—and Limit Your Options!

The mechanic shortage and rising costs of car repairs are making dealerships the main option for service as automakers monopolize vehicle data access. Independent shops struggle to afford costly software subscriptions and specialized tools required to work on modern cars, especially those with gateway computers. While new legislation, like the 2023 Repair Act, could give consumers and independent garages more rights, the shift to tech-heavy diagnostics is pushing many small garages to specialize or close. This means more car owners will face higher repair costs and fewer choices in the near future.  Link to the featured video:https://youtu.be/4xhQpAcdyuY?si=lB7kYLaQduJax90CBuy me a coffee! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/partsmanagerproGrab a copy of my book:https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax"The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4Please remember to like, share and leave your comments.Videos are uploaded weekly.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.