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Maine Auto Repair Shops Launch Right to Repair Ballot Initiative

August 25, 2022

“Wireless technologies are removing the car owner’s right to get their vehicle repaired at their local, independent shop because the automaker would rather steer them towards their expensive dealer.”

Tim Winkeler, VIP Tires & Auto Service, Auburn, Maine

“The corporations, the car manufacturers want to stiff-arm any competition away. The bigger picture here is that it’s a fight between David and Goliath.”

Mike Higgins, Owner, Mike Higgins Auto Repair

A growing movement of local auto repair shops and supporters are fighting for the right to repair in Maine – and there could be a referendum on the state ballot as soon as next year! Dubbed the Maine Right to Repair Coalition, the group seeks to increase access to vehicle data needed for modern car repairs – similar to the Massachusetts ballot initiative, which passed by a three-to-one margin in 2020. 

The referendum, which can be voted on as soon as November 2023, would give car and truck owners the access to their own vehicle data – and the ability to choose where and how to repair their vehicles.

As auto repair shops and vehicle owners take action from Maine to Massachusetts, it’s more important than ever to continue the fight for bipartisan solutions to offer national right to repair protections, such as the REPAIR and SMART Acts.

Join the growing right to repair movement and tell your member of Congress to act on these commonsense bills today!

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