Car Owners
Car owners believe that repair restrictions should be lifted. They argue that repair restrictions prevent timely repairs, raise the prices they pay for repairs, harm the environment, and threaten small and local businesses.
Vehicle repair has evolved dramatically, with computer diagnostic technologies replacing the mechanic’s skill and hands-on experience. Computers now manage many essential automotive systems, including brakes, ignition keys, airbags, steering mechanics, and more, thanks to advancements in automotive technology. As a result of these advancements, manufacturers gradually became the “gatekeepers” of the information required to fix or provide components for the repair and maintenance of your car needs.
Challenges Today
Why it matters to you?
Life After Fair Repair
Challenges Today
- Car makers and franchised dealers have exclusive access to your vehicle data, diagnostic codes, and other information required to diagnose the problem.
- Your car’s spare parts are priced exorbitantly higher due to the manufacturers’ monopolistic market practices.
- It takes you, sometimes weeks, if not months, to repair their vehicles.
- Your car spare parts aren’t available in the open market.
- Due to the lack of a solid independent repair network, you, the car owner, must make trips to the dealers for your vehicle’s repair and maintenance needs.
- The time to procure the correct spare part for your vehicle is very high, causing substantial delays in the service of your vehicle.
- Car owners are restricted from accessing the manufacturer’s user and repair manuals.
- Most Insurers handle claim approvals preferentially at Dealers vs. independent repairers.
Why it matters to you?
- Automobile manufacturers must now give access to vehicle-related data and repair-related information to you.
- The automobile aftermarket must have more key players participating in a level playing field.
- In an automotive aftermarket where manufacturers compete, you, the car owner, will benefit from lower-priced and readily available spares.
- Manufacturers must consider ways to make the spare parts available in the open market, helping timely repair of your cars.
- With the availability of digital catalogues, you would benefit from picking the right part in a lower time frame and helping you get your vehicles repaired quickly.
- You must have access to your vehicle related manuals. In case of any emergency, you must be in a position to perform minor repairs without the need to visit a dealer.
Life After Fair Repair
- You will now have transparency over your vehicle data and can identify your vehicle’s needs in real time.
- Now, with more competition in the automotive aftermarket, you will have a range of choices to choose from in a competitive price range.
- With the availability of spares and spare part catalogues, you can now timely procure spares with accurate fitment details.
- Your repair turnaround times will reduce.
- With the Independent garages having the proper training and tools to undertake the repairs, you can confidently hand over your car to an independent repairer.
- With access to vehicle repair manuals, you can identify and get minor repairs fixed.
- You will be able to get insurance repairs conducted at a garage of your choice, without excessive burden of out-of-pocket expenses.
