Where the world is headed and why the right to repair movement is very important

[admin]

Tesla’s $16,000 Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair Matters

This is what people are fighting for.

www.thedrive.com

This is a good reminder on what happens when consumers are left to the mercy of greedy corporate entities, we should not let convenience cause us to forfeit the right to repair our own equipment. Personally i like the idea behind electric cars but we should be careful about the closed systems they come with.

 

[JazzMan]

This will not apply to us in any way, shape or form. Kirinyaga Road and Industrial Area merchants will see to that.

 

[Luther12]

Right to repair movement gains power in US and Europe

Lawmakers and advocates want to give consumers more choice when it comes to fixing devices.

www.bbc.com

 

[Luther12]

This will not apply to us in any way, shape or form. Kirinyaga Road and Industrial Area merchants will see to that.

Oh yes it will apply to us.
In fact, it already is.

 

[DeepInYourMind]

Owners of John Deere tractors have to hack their own tractors to make repairs

Farmers Are Having to Hack Their Own Tractors Just to Make Repairs

Owners are turning to hacked software from Eastern Europe as farm equipment companies won't license it to them directly.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Luther12]

Owners of John Deere tractors have to hack their own tractors to make repairs

Farmers Are Having to Hack Their Own Tractors Just to Make Repairs

Owners are turning to hacked software from Eastern Europe as farm equipment companies won't license it to them directly.

www.thedrive.com

Imagine that!!
I was very shocked to find out this a while back.

 

[mzeiya]

+ Apple

Apple will allow independent repair businesses to fix its devices

The announcement comes just a few months after the tech company expanded its authorized repair services to all Best Buy stores.

www.retaildive.com

 

[Luther12]

+ Apple

Apple will allow independent repair businesses to fix its devices

The announcement comes just a few months after the tech company expanded its authorized repair services to all Best Buy stores.

www.retaildive.com

The biggest problem has been access to parts and other tools (e.g. diagnostics) with which to do the repairs. I watch Louis Rossman on youtube whenever I can and this is a pet peeve.