The REPAIR Act requires car manufacturers to give vehicle owners direct access to their car's data and repair information through the same channels available to authorized dealers, while prohibiting manufacturers from restricting independent repairs, mandating branded parts (except for safety recalls), or preventing owners from choosing their own repair shops and towing services. The law requires anyone accessing vehicle data to delete it within 72 hours of request and limits its use to repair purposes, though manufacturers may keep de-identified data for research. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law by investigating complaints from the public and issuing orders against violators within five months of a violation not being remedied, treating violations as unfair or deceptive business practices. A severability clause ensures that if any provision is ruled invalid by courts, the remaining law remains in effect.
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