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Federal agency to review Toyota crash

Toyota warned dealers of crash risk in 2007

Lynn pols take up car repair fight

Garages not looking for a free lunch

Right to Repair bill wins first stage of approval

Danvers mechanics pleased that auto repair bill advanced

STATE COMMITTEE GIVES “THUMBS UP” TO LANDMARK CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION:

Right to repair

Mechanic bill gains traction

Bill would give mechanics information and tools available to dealers

Leveling the Playing Field: Latest in Diagnostics

The Fault is in the Engine Codes

A Rift over Repairs --Boston Globe; Jan 9, 2010

Consumer Viewpoints - Radio Spots

Abington Repairer and Community Leader Calls His Senator

A Phone Call Could Save You $12,000 Next Year

Give auto repair shops the info they need - Milford Daily News:11/20/09

Danvers Repairers Meet With Committee Chairman On Right To Repair Act

Right to Repair Coalition Releases Economic Impact Study

Auto Techs Seek the 'Right to Repair.'

Bay State Families Could Save 42%... Press Release: 10/29/09

Right to repair: Cape legislators should support small businesses; Cape Cod Times: Sep 15,2009

NFIB throws its support behind "Right to Repair" bill - SmartBrief 9/16/09

Capuano co-sponsors “Right to Repair Act’ - Somerville Journal: Sep 29, 2009

Let third time be repair right's charm (Sun Chronicle, 09/23/09

Right to Repair blog posting (Phillip Torrone:09-18-09)

Massachusetts holds hearing on Right to Repair (TireBusiness.com, 09-18-09)

Right to Repair Supporters Make Their Case on Beacon Hill

Car repairs: May the best mechanic win

WBZ-Radio 1030's "Nightside with Dan Rea"

9/11/09: Proposed Bill Could Help Owners With Car Repairs

COMMENTARY: Right-to-repair bill shifts control from dealer to owner

Right to Repair is a New Lease on Old Cars

Meineke supports Right to Repair

Vehicle Repairs Cost an Average 34% More at New Car Dealerships Than Independent Repair Shops

Massachusetts Repair Industry Groups Form Right to Repair Coalition

02-18-09: Right to Repair legislation Gains Early Popularity on Beacon Hill

12-23-08: MA Automotive R2R Movement Gains Speed

01-21-09: Automotive service coalition pushes Right to Repair legislation in Massachusetts

06-07-07: Anti-Steering/"Right to Repair" Bill Tabled in Massachusetts (GlassBytes)

04-08-08: Battle brewing over repair information (Rhode Island News)

04-18-08: Bill would force manufacturers to release auto repair information (Wicked Local Rockport)

05-21-08: Local mechanics fight for car repair information (SouthCoast News)

04-25-08: Does your mechanic have the data needed to fix your car? (Christian Science Monitor)

05-28-08: Massachusetts technicians win critical Right to Repair victory(Aftermarket Business)

05-15-08: Citing Fairness and the Threat to Their Jobs and Businesses, Independent Auto Repairers (Reuters)

06-03-08: Massachusetts Committee OKs Right to Repair bill (ABRN)

11-17-08: As car manufacturers add more computer technology to vehicles... (Sun Chronicle, Nov 17, 2008)

09-24-07: US lags behind Europe in protecting consumers

01-11-08: Neighborhood Repair Shops in Jeopardy

02-12-08: ‘Smart car’ computer technology is driving car owners to dealers

03-17-08: Survey finds overwhelming support for Right to Repair bill

03-19-08: Committee wants deeper look at right to Repair

05-27-08: Key MA legislative committee gives OK to Right to Repair bill;

07-11-08: MA Could be First in the Nation on R2R

10-11-08: Building upon Success

11-10-08: “Jack the Mechanic” prevails in N.J. ‘Right to Repair’ campaign

12-12-08: Right to Repair Coalition Grows in Massachusetts

11-11-08: Repair Shops Fight Over Right To Fix Your Car (WBZ-tv, November 11, 2008)

06-05-08: Key MA legislative committee gives OK to Right to Repair Bill (Fleet Maintenance)