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2. I don't think it passed but

Sun Jun 18, 2017, 01:03 PM

Jun 2017

Michigan was trying pass a law that only original manufacturers parts could be used at repair shops for cars.

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The "Right to Repair" Movement [View all] dvduval Jun 2017 OP

I haven't really noticed any shortage of independent MineralMan Jun 2017 #1

Here in western PA... Orrex Jun 2017 #7

Companies try to restrict access to the parts and supplies Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #8

I don't think it passed but safeinOhio Jun 2017 #2

Plenty of third party repair shops in New York brooklynite Jun 2017 #3

No, they don't brooklynite Jun 2017 #10

Only items that I know this applies to are higher end cameras. geek tragedy Jun 2017 #5

iPhones get bricked if a non-Apple authorized dealer fixes them mythology Jun 2017 #14

Apple somewhat makes sense for data security reasons geek tragedy Jun 2017 #15

No way in hell would I trust Staples or Geek Squad to repair my PC. Initech Jun 2017 #9