WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) welcomes U.S. District Judge Denise Casper’s ruling to uphold Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law, rejecting efforts by automakers to restrict consumer access to vehicle data. This decision reinforces the rights of vehicle owners to choose where and how their cars are repaired, ensuring greater competition and affordability in the automotive repair market.

The 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair law, approved by 75% of voters, empowers consumers and independent repair shops by requiring automakers to provide access to diagnostic and repair data. The ABPA stands in support of consumer choice and fair competition in the automotive industry.

“This ruling is a major victory for consumers and independent repair businesses,” said Edward Salamy, Executive Director of the ABPA. “Consumers should not be forced to use automaker-affiliated dealerships for repairs, which can limit choices and drive-up costs. This decision reaffirms the importance of competition and fair access to vehicle data.”

The ABPA continues to advocate for national right-to-repair legislation, including the REPAIR Act and the SMART Act, which aim to establish a fair and competitive repair market for all consumers across the country.

About the ABPA

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is a coalition dedicated to serving the collision repair industry with quality replacement parts, backed by dependable service and fair prices. There are more than 160 Members of the ABPA, occupying more than 400 separate collision parts distribution, bumper sales, recycling facilities and manufacturing plants. Collectively, they are responsible for distributing more than 90% of independently produced aftermarket collision replacement parts sold to the collision repair trade.

For more information, visit www.autobpa.com.