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10/21/2019
ACA, AASA Partner In Fight For Vehicle Data Access
Source: Tire Business
The two trade groups have formed a strategic partnership carry out their mission, which debuted Sept. 18 under a "Your Car, Your Data, Your Choice" campaign.
"We are setting an example of what collaboration looks like," Mr. Hanvey said at the legislative summit.
"Consumers have the right to control their vehicle data for repair and maintenance, and to decide where they want their repair and maintenance performed."
Also at the summit, Mr. McCarthy stressed that data access is a critical issue, not only for the auto aftermarket but also for drivers.
"Personal vehicles are how 85% of Americans get to gainful employment," he said. "So we know what will happen if dealers get a monopoly on data."
Mr. McCarthy said a dealer monopoly on vehicle data would "take $100 billion out of consumers' pockets."