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Report Finds Vehicle Manufacturers Restrict Independent Repair Shop Access to Telematics Data

February 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Consumer advocacy group U.S. PIRG Education Fund identifies ways manufacturers use telematics data to steer consumers towards dealers. Vehicle manufacturers are restricting independent collision repair facilities and mechanical shops from accessing wireless repair data generated by vehicles, giving dealership networks a competitive advantage in capturing repair business, according to a report released by Right to […]

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