[Rockstar]

Not sure how that “right to repair” thingy really applies to the automotive side. As far as I know tools and parts are readily available everywhere to everyone. There isn’t a shade tree mechanic or small business auto shop I’m aware of that can’t get what they need to fix a car. Hell just a few months ago I ordered genuine Toyota OEM parts and replaced the front struts all by myself.

Maybe it has something do to with car design. There’s something I have seen change a lot over the years. Engines are getting so complicated and crammed into small compartments the average owner can’t even change the oil in their car or is at a loss at how.

The only other thing I’m aware of which might prevent a small shop from getting specialized computers, machines, tools and training to fix say, an Audi S5. Is it simply isn’t worth it, he would end up losing much of his investment because there isn’t that many Audi’s out there to fix. Therefore Audi owners don’t have much choice but to go to a Audi dealership that already has all of the tools and training.