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newstalkzb.co.nz > on-air > mike-hosking-breakfast > audio > greig-epps-imported-motor-vehicle-industry-association-ceo-on-labours-right-of-repair-promise-for-car-mechanics

"They should have the choice": Tentative interest in Labour's 'right of repair' promise for cars

22+ hour, 16+ min ago   (108+ words) Labour's pledging more choice on who's capable of fixing your car. The party wants to introduce a right of repair law, requiring car makers to give independent mechanics access to key manuals and information. It says it'll help lower prices…...


newstalkzb.co.nz > on-air > early-edition-with-ryan-bridge > audio > arena-williams-labours-consumer-affairs-spokesperson-on-their-pledge-to-introduce-a-right-of-repair-law-for-car-maintenance

Labour aims to reduce car repair costs with 'right of repair' law

19+ hour, 38+ min ago   (88+ words) Labour's vowing to make life easier for mechanics so more time can be spent training the next generation. If elected, the party would force car makers to share information, tools and manuals, with local mechanics so they can do a…...


autofile.co.nz > partys-right-to-repair-pledge-

Party makes right-to-repair pledge

19+ hour, 8+ min ago   (366+ words) Labour is promising to introduce right-to-repair legislation for vehicles if it forms the next government after November’s general election. The move would force original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide independent mechanics access to the same manuals, software and tools to…...


news.dealershipguy.com > p > car-repair-costs-surge-60-as-advanced-vehicle-technology-drives-up-service-expenses

Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

20+ hour, 56+ min ago   (457+ words) Concerns over rising car repair costs, driven by the growing amount of technology in today’s vehicles, continue to intensify, with repair costs outpacing inflation since 2019. The details: Repair costs surged 60% from January 2019 to August 2026, nearly double the 32% increase in overall…...


carscoops.com > 2026 > 10 > vehicle-repair-costs-have-risen-twice-as-much-as-inflation

Report Shows Vehicle Repair Costs Have Risen Twice As Much As Inflation

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (376+ words) A new report says that the tech needed to repair new cars means that repair bills have increased by 60 percent compared to 2019 It’s safe to say that, for better or worse, we have more technology powering our cars than ever…...


scoop.co.nz > stories > PO2610 > S00025 > labour-promises-right-to-repair-for-cars.htm

Labour Promises Right To Repair For Cars

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (732+ words) Labour is promising a right to repair for cars, ensuring independent mechanics can have access to the manuals, software and tools needed to fix modern cars. Consumer affairs spokesperson Arena Williams said workshops were having to turn away work because…...


business.scoop.co.nz > 10/05/2026 > labour-promises-right-to-repair-for-cars

Business.Scoop » Labour Promises Right To Repair For Cars

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (703+ words) Labour is promising a right to repair for cars, ensuring independent mechanics can have access to the manuals, software and tools needed to fix modern cars.Russell Palmer Political reporter Consumer affairs spokesperson Arena Williams said workshops were having to…...


pymnts.com > technology > 2026 > higher-tech-cars-drive-up-repair-costs-for-mechanics-and-consumers

Higher-Tech Cars Drive Up Repair Costs for Mechanics and Consumers

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (454+ words) As automotive technology evolves, cars are getting more and more expensive to repair. That’s because repair shops are being forced to spend more on software and calibration equipment, expenses that are being passed onto drivers, CNBC reported Saturday (Oct. 3). “The…...


tradersunion.com > news > financial-news > show > 3643195-auto-repair-costs-rise-high-tech

U.S. auto repair shops face rising costs from high-tech vehicle servicing

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (311+ words) Independent repair shops across the U.S. are spending more on software, computers and calibration equipment as vehicles become more technologically complex. Those investments are adding to repair bills for consumers, with motor vehicle maintenance and repair costs rising faster than overall…...


fanews.co.za > article > non-life > 15 > motor > 1023 > why-convenience-is-becoming-critical-in-auto-glass-claims-making-the-auto-glass-repair-experience-simple-and-effective > 44876

Why convenience is becoming critical in auto glass claims, making the auto glass repair experience simple and effective

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (96+ words) fanews.co.za Why convenience is becoming critical in auto glass claims, making the auto glass repair experience simple and effective Raising the bar for automotive glass services. Based on what you know today, how do you see NHI playing…...