AAA Fights Joins Senator Paul Wellstone, D-MN, in Support of Right to Repair Legislation

WHAT: Media availability and On-Board Diagnostic Live Demonstration S. 2617, the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act, would protect the car owner's right to determine who can read diagnostic and repair data generated by their personal automobile when choosing an automotive service facility. American and import auto manufacturers are currently restricting access to much of this information -- including data from critical safety components -- to new car dealerships. The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs will hold a hearing on the bill at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 30th, Russell Building 253. WHO: Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN) John Nielsen, Director of AAA Approved Auto Repair Network John Vallely, North McLean NAPA Auto Car Care Center, Elgin, IL John Francis, Jr. and John Francis, III, auto mechanics Dale Feste, Dale Feste Automotive, Hopkins, MN WHEN: Tuesday, July 30 10 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) WHERE: Upper Senate Park Next to the Russell Senate Office Building, Constitution Ave. Washington, D.C.