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Rex B wrote:

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Rex Burkheimer
WM Automotive
Fort Worth TX

aarcuda69062 wrote:
In article ,
zadoc wrote:

Anyone want an idea for a conspiracy novel? Lots of newer cars
use a computer for engine control. How about a brand "
A" vehicle that advises the owner to only have it serviced by a
brand "A" dealer every 5,000 miles or so.

Not gonna make the best seller list...

Magnusson-Moss warranty act pretty much takes care of such
shenanigans in the U.S. at least.

MM just says equal quality aftermarket parts cannot void the warranty.

No, that isn't "just" what M-M says.
The Magnusson-Moss warranty act says warranty coverage may not be
conditioned upon the use of only the vehicle manufacturer's parts
unless the parts are provided free of charge.
Pretty much takes the wind out of the premise of zadoc's original
post.

currently, there is no law requiring automakers to make repair
information available to the aftermarket. They are "voluntarily"
providing a trickle of information under a sort of gentleman's agreement
- with predictable results.
There is legislation before congress now to require automakers to
make repair information available to the aftermarket, so the public will
have a choice of repair options. Known as Right to Repair, I urge you
to ask your representatives to support it.
Automakers are saying "No need, everything is hunky-dory".
Independent shops are saying "Ford/GM/Chrysler?BMW will not release the
information I need to repair your car, so you have to go back to the
dealer - and pay $100/hour"

Won't release or; as useful as a screen door on a submarine?
Call Jim Linder at Linder Technical Service in Indianapolis, ask
him about the VW Passat owned by "Earl" of Earl's Fittings...
Classic slapstick where even the OEM couldn't make up there mind
about the definition of a DTC.