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July 16, 2026

The Right to Repair Your Car Just Got Real — Here's What Actually Changed

Automakers spent years locking independent shops and DIY owners out of car repairs — then asked Trump to make it permanent. Instead, he signed an order pushing the opposite direction. Here's what the "Freedom to Fix" memo actually does, and what's still an open fight in Congress. more