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My understanding is the motivation for Q1 is that vendors will stop including ODB ports since they can rely on OTA mechanisms [1], thus bypassing the intent of
by djake 6y ago
My understanding is the motivation for Q1 is that vendors will stop including ODB ports since they can rely on OTA mechanisms [1], thus bypassing the intent of the previously enacted right to repair bill. The Globe editorial [2], despite being in favor of Question 1, acknowledges many of the concerns you've laid out. They suggest, as a possible remedy, that the Legislature amend the law if and when voters approve it, and propose "a compromise that requires all cars, including electric vehicles, to keep their OBD ports — which mechanics can currently plug into to retrieve diagnostics data ."
1: "More than 90% of new cars transmit real-time repair information wirelessly, and independent repair shops will soon have limited or no access." https://massrighttorepair.org/ https://massrighttorepair.org/
2: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/10/13/opinion/vote-yes-question-1/ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/10/13/opinion/vote-yes-ques...