Government Relations
Government Relations: Protecting Your Right to Repair
CVSN is the voice of the commercial vehicle aftermarket in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the country—advocating for fair access to the tools, data, and diagnostics needed to keep trucks on the road and America moving.
Current Legislative Focus: The REPAIR Act
The Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 1566 / S. 1379) ensures commercial vehicle owners and independent repairers have the same access to repair and maintenance data as dealer networks.
Why it matters: Without this access, repair delays increase, operational costs rise, and essential goods can't be delivered efficiently—threatening our supply chain and economy.
What’s at Stake
- Access to Diagnostics: Independent shops are increasingly blocked from critical diagnostic codes and software.
- Uptime for Fleets: Commercial trucks must be repaired quickly and legally—especially in rural areas with limited dealer presence.
- Fair Competition: Blocking access limits customer choice and inflates repair costs.
Technicians: Report blocked access and dealer-only referrals here.
OEM vs. CVSN: Setting the Record Straight
| OEM Argument | CVSN Response |
|---|---|
| “Heavy-duty trucks are too complex for open access.” | Complexity isn’t the issue — security and standardization are. Most customization in commercial vehicles is mechanical, not digital. Modern diagnostic systems are already standardized and can be safely accessed through secure protocols. |
| “There’s no real access problem.” | Independent technicians across the country report daily barriers — from locked software to dealer-only telematics updates — preventing timely repairs and forcing unnecessary referrals. |
| “Data sharing threatens privacy and intellectual property.” | The REPAIR Act protects ownership and security. It limits access strictly to repair-related information and ensures vehicle owners control who can view and use their data — keeping proprietary and personal information fully safeguarded. |
How CVSN Is Taking Action
- Hosting Congressional site visits to educate lawmakers
- Advocating with federal and state legislators
- Mobilizing members to contact their representatives
- Ensuring commercial vehicles remain in final legislative language
State & Federal Landscape
- Federal: H.R. 1566 with bipartisan support; S. 1379 includes commercial vehicle provisions.
- State-level: CVSN tracks and influences state Right to Repair proposals to ensure commercial vehicles are included.
Get Involved
Your voice matters. We need commercial vehicle professionals to show lawmakers the real-world impact of repair restrictions.
- Invite your representative to tour your facility
- Contact Congress to support H.R. 1566 and S. 1379
- Join the CVSN Government Relations Committee
Bottom Line
This isn’t about politics—it’s about access. We’re not asking for private driver data or IP. We’re asking for the right to repair the vehicles that keep America running.
Right to Repair = Right to Work = Right to Compete