We Have the Right to Repair

You bought it, you should own it. Period. You should have the right to use it, modify it, and repair it wherever, whenever, and however you want.

We fight for your right to fix.

15M

Repair and reuse enthusiasts represented

400+

Member companies and counting

35+

US States considering Right to Repair Legislation

Right to Repair Provides:

  • Access to Diagnostic Tools: The right for consumers and independent repair shops to access the same diagnostic and repair tools that are available to the original manufacturer.

  • Replacement Parts: Ensuring that consumers can purchase genuine replacement parts at fair market prices, either directly from the manufacturer or through third-party vendors.

  • Documentation: Providing comprehensive repair manuals, schematics, and other documentation to facilitate effective repairs.

  • Software and Firmware: Granting the ability to bypass software locks that prevent repairs, as long as it doesn't infringe upon proprietary software or intellectual property rights.

  • Anti-Retaliation: Protection against voiding warranties or other retaliatory measures from manufacturers when consumers or independent shops perform repairs.

Right to Repair is Not a Radical Concept

Find Your Local Right to Repair
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Countries around the world have started considering right to repair legislation. Here is a map of countries who currently have a repair rights movement.


Our Mission—Empowering Repair, Enabling Progress

The Repair Association is a coalition of businesses and consumers devoted to shaping informed public policy. We are committed to upholding the values of quality repair, engagement and support of consumers as well as businesses, local farmers, and independent repair or service technicians.

 

The Impact of Repair—Strengthening Communities, Fueling Economies

Repair is more than a service; it's a community-builder and an economic catalyst. Our members not only extend the lifespan of products but also drive cost savings for consumers and generate local employment.

Fighting For You

Through our work in the legislature, we protect you from monopolies and anti-competitive practices that stifle innovation, restrict small businesses, and disadvantage consumers.

Join us in the fight for high-paying, working class jobs and a robust local economy.

A Competitive Repair Market is Vital to The Economy

When manufacturers own the only repair shop around, prices go up and quality goes down. Competition is better for customers, but mom and pop repair shops are struggling with unfair practices by multinational corporations. Consumers and repair professionals are starting to fight back.

Local Jobs

Repair jobs can’t be outsourced—who would ship a washing machine from Chicago to Shanghai for repairs?

Digital Bridge

Fixing our out-of-use stuff will employ people and bridge the digital divide.

HArd Working

Many farmers all across the country rely on local repair when tractors break so they can get back on the job more quickly.


“We are lending money we don’t have to kids who can’t pay it back to train them for jobs that no longer exist. That’s nuts.”
— Mike Rowe