Groups representing independent auto service technicians and automobile manufacturers have formed a coalition that supports existing voluntary efforts, rather than federal legislation, to provide access to technical repair data to both independent repair shops and all service providers. The Coalition for Automotive Repair and Fair Information Xchange (CARFIX) includes the Automotive Service Association, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers.

The coalition’s mission is to educate policy makers about the effective voluntary program that is in place and to persuade them that legislation is unnecessary. For more information, contact the coalition at all 866-922-7349, www.carfixinfo.com.