US Senators Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, and Joshua Hawley sent letters to automakers excoriating them over their opposition to the right-to-repair movement.
They argue that automakers are stealing data and undermining consumer rights by restricting access to repair information.
The Senators point out that 70% of car parts and services come from independent outlets, which are perceived to offer better value for money.
They are working to advance nationwide efforts to protect consumer rights in the right-to-repair movement.