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EU Regulation 2026/699 Mandates Equal OBD Data Access for Independent Shops
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/699 is now in effect, requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide independent workshops with standardized and secure access to OBD diagnostic data on equal terms with official dealer networks.
Standardized EV Diagnostics Take Effect for 2026 Models Under California Mandate
California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulations now require all 2026 Zero-Emission Vehicles to provide standardized diagnostic data, enabling independent shops to service EV batteries and propulsion systems.
EPA Issues 'Freedom to Fix' Guidance for Automotive Diagnostics
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued formal guidance reinforcing that vehicle manufacturers must provide independent repair shops with all necessary diagnostic and repair information for emissions systems.
EU Right to Repair Directive (2024/1799) Deadline Approaching
The transposition deadline for the EU's Right to Repair Directive is July 31, 2026, marking a critical milestone for independent automotive repair shops and diagnostic access.