auto industry

Bill Duncanson, lead technician at D&M Auto Repair on Congress Street in Portland, works on a car in the shop Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Politics

‘Right to Repair’ question qualifies for Maine’s fall ballot

Kevin Miller

The proposed ballot initiative aims to ensure that independent car repair shops can access the high-tech diagnostic systems that are built into modern cars.

Tim Winkeler, the president of VIP Tires and Service and one of the leading Maine voices behind the "right to repair" citizens initiative, prepares to deliver boxes of more than 70,000 signed petitions to the Maine Secretary of State.

Business and Economy

Auto 'right to repair' group says it has enough support for Maine ballot referendum this year

Nicole Ogrysko

The Maine Right to Repair Coalition presented a citizens petition to the Maine secretary of state with 70,000 signatures, enough needed to advance a potential ballot referendum.

In this July 14, 2010 photo, Andre Monteiro, of Whitman, Mass., the shop foreman at Wilder Brothers American Car Care Center, shines a light into the engine compartment of a car in a repair bay at the garage, in Scituate, Mass. Mom-and-pop repair shops like Wilder's are currently pushing the state Legislature to pass landmark legislation that repair shops say would give them the computer codes they need to repair cars just like the big auto dealerships.

Business and Economy

Auto 'right to repair' coalition launching state ballot referendum for next year

Nicole Ogrysko

The proposal would require automakers to make wireless repair and diagnostic information available to independent shops in Maine. Only car manufacturers and dealerships have access to data collected by the wireless technology that is in most new vehicles today.

Maine

Jamie & John Talk Cars

Jennifer Rooks

Our two favorite automotive experts discuss the latest news from the world of cars.Guests: Jamie Page Deaton, US News & World Report Automotive Editor…

Maine

Jamie & John Talk Cars

Jennifer Rooks

Our two favorite car experts return to discuss the latest news from the automotive world and to answer your car/truck/suv questions.Guests: Jamie Page…

Maine

Jamie & John Talk Cars

Keith Shortall

Hot on the heels of the Detroit Auto Show, Jamie and John return to talk about what they saw when in the motor city. They'll also answer your questions…

Maine

Jamie & John Talk Cars

Jennifer Rooks

Our favorite automotive experts join us to talk about the latest news from the world of cars. Guests: Jaime Page Deaton, auto editor for U.S. News & World…

Business and Economy

Cars with Jamie and John

Jennifer Rooks

Jamie and John are back to talk cars, car repairs and the latest news from the auto industry.Host Jennifer Rooks will be joined by Jamie Page Deaton, US…

Business and Economy

Cars with Jamie and John

Our automotive experts returned to answer all of your car buying/fixing questions.Host Jennifer Rooks was joined by Jamie Page Deaton, USNews and World…

Business and Economy

Cars With Jamie and John

Jennifer Rooks

The latest news from the world of cars, SUV's and mini-vans.Host Jennifer Rooks was joined by Jamie Page Deaton, US News and World Report Automotive…