repair

The law, which went into effect earlier this year, requires that automakers make diagnostic repair information available to vehicle owners.

Advocates say the law allows Mainers direct access to their vehicle's wireless diagnostic and repair information, which they can send to any independent repair shop rather than being forced to go to the dealership.

Maine's Center for Sustainability recently hosted a Repair Café in Portland. Local volunteers fix broken items for free – with the goal of reducing waste and encouraging people to keep using what they already have. It's part of a growing movement worldwide.

In the aftermath of the storm that left half of Maine without power, several experts join us to offer advice and caution about what to do to recover. From…