Automakers and a segment of independent repairers say a July agreement reaffirms their commitment to right to repair, potentially shelving the need for federal legislation. But right-to-repair advocates aren't convinced.
You may have noticed that there's a massive, bipartisan push afoot to pass "right to reform" laws in many states making it easier and cheaper to repair the things you buy. In a bid to undermine those laws, automakers and companies like John Deere have been using a fairly consistent playbook. One, they'll lie about…