Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)

Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)

Author: Matt West March 20, 2026 Duration: 24:55

Volkswagen has been blocking your right to repair for years with systems like "Component Protection" and after nearly two decades, a new bill has been introduced to stop this. Without that, it's only a matter of time until other manufacturers like Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan do the same (assuming they haven't already).

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