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Right to Repair On The Ballot In Massachusetts

According to a report in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, supporters of the initiative petition say it would "update" a state law that requires car manufacturers to share diagnostic and repair information with vehicle owners and independent repair shops.

By Shop Owner Staff

Published: Aug 12, 2019

Voters in Massachusetts may again be asked to weigh in on state rules concerning auto maintenance and repairs. Supporters of the initiative petition say it would “update” a state law that requires car manufacturers to share diagnostic and repair information with vehicle owners and independent repair shops.

According to a report in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, supporters of the initiative petition say it would “update” a state law that requires car manufacturers to share diagnostic and repair information with vehicle owners and independent repair shops.

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BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA

Octa-Flex improves technician productivity, convenience and ergonomics, according to BendPak.

By Mary DellaValle

Mary became editor of Tire Review in April 2019. She joined Babcox Media in 1988 as the senior editor of Brake & Front End. In her 32-year career with Babcox, Mary has contributed across the brand portfolio in a variety of ways, most recently serving as the editor of ImportCar before joining the Tire Review team. Her appointment to Tire Review makes her only the 10th editor of the brand in its 118-year history.

Published: Jan 19, 2024

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex™ concept, which it's calling "a radical new two-post lift design," that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.

The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

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