The Auto Care Association has commended the NHTSA for changing its position on Massachusetts’ 2020 Data Access Law, according to a press release.

The NHTSA’s reversal of its position on right to repair, which instructed automakers not to comply due to concerns that it violated the Federal Vehicle Safety Act, has been applauded by the Auto Care Association.

The Auto Care Association was also impressed with a recent statement from the NHTSA expressing support for right-to-repair efforts.

Additionally, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General's unwavering support for the law that was passed by voters was also recognized.

The organization argued that there are different ways to enforce the Data Access Law without violating the Federal Vehicle Safety Act or any other federal law, but also highlighted some points of criticism.

The Data Access Law allows platforms to utilize wireless communication technologies such as cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth–the latter of which the Auto Care Association does not consider a good idea, claiming that short-range wireless communication will not provide the results that voters were expecting.