Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Give private vehicle owners access to diagnostic tools and repair information
Open for signatures
279 signatures
What the petition asks
Extend existing Right to Repair rules so private vehicle owners can legally access manufacturer diagnostic software, service procedures, and repair information on a paid, regulated basis, with appropriate safeguards, similar to access already available to independent repairers.
Modern vehicles rely on software for fault diagnosis and routine maintenance. Private owners are excluded from official diagnostic access despite owning their vehicles, increasing repair costs and limiting consumer choice. This also encourages reliance on unofficial or unverified tools, creating safety, cybersecurity, and reliability risks. Legal, regulated access would support safe repairs, reduce waste, and strengthen consumer ownership rights.
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
279
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
16 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.